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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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Restaurant
Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
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

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

Room options

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Junior Suite with Landmark View | 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room | 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room with View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double Loft

Highlights

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

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

Cosy Small Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Back of house

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

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oslo Spektrum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • MUNCH Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Egon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Åpent Bakeri Paleet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dasslokket Tostrup Friluftservering - ‬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:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff and a banquet hall
  • 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.

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)
  • 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 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. 1602 out of 2206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 471 out of 2206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 2206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 2206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2206 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and a lovely stay. Appreciate the good coffee and tea in the rooms and the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night 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

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy rooms, elevator situation is a bit crazy/confusing but great location, amazing breakfast and kind staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Location fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location. The highlight of our Scandinavian trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lalaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location, and tge food is very acceptable excellet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location in central Oslo. Many dinning and shopping options located nearby. Easy walk to airport express train stops. Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly a beautiful hotel in a great location in Oslo. The staff are amazing and our room is comfy, large, quiet, and has a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great—easy walks to lots of cool sites. Breakfast was great—lots of options to choose from. Room was on the small side, but well organized so comfortable for 2. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Definitely recommend!
Park across street
National theater across street
Royal palace 5 min walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay there. Breakfasts were excellent. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hua

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible breakfast, quiet rooms, well appointed and very comfortable beds. Staff was very professional and friendly, convenient for exploring/walking around the city center
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in the middle of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby, amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a second time in 2 weeks.. second room not as nice but adequate. Breakfast wonderful! Staff great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

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

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