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Scandic Karl Johan

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Karl Johan Gate

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Daily buffet breakfast (NOK 200 per person)
Lobby
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Property entrance
Reception
Scandic Karl Johan, in Oslo City Centre, welcomes travelers with a free breakfast buffet. The hotel offers amenities like lobby coffee and tea, dry cleaning, luggage storage, and help with local tours. The staff is consistently praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

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
(103 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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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About the neighborhood

Located in Oslo City Centre, a neighborhood in Oslo, Scandic Karl Johan is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Oslo Opera House, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Karl Johan Gate and Aker Brygge. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bislett Stadium or Oslo Spektrum.
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Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, 0159

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oslo City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oslo Spektrum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Aker Brygge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oslo Opera House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tinghuset Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Nationaltheatret Station - 9 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Scandic Karl Johan

Hotel near Karl Johan Gate
Close to Aker Brygge and Oslo Opera House, Scandic Karl Johan provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (NOK 240 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NOK 150
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 250

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 200 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: NOK 240 per day(787 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NOK 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NOK 250 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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
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Scandic Karl Johan Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel Oslo

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandic Karl Johan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 200 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Scandic Karl Johan?

As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Karl Johan on Oct 26, 2025 start from $108.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Scandic Karl Johan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of NOK 150 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Scandic Karl Johan?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for NOK 250 (subject to availability).

Where is Scandic Karl Johan located?

Located in Oslo City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Karl Johan Gate and Aker Brygge. Norwegian Theatre and Norwegian Parliament are just steps away. Tinghuset Tram Station and Stortinget Tram Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Scandic Karl Johan Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good location. Clean, lovely staff:
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people, very good breakfast, offer hot water tea anytime, may storage your luggage, good connection to all city areas. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Béziau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast. Clean, well-located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clarice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice but the rooms was very hot and all the fans was taken so I had to be hot the entire time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevlig personal, helt ok rum rent och fräscht. Underbar frukost.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cerys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay - very central location. Breakfast was amazing and the rooms were clean and tidy. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sigridur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the center of the city close to all transpot (metro, bus..) and museum
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gjinovefa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dåligt upplevelse när jag bokade hotellet samt jätte smutsiga täcker annars bra bemötande, jättebra frukost.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

jose a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Asger Bache

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

some ups and downs

Good location - kind staff - fine breakfast - poor cleaning and expensive beer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ulf

Ok, inget speciellt

Bra läge, men äldre och slitet och gammal stil på inredning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in a very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

God beliggenhed. Enkelt og lidt slidt. Prisvenligt

God beliggenhed. Enkelt og lidt slidt hotel. Meget lille premium værelse uden noget premium over sig. Lidt slidt loungeområde med bar. Fin morgenmad. Venligt personale. Prisvenligt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yannick

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien placé à Karl Johan. Central pour visiter Oslo, à proximité du métro et des principaux points d’intérêts accessible facilement à pieds ou transport en commun. Chambre et salle de bain un peu petite néanmoins. La chambre n’a pas était faite en entier le jour où on n’avait demandé le cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andreia

Cuidado ao pegar Uber em Oslo

O quarto era grande. O café da manhã bom. Localização da excelente. Porém tivemos um incidente ocorrido na saída. Saímos às 4;30h para pegar o trem para aeroporto, na recepção perguntaram se queríamos taxi, respondemos pedimos Uber. Para nossa surpresa apareceu um táxi na porta do hotel oferecendo levar. Informamos que pedimos Uber. O Uber chegou e o motorista do táxi falou com ele algo que não entendemos. O Uber então se negou a nos levar, disse que não aceitava as malas porque era Uber X. Eu insisti pois pedimos Uber X na Europa inteira e nunca tivemos problema. Ofereci levar malas no colo se precisasse, estávamos com horário apertado. Ele se negou a abrir o porta malas. Filmei tudo e vou colocar aqui. O taxista vendo tudo e se oferecendo para levar, eu não aceitei e pedi novo Uber black. Tive que cancelar a primeira viagem e foi cobrada. O segundo uber chegou muito lento e estranho, parecia assustado olhando ao redor. Ele rodou muito pelas ruas e demorou para nos deixar na estação, que fica 10 min a pé do hotel. Só não fomos puxando as mala porque minha amiga não queria. Quando chegamos na estação o motorista muito lento retirando as malas e podíamos ver que era de propósito. Comecei a ajudar a retirar as malas e ele me repreendeu severamente, super ríspido, disse que o carro era dele e eu não podia pegar a malas. Achei tudo muito estranho, pois estou acostumada a pegar Uber pela Europa. Percebi que há algum acordo ou pacto entre eles. Isso foi decepcionante em Oslo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Koselig sted og veldig deilig å være midt i byen😍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heike Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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