Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room temperature problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness in the room, impacting overall impression.
Service
9.45
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.49
Multiple reviews praised the fantastic location of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.44
Rooms were noted as clean but sometimes too hot and basic.
Amenities
8.97
Standard hotel amenities with requests for some improvements noted.
Value for Money
8.43
Mixed feelings on value, especially with cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
9.48
Breakfast was consistently highlighted as excellent.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall guest experience was positive with some mentions of dissatisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 01:36

Property Description

Historic Charm: Karl Johan Hotel, located on Oslo’s main street, offers a unique stay in a 19th-century building. The historic charm is sure to captivate guests, providing a one-of-a-kind experience.

Convenient Location: Situated less than 700 meters from the Royal Palace, Karl Johan Hotel is centrally located for easy exploration. With the Stortinget Metro Station nearby and the Central Station just a short walk away, guests have convenient access to all that Oslo has to offer.

Modern Comforts: Each guest room at Karl Johan Hotel is equipped with a work desk, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. For a touch of luxury, select rooms even boast views of the Parliament building, adding a special element to your stay.

Experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort at Karl Johan Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Oslo.

Important information:

The hotel requires that the credit card holder’s name matches the guest’s name on the booking confirmation. If you wish to book for another individual, please contact the property directly for further information after booking. Guests are also required to show a photo identification upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OSL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for NOK 250 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for NOK 250 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
Show all accessibility features

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 6965 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.97
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 8.95
R
Rebekka • extended_group • nl
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
E
Emilie • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
C
Christophe • couple • ca
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
P
Paulo Jorge • solo_traveller • pt
10
Best place to stay if you are coming to a business trip in Oslo
Pros:

Nice building, good bedrooms, very good breakfast, great location.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
L
LE • couple • cn
9
Good stay for visiting Oslo
Pros:

Location is good for everything u need, room is good size , breakfast is super , surprisingly there is big gym in basement

Cons:

I don’t see any

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
S
SILVESTRELLI • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Colazione ottima, molto ricca e varia

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • couple • au
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
M
Mats-Peter • extended_group • se
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
T
Tobias • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
R
Roger • solo_traveller • sg
8
Pros:

Clean room very good location and friendly staff. Staff made hot water for me at the reception when i was feeling abit unwell.

Cons:

Price is abit high for a one night stay but otherwise a very good hotel to consider for city centre location hotel.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
P
Pierre • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
T
tone • couple • no
10
Veldig bra opphold, hyggelig betjening, veldig god service og god frokost
Pros:

Alt

Cons:

Skitten vegg på rommet ved siden av sengen

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
A
Anna • family_with_children • se
10
Pros:

Fint och stort rum, bra läge och god frukost!

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
E
Eva • couple • se
9
Allt fungerade bra
Pros:

Centralt

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
H
Hamad • couple • qa
6
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
L
Liliya • solo_traveller • kz
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
A
Angela • couple • de
8
Kurz und gut
Pros:

Super Frühstück, sehr zentrale, ruhige Lage

Cons:

Betten zu weich. Fenster nicht zu öffnen

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jozef • extended_group • sk
9
Pros:

Very good location

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
D
Duke • solo_traveller • gb
6
ok
Pros:

location

Cons:

no usb plugs beside the beds and fire alarm would flicker all night

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee