79%Bergen YMCA Hostel

overall, it's a good choice. But the key card can not be used which made a lot of troubles for me. Besides, there is NO breakfast included in the winter time(but the information provided by the website says it is included)

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by windyxu20071942 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

4

The reception hours are very limited (8:30am to 3:30pm on weekdays, less on weekends) and the rooms don't have lockers. Other than that it is a nice hostel, very clean and comfortable and well located.

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by jimmyrules712 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

11

The reception was not open past 3.30pm, so if you had any problems after that, too bad. Security was good in theory, locks on everything, but loads of randoms were let into the place after reception was closed & got free accomodation (which can be good to know..) Also, they charge that cheeky... more The reception was not open past 3.30pm, so if you had any problems after that, too bad. Security was good in theory, locks on everything, but loads of randoms were let into the place after reception was closed & got free accomodation (which can be good to know..) Also, they charge that cheeky 50kr compulsory sheets fee, but most people dont use the sheets anyway, but still have to pay for them. And be aware: You are not allowed to drink alcohol on the premises!!close

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by babyna4757 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

19

Great location. About the staff... We didn't have any problem with them, we just didn't see them! The reception is open for just a few hours, so be carefull. The hostel is very nice.

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by irazus – posted on Oct 16, 2008

3

Very clean, good location. Clinical in character. The hostel is a community centre so you may have to share facilities.

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by musicmahon6136 – posted on Oct 11, 2008

16

Overall, the best hostel experience I've had; from booking to leaving.

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by danlibbe – posted on Sep 16, 2008

6

Great Hostel right in centre of Bergen. Close to everything

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by jppfernandes5232 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

11

Very helpful staff and excellent, much appreciated, English language skills. Thank you.

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by rees9683160 – posted on Sep 12, 2008

1

If you want to party (drink) you'll have to hang out on the roof terrace. Very family friendly which is not the purpose of a backpackers hostel but great location and good facilites.

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by trevorste – posted on Sep 11, 2008

12

This place is okay considering 14 of us were packed into one room. However, I won't come back because the security for luggage is abysmal. It's a miracle nothing of mine got stolen as they don't provide in room lockers, so I got to sleep cuddling my bag all night.

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by emwalker21 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

4

very nice!

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by imeunyoung6340 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

4

We stayed in a 16 bed dorm (thought we were in for a 32 though so not so bad). It is in a great location, has a great common room and a guest kitchen, lockers etc. We would stay here again

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by katie6693 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

3

Not a great hostel. Fire alarms not working which was not great when there was actually a fire! Character poor

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by martymac8097 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

6

Bathroom needs to be improved.

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by Lixiaofe – posted on Aug 15, 2008

3

This place is great value for the price...very cheap.The dorms are not the best,if you have a upper bunk like I did,lights flash in your face until 11pm.No beer allowed in this place...so bring a large coffee mug.There's a very cool terrace on the roof with a nice view of the port.Grocery store... more This place is great value for the price...very cheap.The dorms are not the best,if you have a upper bunk like I did,lights flash in your face until 11pm.No beer allowed in this place...so bring a large coffee mug.There's a very cool terrace on the roof with a nice view of the port.Grocery store next door to hostel,very practical,internet use is not cheap in hostel but atleast it keeps computers free.close

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by traveljay – posted on Aug 3, 2008

8

the bathroom is big, great

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by qiangyuan1918 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

1

The hostel has an excellent location. Others were OK.

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by knee-young – posted on Jul 31, 2008

3

A big hostel right next to the Fish market. Clean, well-run, kitchen, television and dining rooms, pay Internet. When getting off the bus shuttle that takes you from the airport, don't walk toward the big church on the hill; do walk accross the place by the tourist information bureau right...

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by langenscheidts – posted on Jul 30, 2008

6

Very well located, nice staff, communal showers are a bit like being in the army though, and the kitchen is way too small for the number of people using it.

