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Karl Johan Hotel

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

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Guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast or snack area with fresh fruits and nuts in this inviting communal space.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.
Stunning lobby with a grand staircase, reception desk, and beautiful floral arrangement.
Experience the grandeur of this historic hotel, featuring a classic European facade with ornate detailing and a grand staircase.
Enjoy a city view from the large window, relax in the seating area with a sofa and coffee table, and dine at the table and chairs.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July

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Room options

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Junior Suite with Landmark View

Junior Suite with Landmark View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Quadruple Room

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room with View

Superior Double Room with View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(90 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room for Disabled

Superior Double Room for Disabled

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cosy Small Room

Cosy Small Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room - Back of house

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 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

  • ‪Åpent Bakeri Paleet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Egon Karl Johan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza - ‬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 banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a lift
  • Meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • 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 heated floors and free toiletries
  • 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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian

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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.
  • 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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • 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
  • 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

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 15 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on 21 July 2025 start from AU$270.40, including 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. 1571 out of 2171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 464 out of 2171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 2171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 2171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 2171 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

8/10 Good

Cheri

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

Valerie

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property location and their phenomenal breakfast is well worth the stay. Rooms are a bit spartan, but the bed is very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was sensational!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, great food, clean hotel, very central.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, great location in city center. And it has one of the best breakfast buffets of all time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central and easy to access
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED this property and the staff. Unique, boutique hotel in central area. Very well appointed, staff fantastic and the breakfast was amazing. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ebba at front desk was amazing! Ten stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hôtel in a great area of Oslo, close to downtown, arbor, metro and train stations etc… breakfast at hotel is great!!!Would go back there at any time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favourite hotels. Delightful staff, wonderful breakfast, and the location is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location in the Oslo city center. Great morning breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in Oslo. Location is convenient, included breakfast delicious. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just :10 walk from National Theatre train station, and so centrally located that nearly all tourist sites were within :15 walk (including ferry to museums like Fram). Spacious room & bath. Excellent breakfast buffet too in a light and pretty room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is quiet and very comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is delicious and has great variety.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Place, the beds are very comfortale, breakfast is delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a magnificent place, right at the heart of Oslo. Breakfast was amazing too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top breakfast, very friendly staff, perfect for exploring Oslo
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great but I did not get the vip benefits. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025