Karl Johan Hotel

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

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Restaurant
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Junior Suite with Landmark View

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

Superior Double Room with View

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

Premium Quadruple Room

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

Superior Double Room for Disabled

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

Standard Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

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

Standard Double Room - Back of house

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

Cosy Small Room

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

Superior Double Room

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

Family Room

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Standard Double Loft

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Loft

  • 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 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

  • ‪Egon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Åpent Bakeri Paleet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza - ‬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. 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.

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.

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.

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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: 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

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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 Oct 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $153.49, 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 4.3 mi (16-min drive) from Huk. 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.

Reviews

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1667 out of 2307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 498 out of 2307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 2307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 2307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 2307 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William, BOULDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the middle of bars and restaurants and walking spaces. A great breakfast buffet in the mornings as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like the heart of the city, this is the place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHANNA, FORT COLLINS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Eui S, NY

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose, Portland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location(close to everything). Super friendly staff. Great breakfast. Our room was super small, even for European standards. we barely had space to place our two bags. Other than that, I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zayda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lalaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location, and tge food is very acceptable excellet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One day stay, but still fun!

The location was indeal and in standard Scandinavian style, the breakfast spread was amazing...America needs to get it's act together and offer the same thing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramzi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast - beautiful room - jr. suite - worth the splurge
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Oslo. Short walk to the pier and restaurants galore to choose from. 11 minute walk to train station and amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
He
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay there. Breakfasts were excellent. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirtana

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne, Warwick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would certainly return to the Karl Johan hotel! It is within walking or an easy tram ride to everything you want to see. Coming from America with and overnight flight and a layover, we were exhausted when we arrived. We were shown to our rooms immediately on arrival and slept in complete comfort with dark draperies despite the (almost) midnight sun. The breakfast display was exquisite and plentiful! I would recommend this hotel to all my friends and family!
Beautiful atrium for our breakfast
Karl Johan Gate (street)
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very small as compared to what’s seen in the pictures. But overall great location. Proximity to main train station. Very walkable safe area and right on Karl Johan Gate as well as less than 10 min walk from marina
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Denver

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

Annette

Traveled with family
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

XU

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

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was opposite to the beautiful park with fountain. Restaurants were just outside the door. The Metro station just 600 metres away. Great location and a beautiful hotel. The staff were very helpful. Would go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025