Venue photo 1

Karl Johan Hotel

4.3(1,220)
Hotel

About

Karl Johan Hotel sits in the heart of Oslo on a historic 19th-century street, blending grand architecture with fresh Scandinavian interiors. Its central location puts you steps from the Royal Palace, Stortinget, and the city’s main shopping and cultural hubs.

The hotel offers a range of rooms from cozy to spacious, all featuring warm tones, comfortable beds, and modern touches like Nespresso machines and walk-in showers. For business travelers, the efficient service and quiet courtyard-facing rooms provide a focused stay amid the city buzz.

Best for

  • Central location for client meetings
  • Comfortable multi-night group stays
  • Quiet rooms for focused work sessions

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Central Oslo, steps from key landmarks
Location
Central Oslo, steps from key landmarks
Situated on Karl Johans gate, the hotel offers immediate access to Oslo Central Station, the Royal Palace, top shopping, theaters, and seasonal events like Christmas markets. Front-facing rooms overlook the Stortinget and the vibrant main boulevard.
Historic 19th-century buildings with modern Scandinavian interiors
Architecture & Design
Historic 19th-century buildings with modern Scandinavian interiors
The hotel blends grand 19th-century architecture with a fresh renovation completed in 2021, featuring warm earthy tones and a clean Scandinavian aesthetic. The mix of historic charm and contemporary comfort is evident throughout.
Highly praised breakfast with fresh, quality ingredients
Breakfast & Amenities
Highly praised breakfast with fresh, quality ingredients
Guests consistently highlight the excellent breakfast offering a wide variety of fresh and high-quality choices, considered among the best for 4-star hotels in Oslo.

At a glance

Rated 4.3 on Google · 1,220 reviews