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2,132 reviews

Scandic Karl Johan

Scandic Karl Johan

Arbeidergt. 4, Oslo, 0101, Norway

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Free wifi

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Scandic Karl Johan

Scandic Karl Johan is a 3-star hotel in Oslo, Norway. Located at Arbeidergt. 4, it sits just 0.2mi from the city center, putting sights, cafés, and activities within easy reach.

Featured amenities include free wifi, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk, plus non-smoking rooms, an elevator, upper floors accessible by elevator, and free toiletries. Pets are welcome with extra charges.

The property has 2,275 reviews, and prices start from $110, making Oslo exploration convenient for travelers.

Ready to soak up Oslo's energy? The hotel sits just steps from the city center, putting sights, cafés, and activities within easy reach. On-site, a bar adds a friendly spot for an evening unwind, and free wifi helps plan the next day’s adventures. A 24-hour front desk keeps help at hand around the clock, non-smoking rooms stay fresh, and an elevator makes navigating between floors easy. Pets are welcome on request, with charges possibly applying, making it simple to bring along a furry travel companion.

Room options cover a range of styles, from Standard and Twin to Superior Double Room and Suite, plus Family and Economy selections, with a Run Of House option also listed. Non-smoking rooms are standard across the board, and several layouts accommodate different group sizes and plans.

Cash is not accepted. Accepted payment methods include American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay. Pets are allowed on request with charges possibly applying. The property has 2,275 reviews, reflecting steady traveler interest and a well-trodden path through Oslo.

Closest airports

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

23mi

Rygge

37mi

Sandefjord Airport, Torp

53.1mi

Notodden Airport

58.5mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Executive Suite, Single Use, Terrace

1 King Size Bed

755 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Executive Suite with terrace single use is 753 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus terrace, cable tv, hairdryer, ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

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Superior, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

130 sqft

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single use superior is 129 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

Double Room in Scandic Karl Johan

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Standard Room

1 Queen Size Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Shower

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Superior Double Room in Scandic Karl Johan

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Superior Double Room

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Family Room in Scandic Karl Johan

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Family

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

195 sqft

Shower

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Standard, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

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Standard, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

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Family, 2 Bed

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The unit offers 2 beds.

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Run of House

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Room Run Of House

Economy

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Apartment 3 Room

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Quadruple Room

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Guest reviews

7.1

2,132 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Tiegelmann

10

May 2025

Staff communicating only the relevant information is key, plus they were kind.

It was difficult to find the heater, and when I did, it was an other challenge to find the switch on the side…. It is not something I did not like, it was my tiredness after a long travel, and I was exhausted and cold. It would have been just a nice addition from the staff to switch on the heater and then leave a message where to find the heater and how to switch it on.

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Daniela

9.1

January 2025

I liked everything in this hotel. Big rooms. Well located right in the city center , metro station 2 min walking from hotel. The breakfast was excellent, plenty of food to choose. Friendly staff.

There was a misunderstanding about the cleaning. You have to book when you want your room to be cleaned. We discussed this with the receptionist the first day but apparently it wasn't booked in the sistem or something happened but we solved this issue.

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Anonymous

8.2

June 2025

Breakfast was great, wide and varied selection. The room was spacious enough for a single night.

The bacon was unfortunately dry, like beef jerky, rather than crispy. Had quite the queue for juice/milk/coffee. The bed felt a bit like it was slanting, and there was a massive difference in the pillows. Mine was thicker, but very lumpy. My partners pillow was thin and offered no support.

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Stankevich

10

September 2023

A good hotel with excellent non-intrusive service and an excellent location. It is located in the center, within walking distance of many attractions, which is very convenient. Excellent hearty buffet breakfasts. You can find everything: cheese, ham, salmon, Norwegian cheese, coffee, juice, porridge, bacon, fruits, vegetables, yogurt. They offered check-in 2 hours earlier, which was a huge plus after the journey. It was no problem to leave things in the guest room on the day of arrival and departure, which allowed us to enjoy the city a little more

For me there was only one minus - the size of the room. But this did not affect the overall impression.

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Young

8.2

August 2024

The staff was always very helpful, the breakfast was always decent, I also left my passport in the room after I had checked out I phoned a couple of hours after I left and the staff went up to the room and found it so thank-you

I found the restaurant in the morning and was always very busy and found finding a table to sit at as I was alone difficult. But other than that, I found most things good.

