Description
Facilities: The complex was built in 1899. 114 rooms, including 7 junior suites, suites, 30 single rooms and 73 double rooms, are located on 5 storeys and can be reached by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by English-speaking staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless i… more
Location: This hotel is located on Karl Johans Gate, Oslo's main street and 50 m from Paleet shops and 100 m from the Stortinget (The Norwegian Parliament). It offers guests a location within immediate walking distance of a variety of museums, attractions, shops, bars and restaurants. It is 300 m from the Royal Palace, and 350 m from the tourist centre, the Nationaltheatret and links to the public transport network. Oslo Fjord is 400 m away and it is 500 m from Slottparken park. The central railway station is 1 km away, the bus terminal is 1.3 km from the hotel and Den Norske Opera og Ballett is 1.5 km away. Guests will find the Tryvann Vinterpark and its cross country ski run 13.5 km from the property and it is 43 km to Drammen and 50 km to Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
Meals: Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a breakfast room and a bar. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day.
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Computer room
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Car rental
- Conference centre
- Fax/photocopier
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Ironing equipment
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Swimming pools
- Children’s playground
- Bars
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Rooms for events / banquets
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair-accessible room
- Check-in/Check-out
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Very good
Based on 249 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Oslo
Showing 4 featured reviews out of 249 TripAdvisor reviews
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Caroline T
London, United Kingdom
04/08/2026
“Great”
Great atmosphere . Great breakfast with super staff. The bedrooms were ideal and the beds very comfortable . We will visit again .
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Barb_Eh_Canada
Toronto, Canada
22/07/2026
“The measure of a good hotel is how it handles little problems - Karl Johanes Hotel rates highly by any yardstick”
Great room, great location, excellent staff and phenomenal deal on the included breakfast. Clean, bright, comfortable beds and rooms. Loved the iron, ironing board, and shoe horn (I know - crazy but helpful if you're going to be walking all day. Could not have been better.
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CalleFar
Helsinki, Finland
21/07/2026
“Great hotel with excellent breakfast in the heart of Oslo”
Extremely well kept hotel in the heart of Oslo, excellent location and superb service. Modern decor inside, everything spotless. The room was of good size and quiet and the breakfast selection fantastic. Would definitely stay again, highly recommended.
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253ameeraa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
21/07/2026
“Exceptional Stay in the Heart of Oslo ⭐”
I had a wonderful stay at Karl Johan Hotel during 2025, and it was an excellent choice for my time in Oslo. The location is unbeatable, right on the famous Karl Johans gate, with easy access to the Royal Palace, Oslo Central Station, shopping, restaurants, and many of the city’s top attractions. T… more
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Very good
Based on 7 reviews
Service: 8
Cleanliness: 8
Room: 8
Facilities: 8
Location: 10
Breakfast: 9
Quality/Price: 8
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