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Karl Johan Hotel

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

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Guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast or snack area with fresh fruits and nuts in this inviting communal space.
Experience the grandeur of this historic hotel, featuring a classic European facade with ornate detailing and a grand staircase.
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.
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.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162
  • Aker Brygge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Oslo Spektrum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oslo Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite with Landmark View

Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite with Landmark View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Quadruple Room

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

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

Superior Double Room with View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

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

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Superior Double Room for Disabled | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room for Disabled

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

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Cosy Small Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Cosy Small Room

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

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

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

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room - Back of house | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room - Back of house

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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 Oslo Spektrum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oslo Spektrum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • MUNCH Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

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

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 eco-certified Karl Johan Hotel. A complete renovation of Karl Johan Hotel was completed in June 2020.

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. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 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.
  • 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

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 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

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
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

How close is Karl Johan Hotel to the airport?

Karl Johan Hotel is 32.5 mi (41-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 Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on Aug 1, 2025 start from $216.49, 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.

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 3.7 mi (13-min drive) from Paradisbukta Beach and 7.7 mi (19-min drive) from Hvervenbukta 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: 3 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. 1568 out of 2165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 2165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 2165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 2165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 2165 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

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Renovated but still old world charm. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Rockville Centre

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER, Kelowna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to share our positive experience from our recent stay at the Karl Johan Hotel. The central location was fantastic, and we were very impressed with the modern and clean rooms. We also thoroughly enjoyed the daily breakfast buffet, which was excellent. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely choose to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LORI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is in the central area of Oslo, and just a 10 minutes walk to the train station. The breakfast was fantastic. The staff were helpful. The hotel rooms themselves were fine but nothing special, especially for the price -- relatively small and non-descript.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Deepa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Heart of the city, easy access to everything. The staff was very inhospitable and unfriendly, they wouldn’t even bother to smile let alone greet, need some coaching on hospitality for sure. Felt very cold and unwelcome,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO

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

Great option

Excellent hotel! Very good service, excellent breakfast. Exc3llent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen, Carlsbad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large room, exceptional breakfast, central location to museums, harbor cruises , castle
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Central and smart hotel

Central hotel with great breakfast selection. Small but smart rooms with lovely shower room and products.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, STUART

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Girlie, dade

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Good hotel but warmth of workers is supposed to be front and center but there never was any.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fabulous breakfast! Friendly staff and lovely room. Great location ! The only issue was loud music from outside of hotel. We had a room on the street. Perhaps it would have been quieter away from the front.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Kenneth McLaren, Wickford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Karl Johan Hotel is very conveniently located in central Oslo. The team at Karl Johan were fantastic. The hotel was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was also very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel with incredible staff! Great breakfast. Most comfortable. Incredible location for touring Oslo!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. I arrived in the morning and the staff over there was able to check me in early and I also had an early flight out. They were able to put breakfast on the side for me. I really appreciated that.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very elegant accommodations in the heart of Oslo. Hotel had an excellent breakfast brunch included with the room cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Small rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Fabulous

A great stay...excellent location. Lovely and clean and attention to detail. The breakfast was fabulous..lots of choice for all diets. The staff were really nice, friendly and professional. The beds were comfy too and great showers. The only thing i didnt especially like was the dark painted room! But maybe as i chose a quiet back room it felt dark. Though the sun came through in the mirnings!,
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025