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Scandic Karl Johan

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Karl Johan Gate

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Enjoy cooking and socializing in this well-equipped kitchen with ample counter space and storage.
Stylish hotel exterior with a modern facade, potted topiary plants, and a glass entrance.
Relax in this stylish living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and floor lamp, surrounded by a beautiful painting and large window.
Relax in style at our reception area, featuring a minimalist design and comfortable seating.
Relax in a stylish space with a large bed, comfortable sofa, and flat-screen TV.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, 0159
  • Karl Johan Gate
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Aker Brygge
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oslo Opera House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(93 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oslo

Oslo City Centre stay.At this Oslo City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Karl Johan Gate and within a 15-minute walk of Aker Brygge. Norwegian Theatre and Norwegian Parliament are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oslo Spektrum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Aker Brygge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oslo Opera House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • MUNCH Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

3-star hotel near Karl Johan Gate
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Scandic Karl Johan also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Oslo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
Scandic Karl Johan offers 108 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: NOK 200 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 200 per person
  • 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)

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
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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Scandic Karl Johan to the airport?

Scandic Karl Johan is 32.5 mi (41-min drive) away from the Gardermoen Airport (OSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Scandic Karl Johan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Scandic Karl Johan.

How close is Scandic Karl Johan to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (14-min drive) from Paradisbukta Beach and 7.8 mi (20-min drive) from Hvervenbukta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Scandic Karl Johan offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Scandic Karl Johan, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NOK 200 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Scandic Karl Johan?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Scandic Karl Johan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs NOK 150 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Scandic Karl Johan?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Scandic Karl Johan have a pool?

Scandic Karl Johan does not have a pool.

Does Scandic Karl Johan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Scandic Karl Johan to downtown Oslo?

Scandic Karl Johan is 0.2 mi away from Oslo.

Scandic Karl Johan Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1017 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

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

hledis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sigridur

Business traveler
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

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

8/10 Good

olga

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

james

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

Martin

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

8/10 Good

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

8/10 Good

John

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

Good friendly service. Great location.

Good but room not air-conditioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady

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

Good Find!

Affordable, clean,great location, awesome breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Terence

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

The breakfast is quite good and included in the rate. The hotel location is fantastic, right in the centre of Oslo. However the room is really really small and the look and feel is that of an old cheap place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is superb! Bed was super comfortable; breakfast buffet was amazing! Our room was larger than we expected and with a lot of lightning and mirrors.

8/10 Good

Annette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly staff and great location

This hotel has very friendly and helpful staff. The location is superb and the coffee in the lounge was appreciated. Breakfast was pleasant. I understand this isn’t a five star hotel and we didn’t need luxury as we were basically there to sleep and shower, however, the room was a little tired. There was a huge stain on the carpet by the bed and the toilet seat was broken. We were only there one night so it served our needs but these things would bother some people. The left baggage room was our of sight of reception and left unlocked as there had been a problem that day. Our belongings were fine but, again, this would bother many people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023