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Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel, steps from Norwegian Parliament

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

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 $263
$322 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Why we love this property

Breakfast bonanza
This hotel elevates mornings with a free buffet breakfast. The complimentary spread starts each day with delicious variety and value.
Heated dream sanctuary
Toasty bathroom floors greet sleepy toes while pillowtop mattresses cradle tired bodies. Blackout drapes ensure uninterrupted slumber.

Room options

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Junior Suite with Landmark View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite with Landmark View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room with View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room with View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Quadruple Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(112 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room - Back of house | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cosy Small Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Cosy Small Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Loft | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Loft

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Double Loft | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Double Loft

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Norwegian Parliament - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 46 min drive
  • Sandefjord (TRF-Torp) - 87 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
  • Wessels Plass Light Rail Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffebrenneriet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Egon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Åpent Bakeri Paleet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffistova - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

  • Karl Johan Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Norwegian Parliament and Jernbanetorget. 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 within a 15-minute walk of Aker Brygge and Royal Palace. 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: 4:00 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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 the Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) and Green Key Global, programs that measure 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

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

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: 4:00 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

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and generously organised with a wide variety of options. (395 reviews)
  • The property's gym facilities were well-equipped and a good space to use. (7 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle was conveniently located near the property, allowing easy access to the airport via the nearby train station. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

clean, well located, nice staff, hreat breakfast.
Cynthia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great location good breakfast
Cynthia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast buffet was delicious and hotel in wonderful district with parks and shops
Jann, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The food was fantastic, and the staff was very friendly
Scott, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, fabulous breakfast, great location
Tim, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room, great breakfast, awesome location.
Michelle, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, good location, great breakfast.
Clifton, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location , stunning hotel with great breakfast
Hsien Wei, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was immaculate and staff was great.
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was very soft.
Samantha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed here before and I love to come back ever time that I visit Oslo. The staff are always friendly and helpful and the location is superb. I would highly recommend.
Dave, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in great location with a fabulous breakfast.
Joanne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Central, good breakfast
Andrew, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice. Breakfast was excellent.
Penny, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was amazing, super clean. The breakfast was excellent, nice people.
NELSON, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central hotel, staff went out of their way to be helpful and helped me make the most of my visit to Oslo
Keith, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel, lovely staff who were helpful and friendly and quite possibly the best breakfast we have ever experienced.
Andrew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, great location to explore Oslo
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a nice hotel in a great location. The staff are excellent and the breakfast offering is one of the best we had ever seen. Highly recommend a stay here.
Alexander Graham, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was quite comfortable. The staff was pleasant and the breakfast buffet was varied in its selection. Additionally, the location of the hotel is superb.
Janelle, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was fantastic! Room was very clean and the location is perfect for travelers.
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was comfy and breakfast amble and tasty
Mary, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This is a good hotel.Our room was spotless and king bed very comfortable.The staff were very helpful.Breakfast was excellent.The location was central near the theatre station
Alan, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was nice, good size for 3 people. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Samira, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located hotel, well.appointed rooms and an excellent breakfast showcasing plenty of high quality Norweigian delicacies and other delights.
Jane, 3-night trip