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Karl Johan Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
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Superior Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Junior Suite with Landmark View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • 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)
    ‪43 min drive‬
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Junior Suite with Landmark View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room with View

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

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Premium Quadruple Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Quadruple Room

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

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Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Mobility Accessible

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

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Standard Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

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

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Standard Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room - Back of house

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

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Cosy Small Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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 | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Loft

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Loft | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Double Loft

  • 221 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oslo

Located in Oslo City Centre, Karl Johan Hotel is adjacent to Norwegian Parliament and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Jernbanetorget. This 4-star hotel has 157 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

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

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Renovated in 2020, Karl Johan Hotel offers a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. This smoke-free hotel also has a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch LED TVs with digital channels. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Coffee makers, safes, and ironing boards are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

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.
  • 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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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 (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 250.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-out fee: NOK 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 250.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Karl Johan Hotel?

Karl Johan Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karl Johan Hotel on Jan 18, 2026 start from $180.97, 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.

What is there to do within easy reach of Karl Johan Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Oslo City Centre within a short 13-minute walk of Oslo Spektrum and also 13 minutes on foot from Aker Brygge. You'll also find Oslo Opera House and Karl Johan Gate less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Karl Johan Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Karl Johan Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Karl Johan Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Karl Johan Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Karl Johan Hotel offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Karl Johan Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Karl Johan Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Karl Johan Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Karl Johan Hotel?

The closest major airport to Karl Johan Hotel is Gardermoen Airport (OSL), which is about 23 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Karl Johan Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy city or courtyard views.

Karl Johan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1783 out of 2459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 522 out of 2459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 2459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 2459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 2459 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

Zoe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic, especially for being included. We did not have a single issue staying at Karl Johan, highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas, MIAMI SHORES

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel , great location , very good breakfast buffet and kind profesional staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building and location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a perfect spot to explore Oslo. The room was clean and spacious. We had a flight issue and did not arrive for the first night of our booking. When we got to the hotel the front desk person was unfriendly and said that because we didn't stay the fist night we weren't in their system and directed us to wait in the reception area. Her unsmiling and stern demeanor put a damper on our check in. Fortunately, the manager was nicer and checked us in without further issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast selections were wonderful, fresh and replenished. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the perfect area, walkable to everything!!! The breakfast buffet was absolutely amazing!! The staff very helpful, & friendly!! 10 out of 10!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bronte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very dark (bedside lighting OK but elsewhere dark), towels basic, 2 lifts to get to 3rd floor room or stairs but staff very good, breakfast OK and great location. OK but little expensive
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aksana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean updated rooms and amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

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

8/10 Good

Aileen

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Outstanding breakfast. I would return to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location in downtown Oslo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolphe

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Convenient location. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland Tracy

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

Hotel is classic gem updated to modern standards

Super breakfast, very helpful staff, terrific location, lovely modern room with elegant pedigree, quiet, yet on Karl Johan Park where national theater, university, and national royal palace meet at the foot of local governance, walking distance to fortress that guarded the Oslo Fjord, the Munch museum, restaurants that line the docks replete with harbor view. Adjacent to tram and bus routes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a great complimentary breakfast. Polite and friendly staff. Nespresso machine in the room was a plus. Prime location in Oslo. We walked to many area attractions, but there are plenty of public transportation options as well. We would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Las Cruces

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it all, including the help from the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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