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Kabelvåg

Finnesveien 24
8310 Kabelvåg
Norway

Tel. +47 76069880
Fax. +47 76069881
kabelvag@hihostels.no

Customer Rating

Total:
86%
86%
Friendliness of Staff:
88%
88%
Efficiency of Service:
87%
87%
Comfort:
83%
83%
Cleanliness:
89%
89%
Security:
87%
87%
Location:
84%
84%

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews Kabelvåg

  • 63%
    63%
    11 Aug 2011 Geertje, Netherlands

    Firealarm ( was in other building but they thit not inform us)

    Hostel response:
    Dear guest. Lucky there was no fire, but a water leak in the old building "Hulderheimen", and where no persons live at all. We are very sorry that you wasn't informed about that, our staff informed the persons who came out to the courtyard.


  • 70%
    70%
    08 Aug 2011 Olga, Belgium

    Friendliness of Staff: we've seen a few members of the staff. Most of them were friendly, but one was very unfriendly to the guests. Cleanliness: everything was very clean, except the kitchen was quite dirty. And in the fridge, a lot of food was mouldy.

  • 93%
    93%
    02 Aug 2011 Helmut, Germany

    The breakfast during the last two days was reduced regarding the offer and has had less service.

    Hostel response:
    We are very sorry that you was not satisfied with the breafast. We really want to do the best for our guests, and will do our very best to make their stay by us pleasant. Therefore: thank you for telling us that we have to work even harder to make our hostel better.


  • 93%
    93%
    31 Jul 2011 Bourrier, France

    excellente étape dans un environnement très calme

  • 77%
    77%
    29 Jul 2011 Barbara, USA

    This is typically a dormitory room - bunk beds are normal, and shared bathrooms are typical. For the region, this a probably a great bargain. Breakfasts were very good, with a good selection. It appeared that native Norweigns used this hostel for their overnight stays, which probably speaks to the cost and quality. For the price, I'd expect more, but this is Norway, and Norway is expensive.

  • 90%
    90%
    28 Jul 2011 Paivi, Finland

    We had a very nice stay. The scenery in Lofoten is fabulous! Breakfast was verý good and the kitchen staff friendly.

  • 80%
    80%
    26 Jul 2011 Laure, Denmark

    We stayed in a private room ensuite in the renovated part of the hotel. Very nice. Good value for money considering the prices in the area.

  • 90%
    90%
    16 Jul 2011 Andreas, Germany

    it was a nice stay

  • 87%
    87%
    13 Jul 2011 Gregory, USA

    My room was double-booked so I was upgraded "free of charge". After first night (of two), the receptionist asked me if I wanted to switch to regular double room. I said no (switching rooms, obviously, is a pain in the butt and it was already 8PM) and when I checked out, he charged me the higher price for the second night. I refused to pay it, then he withheld the deposit I had made on line AFTER I SPECIFICALLY REMINDED HIM ABOUT IT. When I came back and pointed this out, he claimed that he was charging me for towels that I hadn't asked for and didn't match the deposit amount anyway. It was really weird.

  • 80%
    80%
    08 Jul 2011 Peng Hui Gary, Singapore

    There should be direction signs in town on how to get to the hostel from the town bus stop.

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Hostel Overview

Hostel Kabelvåg can be found at the heart of the Lofoten Islands, in the Finneset peninsula, an area with dramatic landscapes, beautiful beaches and small fishing communities.

Open during the summer, the accommodation is based in a school and provides all the facilities you would expect including a kitchen, TV room, common room, laundry, Internet access and a dining room, where the free buffet breakfast is served. There’s also a sauna and you can use the hostels harbour area – relax in the beautiful surroundings or maybe have a barbeque!

Hostel Kabelvåg is 800m from the nearest bus-stop and only a few minutes from the popular town of Svolvaer, a small harbour town, and the village of Kabelvåg, one of the oldest fishing villages in Lofoten.

Due to its great location, Lofoten offers many outdoor activities - go hiking around the mountains; do some fishing, kayaking or diving in the crystal clear waters; mountain bike along the coast or go bird or whale watching.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:
Beds per room:: 1 Beds per room:: 2 Beds per room:: 4 Total
beds
Number of rooms:
16 21 5 78

Opening times

Opening times (over the year):
02.06 - 07.08

Map & Directions

Street Map and Route Planning

HI Hostel
Kabelvåg Finnesveien 24
Kabelvåg
8310

Directions

Bus:800m; Airport bus
Parking:At or near hostel
Sea port:5km Svolvaer
Location:1km east of city centre
Airport:10km Svolvaer Airport
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Attractions & Facilities

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyMuseums/art galleries nearby
Historical sites nearbyHiking area
Main attractions nearbyMountainous/hilly area
Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Kabelvåg  

Facilities

Family rooms availableBreakfast in price
TV roomSelf-catering kitchen
Groups welcomeCommon room(s)
Sheets in priceLaundry facilities
Internet accessCredit card accepted
Individual traveller welcomeLuggage Store
Non smoking room/areaBasic store available at or near the hostel
Rates include local tax
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