Grünerløkka

Oslo's trendy area with specialty coffee, vintage shops, and street art. Good for eating or working alone in cafes. Feels safe at night.

The hipster neighborhood. Indie coffee shops, vintage stores, street art. Young professionals and students fill the cafes working on laptops. The Akerselva river runs along the western edge with walking paths past old industrial buildings that now house galleries and restaurants. English is common here since the area draws internationals. It's cheaper than Frogner or Aker Brygge but still pricey. The cafes are good - actual specialty coffee, not tourist setups. Street lighting is decent and you'll see women walking alone at night. Markveien is the main street for vintage shopping.