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Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers begin their day with a hearty breakfast buffet before stepping out to discover Oslo's royal landmarks just steps from the hotel

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A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a large floral arrangement. - Karl Johan Hotel (Oslo)
A hotel entrance with a sign, a glass door, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs. - Karl Johan Hotel (Oslo)
A modern hotel room with a large window, a round table, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV. - Karl Johan Hotel (Oslo)
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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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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 WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Double Room with View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a large window offering a view of trees.

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a coffee maker, and a view of a building outside.

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(104 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a double bed, a round wall clock, a small table, a yellow armchair, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Small Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a wooden desk, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Family Room

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

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

A modern hotel room with a round table, two blue armchairs, a dining area with a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.

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 WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a skylight, a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

Standard Double Loft

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Double Loft

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a round mirror, a small table, and two orange armchairs.

Premium Double Loft

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Oslo City Centre, a neighborhood in Oslo, Karl Johan Hotel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Oslo Spektrum and Oslo Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Color Line Ferry Terminal and Oslo Winter Park. Norwegian Parliament and Royal Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Oslo travel guide
Map
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162

What's nearby

  • A cobblestone street lined with outdoor cafes and flower planters.
    Karl Johan Gate
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A park with manicured flower beds and modern buildings in the background.
    Oslo City Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large building with classical architecture, a statue of a person on horseback, and a wide open plaza.
    Royal Palace
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with modern architecture, a marina with yachts, and a large waterfront park.
    Aker Brygge
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Norwegian Parliament
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Grand CafĂ©
    1 min walk
  • Egon
    1 min walk
  • Bohemen Sportspub
    3 min walk
  • Kaffistova
    2 min walk
  • Ă…pent Bakeri Paleet
    1 min walk

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Karl Johan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Karl Johan Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Karl Johan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 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 hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Norwegian Parliament, Jernbanetorget, and Royal Palace. Aker Brygge and Oslo Spektrum are also within 15 minutes. Stortinget Tram Station and Stortinget T-Bane are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1916 out of 2640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 548 out of 2640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 2640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 2640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 2640 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding.. beautiful breakfast and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

yadavendra

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Excellent location Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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Great location! Staff were helpful, the room was clean and the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable beds and lovely breakfast. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful …..a special thanks to Amina for organising an early check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

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Wonderful location and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sue

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Clean but snug rooms, just what is needed for city stay. Lovely staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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Had a fantastic stay here. The room was clean, air conditioned and the bed/pillows were super comfortable. All staff were professional, helpful and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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great location good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

janet

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Wonderful breakfast! Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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clean, well located, nice staff, hreat breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marsella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing. The hotel is very clean and comfortable. It is old but has been modernized in a good way. The location is the best in central Oslo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

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Great staff, fabulous breakfast, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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Hotel is in a great location Breakfast was excellent Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well maintained hotel. It’s huge with a small feel. Rooms are small but well appointed. Breakfast buffet is lovely. Convenient location to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was delicious and hotel in wonderful district with parks and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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Spacious room, great breakfast, awesome location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

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The food was fantastic, and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hsien Wei

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Excellent location , stunning hotel with great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, good location, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Super central location & helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location. Buffet breakfast very good with plenty of options
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was immaculate and staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place right next to the well known Grand Hotel. This was just as good! Superb breakfast. Lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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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