The Tromso Hostel

I stayed at The Tromsø Hostel and the experience turned out to be a mix of challenges and kindness. I reached well ahead of check‑in time and asked the reception for guidance on the best fjords to visit in the region. They were helpful and pointed me toward some fantastic spots. When I returned later in the evening, I was allotted a bed in the attic — three floors up. For a motorcycle traveller carrying luggage, this was tough. The space was cramped, and I even hit my head while trying to look at the bed. I explained that I wouldn’t be able to sleep there or haul my gear up and down three floors. After some back‑and‑forth, the staff were kind enough to re‑allot me a ground‑floor bed, and the rest of the night was peaceful. The team — mostly young, Spanish‑speaking folks — were warm and friendly, and they treated me well despite the initial confusion. Overall, The Tromsø Hostel has kind people and a good vibe, but be mindful of room assignments if you’re traveling with heavy luggage

Central location. Kitchen was sufficiently equipped for what I needed and with good instructions. Nice paintings on the walls. Room was correct, I thought it would be a bit cold but it was not in the end. People were respectful. There was noise from the street but this we can do nothing about. Whatsapp group for community exchange and activities is a great idea, I appreciated.

I would have liked to have free access to a place were to store sensitive documents or valuables, specially as the room doors were not closed with a key or code. Or information to bring a padlock if I wanted to (maybe the info was shared and I missed it).

Comfortable beds Useful kitchen

Kitchen is tiny Shower needs cleaning more frequently

Die Lage ist sehr zentral, ein Supermarkt gegenüber, sehr schnell ist man am Hafen,an den Bushaltestellen und auch in der Fußgängerzone mit vielen Cafés. Fahrräder kann man sehr sicher & trocken im Hinterhof unterstellen. Wir konnten sogar direkt vor der Haustür parken!

An vielen Stellen müsste mal renoviert werden beziehungsweise wird zur Zeit renoviert. Während unseres Aufenthaltes (drei Tage) wurden die Geschirrspüler Tücher nicht gewechselt und viele Gäste spülen nicht bzw räumen Geschirr nicht wieder weg beziehungsweise trocknen es nicht ab.