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Are there hostels in Norway, and how much do they cost?

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Short answer

Hostels are found across Norway, and at the HI hostel Haraldsheim in Oslo a dorm bed costs from NOK 425 a night, with breakfast and bed linen included. Prices vary by hostel and season, and Visit Norway notes they are lower in the off-season. Members of Hostelling International get 10 per cent off.

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Why

  1. Visit Norway lists more than 300 youth and family hostels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses in Norway.
  2. According to Visit Norway, many Norwegian hostels are members of Hostelling International, and members get a 10 per cent discount on the booking price.
  3. At Haraldsheim, HI Norway lists a single room from NOK 815 and a double room with private bathroom from NOK 1,170 for two guests.

Details

You can book a bed in a dormitory or a private room, and many hostels also have single, double and family rooms. Many hostels have a guest kitchen, which helps cut food costs. HI Bergen Hostel Montana, about 3.6 km from Bergen city centre, includes a full breakfast buffet in the price.

Tip

Check what the price includes: Haraldsheim and Montana include breakfast, while some budget hotels, such as Citybox Oslo, do not.

What may differ

Some hostels are seasonal, and Visit Norway notes that some guest houses and hostels in Oslo only open in summer. Families should check room rules with the hostel in advance.

Common misconception

Hostels in Norway are only for young backpackers.

What actually happens

Visit Norway describes hostel guests as all kinds of travellers who meet people of all ages, and many hostels have single, double and family rooms.

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Sources

Prices change, so check the hostel's own website before you go.

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