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Karl Johan Hotel

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

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Junior Suite with Landmark View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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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, Karl Johan Gate
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Norwegian Parliament
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Aker Brygge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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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
(23 reviews)
  • 215 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
(46 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
(20 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Single Room

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

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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
(90 reviews)
  • 172 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

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

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

Superior Double Room

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

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

Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Loft

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Loft | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Theater - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Norwegian Parliament - 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) - 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

Hotel Karl Johan
Karl Johan Hotel
Norlandia Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
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Karl Johan Hotell Hotel
Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
Norlandia Karl Johan Hotell Oslo
Karl Johan Hotell
Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
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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 Nov 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on Dec 7, 2025 start from $131.49, 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 12.9 mi (24-min drive) from Whale Beach.

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. 1728 out of 2390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 516 out of 2390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 2390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 2390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 2390 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

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

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

Great location + breakfast, comfy bed, tiny room

I loved this hotel and the breakfast was amazing. The bed was probably the most comfortable bed I've slept in. The location is unmatched, but the only complaint is that we were on the side of the hotel facing the Parliament building and we heard protesting from the Parliament square every single day. While I wholeheartedly support the causes and appreciate the fact that folks are free to protest, sometimes we couldn't nap for the chanting, and we kept our windows closed more often than I would have liked. My only complaint about the room itself is that it was TINY. There was nowhere to put clothes and the tiny space for hanging clothes didn't even accommodate a dress. There wasn't even room to open a single suitcase on the floor. Made it hard for a 5 night stay. Next time I'd make sure to get a larger room. I'd only ever stayed in the Grand Hotel in Oslo before and did not miss it - not even the breakfast buffet - although I would have preferred the larger room size! We also appreciated that it was just a block from a Vålerenga supporters pub!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose M

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

Great Oslo Location!

We were in Oslo for two nights. This hotel is in a very convenient location - close to a transit station, but also close to dining, shopping, museums, parks, etc. We found most everything to be walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

E Gary

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

Central Oslo Room with a View

Ideal location in central Oslo 5 minutes walk from the Nationaltheatret train station Central Oslo is only 35 minutes from the Oslo Airport by rapid train. The hotel surprised us with a wonderful room upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

HARINDER

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel, with a convenient location and wonderful breakfast. The negative part of our stay was the extremely small bathroom as well as not receiving any upgrades that we were due from Expedia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff of the property was amazing. One of the best breakfast menus of any hotel. Excellent. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful glass elevators!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary M.

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

Misleading Pictures

Karl Johan is a lovely hotel in a great location close to almost all sites and the breakfast was great. However, our room would have been fine except for the bathroom which was very misleading. I would have never booked this room if the correct pictures were posted on the Hotels.com site. The pictures I saw are NOT reflective of the bathroom which was the size of a hallway closet. We are not large people and we questioned how larger people would have functioned. Seriously, I have never seen a sink the size as small as this one. It literally measured 1 Ft wide by 1.25 ft long which is not what I saw online. It was almost impossible to wash without splashing everywhere. I think this misrepresentation warrants Hotels.com to contact me. I have a picture to prove my point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location. The highlight of our Scandinavian trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel at a convenient location in the heart of Oslo. Comfortable room, awesome frukost, friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Location fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett, Toronto

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, central location. Friendly staff and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

hongyi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The sofa bed is very loud, but in general, it’s a pleasant stay with them. We (two adults and two children) love the breakfast offering. The location is wonderful as well. It's super convenient to everything around, and it's easy to get to the National Theatre and take the Flytoget to the airport (vice versa).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emmy

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

View of a wall

Our stay would’ve been perfect… the room was very clean, well kept, and comfortable but the issue was the view, or lack thereof. The windows looked out to a building within 5 meters from our window, so it made us feel a bit claustrophobic. Otherwise, great location, amenities (skandinavisk skog), and breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property. Would highly recommend. Fabulous location. Beautiful building inside and out. Wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Gem Hotel in Heart of Oslo

Very well located inverter of Oslo, the lovely old hotel that has been updated with many amenities. Hemming buffet is terrific. The front desk staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a 10/10 in food quality and beautiful breakfast room. Bed comfort was good and bathroom was luxurious with enough counter space. Shower was a bit on the tiny side, but still workable. The location of hotel was prime.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025