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Furu Hostel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with a sauna and a coffee shop

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Grand Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Located in Lofotr, Furu Hostel blends adventure with relaxation. Enjoy the firepit, recharge in the sauna after cycling or snowshoeing, and savor local and international dishes at FURU Café. The property offers high-speed WiFi, a garden coffee shop, and coworking spaces.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Design Apartment | Living room | Books

Design Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
4 bathrooms
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Knutstadveien 240, Vestvågøy, Nordland, 8360

What's nearby

  • Lofotr Viking Museum - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Lofoten Links - 29 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Henningsvaer Bridge - 42 min drive - 28.4 miles
  • The Lofoten Aquarium - 47 min drive - 30.8 miles
  • Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund - 50 min drive - 30.9 miles

Getting around

  • Leknes (LKN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lofotr Gildehall - ‬10 min drive
  • FURU Hostel og Café
  • ‪Skolestua - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gamle Skola - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Borgtun Kro - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Furu Hostel

Hostel near Lofotr Viking Museum
Concerts and live shows, a terrace, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Furu Hostel. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like snowshoeing and cycling at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local and international cuisine café, FURU Café, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Games, barbecue grills, and water sports equipment
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • FURU Café

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 150 per accommodation, per stay
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NOK 150 per accommodation, per stay

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Furu Hostel Vestvågøy
Furu Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Furu Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vestvågøy

Frequently asked questions

Is Furu Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 150 per accommodation, per stay.

How much is parking at Furu Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Furu Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Furu Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Furu Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Furu Hostel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Lofotr Viking Museum and within 25 mi (40 km) of Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund and The Lofoten Museum. The Lofoten Aquarium and Lofoten War Memorial Museum are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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