Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Norwegian Parliament

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Exterior
Lobby
Standard Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Restaurant
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

Junior Suite with Landmark View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room with View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(110 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room - Back of house

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(96 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cosy Small Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Loft

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 135 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Loft

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 221 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oslo

Oslo City Centre stay.You'll be steps from Norwegian Parliament and within a 10-minute walk of Jernbanetorget with a stay at this Oslo City Centre hotel. Also, Royal Palace is within half a mile (1 km) and Aker Brygge is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Norwegian Parliament - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oslo City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Stortinget Tram Station - 3 min walk
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 7 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Egon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffebrenneriet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dasslokket Tostrup Friluftservering - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Åpent Bakeri Paleet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Karl Johan Hotel

4-star Art Deco hotel near Norwegian Parliament
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1899
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Karl Johan Hotel offers 157 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. 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 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 each 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
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Norlandia Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
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Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
Norlandia Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
Karl Johan Hotell
Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Karl Johan Hotel to the airport?

Karl Johan Hotel is 32.4 mi (46-min drive) away from the Gardermoen Airport (OSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on Mar 31, 2026 start from $247, 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.

Does Karl Johan Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Karl Johan Hotel.

How close is Karl Johan Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.1 mi (18-min drive) from Vækerøstranda and 12.9 mi (29-min drive) from Whale Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Karl Johan Hotel offer free breakfast?

Karl Johan Hotel offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Karl Johan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Karl Johan Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Karl Johan Hotel have a pool?

Karl Johan Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Karl Johan Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Karl Johan Hotel to downtown Oslo?

Karl Johan Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Oslo.

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1872 out of 2577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 541 out of 2577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 2577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 2577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2577 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel in the centre of Oslo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Eastham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice but there were a few issues: 1. The room was very dark with inadequate lighting. 2. There wasn't anywhere to plug the hair dryer in the bathroom and no mirror in main room. 3. Couldn't see the coffe and tea facilities as very dark. 4. There was no view out of the window, only on to other rooms so no privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very clean room. Excellent breakfast room with plenty space and choice. Staff on reception were friendly in every interaction. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location - across the road from Christmas markets. Room was spacious and clean, breakfast had a lot of variety, staff were courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in great location with a fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing shower and best buffet breakfast ever (included).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was not helpful and took multiple requests for support. Room was clean, nice toiletries, good breakfast and convienent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel fits the bill. Location - fantastic - in the heart of Oslo. Staff - exemplary, breakfast - second to none. Highly recommend 👍
Hotel
Market Accross the street!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emdadul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, clean and wasn’t expecting a balcony which was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff and a spotlessly clean room. The buffet breakfast was excellent. Most importantly, this hotel is in a fantastic location for sightseeing. The Christmas market is just outside and you can walk to places like the Munch museum or the Royal Palace in ten minutes. The perfect spot for a few days away!.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bbgh
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha, Miami

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great. Our room looked out to a wall.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food and beverage was excellent the staff was excellent . Location was excellent . Our room face the front of a busy street so it was quite noisy. The room was very compact for two people with luggage. We also feel it was overly warm and had a hard time cooling it off except keeping windows open which made the noise difficult while sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

shota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfasts variety
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, toiletries are amazing. Eventually you could want at breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariles, Oxon Hill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025