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Scandic Karl Johan

locationOslo, Oslo

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About Scandic Karl JohanAbout Scandic Karl Johan

Location

Located at the heart of Oslo, this hotel lies just 50 m from Karl Johan Gate, the parliament buildings and the royal palace. Links to the public transport are within walking distance of the hotel and the main train station is 1 km away.

Facility

The hotel has 108 non-smoking rooms, which are located on 7 storeys and are reachable by lift. English-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Services such as a baggage storage service and a safe ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) allows guests to surf the internet and catch up on email. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. There are a number of shops as well. Additional facilities include a playroom. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include room service, an alarm call service and a laundry service.

Rooms

Central heating ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a desk are also available. There is also an ironing set and a trouser press. Other features include a TV, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge). Slippers are included. A hairdryer and a telephone are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower. Cosmetic products and a selection of towels provide additional comfort in the bathrooms. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

Sport

There is a bar on the premises. A generous breakfast buffet and lunch are served every day. Gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes, organic food and lactose-free food can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers snacks.

Amenities at Scandic Karl Johan Amenities at Scandic Karl Johan

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      24-hour reception

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Car Park

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      Games room

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Pets

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      Small supermarket

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective equipment for guests

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      Breakfast Buffet

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Aerobics

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Public Transport

100 m

Train Station

2 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

  • Valuerating
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  • Cleanlinessrating
  • Servicerating

Excellent

234

Very Good

323

Average

195

Poor

98

Terrible

71

Recent Reviews: 921

  • User:Stein O P

    Trip type: Couples

    No reply on complaints

    rating19 Mar 2026

    5 nights in a shoebox room might put couples to a test, but it is OK if you just need a place to sleep. A fairly worn out tiny room, but clean. The bathroom haven´t been renovated for many years. Service experience was somewhat lousy. The floor heat in the bathroom didn´t work from day 2. The guy at the reception told us it would be fixed or otherwise we would get another room. Nothing happened even though we confronted the reception again. After the stay I wrote a complaint which Scandic hotels haven´t replied to. Maybe silence is golden? Value for money? No, there are much better hotels in Oslo at the same price level. Elizabeth Chioma Nwozor, Guest Services / Front Office at Scandic Karl Johan, responded to this review Hello,Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience.We sincerely apologize that the room size and condition did not meet your expectations, and that the bathroom floor heating was not fixed despite your reports. It’s also disappointing to hear that the service you received at reception fell short, and that your post-stay complaint was not addressed—this is not the standard we aim to provide.Your comments about value for money and the lack of follow-up are taken seriously. We will review these issues internally to ensure future guests have a better experience.We truly regret that your stay did not meet expectations and hope you might consider giving us another chance to provide a proper stay in the future.Best regards

  • User:marcustforsberg

    Trip type:

    OK but not worth the price

    rating24 Nov 2025

    This is an average and completely OK Scandic hotel but it is absolutely not worth the price per night. The rooms are small, quite worn down and above all they're not very sound proof so you can hear everything that happens in the corridor outside and everytime someone closes the door to another room. The bed was also worn down and very squeaky. Very friendly staff though! The breakfast was OK, had several vegan (coconut yoghurt, cheese, soy milk) and gluten free (bread, cereal, raw food snack) options with allergens clearly marked on almost everything. Elizabeth Chioma Nwozor, Guest Services / Front Office at Scandic Karl Johan, responded to this review Hello Marcus! :)Thank you for taking time to let us know your experience with us. We appreciate it. I am sorry the hotel facilities did not meet up to the high standard we are known for and your concerns have been noted and forwarded for better improvement.We are glad to hear that you otherwise had a pleasant breakfast experience with us and our friendly staff. We hope to welcome you back on a future occasion.

  • User:kjetilrehaugsletvold

    Trip type:

    Weekend in Oslo

    rating19 Oct 2025

    Scandic generally offers a pleasant stay; however, this particular hotel appears to be outdated and in need of renovation. Consequently, the standard of the rooms does not fully meet expectations. Elizabeta Marinkovic Savic, Owner at Scandic Karl Johan, responded to this review Hei Kjetil, , tusen takk for din overnatting hos oss og takk for tilbakemelding. Vi har forskjellige typer av rom og vil gjerne oppgradere våre gjester ved mulighet. Vennligst undersøk denne muligheten neste gang du bor hos oss. Håper vi kan ønske deg en hjertelig velkommen tilbake. Med vennlig hilsen, Team Scandic Karl Johan

  • User:kariannewarren2

    Trip type: Family

    Central location

    rating18 Sept 2025

    Central location, but noisy from street life. Very small breakfast seating area, very busy and hard to find a table, basic breakfast. Friendly staff. Elizabeta Marinkovic Savic, Owner at Scandic Karl Johan, responded to this review Dear Guest, thank you for your stay with us and for your review. Hope to see you soon again. Best regards, Team Scandic Karl Johan

  • User:TFalk1969

    Trip type: Business

    Worst value for money ever?

    rating11 Sept 2025

    Extremely small room with badly cleaned bath/toilet. Good breakfast and friendly staff and central location Elizabeta Marinkovic Savic, Owner at Scandic Karl Johan, responded to this review Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay with us. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet expectations. Please know that this is not the level of service or comfort we aim to provide our guests. We always take feedback as it is the only way to ensure we are delivering an good service to our customers.We will discuss this you are mentioning.Thank you once again for your feedback – we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the near future. Warm regards, Team Scandic Karl Johan

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