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Scandic Karl Johan

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Karl Johan Gate
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Property entrance
Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, 0159
  • Karl Johan Gate
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Norwegian Parliament
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • National Gallery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Oslo

Scandic Karl Johan puts you in the heart of Oslo, steps from Karl Johan Gate and within a 15-minute stroll of Oslo Spektrum. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Oslo City Centre hotel, attractions include Aker Brygge and Oslo Opera House.

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk
  • Royal Palace - 11 min walk
  • Oslo Spektrum - 12 min walk
  • Aker Brygge - 14 min walk
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Tinghuset Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 9 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Røør - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stockfleths - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dasslokket, Tostrup Friluftservering - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palmen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scandic Karl Johan

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Karl Johan Gate
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Scandic Karl Johan also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Oslo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Scandic Karl Johan offers 108 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Danish, English, Estonian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (NOK 240 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NOK 150
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 250

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 200 per accommodation, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: NOK 240 per day(787 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NOK 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NOK 250 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Oslo Rica Travel Hotel
Rica Travel Hotel Oslo
Rica Travel Oslo
HTL Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
HTL Karl Johan Hotel
HTL Karl Johan Oslo
HTL Karl Johan
Oslo Rica Travel Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel Oslo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Scandic Karl Johan?

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

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

As of 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Karl Johan on 24 Feb 2025 start from NZ$188.87, 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 Scandic Karl Johan?

The closest beach to Scandic Karl Johan is Huk (4.2 km).

What makes Scandic Karl Johan a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Scandic Karl Johan.

Does Scandic Karl Johan serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is on offer at Scandic Karl Johan.

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Scandic Karl Johan Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1005 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean, comfortable hotel centrally located in Oslo. Would definitely recommend staying if you're here for a break. Staff are fantastic and I want to make special mention of Ramzes who helped me out when I checked in. I was having issues with my phone and needed to book rail tickets to Sweden but Ramzes was amazing and helped me get these booked. These tickets had to be booked there and then from my perspective and he simply translated for me and took me through the whole process. Excellent customer service and it helped me out immensely. Not only this but three days later, not only did Ramzes recognise me when I came back, but also remembered my name! That is a sign of someone who is excellent at their job and his welcoming nature makes you feel at home. Thank you Ramzes, you really made my stay at Scandec Karl Johan very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good: breakfast buffet, staff friendly & helpful. Bad: will not hold baggage if you leave for a few days, parking very expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room for the value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good friendly service. Great location.
Good but room not air-conditioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Find!
Affordable, clean,great location, awesome breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Terence

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location
The breakfast is quite good and included in the rate. The hotel location is fantastic, right in the centre of Oslo. However the room is really really small and the look and feel is that of an old cheap place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is superb! Bed was super comfortable; breakfast buffet was amazing! Our room was larger than we expected and with a lot of lightning and mirrors.

8/10 Good

Annette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff and great location
This hotel has very friendly and helpful staff. The location is superb and the coffee in the lounge was appreciated. Breakfast was pleasant. I understand this isn’t a five star hotel and we didn’t need luxury as we were basically there to sleep and shower, however, the room was a little tired. There was a huge stain on the carpet by the bed and the toilet seat was broken. We were only there one night so it served our needs but these things would bother some people. The left baggage room was our of sight of reception and left unlocked as there had been a problem that day. Our belongings were fine but, again, this would bother many people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Less than 10 minute walk from Oslo Sentralstajon , and close to all the sights. Breakfast buffet was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is well located within walking distance to major landmarks. Breakfast is really good and the staff is friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rehmat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central location. Close to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Hjalmar

Disliked: Staff & service
Overall a Disappointing experience
We booked this hotel along side others in the chain.for.our mini scandi tour and this has been the wordt experience i have ever had in a hotel. The air conditioning did not work and we were informed that it didn't work anywhere in the hotel therefore they eouldnt be changing the room so we had.to lrave window open except the kitchen fan equipment was outside our room so very noisy. Also the safe didn't work andwe had passports and medication thay needed to be secured. Maintenance chap tried to fix it but to no avail. Reception told.us that they couldnt give us a different room again as they didnt know which rooms had working safes were working so we could out it in their safe. It transpired to trying to collect the items one evenig they dod not have a safe and it was placed in a drawer! Took a while for night receptionist to locate it much to my terror. It transpires that the hotel is due to undergo renovations which are clearly overdue. Most expensive room on our trip and the smallest and least functional. Now at the scandi crown in gotteburg and the difference is nght and day thank god. I would like to say that the only redeeming part of our stay was the catering staff for the breakfast buffet were lovely and very accommodating. Food was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stupendous breakfast. Noisy Tunnelbanen disturbed sleep - only silent 01.30- 05.00
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

myriam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very small and air conditioning did not work both times we were there( at the end and beginning of our trip). Room was clean though but rooms are always very clean in Norway even in hostels which are a fraction of the price of this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023