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Karl Johan Hotel

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel lobby with a marble staircase, a glass elevator, and a large floral arrangement.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a round table, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern restaurant interior with green upholstered booths, round tables, and chairs.
A modern indoor space with green upholstered chairs around a central table, a tree, and hanging light fixtures.
A hotel entrance with a sign, a glass door, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $229
$204 nightly
$229 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

Explore the area

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Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162
  • Place, Karl Johan Gate
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwegian Parliament
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Aker Brygge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite with Landmark View

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Junior Suite with Landmark View

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room with View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Double Room with View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Quadruple Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a large window offering a view of trees.

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a view of a building outside.

Standard Single Room

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Back of house

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Cosy Small Room

A hotel room with a double bed, a round wall clock, a small table, a yellow armchair, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Small Room

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden desk, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Family Room

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

A modern hotel room with a round table, two blue armchairs, a dining area with a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

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

View all photos for Standard Double Loft

A modern bedroom with a skylight, a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

Standard Double Loft

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Double Loft

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a round mirror, a small table, and two orange armchairs.

Premium Double Loft

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

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About the neighborhood

Oslo

With a stay at Karl Johan Hotel in Oslo (Oslo City Centre), you'll be steps from Norwegian Parliament and 9 minutes by foot from Jernbanetorget. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Palace and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Aker Brygge.

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Norwegian Parliament - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oslo City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Stortinget Tram Station - 3 min walk
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 7 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Egon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Proud Mary Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaffebrenneriet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bohemen Sportspub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 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.

Stay in one of 157 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
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.

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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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 (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 1929 out of 2661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 550 out of 2661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 2661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 2661 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mirela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Would stay again here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tetsuro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is excellent. Easy access to many attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast! Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Martinez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very courteous. The bresckfast was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, well located, nice staff, hreat breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the hotel very clean. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the bed was soft and comfortable, and breakfast was delicious with many options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, staff & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small standard double room but cosy. Excellent breakfast in a lightly place. Hotel very well located in the city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff…super helpful. Fantastic breakfast. Excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location Breakfast was excellent Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, fabulous breakfast, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was delicious and hotel in wonderful district with parks and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was fantastic, and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a city visit. Staff were very accommodating and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place right next to the well known Grand Hotel. This was just as good! Superb breakfast. Lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in a superb location. Everything was walkable with trams literally outside the door. Superb service and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Super central location & helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, great breakfast, awesome location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic location, breakfast was great and fresh, room was a good size and friendly staff at front desk
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hsien Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location , stunning hotel with great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location. Buffet breakfast very good with plenty of options
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026