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Karl Johan Hotel

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Exterior
Restaurant
Standard Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $298
$266 nightly
$298 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 14 - May 15

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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

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
  • 431 sq ft
  • 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
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 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
(100 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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
  • 570 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 135 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

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 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. 1919 out of 2638 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 544 out of 2638 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 2638 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 2638 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 2638 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan

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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely fantastic hotel. Very happy indeed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, good location, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John Oscar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Dirty carpet. Very average bed. Towels as thin as paper towels
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless Breakfast was amazing lots of choice. Great central location easy to walk to most of the museums restaurants and sights. Walking distance from the central station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

NELSON

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing, super clean. The breakfast was excellent, nice people.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nizar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hieu

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly & the rooms were clean. If you're staying for a period of time get the breakfast option! This location is the smack dab in the middle of everything! If I'm ever going to oslo again. This is my hotel im going to keep on staying at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Samira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, good size for 3 people. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was small which is ok but the refrigerator did not work. Staff check in wasn’t overly friendly or helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hsien Wei

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room great service and great breakfast. I had noisy multiple neighbors the first night but i think the hotel management had a word with them since the nights after were noise-free. I would go here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ibet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Celeste, Merrillville

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone was very nice, we were able to check in to our rooms early. There is no parking at the hotel unfortunately. The rooms were very nice and quiet. Breakfast had a lot of varieties.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026