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Karl Johan Hotel

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

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Junior Suite with Landmark View
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$339
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162
  • Karl Johan Gate
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Norwegian Parliament
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • National Theater
    ‪3 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
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room – Quiet Courtyard

Standard Double Room – Quiet Courtyard

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
  • Oslo Spektrum - 13 min walk
  • Aker Brygge - 13 min walk
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk
  • Color Line Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive

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

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
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

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 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on 7 Mar 2025 start from NZ$339.26, 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. 1533 out of 2128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 455 out of 2128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 2128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 2128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 2128 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

Brianna

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elin Llywelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent, clean, great location and they offered healthy breakfast with good gluten free options. The breakfast staff was very friendly and helpful; however, we had an unpleasant experience with Anita at the front desk. She was rude and very reluctant to help, short tempered and when we ordered breakfast to go for the last day, the request was for three people and two had to be gluten free. When we got downstairs on 11/30/2024 at 7 am all breakfasts had gluten. The front desk man was so sorry for us that he run to the kitchen and got us some gluten free goodies. I would definitely recommend this hotel, however there are three people who work the front desk that probably need more training. Everything else was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

CHARLENE, Pompton Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointed that the advertised Rituals amenities were no longer available since they changed to a Swiss organic brand that smelled like Pine. Who wants to walk around and smell like a Pine tree? No one. Also we were told that the supposed “heated” floors were at a set temp. However, we never felt any warmth from the bathroom floor. So I highly doubt those are heated floors and thus it’s false advertisement. Everything else was fine. They have an excellent breakfast spread. Location was extremely convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is conveniently located to transportation and shopping. Room was nice but extremely small!!! Several days before I arrived. I informed the hotel that I was traveling for my birthday celebration. They helped me celebrate by giving me the worse room in the hotel. Had to take the main elevator to second floor. Then walk to the back of the hotel through the breakfast dining room to a hidden elevator at the back of the hotel. Then take that elevator up one floor to get to my room. Which had a view of the breakfast dining room skylight. Nice hotel but don’t expect any extras. They didn’t even clean our room. I think it was so hidden they forgot about it. I should have stayed at The Grand Hotel. Which is directly next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal breakfast, phenomenal soaps that smell intensely of christmas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to get to everything we needed and Vinterland was right outside in the park — dozens of shops with waffles, crepes, gyros, a Ferris wheel, more rides and ice skating. Plus the staff were always helpful, even at 4:30am.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is the best !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Redondo Beach

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

8/10 Good

Brandon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t love the layout. Nice hotel room. Great breakfast options. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cillian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Redondo Beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great property directly in front of the Christmas markets! Andres and the staff were super helpful and the breakfast is impeccable!! Would highly recommend to stay here. I would not recommend having a car as Oslo is a walkable city and not designed for cars. Train from the airport is the cheapest and most convenient recommendation. Only a 10-min walk to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Stephen, Pembroke Pines

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doesn’t seem to be any incentive for the staff to offer check in before 3pm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imdad

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

10/10 Excellent

Brack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karl Johan is a fantastic option for a stay in Oslo. The biggest pros: the central location, within walking distance to everything; the large, fresh breakfast selection; and the spacious rooms. We were surprised by the room size, especially compared to other European-style hotels—they’re quite large and overlook the street. I had read a few complaints about loud music, but we didn’t experience anything like that; it was generally quiet, even on the weekend. The building has a charming old-world style, and we really had no complaints. It felt like great value for the cost for our group, spread across three different rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karl Johan is a fantastic option for a stay in Oslo. The biggest pros: the central location, within walking distance to everything; the large, fresh breakfast selection; and the spacious rooms. We were surprised by the room size, especially compared to other European-style hotels—they’re quite large and overlook the street. I had read a few complaints about loud music, but we didn’t experience anything like that; it was generally quiet, even on the weekend. The building has a charming old-world style, and we really had no complaints. It felt like great value for the cost for our group, spread across three different rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karl Johan is a fantastic option for a stay in Oslo. The biggest pros: the central location, within walking distance to everything; the large, fresh breakfast selection; and the spacious rooms. We were surprised by the room size, especially compared to other European-style hotels—they’re quite large and overlook the street. I had read a few complaints about loud music, but we didn’t experience anything like that; it was generally quiet, even on the weekend. The building has a charming old-world style, and we really had no complaints. It felt like great value for the cost for our group, spread across three different rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class experience from when we walked into the reception Staff are wonderful friendly and what a wonderful friendly service thank you all
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024