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by Plcope – posted on Jul 29, 2008

20

En fait, il s'agit de chambres qui sont dans la maison habitée par les propriétaires. Présence d'animaux mais pas de problèmes.

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by isabelle6947 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

8

Great location! Fun, clean, friendly, and a great place to meet people, this place has two "family rooms" and a kitchen for you to use. Also a rooftop terrace that overlooks the port and fish market. So close to everything you want to see and breakfast too (although you do have to pay... more Great location! Fun, clean, friendly, and a great place to meet people, this place has two "family rooms" and a kitchen for you to use. Also a rooftop terrace that overlooks the port and fish market. So close to everything you want to see and breakfast too (although you do have to pay for it). A warning though: Norway is the most expensive place in Europe, so although it is BEAUTIFUL, you will pay for it if you stay too long. No complaints about the hostel though.close

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by pretty-one055017 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

11

I was not happy with the location of the shower room which can be seen from the entrance from the street. But the kitchen was good. You can buy fresh fish at the market and cook it!

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by kaorimitama5635 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

13

Very nice. Showers are in the room. They have a terrace on the roof of the house. Unfortunately the kitchen is very small and not very clean. It is not a big fun to cook for yourself there.

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by danilenz – posted on Jul 15, 2008

1

Great loacation right in the centre of town.

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by Andyn – posted on Jul 15, 2008

19

i like that our 6 person dorm room had a bathroom in it, so only 6 of us had to share as oppose to an entire floor. also it was quite clean and we had a quiet room, so that was nice!

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by rgbart33612 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

2

all ok

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by schmi – posted on Jul 4, 2008

1

Great location. Huge dorms with far bathroom.

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by ryanbalch2599 – posted on Jul 1, 2008

3

Feel so good!!

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by daimrst – posted on Jun 28, 2008

1

Perfect location and friendly reception.

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by tjeekin – posted on Jun 27, 2008

17

Stayed just for one night. Perfect location.

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by shgeorgiev9550 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

15

Very good hostel, the Dinning room is great, and the kitchen is also good and convenient. The hostel is quite clean, and everything is convenient. Despite that the breakfast is actually not included in the fee, which cost 60 SEK, the hostel is a wonderful place to stay.

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by children4210 – posted on Jun 22, 2008

6

The worst hostel i have ever come across in all my years of travellng around the globe.

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by cruchie04212 – posted on Jun 20, 2008

1

50 nok for bedding, just add it to the price if you're going to insist on it anyway! Great place tho!

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by pablocof – posted on Jun 11, 2008

1

Perfect location, and the stuff is really helpful even though they were busy dealing with numerous guests during the music festival, which resulted in overflowing demands for accomodation...

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by ivgermany9841 – posted on May 31, 2008

44

Fantastic location and very quiet, we had an enjoyable stay.

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by eileenng801879 – posted on May 28, 2008

14

very nice place. may be an extra kitchen would be welcomed for so many people.

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by Jacquesp7658 – posted on May 28, 2008

5

We only stayed one night but the experience was hassle-free and the staff were very helpful. Nice clean room and couldn't have been a better location.

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by cheekymonkey – posted on May 27, 2008

9

Nice hostel in a very central position. Rooms were clean and comfortable. However, we stayed in a shared room and there were no lockers in the room and hence our belongings were not secure - nothing got stolen but it did not make for a good nights sleep when you are constantly worried as to... more Nice hostel in a very central position. Rooms were clean and comfortable. However, we stayed in a shared room and there were no lockers in the room and hence our belongings were not secure - nothing got stolen but it did not make for a good nights sleep when you are constantly worried as to whether your bags are going to walk out the door with someone.close

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by claredan2233 – posted on May 27, 2008

2

Fantastic location, with great roof top sitting area. Beds are very comfortable and staff were lovely. Whilst we had an uneventful visit noticed staff went out of their way to help others. Sociable share areas.

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by loure3077 – posted on May 24, 2008

8

It would be better if the hostel is equipped with computers.

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by hsiehjuiling7785 – posted on Apr 21, 2008

10