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Scandic Karl Johan

Arbeidergata 4, Oslo (0 km to city center)

+47 23 15 53 00
karljohan@scandichotels.com
3.6933 reviews

Welcome to Scandic Karl Johan, your second home right in the heart of the city! Our hotel enjoys one of Oslo’s most central locations, with high quality, smart design and comfort.

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At the hotel

Bar

Pet-friendly rooms

Scandic Shop 24 hrs

Free WiFi

Shopping

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Rooms

  • Room Standard2

    Standard

    10–12 m² (Max. 2 guests)

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  • Bed in room Superior3

    Superior

    16–18 m² (Max. 4 guests)

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  • Family Standard bed sofa Scandic Karl Johan Norway4

    Standard Family Four

    18–20 m² (Max. 4 guests)

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Good vibes, great bites!

Breakfast

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Lounge

Offers

Scandic Friends Member price

Member price:

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  • Student discount

    As a student and member of Scandic Friends, you can book with up to 40% discount on all our hotels.

  • Seating area in suite at Scandic Hamar

    Private long-term stay

    Do you need a slightly longer hotel stay? We have a great offer for you if you wish to stay for several days.

Student discount

As a student and member of Scandic Friends, you can book with up to 40% discount on all our hotels.

Seating area in suite at Scandic Hamar

Private long-term stay

Do you need a slightly longer hotel stay? We have a great offer for you if you wish to stay for several days.

Map of Scandic Karl Johan, Arbeidergata 4, Oslo
Nearby

Scandic Karl Johan

  • Oslo Parliament 0.3 km
  • Karl Johan Gate 0.3 km
  • Holmenkollen Nasjonalanlegg 0.3 km

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Amenities

  • Parking

    Parking is available at OnePark Sentrum Parking. C. J. Hambros plass 1.

  • Breakfast

    Opening hours

    Monday-Friday: 06:30-09:30

    Saturday-Sunday: 07:00-10:30

    Alternate opening hours (Summer 20.06.25-31.08.25)

    Monday-Sunday: 07:00-10:00

  • Check-in/Check-out

    Hours

    Check in from: 16:00

    Check out at latest: 12:00

  • Accessibility

    Everyone is welcome at Scandic! We understand that every disability is different. The same goes for all our hotels, and we have implemented smart solutions in our accessibility rooms. When you choose to stay at Scandic, you should enjoy all the same Scandic standards for accessibility. That's why we have implemented and are continuously improving a common accessibility programme that all our hotels use.

    About accessibility
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly rooms
  • Scandic Shop 24 hrs
  • Free WiFi
  • Shopping
  • Laundry service

About the hotel

Practical information

Address

Arbeidergata 4

Oslo

Driving directions

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Contact us

+47 23 15 53 00

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Email

karljohan@scandichotels.com
Nordic Swan Ecolabel

Nordic Swan Ecolabel

2055 0491

Welcome to Scandic Karl Johan, your second home right in the heart of the city! Our hotel enjoys one of Oslo’s most central locations, with high quality, smart design and comfort.

Scandic Karl Johan gives you the intimacy of a boutique hotel combined with minimalistic design and smart solutions. Our rooms exude quality and have everything you need to relax, recharge your batteries, and log on if you need to. All our rooms are furnished with soft and comfortable double beds, and in the bathroom you can enjoy our luxurious rain showers in the morning. When you stay with us, it's easy to go online and stay online as long as you want. We offer free WiFi throughout our hotel, and as a guest you are able to recharge your batteries with both USB and plugs in all rooms. We serve Scandic’s award-winning breakfast buffet every morning in our lounge area. In our barception you will find a selection of snacks and beverages. You'll always find everything you need in our 24-hour lobby shop, whether you're after a tasty treat or have forgotten your toothbrush.

Everything Oslo has to offer is within easy reach, including culture and history, and not forgetting of course the best shopping, restaurants and nightlife. You stay right by the buses, trams, metro and trains, but who needs public transport when you stay right in the city centre, and can visit the city by foot.

Breakfast

Breakfast

Scandic NO breakfastLounge

We serve a large and tasty breakfast buffet in the lounge every morning.

Opening hours

Breakfast

Monday-Friday: 06:30-09:30

Saturday-Sunday: 07:00-10:30

Alternate opening hours (Summer 20.06.25-31.08.25)

Monday-Sunday: 07:00-10:00

Standard

Max. 2 guests. 10–12 m²

Room Standard2

Enjoy your stay in the heart of this “unique city capable of inspiring anyone who visits it” in one of our smallest, but also quietest and cosiest rooms. Suitable for anyone who is predominantly looking for a good night’s sleep and a delicious breakfast.

Room amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Toiletries
  • Non smoking
  • Blackout curtains
  • Rain shower
  • Ventilation in room
  • Set of two pillows
  • Laptop safe (available in some rooms)
  • Wooden floor
  • Hairdryer

Bed options

Subject to availability

  • Queen-size bed (160 cm)
Prices & availability

Superior

Max. 4 guests. 16–18 m²

Bed in room Superior3

Sometimes you just want more space. All our superior rooms are spacious, with a practical seating area. Designed to help you unwind after a tough day. Spacious room with a larger bathroom. Good location in the building.

Room amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Toiletries
  • Non smoking
  • Blackout curtains
  • Rain shower
  • Ventilation in room
  • Set of two pillows
  • Armchair / armchairs (available in some rooms)
  • Laptop safe (available in some rooms)
  • Wooden floor
  • Sofabed
  • Kettle with coffee / tea
  • Desk and chair
  • Hairdryer

Bed options

Subject to availability

  • Queen-size bed (160 cm)
Prices & availability

Standard Family Four

Max. 4 guests. 18–20 m²

Family Standard bed sofa Scandic Karl Johan Norway4

When your family travels together, you need a larger room where you can rest after all the activities. Our family rooms are functional, with lots of free space, as well as a seating area. The sofa can be converted into a comfortable extra bed for 1 or 2 people.

Room amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Toiletries
  • Non smoking
  • Blackout curtains
  • Rain shower
  • Ventilation in room
  • Laptop safe (available in some rooms)
  • Wardrobe
  • Set of two pillows
  • Wooden floor
  • Sofabed
  • Kettle with coffee / tea
  • Desk and chair
  • Hairdryer

Bed options

Subject to availability

  • Beds for up to 4 people
Prices & availability
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