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Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel, steps from Norwegian Parliament

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Exterior
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
In the heart of Oslo, Karl Johan Hotel offers a luxurious retreat. Savor the free breakfast buffet and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Enjoy easy access to nearby attractions like Royal Palace and Jernbanetorget, or work out at the gym.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $186
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Room options

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Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with Landmark View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room with View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room with View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room for Disabled | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room for Disabled

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(98 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Back of house

Standard Double Room - Back of house | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(87 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cosy Small Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Cosy Small Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Loft | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Loft

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Loft

Premium Double Loft | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Loft

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oslo Spektrum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • MUNCH Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 41 min drive
  • Sandefjord (TRF-Torp) - 83 min drive
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 7 min walk
  • Oslo (XZO-Oslo Central Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Oslo Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Stortinget Tram Station - 3 min walk
  • Stortinget T-Bane - 3 min walk
  • Tinghuset Tram Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Egon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Åpent Bakeri Paleet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

Karl Johan Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Karl Johan Gate and Aker Brygge. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This Art Deco hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Oslo Opera House. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Stortinget Tram Station is 3 minutes and Stortinget T-Bane is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 157 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1899
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 31
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NOK 100 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NOK 250.0 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Karl Johan Hotel
Norlandia Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
Karl Johan Hotell Hotel Oslo
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Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
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Karl Johan Hotell
Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
Karl Johan Hotel Hotel
Karl Johan Hotel Hotel Oslo

Frequently asked questions

Does Karl Johan Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Karl Johan Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Karl Johan Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Karl Johan Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Karl Johan Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Karl Johan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of NOK 100 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Karl Johan Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Karl Johan Hotel also has a fitness center.

What's the area around Karl Johan Hotel like?

Karl Johan Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Stortinget Tram Station and 13 minutes' walk from Aker Brygge. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Reviews

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and a highlight with a wide variety of options. (331 reviews)
  • The property's location offers a wide variety of dining options within a short walk. (14 reviews)
  • The property's gym facilities were well-equipped and a good space to use. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay! Great location, friendly staff.
julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, staff and service!
julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clan room, comfy bed, good breakfast, shops close by.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast.
Hsin Chieh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the location in the city. Rooms were a good size and clean and comfortable. The breakfast that was included was excellent!
MELISSA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended!

The hotel is very nice and has an excellent location. The breakfast was spectacular, with a good opening hours and a variety of foods. The service was first-class.
Carmen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Can’t say enough about how lovely this place is. Centrally located on the best street in Oslo. Fantastic breakfast, excellent staff and large, well appointed bedrooms.
nina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience!!

Great place to stay!! Everything is great!!
Gustavo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast selection and very clean spacious rooms. The views across the square are nice and worth the extra cost. I will stay here again on further trips to Oslo.
Matthew, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast buffet is sooo delicious a lot of choicesits worth the money you pay per day.Rooms are clean, rooms are comfortable.staff are friendly. The location of the hotel is the best since almost is just walking distance.
RUBELIA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, central location. Friendly staff and very comfortable bed.
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were great, the breakfast was filling, the location was perfect, and the room was clean and comfortable.
John, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service

Excellent service at breakfast
Siva Rama Krishna Prasad, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
cihan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast selections were wonderful, fresh and replenished. Very enjoyable.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Happy in Oslo

We found this hotel to be in a great and walkable area! Breakfast was amazing!!
Nancy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Breakfast was amazing. Lots of selection in a pleasant breakfast room. Service was very good. Standard room is a little small but functional. Amenities are good. The hotel is in an excellent location close to restaurants, bars, shopping & the train stn.
Susan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, and tge food is very acceptable excellet
lalaine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Mary, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All was lovely, except the rooms were very small. The breakfasts were excellent. The location was perfect.
Sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Stay!

Great location. Amazing Breakfast. Friendly front desk staff.
Robert, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay there. Breakfasts were excellent. Room was clean and comfortable.
Kathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Renovated but still old world charm. Great location.
Jacquelyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best breakfast ever. We travel a lot and this was by far the very best. Cleaner forgot to bring clean water glasses and coffee cups but everything else was perfect.
sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast - beautiful room - jr. suite - worth the splurge
Ramzi, 3-night trip