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Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
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Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162
  • Place, Aker Brygge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Oslo Spektrum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Oslo Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪45 min drive‬
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Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with Landmark View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room with View | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room with View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room for Disabled | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room for Disabled

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room - Back of house | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cosy Small Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Cosy Small Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Loft | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Loft

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Loft | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Loft

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a front desk safe, multilingual staff assistance and a banquet hall are 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.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Karl Johan Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Karl Johan Gate. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and dry cleaning service.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the breakfast
  • Steps from Norwegian Parliament and 9 minutes on foot from Jernbanetorget
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 business-friendly Karl Johan Hotel. A complete renovation of Karl Johan Hotel was completed in June 2020.

This 4-star Oslo hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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.

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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • 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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoke-free property

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 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1675 out of 2320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 504 out of 2320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 2320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 2320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 2320 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

Mariano, Asheville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Karl Johan Hotel was truly exceptional! The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of Oslo, but what made our visit unforgettable was the incredible staff. From the moment we arrived, every team member went out of their way to make us feel welcome and taken care of. They were warm, attentive, and always ready to assist with a smile. The level of service we received was outstanding and made a huge difference in our overall experience. We can’t recommend the Karl Johan Hotel and its amazing team enough. Thank you for a fantastic stay!
Junior Suite
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a terrific area, very nice staff and beautiful decor. Nicest breakfast room I’ve been in and the breakfast was delicious. Will stay again if back in Norway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. The rooms were quiet. The breakfast service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hua, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The breakfast was very delicious! Beds were comfortable and rooms clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

The best hotel breakfast i've ever had. Superb location and service. Family room was perfect for a family of 3. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Piyushkumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is everything and 10/10 Walk to train station, restaurants near by, shopping close by
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location. 15 min walk from the station and right in middle of all the shopping and dining action. Clean rooms, good WiFi and a wonderful breakfast spread. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well-located, a friendly staff, great breakfast

This was my third time staying at this hotel. It is centrally located in a heavily trafficked tourist area, so once you tire of the crowds, you’ll want to explore other interesting areas of the city, many of which are within walking distance of the hotel. My only complaint is that there was no way to control the AC in the room (they were having a heat wave) and I was freezing until I asked and received a small portable heater.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHANNA, FORT COLLINS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a convenient location to train stair. And city buses/trams
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great, the breakfast was filling, the location was perfect, and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Room was comfortable. Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot day in Oslo and the AC in our room was broken. We were upgraded to a junior suite which was really nice and much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eui S, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Renovated but still old world charm. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose, Portland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location(close to everything). Super friendly staff. Great breakfast. Our room was super small, even for European standards. we barely had space to place our two bags. Other than that, I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025