Scandic Karl Johan

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Aker Brygge

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Property entrance
Lobby
Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Reception
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The price is SAR 291
SAR 326 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Portable fan
Bathrobes
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, 0159

What's nearby

  • Karl Johan Gate - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oslo City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oslo Spektrum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Aker Brygge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪Stockfleths - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dasslokket, Tostrup Friluftservering - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palmen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Scandic Karl Johan

Hotel near Oslo Spektrum
Located close to Aker Brygge and Oslo Opera House, Scandic Karl Johan provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of 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

Languages

Danish, English, Estonian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 787 ft (NOK 240 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/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 available
  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels

More

  • Phone

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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 250

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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Oslo Rica Travel Hotel
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel Oslo
Scandic Karl Johan Hotel
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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.

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?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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, Oslo Spektrum, and Aker Brygge. Oslo Nye Teater and Norwegian Theatre are just steps away. Tinghuset Tram Station and Stortinget Tram Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Scandic Karl Johan Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean, comfortable hotel centrally located in Oslo. Would definitely recommend staying if you're here for a break. Staff are fantastic and I want to make special mention of Ramzes who helped me out when I checked in. I was having issues with my phone and needed to book rail tickets to Sweden but Ramzes was amazing and helped me get these booked. These tickets had to be booked there and then from my perspective and he simply translated for me and took me through the whole process. Excellent customer service and it helped me out immensely. Not only this but three days later, not only did Ramzes recognise me when I came back, but also remembered my name! That is a sign of someone who is excellent at their job and his welcoming nature makes you feel at home. Thank you Ramzes, you really made my stay at Scandec Karl Johan very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good: breakfast buffet, staff friendly & helpful. Bad: will not hold baggage if you leave for a few days, parking very expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room for the value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good friendly service. Great location.
Good but room not air-conditioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Find!
Affordable, clean,great location, awesome breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Terence

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location
The breakfast is quite good and included in the rate. The hotel location is fantastic, right in the centre of Oslo. However the room is really really small and the look and feel is that of an old cheap place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is superb! Bed was super comfortable; breakfast buffet was amazing! Our room was larger than we expected and with a lot of lightning and mirrors.

8/10 Good

Annette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff and great location
This hotel has very friendly and helpful staff. The location is superb and the coffee in the lounge was appreciated. Breakfast was pleasant. I understand this isn’t a five star hotel and we didn’t need luxury as we were basically there to sleep and shower, however, the room was a little tired. There was a huge stain on the carpet by the bed and the toilet seat was broken. We were only there one night so it served our needs but these things would bother some people. The left baggage room was our of sight of reception and left unlocked as there had been a problem that day. Our belongings were fine but, again, this would bother many people
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Less than 10 minute walk from Oslo Sentralstajon , and close to all the sights. Breakfast buffet was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is well located within walking distance to major landmarks. Breakfast is really good and the staff is friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rehmat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central location. Close to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Hjalmar

Disliked: Staff & service
Overall a Disappointing experience
We booked this hotel along side others in the chain.for.our mini scandi tour and this has been the wordt experience i have ever had in a hotel. The air conditioning did not work and we were informed that it didn't work anywhere in the hotel therefore they eouldnt be changing the room so we had.to lrave window open except the kitchen fan equipment was outside our room so very noisy. Also the safe didn't work andwe had passports and medication thay needed to be secured. Maintenance chap tried to fix it but to no avail. Reception told.us that they couldnt give us a different room again as they didnt know which rooms had working safes were working so we could out it in their safe. It transpired to trying to collect the items one evenig they dod not have a safe and it was placed in a drawer! Took a while for night receptionist to locate it much to my terror. It transpires that the hotel is due to undergo renovations which are clearly overdue. Most expensive room on our trip and the smallest and least functional. Now at the scandi crown in gotteburg and the difference is nght and day thank god. I would like to say that the only redeeming part of our stay was the catering staff for the breakfast buffet were lovely and very accommodating. Food was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stupendous breakfast. Noisy Tunnelbanen disturbed sleep - only silent 01.30- 05.00
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

myriam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very small and air conditioning did not work both times we were there( at the end and beginning of our trip). Room was clean though but rooms are always very clean in Norway even in hostels which are a fraction of the price of this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023