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Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Karl Johan Hotel in central Oslo offers a comfortable base for city exploration. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning and in-room WiFi. The Royal Palace and Jernbanetorget are within walking distance, and an on-site gym keeps fitness routines on track.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is P10,684
P11,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with Landmark View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room with View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room for Disabled

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room for Disabled

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Cosy Small Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Loft

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Loft

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Loft

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oslo Spektrum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • MUNCH Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Egon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Åpent Bakeri Paleet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Pub - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel renovated in 2020 and located near Jernbanetorget
Located close to Norwegian Parliament and Royal Palace, Karl Johan Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 157 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 42-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

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

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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
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • 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: 3 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Karl Johan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Oct 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on Nov 9, 2025 start from P 10,684.41, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Karl Johan Hotel?

Karl Johan Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Karl Johan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karl Johan Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for NOK 100 (subject to availability).

Where is Karl Johan Hotel located?

Located in Oslo City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Norwegian Parliament, Jernbanetorget, and Royal Palace. Oslo Spektrum and Aker Brygge are also within 15 minutes. Stortinget Tram Station and Stortinget T-Bane are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1638 out of 2262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 488 out of 2262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 2262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 2262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 2262 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean updated rooms and amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both restaurants are great, breakfasts buffet everything you expect from a good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
@nd time staying here. Love the location and the breakfast is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, breakfast buffet was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, seemingly right in the middle of things. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel , great location , very good breakfast buffet and kind profesional staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, first class friendly staff and excellent hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location, wonderful breakfast, very nice room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Can recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building and location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very comfortable bed, plus a great shower!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, great central location. Rooms are very small feel like a cabin on a cruise ship.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic! Staff were all wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Outstanding breakfast. I would return to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice breakfast spread.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a great buffet breakfast. Location was perfect for sightseeing in Oslo and access to the train station and other transit services.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Convenient location. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025