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Karl Johan Hotel

Karl Johans gate 33, Oslo, 162

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent breakfast

  • Friendly staff

  • Great location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

40 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Dry cleaning
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
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Dining & drinks

  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

7,563 reviews
9/ 10
L’emplacement
jean-hugues · couple · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

8.9out of 10
7563 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent breakfast
  • Friendly staff
  • Great location

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Room temperature problems

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.5

    Multiple reviews praised the fantastic location of the hotel.

  • Food and Beverage9.5

    Breakfast was consistently highlighted as excellent.

  • Service9.4

    Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.

  • Amenities9.0

    Standard hotel amenities with requests for some improvements noted.

  • Overall Experience8.9

    Overall guest experience was positive with some mentions of dissatisfaction.

  • Room Quality8.4

    Rooms were noted as clean but sometimes too hot and basic.

  • Value for Money8.4

    Mixed feelings on value, especially with cleanliness issues.

  • Cleanliness8.0

    Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness in the room, impacting overall impression.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

90% of 10 recent stays rated 8+

8.97563 reviews
  • Guest review

    9/10

    jean-hugues · couple · 2026-10-17

    “L’emplacement”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Erick · extended group · 2026-10-16

    “Liked the beds, the location, the breakfast, cleanliness and the smell of the hotel!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Steven · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

    “Great two night stay, enjoyed the breakfast.”

  • Clean, comfortable and "cozy" hotel in Oslo City Center!

    8/10

    C. Corey · extended group · 2026-10-15

    “This is a very clean and comfortable hotel right in the middle of everything in Oslo! The staff were super friendly and the breakfast was great. The bed and bedding were clean, and very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Carine · couple · 2026-10-13

    “La situation et le petit déjeuner”

  • Viihtyisä hotelli hyvällä sijainnilla

    9/10

    Suvi · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Erinomainen sijainti, viihtyisät tilat ja todella hyvä aamiainen. Huone oli melko pelkistetty, mutta viihtyisä. Jos jotain olisin kaivannut lisää, niin paremmat mahdollisuudet vaatteiden ripustamiseen!”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    pierrette · extended group · 2026-10-12

    “Déjeuner extraordinaire”

  • Wonderful stay in Karl Johan Hotel.

    10/10

    Daryn · couple · 2026-10-12

    “The location of the Karl Johan Hotel is perfect. Overall the hotel is beautiful. Wonderful breakfast.”

  • Si la propreté n est pas importante choisissez cet établissement

    5/10

    Virginie · couple · 2026-10-12

    “L emplacement, la literie et le petit déjeuner un régal”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Paiva · solo traveller · 2026-10-12

    “Excellent breakfast.”

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