Sjoa Hostel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Front of property
Shared kitchen
Standard Double Room
Children’s activities

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Amotsvegen 79, Sel, 2670
  • Otta Mining Centre
    13 min drive
  • Sel Church
    16 min drive
  • Rondane National Park
    24 min drive

Room options

Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Economy Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Standard Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sjoa Hostel

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Otta Mining Centre
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and ATM/banking services are onsite.
Sjoa Hostel offers 22 accommodations. This Sel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Features at Sjoa Hostel include free WiFi in public areas and self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms, laundry facilities, and an ATM
  • Onsite recreation includes rafting, kayaking, and bike rentals
  • 7.5 mi (12 km) from Otta Mining Centre and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Sel Church
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. Sjoa Hostel also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sel hostel.

Sjoa Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, German, Norwegian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Rock climbing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Sjoa Hostel Sel
Sjoa Hostel
Sjoa Sel
Sjoa Hostel Sel
Sjoa Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Sjoa Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Sel

Sjoa Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place! We loved our stay here as a family of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly place to stay!
It was a lovely place to stay with very friendly hosts near Otta and Rondane Park. Fantastic breakfast was included in our booking. I recommend this place. They also organize rafting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good base for exploration
Accommodation is perfectly suited to use as a base for exploring the area. Close to a couple of rafting companies and not too far a drive from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An idyllic hostel in the hills
The hostel is in a beautiful area with plenty of opportunity for outside activities such as walking and there is water rafting available on site. The facilities are ideal for a quiet break with the opportunity to either use the self catering facilities or the limited hotel menu and bar. There is a good breakfast provided and I would definitely return when I am next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a basic accommodation but it serves its purposes. The staff was polite and the accommodations were clean. Dinner is available and is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

sarah

Sjoa Hostel review
Hostel was clean but very basic. The kitchen facilities were nice, and also had a living room. The breakfast was a typical breakfast of Norway- and the couple running it were nice. Laundry was available free of cost, but FYI there is a washer and no dryer, as they use a dryer room instead. Not much in the direct area, rafting availability and good hikes within an hour. Gas station nearby had food/mini grocery, otherwise everything is in Otta.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Hope, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sjoa Hostell is a no frills hostel. Our room was very clean and comfortable and the location itself is off the main road in a beautiful setting. The main lodge was built in 1889 and kept very rustic. The Sjoa area caters to rafters. You will get lots of quiet, a pleasant breakfast and no TV. For us, it was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time. Clean, friendly, really good evening meal in a cozy dining room with a warm wood fire.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Found Hotel closed!
When we went to check in we were told the hotel was closed. We showed our documents and the man said it was his mistake and gave us a room. We were the only ones there. No restaurant or laundry facilities as noted on reservation. We went on Hotels.com and would have been able to books room for that night as well as the next!

6/10 Okay

Yatin, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its more like a hostel, just OK for a night stop.
Its more like a hostel, just OK for a night stop. Seems good for campers. Breakfast was good.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The interior was recently renovated: private sanitary facilities in the room and a well-equipped shared kitchen. Extensive breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kann ich jedem empfehlen, der Ruhe liebt und sportlich aktiv ist.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

kristin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Flott utsikt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Unni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid Joha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sjoa hostel
Fantastisk flott plass, hyggelige verter, god frokost, god seng :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gunn-Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jytte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bodil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mysigt hostel med hög standard som rekommenderas!
Fantastiskt! Fint belägen i en dal på promenadavstånd från älven. Lugnt ställe. Möjlighet till familjerafting (forsränning). Standard, storlek och skick på rummet överträffade våra förväntningar. Vi hade ett rum med eget badrum. I rummet fanns ett litet pentry med 2 spisplattor, kylskåp och diskho. Lakan, badlakan, städning och frukost ingick i priset. Gratis parkering precis utanför stugan. Ingen tv eller mikrovågsugn på rummet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023