Scandic Karl Johan

Hotel with a bar, steps from Karl Johan Gate

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Daily buffet breakfast (NOK 200 per person)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout curtains, bed sheets

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.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Laundry
Pet-friendly

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Free cots/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sofa bed - queen

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Bathrobes

14 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Good

Highlights

Heating

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Queen Room

Very good

Sleeps 3

Standard Family Room

Sleeps 3

Standard Queen Room

Sleeps 2

About the area

Located in Oslo City Centre, a neighbourhood in Oslo, Scandic Karl Johan is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Travellers 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 - 0.2 km
Oslo City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 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

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 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a lift
Smoke-free property and luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for 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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Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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
Lift

1 building
7 floors
Smoke-free property

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

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

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 are 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

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 28 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scandic Karl Johan on 26 Oct 2025 start from RM 367.64, 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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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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