My ItineraryHostel Gjøvik
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Address
Gjøvik
Parkvegen 8
Hovdetun
2819 Gjøvik
Norway
Tel. +47 61171011
Fax. +47 61172602
gjovik@hihostels.no
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews Gjøvik
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01 Oct 2011 Rolf, Germany
The beds are very narrow, even for slim people like me. Considering the astronomical hotel prices in Norway, the price for a single room in the hostel was really reasonable. Breakfast was very good.
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11 Sep 2011 Lena, Germany
We certainly enjoyed our stay! The staff at the reception was very friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable. It was our second time we spend a night there and will definetly return again. thx!
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17 Aug 2011 Michael, Belgium
The 4-person bedroom we slept in was pretty small for its price (1300 NOK), especially seeing that there were apartments onsite for the same price. During our trip in Norway we slept in cheaper places (cabins) with much better value. Besides the high price, it was clean and breakfast was good, so nothing negative there.
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24 Jul 2011 Jon, England & Wales
Outstanding hostel. One of the best places I've stayed in in Norway. The reception staff are super-friendly. The bedrooms and kitchens are recently renovated and spotlessly clean. The lounge has a beautiful open fire in the centre and a balcony with views over the mountains and lakes. Next door there is a ski slope and a swimming lake. The breakfast is included and is typically Norwegian: mountains of salad, cheese, herring, cereal, hot coffee and chocolate. Do you get the picture?!
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21 Jun 2011 Monique, Netherlands
Only the showers were a bit small. The rest looked like a hotel.
Hostel Overview
Gjøvik Hostel is situated at Fastland, the towns ”green loung” only a 15 minute walk from the railway and bus station. This peaceful property offers good-value accommodation, free Wi-Fi and breakfast included in the price.The hostels have both private rooms with bathroom, and rooms with shared bathrooms. All rooms have TV, bedlinnen and towels. Gjøvik Hostel offers a communal TV lounge with a fireplace, guest kitchen and barbecue equipment in the garden. The area invites you to go swimming, play tennis or sand volleyball. And Gjøvik is a perfect place to go for a hiking trip. Close to the hostel you will also find the Olympic Mountain Hall and other attractions such as Gjøvik Glassverk, Gjøvik Zoo and an old chocolate factory. In the winter there are cross country trails and alpine slopes just outside the door. In the summer you can take a boat trip with Skibladner - the world´s oldest paddle steamer.
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Parking: | Free parking at hostel |
| Location: | By car: From E4 (Raufoss) take the exit marked Eiketunet. Take the traffic circle, third exit straight and take a right at the Raufossveien traffic circle. After 100 meters, take a left at the road Mathias Topps vei at the Hovdetun Vandrerhjem sign. From the north: Drive into the center by CC Marten and follow the signs to the hospital in Hunnsvegen. Follow the signs to Hovdetun in Hunnsvegen road and Prost Bloms road. Take a left into Parkvegen road. Gjøvik Hostel is situated 800 metres West of the city Center |
| Rail: | The train takes approx 2 hours from Oslo to Gjøvik. Gjøvik Hostel is situated 800 meters from the train station. |
| Airport: | the closest airport is Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen. Timeekspressen drives from Gjøvik via Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen to Oslo every second hour. The bus ride takes approx 1,5 hour to the airport and 2 hours to Oslo. |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Forested/wooded area | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Winter sports |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Breakfast in price |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Sauna |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Garden |  | Playground |