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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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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Junior Suite with Landmark View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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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Superior Double Room with View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 WiFi

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Premium Quadruple Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Quadruple Room

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

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Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

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

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Standard Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Single Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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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Standard Double Room - Back of house | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 WiFi

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Cosy Small Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Cosy Small Room

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

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Superior Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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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Family Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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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Standard Double Loft | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Loft

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

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Premium Double Loft | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

  • Oslo_KarlJohanStreet_6162611_03
    Karl Johan Gate
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Panorama of the Royal Palace and Statue of King Karl Johan at Sunrise, Oslo, Norway
    Royal Palace
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aker Brygge aerial view, Oslo
    Aker Brygge
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oslo Opera House
    Oslo Opera House
    16 min walk - 0.9 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 Café
    1 min walk
  • Kaffebrenneriet
    2 min walk
  • Egon
    1 min walk
  • Andy's Pub
    2 min walk
  • Kaffistova
    2 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

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1935 out of 2666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 555 out of 2666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 2666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 2666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2666 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

janet

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Wonderful breakfast! Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location Breakfast was excellent Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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Great staff, fabulous breakfast, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

Michelle

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

Linda

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The breakfast was amazing. The staff were very kind and helpful. Our room was so clean and quiet. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EDUARDO RENE

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The Karl Johan hotel is simply outstanding—great accommodations, nice and friendly staff, and superb breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Kept clean. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the smallest hotel room I have ever stayed in but it was incredibly comfortable and well stocked with anything we needed. The hotel itself is beautiful and the breakfast is wonderful! The hotel is a short walk from the train station to the airport and right in the center of everything. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central, good breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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Everything about this hotel was exceptional. This was the nicest hotel I've stayed in during my Europe travels so far. The breakfast bar was 5 ⭐ with everything you could imagine to eat...and it was included in the room rate. Absolutely recommend this place if you're staying in Oslo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located, walking distance from most major attractions. Beautifully appointed and spacious rooms. Staff friendly, helpful and proactive. Excellent breakfast buffet. All told, an excellent experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay overall. The room was nice and it was quiet. No functioning air and the windows barely opened so it was hot at night and that wasn’t ideal. The bathroom is tiny as were the shower towels. The breakfast is great! So some positives and negatives. It’s also in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central hotel, staff went out of their way to be helpful and helped me make the most of my visit to Oslo
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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