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About the Hotel

Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, Norway, 0159

Rooms & Amenities

Scandic Karl Johan offers minimalist rooms with wooden floors and windows that open. All rooms include free WiFi, USB power outlets, LED TVs with USB connectivity, and under-bed storage. Superior rooms (16-18 m²) feature seating areas, while Family rooms (18-20 m²) accommodate up to 4 with a convertible sofa bed. Bathrooms have rain showers and hairdryers.

Dining & Shops

The hotel serves a breakfast buffet with organic options, seasonal fruits, and Fairtrade coffee. The 24-hour lobby shop sells snacks, drinks, and essentials like toothbrushes. The barception (bar + reception) offers beverages and light bites.

Location & Transport

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Stortorvet Tram and 900 meters from Oslo Central Station. Nearby landmarks include the Storting building (300 meters), National Museum (300 meters), and Royal Palace (1 km).

Accessibility & Services

Scandic Karl Johan has wheelchair-accessible rooms, hearing loops at reception, and allergy-friendly rooms with synthetic bedding. The entrance, lifts, and public areas are wheelchair-accessible. Staff are trained to assist guests with disabilities. Pets are allowed, and kids under 12 stay free.

Extras & Perks

Guests can rent bicycles or use the gym at Scandic St Olavsplass for free. The loyalty program, Scandic Friends, offers reward nights across Nordic hotels. Free WiFi is available throughout, with no login codes required.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Family Room

2 persons

18 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Double Room

2 persons

10 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior Double Room

2 persons

16 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

Oslo700 m

Airports

Oslo (OSL) 51.0 km

Moss Rygge (RYG) 72.3 km

Train

Oslo Central Station800 m

Underground

Stortinget200 m

Nationaltheatret Metro Station600 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, Norway, 0159

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Arbeidergata 4, Oslo, Norway, 0159

City landmarks

Castle

Akershus Castle and Fortress

850 m

Museum

Nobel Peace Center

770 m

Theatre

Oslo Opera House

1.4 km

Museum

Viking Ship Museum

3.3 km

Gallery

Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art

1.5 km

Museum

Norway's Resistance Museum

910 m

Landmark

The Royal Palace

900 m

Landmark

Contemporary architecture

1.4 km

Museum

Vigeland Museum

2.5 km

Park

Palace Park

1.0 km

Landmark

Tjuvholmen

1.5 km

Museum

The Ibsen Museum

900 m

Landmark

The Vigeland Park

2.5 km

Museum

Munch Museum

2.3 km

Stadium

Oslo Spektrum

930 m

Museum

The Fram Museum

2.6 km

Park

The University's Botanical Garden

2.3 km

Mall

Ostbanehallen

790 m

Zoo

Oslo Reptile Park

610 m

Gallery

The Mini Bottle Gallery AS

710 m

Park

St. Hanshaugen

1.2 km

Landmark

Oslo Stock Exchange

730 m

Gallery

Kunstnernes Hus

900 m

Museum

Armed Forces Museum

1.3 km

Nearby

Gallery

National Museum

290 m

Public Building

Oslo City Hall

570 m

Church

Oslo Cathedral

400 m

Public Building

Storting building

140 m

Karl Johans Gate

Karl Johans gate

140 m

Theatre

Nationaltheatret

180 m

Restaurants

Malik's Original Bistro

90 m

Kristian Iv's gate 1

Deli de Luca

170 m

Karl Johans gate 3

Pink Fish Grensen

200 m

Grensen 17

Mamma Pizza Osteria

540 m

Dronningens gate 22

Norlaks

170 m

Pilestredet 9 Helgesens gate 18

Max Hamburger

210 m

Karl Johans gate 18c

Erlik Kaffe

170 m

Akersgata 32

Tuk Tuk Thai

440 m

Moellergata 8

Stortorvet Kebab Pizza & Grill

400 m

Karl Johans gate 13C

Illegal Burger

640 m

Moellergata 23 Olaf Ryes Plass 4

New Beirut Kebab

450 m

Mollergate 8

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SCANDIC KARL JOHAN, Oslo – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Shops

Location & Transport

Accessibility & Services

Extras & Perks

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Room features

Bathroom

Media

Room decor

Location

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