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The 10 Best Hostels in Tromsø, Norway

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Set in a traditional wooden building, Tromso Activites Hostel is a family owned hostel located 700 metres from Tromsø Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal and 1.2 km from Polaria Aquarium. It offers budget-style rooms with free WiFi. Late check-in is possible via a self-service machine.

The hostel is located in the Tromso city centre and easy to reach via airport bus. The staff (volunteers) are extremely friendly :) which is always a +1. There are two kitchens in the hostel to cook your food and there's a supermarket just across the street. Highly recommended for solo travellers if you are down to meet new people during your trip!

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Tromsø

  • Avg. price/night: $85.61
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,279 reviews
    Good price-quality. Don't expect anything fancy and the rooms are rather small. But it is definitely one of the cheapest accommodations in the center of Tromso on a great location. The people are friendly and we were able to check in a bit earlier. There is a big parking garage and supermarket across the street.
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $64.83
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,220 reviews
    comfortable bed, good views on window, ,sound proof walls.quiet corridors. "feels safe" vibe.front doors are locked after midnight.very conveniently located-closed to shops and restaurants.
    Leah
    Group
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 973 reviews
    Probably one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. Really clean, great facilities and very central. Added bonus was that we were given our own room despite booking beds in the dormitory. Plus they have a very cute dog called Burger.
    ashley
    Young couple
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 973 reviews
    This hostel is just ok, it was fine for 1 night. It was one of the cheapest options in town but we still felt it was a little overpriced. I think it was a busy time of year so prices might have been higher than usual. We had a private room which was was spacious and clean. The staff was very nice. Theres a grocery store across the street which is convenient and the hostel is also in a good location.
    Justin
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $85.61
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 5,279 reviews
    You could say that it the perfect hotel for backpackers who feel too old (or do not want) to stay at a hostel. Not really low budget but for a good price you get everything you need: bed, shower, breakfast, friendly staff... Would definitely recommend it.
    Judith
    Solo traveler
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 973 reviews
    Great location and hostel, good social vibe and Robin’s northern lights tour was fantastic, I would absolutely stay again! Good price for Tromsø. Need your own padlock for storage lockers and the rooms don’t have a lock (only the door to the outside which is locked at night) but as a solo female I felt very safe. Standard hostel in terms of beds/rooms, nothing fancy but everything you need.
    Christie
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 959 reviews
    This was one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. It was cheap and great. My room was nice, with very comfortable beds (with curtains around them, so you could have a privacy at night) and with lockers for everyone. The kitchen was big and very well-equipped. The living room was spacious and very comfortable; it was also a great place to meet other guests and socialize with them. I recommend this place and next time in Tromsø I'll definitely stay here again!
    Tomáš
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 959 reviews
    Convenient hostel on a centrally located road near the harbourfront without too much traffic. The room rate isn't cheap for sharing in a two-bunk dormitory room but this option still eases the pain of Tromso's otherwise consistently expensive accommodation. The shared kitchen was quite well stocked with utensils and the fridge and storage cupboards spacious. Coco has a pleasant atmosphere and 24 hrs access by front-door code.
    TOM
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 959 reviews
    Great location and cheap price, perfect for backpackers. Given the low season there were few guests when I stayed so I had the whole dormitory room for myself :) I loved hanging out with the staff and the other travellers in the common area!
    Silvia
    Solo traveler
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 973 reviews
    great location . cheap stay compared to other locations. a good value for money !
    shorsh
    Solo traveler

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