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Stamsund Hostel

1.0 star property
Waterfront hostel in Vestvågøy with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Traditional Cabin | 2 bedrooms
Exterior
Traditional Cabin | 2 bedrooms
Exterior
Hikers and bikers find perfect trails near Stamsund Hostel, while rock climbers face exciting challenges nearby. Travelers enjoy WiFi in public areas, complimentary coffee or tea in the lobby, and convenient laundry facilities after their adventures.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | 2 bedrooms

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Cabin | 2 bedrooms

Basic Cabin

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Traditional Cabin | 2 bedrooms

Traditional Cabin

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room | 2 bedrooms

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Room | 2 bedrooms

Basic Room

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Double Bunk Beds

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Basic Double or Twin Room | 2 bedrooms

Basic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Hartvågen 12, 12, Vestvågøy, 8340

What's nearby

  • Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Offersøykammen Trailhead - 24 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Hauklandstranda - 30 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Lofotr Viking Museum - 37 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • Unstad Beach - 45 min drive - 26.4 miles

Getting around

  • Leknes (LKN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaikanten Kro og Rorbu - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Skjærbrygga Restaurant og rorbuer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪grillgunn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mannfallet - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizzabakeren - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Stamsund Hostel

Hostel by the ocean
Stamsund Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Adventurous travelers may like the rock climbing, hiking/biking, and fishing at this hostel. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Books, a paddleboard on site, and outdoor furniture
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Paddleboard
  • Rock climbing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: NOK 50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Stamsund Hostel Vestvågøy
Stamsund Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Stamsund Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vestvågøy

Frequently asked questions

Is Stamsund Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stamsund Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stamsund Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Stamsund Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stamsund Hostel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Offersøykammen Trailhead. Hauklandstranda and Mannen are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Stamsund Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Svante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hostel and location with boardwalk and seating by the waterfront in the fishing village Stamsund
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Killian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stamsund hostel was the highlight of my trip to Lofoten. This is a truly unique place on like no other (place on earth). You are taken back to an era of true charming Norwegian culture, hygge and conviviality. I say this as a Norwegian having moved abroad. The atmosphere lures of serendipitous discussions with friendly travelers, of all ages and from around the world. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery in a historic building dating back to 1930. No matter the weather conditions, the place and the people keep on giving. You have free access to rowing boats, stand up paddling, fishing gear, bicycles and more. No hassle, just let them know, and off you go. You can also book private free diving (with or without spear fishing), or book the Sauna for the most affordable prices in Lofoten. If it rains, you have a plethora of interesting books, board games, high speed internet (intentionally only in one of the common rooms) and will find yourself cooking and meeting new people (if you want). This place actually originated as a place for fishermen to seek refuge during bad weather, so they are prepared (more than me with my leaky tent). The people working and volunteering at Stamsund are diverse, interesting and extremely helpful. Matias and his partner that owns and run this hidden gem are of the highest caliber and extremely well travelled. I would definitely recommend to check out their instagram account: @stamsundhostel or other platforms where they share interesting content
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, the owner and his staff were absolutely fantastic, fun to be around, great to talk to, and attentive to anything I needed if I find myself In Lofoten again I will be here
Right outside the Hostel a wonderful place for northern light viewing
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Agnès

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oui je voyais l’océan depuis le dortoir, mais ce n’était pas important car on pouvait voir l’océan de partout !!!! Accueil incroyable, simple et rassurant. Tout est beau dans cet Hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Génial ! J’ai fait de superbes rencontres, il y a de très belles rando à proximité ainsi que de nombreuses activités disponibles par l’hostel :) J’ai adoré et reviendrai très certainement !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite small but the view made up everything else to be honest. It was a cosy to lay down in bed and being able to look outside and see the boats and little houses of the harbours The outside area is lovely to have dinner and meeting people. They have a sauna for a cost which I hadn’t used but it looks amazing and then you can jump in the water right away and have a cold plunge . They do have paddles for free which is great to go around and enjoy some quiet time and seeing more of the harbour. We used to bikes to get to a lake nearby which was very pleasant. The location is great as their is lot of hikes to do around as well and the big plus their is a free parking area. If you need to do groceries , a Joker is situated 2mins walk from the hostel . Very handy . Overall I loved the place for its atmosphere and the things to do around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per Ståle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Flott plass. Hyggelig betjening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emilia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After initial shock of seeing 😬the place during the night time and waking up in A really beautiful environment and landscape ☀️🤩. It was an ok Hostel to stay. Teens loved it, girl 6y hated it because it smelled bad (which was true, maybe A bit moldy smell) otherwise liked to play around. To us parents it would of been an amazing place to be in our twenties. 😅
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Birgitta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rummet var väldigt litet och man fick klättra över varandra för att komma fram. Luktade inte fräscht. Fint att sitta på bryggan men vi hade mest regnväder de nätter vi sov där. Trevlig personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superbe environnement, sauna, belle salle commune.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Étonnant

Hôtel qui est plus une pension avec cuisine commune , salle de bain commune . Si vous voulez rencontrer des gens c’est l’idéal . Endroit super beau et calme
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very clean and the food is great! I stayed two nights and would like to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is super charming and clean. The owner is very friendly and helpful. The property is big and with different buildings so you always feel that you have some privacy. They also have cabins which are great if you bring your dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nos dieron una cabaña pequeña bonita pero no nos llegaba la señal de wifi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Suvi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wheather was unfortunally very raining and windy. The rooms were could. Only one toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Trevlig stämning. Slitet och skitit kök, mycket litet. Tur att det var sol, annars vet jag inte hur vi skulle ha fått plats att sitta ner och äta middag. Rummet var helt okej. Trevligt bemötande av personalen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ett riktigt trevligt hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jättetrevligt bemötande vid incheckningen. Rent och fint. Rummet hade havsutsikt och man åt frukost och middag nere på kajen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suosittelen

Rauhallinen ympäristö. Avulias ja ystävällinen vastaanotto. Myös mahdollisuus saunoa 10€/hnkl, yllätti. Suppailu ja soutaminen oli ilmaista. Ainoa miinus että puhelinnumero oli sivustolla väärä.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Wonderful hostel. We stayed in an 8 person dorm. There were two kitchens, a common room, and a nice patio. There are also Paddleboards, bikes, and rowboats that are free to use. We will come back here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Auli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Paikka oli oikein siisti. Rappusia oli paljon( olin 2.kerroksessa) hostelliksi ihan hyvä! Kiva alue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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