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Karl Johan Hotel

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162
  • Aker Brygge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Oslo Spektrum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oslo Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • 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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Premium Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
(20 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cosy Small Room

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

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

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
(80 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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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Family Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead 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.

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 central location and the clean guestrooms
  • 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 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.

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
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • 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)
  • 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. 1599 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 472 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2204 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

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to places. It was difficult to get to “back of house” rooms with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked being in the city center and walk everywhere and I didnt like the indian fair on the first day stay due to the noise level since the hotel is right in front of the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lama, Dubai

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

abby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was very comfortable, we had a wonderful rest after a very long trip. Staff was very friendly, breakfast was ver good. We highly recommend this hotel, plus location is in the center of the city, walking distance from many attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Rockville Centre

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, great food, clean hotel, very central.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really rated the location however our room was a little noisy… we did have a large room facing the street. Properly itself was lovely, big rooms, huge bathroom., great view and spaces to sit. Dining and access to was great! Staff could be a little friendlier and especially on check in. Cleaning staff missed towels a couple of times etc but appreciate everyone is trying! It’s summer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is quiet and very comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is delicious and has great variety.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a one night stay. The hotel room was very small
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were comfortable. They have the best breakfast! The breads were fresh and you slice them yourself. Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Sognefjord cruise. Full day trip from hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven T

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Amenities
Always a great welcome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff are top-notch. I came in for Syttende Mai, with suitcase missing. Until 1800 Sunday evening…the whole trip. I was frazzled, but the staff gave me tips on where to buy a new suit, to my fashion misshap with my Norwegian Ribbon that Anders helped me with. Many thanks to ALL Tusen takk. Michael Sande Room 415 05/16/2025-05/19/2025
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby, tucson

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Mixed Bag

Upon registration we were told we would be in the “back of the house”. It sounded vaguely like the last row in the theater which did not sound inviting. Once we found the room it was clean and quiet which we appreciated. The water glasses were not replaced nor were the old coffee cups removed and there was no phone to call the front desk. The location is great. Close to the train station and walkable to many of the venues one would want to see. An easy hop from the airport as the tram station is nearby. Breakfast was outstanding so it was curious to us as to why the reception and housekeeping services were lacking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Long walk to our room but it was close to the wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025