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Scandic Karl Johan

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

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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

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

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
The current price is $170
$190 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Room options

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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
(125 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, 0159

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Norwegian Parliament - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Theater - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oslo City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Olivia Eger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaffistova - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pincho Nation - ‬2 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, Oslo Opera House and Ullevaal Stadium are within a short drive. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 108 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Parking

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

Scandic Karl Johan Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, perfectly fine, and lovely. (101 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay at the hotel the room with spacious, clean and modern. We arrived early and the hotel let us check in early which was great! Staff were all friendly. Location is great, 10minutes walk to the main train station and on one of the main streets in the city.
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff, great location
Emil, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, easy check-in, good location. Nice lobby. All around very nice and seamless.
Neil, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable stay
Sigridur, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was exceptional.
Joel, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely stop over

Room was simple but what we needed for a night's stop over. The breakfast was amazing so much choice and really sets you up for a day.
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and close to where we needed to go and ease for transport links train station.
Steven, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

some ups and downs

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

10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel, nice location
Revilija, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money
Stig, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super
Morten, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was good.
Gracia, 5-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Rooms are very small and was double charged for the room.
Angela, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Okay
Tor, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Bra
Lars Martin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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Eilen Ljotebø, 2-night trip