Set a 10-minute walk from Gjøvik town center, Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel offers rooms and apartments with free Wi-Fi access. The Fastland recreational grounds are right next to the hostel. All rooms and apartments at Hovdetun have wooden floors and a private bathroom with shower. Apartments include a seating area and a kitchen or kitchenette with a fridge and tea/coffee facilities. A buffet breakfast is served each morning. Guests have access to a bright and fully equipped communal kitchen. Meals can be enjoyed in the dining room or in the cozy fireplace lounge. The swimming pools, tennis courts and ski slopes at Hovdetjernet are located right next to the hostel. Gjøvik Train Station is 0.8 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Parking Available On Site

Ski-to-door

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
Bedroom :
1 bunk bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
3 bunk beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Gjøvik
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Carl
    Norway Norway
    I liked the kitchen and the view from the apartment.
  • Fraser
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All excellent, friendly staff, clean accommodation, perfect stay.
  • Markéta
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The receptionist was really nice! And generally everything was pretty good. I enjoyed the stay. Breakfast delicious!

Area info

Amenities of Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski-in, ski-out access
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water park
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish
  • Thai

House rules

Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel

  • Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel is 0.8 miles from the center of Gjøvik. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Racquetball
    • Water park
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Open-air bath
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Public Bath
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • The prices at Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.