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Scandic Karl Johan

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

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Daily buffet breakfast (NOK 200 per person)
Reception
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Property entrance
Lobby
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 (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 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
$107 nightly
The total price is $119
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Portable fan
Bathrobes
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(100 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,345 reviews
$112 nightly
The price is $126
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total includes taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, 0159

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Palace - 11 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Kaffebrenneriet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Oriental - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stockfleths - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dasslokket Tostrup Friluftservering - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scandic Karl Johan

When you stay at Scandic Karl Johan, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Karl Johan Gate and Aker Brygge. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Oslo Opera House. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: 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
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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

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 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

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NOK 200 per person
  • 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 14 minutes' walk from Aker Brygge.

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Scandic Karl Johan Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel, good location. Clean, lovely staff:
Gavin, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Staff was welcoming and helpful.
Beth, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly people, very good breakfast, offer hot water tea anytime, may storage your luggage, good connection to all city areas. Highly recommended!
Fang, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very comfortable stay
Sigridur, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The breakfast was exceptional.
Joel, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay - very central location. Breakfast was amazing and the rooms were clean and tidy. Staff very friendly and helpful
Cerys, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Amazing breakfast. Clean, well-located.
Laura, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

It is in the center of the city close to all transpot (metro, bus..) and museum
salvatore, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff was nice but the rooms was very hot and all the fans was taken so I had to be hot the entire time
Clarice, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Very hot and loud in the evening. No AC. Lots of loud traffic noise and bar crowds out until after 3am. Loved the area and great breakfast.
Tracy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

It was good
jose a, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

some ups and downs

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Hôtel très bien situé à proximité des centres d'intérêts d'Oslo. Petit-déjeuner avec beaucoup de choix et très bon, les plats salés pourraient être un peu plus chaud. La chambre standard n'est pas très grande avec seulement un lit pour se poser.
Béziau, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Koselig sted og veldig deilig å være midt i byen😍
Robert, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Zadia, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Zadia, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Trevlig personal, helt ok rum rent och fräscht. Underbar frukost.
Evelyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Bra!!

Väldigt enkelt att checka in och ut, ren lobby och väldigt bra frukost buffé! Man får det man betalar för och inga som helst problem med boendet. Daglig städning finns tillgänglig och möjligheten att komma in i hotellet trots sent in på natten var enkelt!
Angelina, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Maria Nilsen, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Helt ok

Helt ok, ganske slitt rom. Hårføneren sluttet å virke. Ok frokost. Praktisk beliggenhet.
2-night trip