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title: "Karl Johan Hotel, Oslo: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Karl Johan Hotel in Oslo: rated 8.5 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★
# Karl Johan Hotel

Kvadraturen, Oslo, Norway

8.5 ·  Very good 374 reviews ·  #40 #40 of 75 in Oslo ·  9.2 Location score
## About Karl Johan Hotel

Karl Johan Hotel is a hotel in Kvadraturen, Oslo, Norway. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 374 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free wi-fi. It is 760 m from the centre of Oslo. The nearest beach is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport, Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), is 37 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 56

- **Floors:** 5

- **Opened:** 1899

- **Last renovated:** 2019

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 27

33 Karl Johans gt. [karljohan.no](http://www.karljohan.no/)

## How Karl Johan Hotel scores

Better rated than 41% of hotels in Oslo

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **9.2**
-   Beach access **6.6**
-   Public transport **9.0**

Oslo average

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **99**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **37**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nationaltheatret (station)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">330 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">37 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">84 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Oslo</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">760 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Paradox Museum Oslo50 m
-   Båtservice Sightseeing80 m
-   Nasjonalgalleriet260 m
-   MUNCH270 m
-   museet og parken @ Vigeland, Norway270 m
-   The Viking Planet280 m

## Karl Johan Hotel: in detail

Karl Johan Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Karl Johan Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers linen service and blackout curtains for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Karl Johan Hotel, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a separate living room. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of cable TV for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels available in select guest restrooms. Begin your holiday on a high note. At Karl Johan Hotel, your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast.

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## Questions about Karl Johan Hotel

### How do guests rate Karl Johan Hotel?

Karl Johan Hotel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 374 reviews, which is better than 41% of rated hotels in Oslo.

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

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Karl Johan Hotel include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is Karl Johan Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), is 37 km away in a straight line.

### Is Karl Johan Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.1 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Karl Johan Hotel have?

Karl Johan Hotel has 56 rooms on 5 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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