KARL JOHAN HOTEL, Oslo

Karl Johan Hotel - A historic 4-star hotel in three landmark buildings with panoramic views over Oslo's main boulevard

Located in three connected historic buildings dating to 1899, this 4-star Oslo hotel features varied room layouts across 12 categories, from 14 to 645.5 ft². The property houses a glass-roofed breakfast restaurant, a lobby bar serving wines and beverages, and four equipped meeting rooms accommodating up to 40 people. Guest rooms offer Nespresso machines, adjustable climate control, and marble bathrooms with rainfall showers and Skandinavisk amenities. Many rooms provide views over Karl Johans gate, Parliament, and the Royal Palace, while others face the quiet courtyard. A basement fitness center features modern equipment and digital workout mirrors. The hotel sits directly on Karl Johans gate, within 1640.4 ft of the National Museum, Oslo Cathedral, and Nobel Peace Center. Stortorvet Tram stop is a 5-minute walk away, while Oslo Central Station lies 0.5 miles from the property.

Pros

Top-floor breakfast lounge features an international buffet with fresh fruits, eggs, salmon and waffles under a glass ceiling

Historic Berlin Baroque-style architecture with granite and sandstone facades dating to 1899

The only wooden building remaining in the Karl Johan neighborhood

Conference facilities include audiovisual equipment for both in-person and virtual meetings

Cons

34 miles distance from Oslo Airport requires advance transport planning

Limited on-site parking available at NOK 550 per day