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Reviews of HI Sjoa

Åmotsvegen 79, 2670 Otta, Norway

#4 of 7 hotels in Otta

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Review Score

Based on 102 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    8.0
    Nice and hospitable staff, quiet place which is surrounded by beautiful nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Wonderful staff, quiet place with a beautiful nature

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was too small

    Good breakfast and room for 4 people is big

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were a little small

    The food was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice and quiet place in the hills, away from traffic. The rooms are minimal, but clean. Staff was very nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    7.0
    Nice view and great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bunk beds above each other, with not a good access, it was not easy to get up to the bed. Also the bed is very short. 3 of my family are between 190-200 cm and they could not fit in the bed.

    Very nice view from the apartment with teracce and very good breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small things really...make sure to reserve ahead if you want dinner, and if you're a vegetarian, let them know in advance too. The only soap dispenser in the room was near the sink. So, if you take a shower, be sure to take some soap with you...

    The hotel is located in a beautiful landscape, surrounded by fields and forests and close to the river. An ideal base for rafting. The room is basic, but tastefully decorated. Good breakfast and friendly staff who went out of their way to serve us a delicious ice cream on a hot day long after dinner hours. Thank you!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds are short and narrow.

    Very nice and friendly staffs

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The nearest town is 15 mins away, so not much available late night nearby the stay.

    The location was very good, there were no disturbances and complete peace around the property. All the amenities were available and kitchen and living area was great to relax. Good for even kids to come and play, ample space in the shared places.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Automatic reply asked me if I wanted an evening meal which I did and then turned out this doesn't happen out of season. I suggest that thr dates for meals available included in your auto reply. Some confusion about breakfast too which I wouldn't have booked this accommodation if I had realised not available at this time too. It is an isolated spot and ended up having breakfast in McDonald's as nowhere else to go. Without breakfast seems expensive compared to other actual hotels in Norway at this time of year.

    Beautiful location, immaculately clean, enough utensils in kitchen to cook food

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    7.0
    Descent for a stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were small and uncomfortable. We got bunk beds but they were not made for tall people. Not the most comfortable.

    Cabin was clean and private. Staff was friendly. Breakfast area was cozy.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    8.0
    Super comfortable hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Super relaxed hostel - lovely staff , delicious food

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    8.0
    Super friendly hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Super location - also white water rafted with them. Lovely food , very friendly and relaxed.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location. very comfortable stay would stay again

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff and good facilities. Rafting was excellent

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    7.0
    beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The size of the beds - narrow and short, quite claustrophobic, 4 beds (bunk) squeezed in a very small space.

    What we loved was the scenic beauty of the place, the morning fresh air, the river nearby, car parked next to the house. Breakfast was good, not outstanding but fresh, so we were satisfied.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    7.0
    Simple, clean, quiet, great location for water activity.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a big thing, but there could be some signs pointing to the kitchen.

    Friendly staff, quiet location, comfortable bed. Option to go e.g. rafting from the place (you get discount). Good location for e.g. rafting, hiking, mountain climbing. Separate shared kitchen area (fully equipped) to cook, keep your food or make tea.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The three course dinner was amazing and tasty. Well worth the investment.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poor breakfast, the curtains in room doesnt hide the sun light properly, the bathroom shower make all the floor near the toilet full of water, no hand soap it was empty.

    The location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    9.0
    Nice, beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is nothing I really didn’t like

    Very beautiful nice property

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was really warm and no fan was there.

    Very clean and gorgeous location. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2024

    9.0
    A very cozy place with all amenities for people of all ages! From the people to the food all was amazing!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a bit off the beaten path- but that is wonderful as long as you know what to expect.

    I was very impressed with all the options that were right there - white water rafting , climbing wall, hiking trails and more!!! Even when it was not great weather the main house had a cozy fire going and very nice places to curl up with a book- or a tv to watch the soccer matches.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good night sleep on my way through Norway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had understood that the breakfast was included when I booked the room, but when I arrived I was told there is no breakfast. I travelled in November which is low season in this area.

    The room was very warm and modern compared to what I expected. Big kitchen where it was nice to cook food for yourself. It was very quiet as I was the only guest.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Simple but clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

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