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Michael

8.2

June 2023

Excellent gluten free options available. Breakfast had a large selection of various foods daily. The hotel was family friendly and the location could not have been better. Simple short walk from Oslo Central Station and to the palace, Aker Brygge and more. The availability of a travel cot for our 1 year old daughter was excellent and the option to store luggage on check out while waiting for our flight home was wonderful.

The air conditioning did not work particularly well and the daily room cleaning was no more than a simple remake of the bed - bins were not emptied and the surfaces were not cleaned down - aside from this there are no complaints.

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Janek

9.1

May 2023

Location is great, it's in the city center, in the middle of everything, at the same time on a small quiet street. Breakfast is top class, choice is very rich (there is no champagne, however :) ). Beds are comfortable, rooms are clean. Clean and pure Nordic design.

Very minor remarks, which do not ruin the overall superb experience: the size of the room is minimum, to satisfy the basic needs (but if you spend most of the day outside acquainting with the city, that's totally fine :) ). The interior is somewhat worn out, but nothing drastic, everything is clean and taken care of.

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Emily

9.1

August 2023

Located right off Karl Johan Gate main shopping road but in a quiet side street. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was fabulous with so many choices and a really relaxed vibe. Bathroom was great and room service was done each day while we were out. Close to public transport, restaurants and parks. Opposite parliament building.

Room was fine but no aircon that you could adjust. Stuffy at night. Needed a chair in the room and ideally room to move around the bed.

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James

8.2

July 2025

Location, Price, Breakfast, Staff helpfulness, and Cleanliness.

I have to qualify this because I am an American. The rooms and restrooms are very small. I realize they are the norm in Norway though so I don't think my complaint regarding size carries much merit.

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Gibenatto

8.2

May 2023

Staff was trully wonderfull, really friendly and open for our requests. It was just a bit sad they didn't inform we had coffee for free a the hall, but everything we asked for (small things) was provided with a very friendly smile, even with our messing children walking around :). The location was also excellent and 10min walking from the train station.

The room was a bit small, but matched with the price range of the region. It really didn't had a space for you to leave your cloths for example, very few rangers and no wardrobe at all.

Points of Interest Around Scandic Karl Johan

Attractions

Karl Johans Gate

0.1mi

Oslo Cathedral (Oslo Domkirke)

0.2mi

Oslo City Hall (Radhuset)

0.2mi

Akershus Castle (Akershus Slott)

0.4mi

Oslo Royal Palace (Kongelige Slott)

0.5mi

Oslofjord

0.6mi

Oslo Opera House (Operahuset)

0.6mi

Munch Museum (Munchmuseet)

1.2mi

Vigeland Museum (Vigeland Museet)

1.5mi

Vigeland Sculpture Park (Vigelandsanlegget)

1.6mi

Fram Museum (Frammuseet)

1.6mi

Kon-Tiki Museum

1.6mi

Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum)

2mi

Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset)

2mi

Bygdøy Peninsula

2.2mi

Amenities of Scandic Karl Johan

Free wifi

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Scandic Karl Johan

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Scandic Karl Johan

Can I bring my pet to Scandic Karl Johan?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Scandic Karl Johan hotel. However, please note that pets are allowed on request and charges may apply.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Scandic Karl Johan?

The check-in time at Scandic Karl Johan is 03:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM.

What are the rates at Scandic Karl Johan?

At Scandic Karl Johan, you can find rates starting from $110. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.

Which room categories can I book at Scandic Karl Johan?

The hotel offers Superior Double Rooms and Double Rooms. The Superior Double Rooms have a room size of 172 sqft and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. They have 1 sofa bed and 1 queen-size bed. The Double Rooms have a room size of 108 sqft and can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. They have 1 queen-size bed. Smoking is not allowed in both types of rooms.

What are the main attractions at Scandic Karl Johan?

There is no information available about the specific amenities offered at Scandic Karl Johan hotel. However, it is safe to assume that guests can spend their time at the hotel by enjoying various leisure activities. They can relax and socialize at the hotel bar, which is listed as a featured amenity. The bar is likely to offer a wide range of beverages, providing guests with the opportunity to unwind after a long day of exploring the city. In addition to the bar, guests may also have access to other amenities such as a fitness center, swimming pool, or spa facilities, although this information is not provided in the given data. These leisure amenities would allow guests to enjoy their stay at the hotel and make the most of their free time.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Scandic Karl Johan?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at Scandic Karl Johan. Only credit cards such as American Express, JCB, Mastercard, Visa, Diners Club, and UnionPay are accepted.