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Practical Information

Welcome to Karl Johan Hotel

Karl Johan Hotel is a historic and venerable hotel centrally located on Karl Johans gate. With its warm, classic style, the hotel is one of Oslo’s best hotels. Karl Johan Hotel has a high standard and
comfort with an informal atmosphere.

Fantastic views, exciting interior design solutions where new meets old, and proximity to shopping and cultural life make the hotel a gem for guests from all over the world.

Book a room

Please contact us at
+47 23 16 17 00
service@karljohan.no

Check-in: From 4:00 PM

Check-out: By 12:00 PM 

Mon-Fri: 06:30 - 10:00
Sat-Sun: 07:30 - 11:00

Breakfast buffet on the 2nd floor

All our rooms have a Nespresso machine

We have Chromecast in most of our rooms

Pets allowed on request. Please contact reception for booking. service@karljohan.no

  • Light-tight curtains
  • Double set of lovely cushions
  • Adjustable air conditioning ( Select the temperature between 19 and 25 degrees by turning the climate wheel. The arrow should point to the symbol A.)
  • Refrigerators
  • Nespresso machine
  • Wellness products from Skandinavisk
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Safe

All our rooms are equipped with iron and ironing board

Our wonderfully fragrant and popular wellness products we use in the hotel rooms can be purchased at reception.

We offer parking in the basement of our neighbor Grand Hotel. Book directly via e-mail: garasjen@grand.no

Daily car parking NOK 550

Alternatively, Sentrum P-hus is only a 3-minute walk from the hotel (C. J. Hambros plass 1, 0164 Oslo).

Do you need a transfer? Oslo Chauffeur Service offers punctual, comfortable and safe transportation.

Located in the basement. Go to room 247, 347, 447 or 547. Then follow the signs to the fitness room. Open around the clock. Read more

Sensational Hotel

The location is wonderful, the decoration beautiful, the staff efficient and very friendly; and the best breakfast of the 4 stars hotels!”

Gabriela Teixeira wrote a review Sep 2025

Marvellous stay

The breakfast is utterly delicious with plenty of choice and high quality ingredients.

Han wrote a review Aug 2025

Charming Historic Hotel

The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful assisting with everything!

Simon F wrote a review Jul 2025

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