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
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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.

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 7198 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
P
Páll • solo_traveller • is
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
C
Christos • solo_traveller • gr
9
Nice choice, conveniently located
Pros:

Great location: very close to Aker Brygge and part of city center
Breakfast: Good variety, plenty of choices, fantastic breakfast area hall
Staff: Very friendly & polite

Cons:

During my stay, there was a Workers strike taking place, hence hotel was understaffed.
My room was not cleaned during my 4 days (3 nights) stay, because of the strike.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
T
Tore • couple • no
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
S
Stephane • couple • fr
5
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • solo_traveller • gb
9
Hotel was excellent and the staff were friendly, helpful and polite. We would have no hesitation in staying here again
Pros:

Good location. Clean

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
S
Salvador • couple • es
7
Bona
Pros:

La situacions

Cons:

El tamany de l’habitacio

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
K
KÜBRA • couple • tr
9
Osloda kalınacak en iyi otel
Pros:

Tesisin konumu müthiş, merkez tren istasyonuna, alışveriş caddesine ve sahil kısmına çok yakın. Kahvaltısı çok çeşitli ve çok lezzetli. Kışın iki kez burada kaldım odaların ısınması harika .

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
K
KÜBRA • family_with_children • tr
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
A
Aksel • solo_traveller • no
6
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
V
Veronica • family_with_children • it
9
Posizione ottima!
Pros:

Prima volta a Oslo e credo che questa zona sia molto bella per esplorare la città a piedi con tutti i suoi principali punti di interesse, comoda anche per raggiungere l'aeroporto. Camera abbastanza spaziosa ma non erano previste le pulizie giornaliere di default (penso per il periodo in cui siamo state - in camera c'era una comunicazione che indicava che l'hotel era understaffed). Colazione ottima e varia con un angolino dedicato al gluten free.

Cons:

Costo secondo me alto.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
K
Kirsti • family_with_children • no
8
Flott hotell, hyggelig personale, og flott beliggenhet.
Pros:

Nydelig frokost 😀

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
A
Alex Malliris • solo_traveller • gr
7
Pros:

Location is perfect

Cons:

Cleaning

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
M
Maggie • couple • us
8
Small and lovely with a Great breakfast!
Pros:

Very beautiful building, Lobby and staircase. Extremely comfortable beds, great breakfast.

Cons:

Extremely tight bathroom, the sink especially. It was well laid out and the shower was lovely but it is a small room in general.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
H
Hrönn • couple • is
9
Pros:

It was a strike in staffa members so the rooms wasn’t cleand but everything else superb

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
M
Marianne • solo_traveller • no
9
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
L
Livie • couple • cz
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
J
John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent staff

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • us
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
Y
YVES • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Son emplacement

Cons:

On est tombé un jour de grève

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
D
DONNA • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great breakfast and location.

Cons:

We didnt care but there is no maid service due to a strike.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee