Oslo, Norway
If you are an experienced traveller you must have been in many hostels in the centre of several important cities in Europe. Why not to break the habit a bit and stay in a comfortable and friendly hostel by the fjords, but never far from the centre of Oslo? It is one of the most trendy capitals nowadays and has been receiving more and more tourists every year, a worth to see city in Europe for sure.Oslo Youth Hostel Haraldsheim is located 4 km from downtown, with very pleasant surroundings and an amazing view of the fjord and of the city. It’s the perfect spot if you want to go trekking and exploring Norway’s forests, in the summer or even during winter.
They have more than 80 rooms, some single, some private and most 4 bed shared dorm. Many have the bathroom inside and some have tv, but all of them are clean, spacious and well designed.
They have a kitchen fully equipped with all the utensils you may need, some vending machines from where you can buy snacks and drinks. They offer laundry service, dryers and iron. There’s a lounge area with tv, a perfect place to make friends and share your experiences.
Their guests are very satisfied with the kitchen, and usually leave comments on their reviews about the good breakfast and the amazing helpful staff, that go beyond their limits to help and make yourself at home. Despite being away from the centre of Oslo, it’s easily reachable with public transport. The wifi is also praised for its fastness and stability.
Oslo Youth Hostel Haraldsheim is the perfect place if you are looking to stay out of the crowded city centre and enjoying the peaceful Norwegian countryside. It’s on a budget, it’s comfortable, clean, and the most important, it’s friendly.
