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Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
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Restaurant
Lobby
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
$197
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Explore the area

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Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162
  • Aker Brygge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Oslo Spektrum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oslo Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(43 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Cosy Small Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(79 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
(11 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

4-star hotel in Oslo City Centre
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a front-desk safe, multilingual staff assistance, and a banquet hall are onsite.
Karl Johan Hotel offers 157 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2020.

Karl Johan Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 100

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 250.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NOK 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 250.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1604 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 471 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 2209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2209 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Rockville Centre

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, great food, clean hotel, very central.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really rated the location however our room was a little noisy… we did have a large room facing the street. Properly itself was lovely, big rooms, huge bathroom., great view and spaces to sit. Dining and access to was great! Staff could be a little friendlier and especially on check in. Cleaning staff missed towels a couple of times etc but appreciate everyone is trying! It’s summer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is quiet and very comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is delicious and has great variety.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a one night stay. The hotel room was very small
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were comfortable. They have the best breakfast! The breads were fresh and you slice them yourself. Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Sognefjord cruise. Full day trip from hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven T

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Amenities
Always a great welcome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff are top-notch. I came in for Syttende Mai, with suitcase missing. Until 1800 Sunday evening…the whole trip. I was frazzled, but the staff gave me tips on where to buy a new suit, to my fashion misshap with my Norwegian Ribbon that Anders helped me with. Many thanks to ALL Tusen takk. Michael Sande Room 415 05/16/2025-05/19/2025
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby, tucson

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Mixed Bag

Upon registration we were told we would be in the “back of the house”. It sounded vaguely like the last row in the theater which did not sound inviting. Once we found the room it was clean and quiet which we appreciated. The water glasses were not replaced nor were the old coffee cups removed and there was no phone to call the front desk. The location is great. Close to the train station and walkable to many of the venues one would want to see. An easy hop from the airport as the tram station is nearby. Breakfast was outstanding so it was curious to us as to why the reception and housekeeping services were lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Long walk to our room but it was close to the wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER, Kelowna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to share our positive experience from our recent stay at the Karl Johan Hotel. The central location was fantastic, and we were very impressed with the modern and clean rooms. We also thoroughly enjoyed the daily breakfast buffet, which was excellent. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely choose to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here, and the breakfast was delicious and generous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful and clean and situated right at the beginning of the royal gardens, which of course is covered with beautiful flowers. I very much enjoyed sitting on their little 2nd floor balcony to have a glass of wine and people watch. Hotel staff was SO friendly and never seemed bothered by my many tourist-y questions. That’s hard to pull off when you deal with tourists every day!! Last but not least, their breakfast was to die for! Seriously, I took so many pics of it and it had its own social media post bc it was THAT good. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hector

Traveled with partner
Extremely expensive for type of room. Bathroom shower wall head level on an angle very inconvenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and breakfast

Good location and access to transport links. Very good breakfast with lots of choice. The reception staff were not as friendly or helpful as would expect, e.g. they did not tell us the best way to our room. We had to carry two cases up stairs as a consequence.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amr

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, but lacked basic services.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025