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Ålesund

Parkgata 14
6003 Alesund
Norway

Tel. +47 70115830
Fax. +47 70115859
alesund@hihostels.no

Customer Rating

Total:
87%
87%
Friendliness of Staff:
92%
92%
Efficiency of Service:
90%
90%
Comfort:
78%
78%
Cleanliness:
83%
83%
Security:
86%
86%
Location:
92%
92%

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews Ålesund

  • 100%
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    15 May 2012 Cordula, Germany

    Thank you so much - we loved both the city and the hostel! We got so much help from the staff organizing our further trip etc. And the breakfast buffet was definitely a highlight each morning. We'll come back soon :-)

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    09 May 2012 Tai, Sweden

    Extremely friendly and helpful staff, introduced a really good restaurant. I lost my credit card in the fjord bus and they helped me to call my bank and the police to settle everything. Breakfast was good. I like the locking system with a card, looks really secure to me. Lockers are free to use, so as the laundry and kitchen. Dorm was spacious and well decorated with comfortable beds and sofa and chair and tea table,and even a small garden just outside the dorm. far more than what i have expected. I was the only one in the girl's dorm on second day, a good value for the price.

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    05 May 2012 Peck San, Singapore

    When the staff member (I think her name is spelt 'Kinger') knew that I had an early flight, she made sure that my breakfast was packed for me the evening before my departure. She was also very helpful in answering all my questions.

  • 93%
    93%
    25 Nov 2011 Hoyin, England & Wales

    Guest Kitchen is immaculate. Staff is friendly and helpful.

  • 87%
    87%
    06 Nov 2011 Julien, Germany

    A bit annoying that the reception was only opened from 4pm to 6pm, but a good surprise that it was in fact opened longer that that. (Though it is quite understandable for such a small city, off-season.)

  • 83%
    83%
    17 Oct 2011 Carla, Netherlands

    We had a very good time

  • 47%
    47%
    13 Oct 2011 Rosemary, Scotland

    the bed was uncomfortable and the duvet provided had stains from either blood or faeces on it. We paid for linen and towels but no towels were provided. It was never possible to speak to staff about these issues because they were seldom there.

    Hostel response:
    Dear Rosemary, we apologize for your bad experience. The price included only bed linen, please check your booking confirmation (towel costs extra). We have different prices & diffrent opening hours in high & low season and you were informed about it before arrival but we are always available on call. The mananger


  • 93%
    93%
    07 Oct 2011 Charlotte, Norway

    Great hostel, cosy and clean room. Excellent kitchen.

  • 90%
    90%
    02 Oct 2011 Barun, Norway

    Ålesund hostel is probably the best ones of the HiHostel group. Right in the middle of the city centre, close to the view point and parking lot. Kitchen was extremely clean.

  • 90%
    90%
    27 Sep 2011 Anders, Sweden

    Strange smell in the room... Wet dog?

    Hostel response:
    We are sorry for your bad experience but the night before you arrived we had there family with baby not dog :) Thank you and Welcome back!


Availability Calendar

Hostel Overview

Welcome to Ålesund hostel! This hostel is one of the HI network of hostels in the Fjords region of Norway. Located in the heart of the city centre, Ålesund hostel is within close vicinity of some of Norway’s most celebrated tourist attractions. Ålesund was rebuilt after the great town fire in 1904. Today the city is one of 3 European cities that feature magnificent Jugend art nouveau architecture.

We are a small hostel & we offer different service in the winter & summer time.

In the winter time (between October-April) we have shorter opening hours of the reception & some of the our commons rooms are not available as well as breakfast.

The hostel offers 2-, 4-, 5- and 6 bedded rooms with private shower and toilette. However the bigger rooms 4-, 5,- and 6 bedded rooms, they can be used as single, double or 3 bedded rooms.

We offer also a simple & budget accommodation in big dorms (12 bedded & 16 bedded).

The breakfast is included in the overnight price from 1st May until 30th September, and we serve lunch, dinner and evenings for groups.

Please contact us for inquiries about meetings and conferences at our hostel. Ålesund Vandrerhjem has 2 rooms, which has the capacity of meetings for 100 and 40 people respectively.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:
Beds per room:: 1 Beds per room:: 2 Beds per room:: 3 Beds per room:: 4 Beds per room:: 6+ Total
beds
Number of rooms:
2 4 2 7 4 72

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):
June-August 08.00-11.00 and 16.00-00.00 May and September 08.00-10.00 and 16.00-20.00 October - April 16.00-18.00 and always on call
Opening times (over the year):
Flexible opening, please contact the Youth Hostel at least 48 hours ahead to check availability.

Map & Directions

Street Map and Route Planning

HI Hostel
Ålesund Parkgata 14
Ålesund
6003

Directions

Bus:There are several daily departures to/ from Ålesund from the largest cities in Norway. From bus terminal sie 10 min walking distance, please follow the streets: Strorgata & Parkgata nr 14. The popular TIMEkspressen brings you between Volda and Kristiansund in comfort and easy access. Norway Bussekspress take you to/ from Molde, Bergen and Oslo. For transportation to Trondheim, Molde and other local routs, please check out Nettbuss Ålesund.
Parking:Ålesund Vandrerhjem does not have their own parking space, but it is possible to park close by about 50 - 100 meters distance from the hostel.
Sea port:Hurtigruten calls daily on Ålesund by a southern- and northern route. From terminal is 15 min walking distance, please follow the streets: Kongensgate, Løvenvoldgata & Parkgata nr 14. For more information, please check out www.hurtigruten.no. There are also other boats that are calling Ålesund. These boats go to for instance; Hareid, Valderøy, Langevåg and Nordøyane. In the summertime additional boat routes are operation. For more information, please check out www.fjord1.no.
Location:All roads lead to Ålesund, and the trip itself can be a beautiful and adventurous journey. If you travel from Oslo, the shortest route will be to follow E6 to Dombås, and then change to E136 that will take you through Ørskog and Skodje on your way to Ålesund. If you are travelling from Trondheim you can take the E39 route south, and maybe take at detour to the Atlantic Ocean road between Kristiansund and Molde. From Bergen there are several exciting routes to follow, and the E39 route will take you along the coastline. Follow E136 or RV658 to the centre of Ålesund. The hostel is located on the street "Parkgaten", which runs parallel to the street "Keiser Wilhelmsgate".
Rail:The closest train station to Ålesund is Åndalsnes, which is located about 120 km from Ålesund. There are daily departures to Åndalsnes from Ålesund.
Airport:The airport in Ålesund is Ålesund Airport Vigra, located about 15 km from the centre. For transportation to/ from the airport, please check out Flybussen. SAS, Norwegian and Air Baltic operate on the airport.
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Attractions & Facilities

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyMuseums/art galleries nearby
City centre locationHistorical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearbyMain attractions nearby
Nightlife nearbyBotanical gardens nearby
Restaurants nearbyShopping centre/market nearby
Mountainous/hilly areaMeet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Ålesund

Facilities

Family rooms availableBreakfast in price
Sheets for hireTV room
Self-catering kitchenGroups welcome
Laundry facilitiesCycle rental available at or near the hostel
Internet accessCredit card accepted
Meals availableCurrency exchange at or near hostel
Individual traveller welcomeCycle store at Hostel
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