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Karl Johan Hotel vs Citybox Oslo
Both Best Western Karl Johan Hotell and Citybox Oslo are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Best Western Karl Johan Hotell scores significantly higher than Citybox Oslo. Best Western Karl Johan Hotell has a TripExpert Score of 80 with endorsements from 4 reviewers like Star Service, Frommer's and Oyster.
Karl Johan Hotel
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Karl Johans Gate 33, Oslo 0162, Norway
From $121 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"As you wander about its stylish public rooms, taking in the stained glass and circular staircase, you'll think you've stumbled into Belle Epoque Paris."
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DK Eyewitness
"The Norlandia Karl Johan is a late 18th-century, five-storey hotel located on Oslo’s main thoroughfare."
Star Service
"This 100-year-old gray-stone corner building is Best Western's best in the capital, and it represents great value for tourists and frugal but demanding midrange travelers."
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The attitude of the staff also helps to compensate for the room's limited proportions, although they can be difficult to reach for special requests.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Best Western Karl Johan Hotell is in the heart of Oslo’s city center, between the Parliament and Royal Palace, with several restaurants and shops on the same block."
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Citybox Oslo
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Prinsensgate 6, Oslo 0152, Norway
From $67 /night
- Free Internet
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
- Air Conditioning
DK Eyewitness
"Small, basic but comfortable, the hotel has a welcoming atmosphere and rooms in two categories, budget and standard."
Rough Guide
"This modest but pleasant hotel, a long-time favourite with budget travellers, is located above shops in a typical Oslo apartment block near Oslo S."
Oyster
Budget
"From booking to payment to check-in and check-out, it's self-service at the budget Citybox Oslo, with kiosks handling the functions usually assumed by a front desk."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This functional city chain comes to Oslo with its trademark brand of no-frills, bare-bones rooms at bargain prices (well, at least for Norway)."
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