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Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly slopeside fun with downhill skiing

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception
Shared kitchen facilities
TV
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Travelers at Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel start with a free breakfast buffet before skiing or hiking. Enjoy family activities like horseback riding and ice skating. Relax in the sauna or rent bikes to explore nearby trails.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Basic Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room, City View, Beachfront

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Detached private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Studio Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Studio Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Gjovik, Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel is near the beach. Mjostrakk and Pellervikstranda reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Totenasen and Gjovik Olympiske Fjellhall. Traveling with kids? Consider The Inland Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Nammo Stadium. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Parkvegen 8, Gjovik, 2819

What's nearby

  • Gjovik Kirke - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gjovik Olympiske Fjellhall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Totenasen - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gjovik-Regionen Tourist Information - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lekeland - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gjovik Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Retro&Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Heim Gjøvik - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fahlstrøm Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel

Family-friendly hostel
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, free water park access, and a terrace at Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel. Hit the slopes at this hostel offering ski-in/ski-out access, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding, ice skating, and mountain biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, 4 indoor tennis courts, and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Access to a nearby health club, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 4 indoor tennis courts
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Downhill skiing
  • Free water park
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free water park access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of NOK 200 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: NOK 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel
Gjøvik Vandrerhjem
Gjøvik Vandrerhjem Hovdetun
Hovdetun
Hovdetun Gjøvik Vandrerhjem Gjovik
Hovdetun Gjøvik Vandrerhjem Hostel
Hovdetun Gjøvik Vandrerhjem Hostel Gjovik
Hovdetun Vandrerhjem
Vandrerhjem Gjøvik
Hovtun Gjøvik Vandrerhjem Hos
Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel Gjovik

Frequently asked questions

Does Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of NOK 200 per stay and a fee of NOK 200 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel located?

With direct access to the beach, this Gjovik hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Gjovik Kirke, Mjostrakk, and Gjovik Olympiske Fjellhall. Totenasen and Hugulia are also within 15 minutes. Gjovik Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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