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Scandic Karl Johan

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Karl Johan Gate

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Daily buffet breakfast (NOK 200 per person)
Property entrance
Lobby
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Reception
Scandic Karl Johan, in Oslo City Centre, welcomes travelers with a free breakfast buffet. The hotel offers amenities like lobby coffee and tea, dry cleaning, luggage storage, and help with local tours. The staff is consistently praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(104 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, 0159

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oslo City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oslo Spektrum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Aker Brygge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oslo Opera House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tinghuset Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 9 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RØØR - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Oriental - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dasslokket Tostrup Friluftservering - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scandic Karl Johan - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scandic Karl Johan

Hotel near Karl Johan Gate
Close to Aker Brygge and Oslo Opera House, Scandic Karl Johan provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (NOK 240 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NOK 150
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 250

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 200 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: NOK 240 per day(787 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NOK 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NOK 250 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Oslo Rica Travel Hotel
Rica Travel Hotel Oslo
Rica Travel Oslo
HTL Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
HTL Karl Johan Hotel
HTL Karl Johan Oslo
HTL Karl Johan
Oslo Rica Travel Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel Oslo

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Karl Johan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 200 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Scandic Karl Johan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of NOK 150 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Scandic Karl Johan?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for NOK 250 (subject to availability).

Where is Scandic Karl Johan located?

Located in Oslo City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Karl Johan Gate and Aker Brygge. Norwegian Theatre and Norwegian Parliament are just steps away. Tinghuset Tram Station and Stortinget Tram Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Scandic Karl Johan Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1009 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good location. Clean, lovely staff:
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sigridur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cerys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay - very central location. Breakfast was amazing and the rooms were clean and tidy. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and close to where we needed to go and ease for transport links train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people, very good breakfast, offer hot water tea anytime, may storage your luggage, good connection to all city areas. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel In Great Location

Really nice hotel with a comfortable room and very good breakfast. All the staff were very nice and check in was quick and easy. The hotel is also in a great location in the centre of town.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast. Clean, well-located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the center of the city close to all transpot (metro, bus..) and museum
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clarice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice but the rooms was very hot and all the fans was taken so I had to be hot the entire time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lars Bjerke

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A hotel who needs a refurnishing job. Noisy surroundings also considering the central location. Good service in the reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hot and loud in the evening. No AC. Lots of loud traffic noise and bar crowds out until after 3am. Loved the area and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jose a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Asger Bache

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

some ups and downs

Good location - kind staff - fine breakfast - poor cleaning and expensive beer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Béziau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très bien situé à proximité des centres d'intérêts d'Oslo. Petit-déjeuner avec beaucoup de choix et très bon, les plats salés pourraient être un peu plus chaud. La chambre standard n'est pas très grande avec seulement un lit pour se poser.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Koselig sted og veldig deilig å være midt i byen😍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heike Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

LARS-GUNNAR

Liked: Cleanliness

Hårda sängar

Frukosten var mycket bra. Dock var sängarna för hårda tyckte jag. Godkänt hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bodd her flere ganger. Fint og rent rom. God service. Bra frokost! Og perfekt sentralt midt i byen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Arne Otto

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Terje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Unni Valla

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wilhelm

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

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