Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

Photo gallery for Karl Johan Hotel

Lobby
Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior
Superior Double Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$388
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

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

Junior Suite with Landmark View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room with View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room for Disabled

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cosy Small Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room - Back of house

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Oslo

Karl Johan Hotel places you steps from Norwegian Parliament and within a 10-minute stroll of Jernbanetorget. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Oslo City Centre hotel include Royal Palace and Oslo Spektrum.

What's nearby

  • Royal Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aker Brygge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oslo Spektrum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • MUNCH Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

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

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1899
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Karl Johan Hotel offers 157 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • No on-site 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (80 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Karl Johan Hotel?

Karl Johan Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on 17 Jul 2025 start from NZ$388.21, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Karl Johan Hotel?

The closest beach to Karl Johan Hotel is Bygdøy sjøbad (4 km).

Does Karl Johan Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, guests highly rate the free buffet brekkie here! Offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, Karl Johan Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Karl Johan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1554 out of 2147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 457 out of 2147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 2147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 2147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 2147 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

8/10 Good

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really rated the location however our room was a little noisy… we did have a large room facing the street. Properly itself was lovely, big rooms, huge bathroom., great view and spaces to sit. Dining and access to was great! Staff could be a little friendlier and especially on check in. Cleaning staff missed towels a couple of times etc but appreciate everyone is trying! It’s summer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BriannaMarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Really enjoyed the convenience of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is very central and the breakfast buffet is outstanding and very friendly service too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this lovely hotel for our family of 4! Easily walkable to enjoy many things in Oslo breakfast was beautiful…would definitely stay again:)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, Baton Rouge

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to central station
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ioannis

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel right in the centre of Oslo.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn, Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - in the centre of everything...and the bed was super comfy. My only negatives would be no robes and a miniscule in-room safe, which barely fit my iPad mini (standing on its side as it was slightly too wide and wouldn't allow the safe to lock), passport and a few smaller items. I resorted to locking my laptop in my suitcase when going out, which obviously is not as secure, and may be annoying for business travellers. Otherwise, everything was great.

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Einar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

marcia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that this property was close to the city center, safe quiet for being in a large city. The staff let us check into our room at 10 in the morning which was so nice after our long travels. The breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but great location and awesome breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

Oslo

Friendly & helpful staff Clean hotel Amazing choices for breakfast Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property sits in such a nice place close to the Parliament and central to the city. That made it very easy to catch transportation wherever you wanted to go. We were given a street side room and although there was a lot happening all hours of day - it was quiet in room. The breakfast was very nice, and the staff was so pleasant to work with. We arrived early hoping we could leave our luggage and come back, and they were able to give us our room. We would certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, Ellicott City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk from the metro from the airport. Walkable to restaurants and shopping. Beautiful hotel. Room very comfortable-bed and bathroom very well appointed. Breakfast buffet in the morning very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkatanarayanan, Epsom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Jacksonville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking Oslo. Super friendly staff and decent sized rooms. Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brook

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Great choice!

Very clean, great location, awesome breakfast, and lovely staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025