78%Oslo Youth Hostel Haraldsheim

DON'T STAY HERE! during our time we discovered that it is not uncommon for peoples entire bags and suitcases to just dissappear. the so called breakfast consisted of very stale bread (no toaster) getting more stale each day we were there. the other guests had a very odd vibe about them to the... more DON'T STAY HERE! during our time we discovered that it is not uncommon for peoples entire bags and suitcases to just dissappear. the so called breakfast consisted of very stale bread (no toaster) getting more stale each day we were there. the other guests had a very odd vibe about them to the point where they made you severely uncomfortable. the kitchen is ill equipped and always dirty. we left and spent out last 2 nights in a hotel but at least we felt safe and still have our belongings.close

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by kromakey4323 – posted on Dec 10, 2008

8

awesome!

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by shibusawa18163626 – posted on Dec 6, 2008

1

Tuseu Tack!

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by HiLowT – posted on Dec 3, 2008

2

It was very nice and I felt, as if I was at home. The people working on this hostel are very friendly. They help you and give you information in every case.Next year I will visit Haraldsheim again.

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by ursula8755 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

1

Pretty much like every other HI hostel I've stayed in. A nice place, very clean and decent facilities. Staff were friendly and helpful. But it just wasn't much fun. It kindof felt like a mental institution with the patients all sitting around playing chess (ok, maybe not that bad). It's... more Pretty much like every other HI hostel I've stayed in. A nice place, very clean and decent facilities. Staff were friendly and helpful. But it just wasn't much fun. It kindof felt like a mental institution with the patients all sitting around playing chess (ok, maybe not that bad). It's also a little way out of the city and not nice to get to when it's cold and dark (ie winter)close

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by stuart9133 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

9

Very good hostel if you want a relaxing get a way. Not good if you want fun as you are not allowed to drink alcohol at all. The beds are comfy and its a very chill atmospere.

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by Imtoosexy4 – posted on Nov 11, 2008

3

I arrived late at night and found the directions from the metro incomplete (they led to a hill but gave no indication of which direction the hostel would be). I spent about twenty minutes listening to the hostel's answering machine (using a UK SIM card) and no-one answered, so I had to find a... more I arrived late at night and found the directions from the metro incomplete (they led to a hill but gave no indication of which direction the hostel would be). I spent about twenty minutes listening to the hostel's answering machine (using a UK SIM card) and no-one answered, so I had to find a stranger to direct me (which was not easy at 11pm in a very quiet location)... In the day light I could see that there was a small sign but this was not visible at night.close

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by rosscpalmer – posted on Nov 10, 2008

9

a very nice hostel. enjoyed staying there.

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by juliarittig2599 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

1

The hostel was very busy but was not noisy at night which was good. It was very clean and the staff were very friendly. It is in a lovely location, with a good view.

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by gsayles665 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

7

I think that another couple of signs to the hostel would be good. Otherwise it is a great Hostel. Great facilities, satisfying breakfast, and very obliging and helpful staff.

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by Bebarf – posted on Sep 29, 2008

3

Clean, but quite boring hostel. I had some problems with my booking, I was booked first to female dorm by mistake.. then my card didn't work and so on.. I heard from others that they had similar problems too. Those were minor issues anyway. If you just want to spend night here, this is a perfect... more Clean, but quite boring hostel. I had some problems with my booking, I was booked first to female dorm by mistake.. then my card didn't work and so on.. I heard from others that they had similar problems too. Those were minor issues anyway. If you just want to spend night here, this is a perfect choise. If you want to have some fun maybe some other hostel would be better. The breakfast was excellent for hostel breakfast!close

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by mikkoharkonen8762 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

1

A trek out of the main city centre, but worth the effort. Very professionally run and the breakfast which is included in the reasonable price will fill u up for the day. recommended

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by bacon008 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

28

Great hostel location, great breakfest, clean rooms.

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by Lschi – posted on Sep 15, 2008

3

it is a great place , but you have to travel , trains, buses, taxi,metro, if you want to go into oslo central. very nice staff, had a great time there. so if anyone ever at the town hall in oslo, go in the back entrance. you can have tea coffee, dinner or lunch , it is the staff canteeen, just...

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by nultymark3626 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

3

It´s far from downtown and hard to find the hostel...

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by rash0003805 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

9

If you are anywhere in Scandinavia or the rest of the world for that matter and want to party or even have a couple drinks and meet fellow backpackers than try to avoid the 'Youth Hostel Organisations'. They are usaully well run, clean and have good breakfast but are boring and sterile.

