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Scandic Karl Johan

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Karl Johan Gate

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Property entrance
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Lobby
Reception
Free buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, 0159

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oslo City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oslo Spektrum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Aker Brygge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Stockfleths - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dasslokket, Tostrup Friluftservering - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palmen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scandic Karl Johan

Hotel near Karl Johan Gate
Located close to Aker Brygge and Oslo Opera House, Scandic Karl Johan provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator
  • 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

Languages

Danish, English, Estonian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • 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
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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. Oslo Nye Teater and Norwegian Theatre 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. 338 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1015 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Joel

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

Sigridur

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

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in a very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect breakfast. Hotel is located in the center. Staff is helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service good location good price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Everything was excellent. The breakfast was superb. The room was a bit small but everything else was perfect. The staff were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can hardly find a more central hotel in downtown Oslo in this price range. Very small rooms, but great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed for one night with my son. it was a ten minute walk from the train station. we had a really lovely stay. the room was small but cosy. the bed was very comfortable. shower was lovely. breakfast was great with a large selection of hot and cold food. service was amazing. would definitely stay again and recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good: breakfast buffet, staff friendly & helpful. Bad: will not hold baggage if you leave for a few days, parking very expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room for the value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ok hotell. Sentralt. Veldig hyggelig betjening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean, comfortable hotel centrally located in Oslo. Would definitely recommend staying if you're here for a break. Staff are fantastic and I want to make special mention of Ramzes who helped me out when I checked in. I was having issues with my phone and needed to book rail tickets to Sweden but Ramzes was amazing and helped me get these booked. These tickets had to be booked there and then from my perspective and he simply translated for me and took me through the whole process. Excellent customer service and it helped me out immensely. Not only this but three days later, not only did Ramzes recognise me when I came back, but also remembered my name! That is a sign of someone who is excellent at their job and his welcoming nature makes you feel at home. Thank you Ramzes, you really made my stay at Scandec Karl Johan very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flott og billig overnatting midt i sentrum. God frokost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lars Ottar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Per Christian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sabina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stine Fjeldstad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara Eira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggelig betjening. God frokost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yannick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien placé à Karl Johan. Central pour visiter Oslo, à proximité du métro et des principaux points d’intérêts accessible facilement à pieds ou transport en commun. Chambre et salle de bain un peu petite néanmoins. La chambre n’a pas était faite en entier le jour où on n’avait demandé le cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025