For those interested in the historic district of Oslo, hotels in the Kvadraturen area are the best choice. This part of Norway, located between Akershus fortress and Grensen, Jernbanetorget, and Egertorget is full of old buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as some newer additions. The name means quadrature and, as guests of hotels in Oslo will find, is derived from the rectangular pattern of this remaining renaissance town. While staying in Oslo cheap hotels, visit the town and see the famous fountain shaped like a hand in the Christiania torv square and the city’s oldest restaurant, the Café Engebret. There are also several other sights in the square, including the Film Museum and other newer buildings like the Filminstitutt.
This quaint little town within a town is a great place to spend a day or two when staying in area discount hotels. Oslo is full of such accommodations, and the best way to reserve excellent rooms is to go through EasyToBook.com, where there are experts on the hotels in Norway and Oslo specifically. They’ll put you up in a great location that has quick access to Kvadraturen and other beautiful areas of Oslo.