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by trevorste – posted on Sep 11, 2008

12

A little bit far but No. 17 bus is quite convenient.

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by garytien7487 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

3

Typical HI hostel - clean, very secure and pretty characterless. Location won't suit all (in a suburb on the outskirts of the city), but located near a nice green park. Good breakfast and free table tennis, basketball and frisbee.

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by Benknig – posted on Sep 4, 2008

12

A very professional place with a tolerant, allowing air. Beautiful silent surounding, happy young people enjoying themselves in and outside the house, and a lovely little personaly designed garden with water-play and succulents among the invitingly positioned tables under and without tents,...

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by mpa – posted on Sep 1, 2008

2

I'm happy with my choice. The people are really nice and I've eaten some truly nice food.

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by KJA430 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

It is family orientated and not really for the backpacker.

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by joe-demetriou6251 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

1

Breakfast was great!

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by disney934033648 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

2

Very clean and tidy!! Comfortable

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by not4me4u6521 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

3

Location was pretty easy to get to , although the walk up the hill with a bag wasn't great. Breakfast was good. Staff were mostly really healpful, some were a bit cold. The room was good, very clean.

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by ellencurtis7256 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

6

Very clean, secure hostel.

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by jonulmer4635 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

3

The hotel is nice, clean and easily found. The staff is very friendly. However, there were some unexpected points: you have to pay extra if you are not a member of smth, then you have to pay for linens and towels. Breakfast is included in price, but the canteen is quite ugly and dirty. The...

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by dargo1006 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

2

very helpful staff, brakfast great, all really good value

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by emmalauchlan7311 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

1

receptionist wasn't helpful and was actually quite rude during check-in. I never received the wake up call she said I would get for my early morning flight. Overall the staff was below par.

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by erbs2917 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

1

Very good hostal, but the kitchen needs better ventilation and light color on the walls to give better impression. It was no so fresh as the other facilities. Showers need better handles, and the sewer needs better water suction. Very good service at the desk and breakfast. Thanks YOU, I will...

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by cecilia184 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

1

Cannot recommend this highly enough, Arrived very late in the night and was made feel very welcome. The staff are lovely and the place is immaculate.

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by colinrowens9121 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

1

The place was nice, with good facilities. bathrooms were clean. i was staying in a room for 4, and there were two of them that i didn't had the chance to know them. i was horrified when one of them woke up suddenly in the middle of the night and pee in the sink in the room. that was the only bad...

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by jeffreylam881044 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

1

It is not in Oslo! you have to take un bus or un tram (31 Kr = 33€ from central station)!!!!

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by jruizarcas4750 – posted on Jul 9, 2008

4

Couldn't sleep last night I was there,generator noise outside

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by scarl – posted on Jul 1, 2008

9

It would be nice to know that one has to rent bedsheets and towels on the confirmed payment sheet.

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by abimbolaoshinowo305 – posted on Jun 22, 2008

1

Close to the centre - only about 10 minutes by tram - they are frequent

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by brian-in-dublin3363 – posted on Jun 22, 2008

2

Excellent hospitality, enjoyed our stay.

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by shilpanarayanan7005 – posted on Jun 21, 2008

3

Apart from its location is not in city centre, everything is good! Very comfortable to stay there!

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by hoongf – posted on Jun 17, 2008

12

really nice place to stay, a lil ways out of the city centre, but easy toget to by train, tram or subway. good breakfast, and very clean! also the staff at the front desk are very helpful

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by mfran0851113 – posted on Jun 15, 2008

2

Hostel is out of the central - take the tram, or T to get there. It's up on a hill in the park - walk through the park. You'll see the glowing HI sign in the dark. The public transport is very good in Oslo. If you're on the 2nd floor - use the guy shower in the right corner as you walk in - best... more Hostel is out of the central - take the tram, or T to get there. It's up on a hill in the park - walk through the park. You'll see the glowing HI sign in the dark. The public transport is very good in Oslo. If you're on the 2nd floor - use the guy shower in the right corner as you walk in - best pressure. Lots of school groups there. You can get away with checking out late - they hardly check. Security is good - need room card to get onto your floor and room.close

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by ethan6662 – posted on Jun 15, 2008

11

as far as hostels go cleanliness was apparent. unfortunately they scrubbed out any character

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by alisterfish7320 – posted on Jun 14, 2008

1