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Scandic Karl Johan

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

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Enjoy cooking and socializing in this well-equipped kitchen with ample counter space and storage.
Relax in style at our reception area, featuring a minimalist design and comfortable seating.
Stylish hotel exterior with a modern facade, potted topiary plants, and a glass entrance.
Relax in this stylish living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and floor lamp, surrounded by a beautiful painting and large window.
Relax in a stylish space with a large bed, comfortable sofa, and flat-screen TV.
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
  • Locker space

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is S$161
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(91 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, 0159

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.2 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
  • MUNCH Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 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

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 a short five-minute drive from Oslo Opera House. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only 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
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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
    • 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-hours off-site 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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for 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

  • Lift
  • 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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 checkout 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 that 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 that you 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

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

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

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable stay
Sigridur, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was exceptional.
Joel, 3-night trip

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

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

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

8/10 Very good

It was good
jose a, 2-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

6/10 Good

Antra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sigurd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Elin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overnatning i Oslo

I sin helhed var opholdet godt, god beliggenhed.
Annette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hårda sängar

Frukosten var mycket bra. Dock var sängarna för hårda tyckte jag. Godkänt hotel!
LARS-GUNNAR, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bodd her flere ganger. Fint og rent rom. God service. Bra frokost! Og perfekt sentralt midt i byen.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Arne Otto, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Terje, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

Unni Valla, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wilhelm, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hanna, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok

Slitt men rent. Svært varmt, ligger rett ovenfor en nattklubb slik at musikken spiller (høyt) frem til 03. Bra lokasjon, og helt ok for en natt
Malin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Reidun Martha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Moa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Endre, 1-night trip