01Suite
Our most exquisite corner room, with a balcony and a unique view of Karl Johans gate.
- Corner room
- Balcony
- Faces Karl Johans gate
Boutique hotel · Oslo city centre
Oslo’s front rowsince 1874.
A historic boutique hotel in the middle of Karl Johans gate, facing the Parliament and the Palace — where Oslo has paraded, promenaded and celebrated beneath our windows for 152 years.
Karl Johans gate 33 · Oslo
Warmth, identity & history in the walls.
A boutique hotel where new meets old: an eclectic mix of carefully chosen objects, a lounge overlooking Karl Johans gate, and a corner that has welcomed guests since 1874. Here you don’t just stay — you land.
The lobby bar
1899, carved in stone
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On Karl Johans gate
Between the Palace and the Parliament, across from Spikersuppa, on a stretch of the street free of traffic noise.
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Three buildings, 163 rooms
Historic 19th-century buildings joined into one hotel, so every room has its own layout, view and personality.
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Breakfast under glass
Served every morning beneath the glass roof of Restaurant Ekman, named after the architect of our corner.
“A hotel with character, beautifully located in the middle of Karl Johans gate — but as soon as you step through the door, the tranquility descends.”
- Rooms
- 163
- Categories
- 14
- First guests
- 1874
Our history
The same corner since 1874
1874
Two sisters open their doors
Marte and Marie Larsen welcome guests in the only timber house in the Karl Johan quarter. Fridtjof Nansen would always stay with them after his polar expeditions.
Søstrene Larsens Privathotel, 1897 · Oslo Museum
1899
Ekman’s Berlin Baroque corner
On the same spot, architect Ove Ekman raises a majestic corner building in granite and sandstone — the facade that still greets Eidsvolls plass.
Eidsvolls plass with the former Hotel Nobel, 1905 · Oslo Museum
Today
The same corner, 152 years on
A boutique hotel recommended by the MICHELIN Guide — with a front-row seat for every royal procession and 17 May parade on Karl Johans gate.
Karl Johans gate 33, spring
Location
Europe’s shortest boulevard. We’re in the middle of it.
Karl Johans gate 33 sits between the Palace and the Parliament, across from Spikersuppa. Shops, theatres and the harbour are a short walk away — and our part of the street is free of traffic noise.
Not to scale · swipe to explore
From our door
≈3min on foot
Walking times are estimates from distance. Parking is available in the Grand Hotel garage next door (NOK 550 per day, book via garasjen@grand.no).
Rooms & suites
163 rooms. No two alike.
The hotel is made of three historic 19th-century buildings, so every room has its own layout, view and personality — over Karl Johans gate, along Rosenkrantz’ gate, or quietly facing the backyard.
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02Junior Suite
A spacious and beautiful corner room overlooking Karl Johans gate.
- Corner room
- Faces Karl Johans gate
03Family Room
Up on the attic floor, with arched windows over Karl Johans gate and Spikersuppa and a sofa that sleeps two more.
- Attic floor
- Sleeps four
- Faces Karl Johans gate
04Premium Double Loft
Light and airy under beautiful skylights, with soft Jensen continental beds.
- Skylights
- Jensen beds
05Superior Double with View
Spacious rooms with views of Karl Johans gate and a restful night in Jensen beds.
- Faces Karl Johans gate
- Nespresso
Every stay, in all 14 categories, includes
- Breakfast in Restaurant Ekman
- Nespresso machine
- Blackout curtains
- Adjustable air conditioning
- Wellness products from Skandinavisk
- 24-hour training room
Restaurant Ekman · 2nd floor
Food & drink
Breakfast under the glass roof
The restaurant is named after Ove Ekman, the architect who gave us this building. Hot and cold dishes, healthy fresh choices, good options for allergies — and to finish, cookies, fresh berries, sliced fruit and freshly baked waffles.
Right now at no. 33
Oslo time
Breakfast is served under the glass roof every morning.
Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 · Sat–Sun 07:30–11:00
Check-in from 16:00 · Check-out by 12:00
Mon – Fri
06:30–10:00
Sat – Sun
07:30–11:00
Bringing a friend or colleague? They can eat as much as they like for kr 345 per person. On certain weekends, reserve a breakfast time at reception on arrival.
“The breakfast is utterly delicious with plenty of choice and high quality ingredients.”
Lobby bar at street level. Wine, sparkling, beer and coffee — or a tapas platter of Serrano ham, cheese and olives — with a view of Karl Johans gate. Order at reception.
Recognition
Recommended by the MICHELIN Guide
The guide highlights hotels with unique personality, high quality and unforgettable experiences — and singles out our combination of modern design and historic soul. “Each room is different, with its own layout, views and personality — like small urban homes in the middle of the city.”
Hotel Selection
MICHELIN Guide 2026
What guests write
Read reviews on TripadvisorExcellent breakfast
“Great hotel with excellent breakfast in the heart of Oslo. Extremely well kept hotel, excellent location and superb service.”
CalleF · July 2026
Friendly staff
“The hotel got the balance exactly right for a city break — central without feeling chaotic, stylish without trying too hard.”
Neil · May 2026
Sensational hotel
“The location is wonderful, the decoration beautiful, the staff efficient and very friendly; and the best breakfast of the 4 stars hotels!”
Gabriela Teixeira · September 2025
Best hotel of our tour
“Beautiful rooms with beautiful bathrooms, delicious breakfast and very friendly staff.”
Marleen G · September 2026
Packages
Reasons to stay a little longer
- 01OSLO RomanceQuality time in a room with a view, and a refreshing drink waiting before you explore Oslo’s romantic gems together.See package
- 02OSLO GetawayA restful night in superb Jensen beds, then a bountiful breakfast under the glass roof.See package
- 03Vibrant OSLO WeekendWorld-class dining and culture — most of it a stone’s throw from the front door.See package
- 04Magical OSLO SundayStay Sunday night, sleep in, and enjoy a fantastic breakfast before Monday begins.See package
- 05Adorable OSLO WeddingModern elegance in historic surroundings — the perfect atmosphere for celebrating love.See package
Reserve
Take your seat by the window.
“Once you have stayed with the Larsen Sisters, you must always return there again!” Book directly with us — breakfast in Restaurant Ekman is included.
- Check in
- From 16:00
- Check out
- By 12:00
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