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Karl Johan Hotel vs Ellingsens Pensjonat
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Best Western Karl Johan Hotell scores slightly higher than Ellingsens Pensjonat. Best Western Karl Johan Hotell comes in at #13 in Oslo with approval from 4 sources like DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Star Service.
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
"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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"The Norlandia Karl Johan is a late 18th-century, five-storey hotel located on Oslo’s main thoroughfare."
"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.
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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Ellingsens Pensjonat
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Holtegata 25, Oslo 0355, Norway
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
"The most famous and most enduring boardinghouse in Oslo, having been launched in 1927 by the Coch sisters."
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Top Choice
"Located in a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood, this homey pension offers one of the best deals in the capital."
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"Ellingsens Pensjonat is a cosy, budget-priced boarding house in a quiet residential area four blocks north of the Royal Palace."
"Inexpensive accommodation in a large, late nineteenth-century house on the west side of the city centre, just beyond the Slottsparken."