Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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
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Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 7360 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
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jon solo_traveller no
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Robert extended_group us
10
This is the place to stay in Oslo
Pros:

Fabulous location, right in the middle of everything you want to see and do in Oslo. Comfortable beds with AC that worked great. Friendly staff, outstanding breakfast.

Cons:

Zero.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
A
ahmed couple ae
5
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
A
Angie couple gb
9
Excellent location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very clean

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple au
8
Very comfortable and extremely accessible to Oslo's main highlights. Very nice stay.
Pros:

The room was comfortable & great size. Being up in the eaves area of the hotel though, meant the windows were either at ground level or attic so we couldn't see out. The room was also right over the bars in the street, so there was a fair bit of noise. To be fair, it was the night of the Norwegian football teams first game so understandable.

Cons:

It was very nice & as we had to leave very early, the hotel made up a breakfast box to go. It was a bit light on tbh, but nice thought.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
K
Khalid couple qa
6
Pros:

Location only

Cons:

The value isn’t worth the price
-Room is very small
-bed was not comfortable
-there is not phone in the room to call reception
-there is no hair drayer
-blankets very small

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
F
Fuad Alrabiah solo_traveller kw
9
Highly recommended
Pros:

Everything was perfect

Cons:

internet was slow
storage space is very limited

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
D
Dominique couple be
8
Un hôtel de caractère très bien situé en plein centre d’Oslo
Pros:

L’hôtel est situé en plein centre d’Oslo.
Très pratique pour visiter la ville.
Notre chambre donnait sur une cour intérieure et était très calme.
Le personnel à la réception est très agréable.
Très bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

Notre chambre était un peu petite. Difficile de bien ouvrir ses valises. La salle de bain était très basique.
Pas de tablette pour les accessoires de toilette par exemple.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
E
Emmanuelle family_with_children fr
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
A
Adele solo_traveller no
6
Bra beliggenhet mtp hvor sentralt det er og i utgangspunktet fine hotellrom, men minuspoeng for å ligge rett over nattkl
Pros:

Likte at det var sentralt og i Karl Johans gate. Fine hotellrom. God frokost

Cons:

Ikke helt rent på hotellrommene. Døde fluer i vinduskarm og gammelt hår i dusjen. Selvom beliggenheten i utgangspunktet er bra, ligger hotellet rett ved en nattklubb (?) og det var umulig å sove da det var ganske høy musikk til langt ut på natten.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
R
Rune solo_traveller no
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
D
Dobri solo_traveller bg
10
Pros:

Everything about my stay was wonderful. The room was very clean, tidy, and comfortable, and the hotel’s central location made it easy to explore Oslo. It is also extremely convenient for anyone travelling by cruise or train, as both transport connections are easily accessible.

The staff were exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my stay. The breakfast was wonderful, with a great selection of fresh and tasty options. The whole experience was smooth and enjoyable, and I would happily stay at this hotel again on my next visit to Oslo.

Cons:

The Wi-Fi connection was quite slow 2-3MB/s but still workable.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
K
Kine extended_group no
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
H
Hassan couple ae
10
Pros:

قرب الساحة

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
N
Nick28Nick28 solo_traveller ch
8
Centralo e tranquillo
Pros:

Molto buona la posizione, centrale, e con mezzi di trasporto nelle vicinanze per raggiungere i principali punti di interesse della città. Letto comodo e personale molto cordiale.

Cons:

Camera un po' piccolina, ok era una singola, ma praticamente una valigia di medie/grandi dimensioni non sta su nessun mobile e bisogna tenerla a terra dove occupa comunque gran parte dello spazio. La camera dava su atrio interno, quindi nessuna vista, ma almeno niente rumori. Colazione, mi sarei aspettato qualcosa in più soprattutto per la zona panetteria, un po' scarno.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Sylvia couple au
8
Smart hotel with nice tv and fridge in ideal location to enjoy major Oslo sights
Pros:

Location and breakfast

Cons:

Not your fault but a window with a view would’ve been nice

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
V
Vanessa solo_traveller fr
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
S
Scott solo_traveller ch
7
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
C
Caroline Viktoria couple at
9
Perfekter Aufenthalt
Pros:

Tolle Lage, mega Frühstück, schönes Hotel mit frischen Blumen

Cons:

Klima im Zimmer konnte man nicht komplett ausschalten

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
P
Parsons couple ca
7
2026-07-22 via Nuitee