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Karl Johan Hotel

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

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Exterior
Restaurant
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Standard Twin Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$309
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan

Explore the area

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Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162
  • Place, Karl Johan Gate
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Palace
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Aker Brygge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite with Landmark View

Junior Suite with Landmark View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room with View

Superior Double Room with View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 20 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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(108 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room - Back of house

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cosy Small Room

Cosy Small Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Loft

Standard Double Loft

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Loft

Premium Double Loft

Highlights

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

About the area

Oslo

Karl Johan Hotel places you steps from Norwegian Parliament and within a 10-minute stroll of Jernbanetorget. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Oslo City Centre hotel include Royal Palace and Oslo Spektrum.

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • National Theater - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Norwegian Parliament - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Stortinget Tram Station - 3 min walk
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 7 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Egon
  • Grand Café
  • Åpent Bakeri Paleet
  • Jensen's Bøfhus
  • Peppes Pizza

About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly Karl Johan Hotel.

This 4-star Oslo hotel is smoke free.

  • 157 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1899
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Karl Johan Hotel offers 157 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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.
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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: 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karl Johan Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 250.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NOK 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 250.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Karl Johan Hotel?

Karl Johan Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Karl Johan Hotel?

As of 7 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on 11 Jan 2026 start from AU$308.71, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Karl Johan Hotel?

The closest beach to Karl Johan Hotel is Whale Beach (16.1 km).

Does Karl Johan Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, guests highly rate the free buffet brekkie here! Offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, Karl Johan Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Karl Johan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1807 out of 2490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 529 out of 2490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 2490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 2490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2490 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

Morten Holm

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was offered 2 bottles of water. No upgrade option. The amenities were very bad. No space for luggage. Closet is minimal. Not 4 star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Xin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
@nd time staying here. Love the location and the breakfast is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed the location in the city. Rooms were a good size and clean and comfortable. The breakfast that was included was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Great location

Breakfast was amazing. Lots of selection in a pleasant breakfast room. Service was very good. Standard room is a little small but functional. Amenities are good. The hotel is in an excellent location close to restaurants, bars, shopping & the train stn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pavel, Antelope

Liked: Staff & service
Very old hotel, bathroom are so small that i can barely move in and out, no turn around. Breakfast was good. Location is good, bedding was good but getting around in the hotel is a challenge: every floor has a subfloor and no lift to get 1/2 way to the room with luggage, I needed to take my luggage seven steps up to get to the room ; one main elevator and at least 45 meters/yards to walk to the room at the end of the building. So, if a nice bathroom/shower is your thing, find a different hotel, there are many new nice hotels around the blook. this is picture of a regular sink in the bathroom. I had to complain and they move us next day to a handicap room so i could take a shower.
this is a regular room sink 12 inches by 9 inches, and they do not on their site of 4-stars hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas, MIAMI SHORES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both restaurants are great, breakfasts buffet everything you expect from a good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, seemingly right in the middle of things. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is super cute and convenient location. However, my room was on the 2nd floor facing the square and you can hear all the noise outside. There were drunk people walking around at 1am screaming and yelling, ask for a higher floor if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, breakfast buffet was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t say enough about how lovely this place is. Centrally located on the best street in Oslo. Fantastic breakfast, excellent staff and large, well appointed bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived very early expecting to drop our bags off and come back later, but the room was ready. Being able to check-in early was very much appreciated after a ling flight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, Appin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, great central location. Rooms are very small feel like a cabin on a cruise ship.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siva Rama Krishna Prasad

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

Excellent service

Excellent service at breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast selection and very clean spacious rooms. The views across the square are nice and worth the extra cost. I will stay here again on further trips to Oslo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Can recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Charlestown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clan room, comfy bed, good breakfast, shops close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025