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4.4 out of 5

"I booked a courtyard room and it was quiet just what I needed after a long flight Room very clean and comfortable will definitely stay here again and ... " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 08 Sep 2023

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Cosy Small Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double Room – Quiet Courtyard

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Double Room for Disabled

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

The free breakfast at Karl Johan Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Karl Johan Gate. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and dry cleaning service.

  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the breakfast
  • Steps from Norwegian Parliament and 9 minutes on foot from Jernbanetorget

Karl Johan Hotel ratings based on 8 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Karl Johan Hotel

Everyone (2) Couples (2) Family (2)
4 out of 5
I booked a courtyard room and it was quiet just what I needed after a long flight Room very clean and comfortable will definitely stay here again and the breakfast was very good

Posted by on 8 Sep 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Sep 2023 by Team Karl Johan

Dear Tiffany,It's very heartwarming to hear you have enjoyed your stay with us and welocme back on your next trip to Oslo :)Best regards,Karl Johan Hotel Team

5 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Jan 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Dec 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Dec 2023 by Karl Johan Hotel

Hi StuderThank you for your nice feedback.It s highly appreciated.

5 out of 5
Sehr zentrale Unterkunft und alles in Gehreichweite. Super Frühstücksbuffet. Die Badezimmer sind etwas klein.

Posted by on 22 Oct 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Oct 2023 by Team Karl Johan

Dear ThomasThank you for the review.We hope you had a good time here in Oslo!

3 out of 5

Posted by on 31 Oct 2022

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4 out of 5
Très bon hotel au centre ville

Posted by on 21 Jun 2022

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5 out of 5
Wir waren für einen Oslo Städtetrip dort und waren sehr zufrieden!

Posted by on 23 May 2022

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4 out of 5
Sehr sauber und modern. Frühstücksbuffet sehr gut und vielfältig

Posted by on 18 Apr 2022

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Property Features

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 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
  • 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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Nationaltheatret Station (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Metro station: Stortinget Tram Station (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)

Room Amenities

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 a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, 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.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

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

  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karl Johan Hotel

Policies

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

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. 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.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is not cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Property does not follow a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.
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