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Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Lobby
Junior Suite with Landmark View
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162
  • Oslo Spektrum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Aker Brygge
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Oslo Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite with Landmark View

Junior Suite with Landmark View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room

Premium Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room with View

Superior Double Room with View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room for Disabled

Superior Double Room for Disabled

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cosy Small Room

Cosy Small Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room - Back of house

Standard Double Room - Back of house

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Oslo

Karl Johan Hotel places you steps from Norwegian Parliament and within a 10-minute stroll of Jernbanetorget. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Oslo City Centre hotel include Royal Palace and Oslo Spektrum.

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oslo Spektrum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Aker Brygge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • MUNCH Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Stortinget Tram Station - 3 min walk
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 7 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪United Bakeries - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Egon Karl Johan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the eco-certified Karl Johan Hotel. A complete renovation of Karl Johan Hotel was completed in June 2020.

This 4-star Oslo hotel is smoke free.

  • 157 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1899
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Karl Johan Hotel offers 157 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Filipino, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (80 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karl Johan Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 250.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Karl Johan
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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

What is the cancellation policy at Karl Johan Hotel?

Karl Johan Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Karl Johan Hotel?

As of 4 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on 6 Apr 2025 start from NZ$338.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Karl Johan Hotel?

The closest beach to Karl Johan Hotel is Huk (4.1 km).

Does Karl Johan Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, guests highly rate the free buffet brekkie here! Offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, Karl Johan Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Karl Johan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1537 out of 2131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 456 out of 2131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 2131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 2131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 2131 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

6/10 Okay

Nawaf, Dubai

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Karl Johans Hotel is comfortable and the best is the location where the Christmas market is in front of the hotel during winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

OSBEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and convenient, staff was great, bit noisy but manageable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay overall!
Perfect location, amazing breakfast, but rooms a bit small so consider taking premium rooms for space.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Viji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, rooms are small
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location. It is close to everything, shopping, food, and train station. Lively area but quiet at the same time. The staff were friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast at the hotel was amazing! I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Location is ideal. Breakfast was fantastic. Staff was so helpful and nice. The room is small but everything else makes you forget that. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location. Quiet room, comfortable beds, right in front of Christmas Markets. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was overall good. They charge extra fee for more than one person in the room which is not charged by hotels.com so a surprise when you get there!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived Oslo on Dec. 25 by train, walkable from the Central station. The Christmas market at Karl Johan Gate was right outside the hotel. Great vibe. Hotel facilities are excellent and the included breakfast was awesome. Out family had a wonderful one night stay.

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elia, Miami

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent! Our room overlooked the Christmas Market and Winter Festival. All of the staff, from front desk, housekeeping, breakfast personnel, were friendly and helpful! Made our trip most enjoyable and pleasant! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just loved it. Great small room great breakfast. Friendly staff and wonderful location.would stay there on next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Radu

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Panteley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Renovated and fantastic location. I was in a single room, small but very functional. Outstanding breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Great location for shopping, attractions and close to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional! From food, hotel/hotel location and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024