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Scandic Karl Johan

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Karl Johan Gate

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Property entrance
Lobby
Free buffet breakfast
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Reception
In the heart of Oslo City Centre, Scandic Karl Johan offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and coffee/tea in the lobby. Enjoy convenient amenities like dry cleaning services, luggage storage, and tour assistance. Guests rave about the helpful staff who make their stay truly special.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$108 nightly
The total price is $122
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Sofa bed - queen
Rainfall showerhead
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Hotel Karl Johan

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  • Pet friendly
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8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,256 reviews
The price is $129
$114 nightly
$129 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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About the neighborhood

Map
Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, 0159

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oslo City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oslo Spektrum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Aker Brygge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 41 min drive
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 9 min walk
  • Oslo (XZO-Oslo Central Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Oslo Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Tinghuset Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Stortinget Tram Station - 3 min walk
  • Stortinget T-Bane - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Røør - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stockfleths - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dasslokket, Tostrup Friluftservering - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palmen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scandic Karl Johan

Scandic Karl Johan offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Karl Johan Gate and Oslo Spektrum. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Tinghuset Tram Station is 2 minutes and Stortinget Tram Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

Danish, English, Estonian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 108 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • 24-hour offsite parking within 787 ft (NOK 240 per day)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NOK 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NOK 250 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs NOK 240 per day (787 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Oslo Rica Travel Hotel
Rica Travel Hotel Oslo
Rica Travel Oslo
HTL Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
HTL Karl Johan Hotel
HTL Karl Johan Oslo
HTL Karl Johan
Oslo Rica Travel Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel Oslo

Frequently asked questions

Does Scandic Karl Johan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Scandic Karl Johan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Scandic Karl Johan?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Scandic Karl Johan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of NOK 150 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of NOK 250 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What's the area around Scandic Karl Johan like?

Scandic Karl Johan is in Oslo City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Tinghuset Tram Station and 12 minutes' walk from Oslo Spektrum.

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Scandic Karl Johan Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, amazing, superb, and exceptional with a large selection of hot and cold food. (18 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable stay
Sigridur, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel In Great Location

Really nice hotel with a comfortable room and very good breakfast. All the staff were very nice and check in was quick and easy. The hotel is also in a great location in the centre of town.
Lee, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

It is in a very good location
Gregory, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect breakfast. Hotel is located in the center. Staff is helpful
olga, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good service good location good price
Maxime, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was good
jose a, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent. The breakfast was superb. The room was a bit small but everything else was perfect. The staff were wonderful.
Lisa, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

some ups and downs

Good location - kind staff - fine breakfast - poor cleaning and expensive beer
Asger Bache, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed for one night with my son. it was a ten minute walk from the train station. we had a really lovely stay. the room was small but cosy. the bed was very comfortable. shower was lovely. breakfast was great with a large selection of hot and cold food. service was amazing. would definitely stay again and recommend it.
Alisha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helt topp, perfekt plassering
Kjetil, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A hotel who needs a refurnishing job. Noisy surroundings also considering the central location. Good service in the reception.
Lars Bjerke, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Forferdelig trangt rom.
Arne Kristian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Flott
Trine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Og meget god frokost og stort utvalg
Arild, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Helt ok!
Anne Marta, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Johan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dåligt upplevelse när jag bokade hotellet samt jätte smutsiga täcker annars bra bemötande, jättebra frukost.
Gjinovefa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kjekt hotell som er veldig sentralt. Små rom, men midt i blinken for meg og mitt besøk. (Helgetur og konsert)
Anne Berit, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kurt, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Flott, trivelig og rimelig tilbud sentralt i Oslo. God og variert frokost. Anbefales!
Nils Christian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip

6/10 Good

Helt ok.

Bittelite rom. Endel støy fra fotballpuben like ved. Litt smale korridorer og hotellet framstår i overkant kompakt. Grei frokost, men ikke noe spesielt.
Runa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lene Fuhr, 1-night trip