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Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is ฿5,277
฿5,911 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room with View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room for Disabled | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cosy Small Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room - Back of house | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillow-top 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 curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oslo Spektrum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • MUNCH Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

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
  • A lift, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 157 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (80 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 stag and hen 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 does it cost to stay at Karl Johan Hotel?

As of 9 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on 5 Oct 2025 start from ฿5,277.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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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Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1599 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 472 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2204 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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

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

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!
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

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a terrific area, very nice staff and beautiful decor. Nicest breakfast room I’ve been in and the breakfast was delicious. Will stay again if back in Norway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here, and the breakfast was delicious and generous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Piyushkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is everything and 10/10 Walk to train station, restaurants near by, shopping close by
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025