Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
Standard Twin Room | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Restaurant
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162
  • Place, Karl Johan Gate
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwegian Parliament
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Aker Brygge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪39 min drive‬
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Room options

Junior Suite with Landmark View

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

Superior Double Room with View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cosy Small Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Standard Double Loft

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double Loft

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 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.

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.

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
  • 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: 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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Norlandia Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
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Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1918 out of 2646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 553 out of 2646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 2646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 2646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2646 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, staff & breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, fabulous breakfast, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic location, breakfast was great and fresh, room was a good size and friendly staff at front desk
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, great breakfast, awesome location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff, great location, very clean and well appointed room, and great breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hsien Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location , stunning hotel with great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, good location, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was immaculate and staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDUARDO RENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Karl Johan hotel is simply outstanding—great accommodations, nice and friendly staff, and superb breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

NICHOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in great location with a fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NELSON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was amazing, super clean. The breakfast was excellent, nice people.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful hotel, lovely staff who were helpful and friendly and quite possibly the best breakfast we have ever experienced.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, great location to explore Oslo
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice hotel in a great location. The staff are excellent and the breakfast offering is one of the best we had ever seen. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an excellent hotel at a great location. Right in the heart is Oslo!! We had a wonderful stay. And the breakfast spread is top notch. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely fantastic hotel. Very happy indeed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was fantastic! Room was very clean and the location is perfect for travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite comfortable. The staff was pleasant and the breakfast buffet was varied in its selection. Additionally, the location of the hotel is superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfy and breakfast amble and tasty
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless Breakfast was amazing lots of choice. Great central location easy to walk to most of the museums restaurants and sights. Walking distance from the central station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing shower and best buffet breakfast ever (included).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025