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Sjoa Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Otta Mining Centre

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Front of property
Dining
Property amenity
Standard Double Room
Economy Twin Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Amotsvegen 79, Sel, 2670
  • Place, Otta Mining Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sel Church
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Rondane National Park
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pet-friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Pet-friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Heating
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Heating
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Heating
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Kitchenette
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Daily housekeeping
Heating
Heated floor
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Free WiFi
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Sel

At Sjoa Hostel, you'll be 12 km (7.5 mi) from Otta Mining Centre and 16.7 km (10.4 mi) from Sel Church. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to kayaking, rafting and rock climbing. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Sel hostel include Kvitskriuprestein and Rondane National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Otta Mining Centre - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Heidal Church - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Sel Church - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Rondane National Park - 27 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Kvitskriuprestein - 36 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Kvam Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kafe Kos - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pillarguri Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nye Peking Garden - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Parken Grill & Cafe Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Sjoa Hostel

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Otta Mining Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. Sjoa Hostel also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sel hostel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sjoa Hostel offers 22 accommodations. This Sel hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Rock climbing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 3 October 2025 to 20 October 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Sjoa Hostel Sel
Sjoa Hostel
Sjoa Sel
Sjoa Hostel Sel
Sjoa Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Sjoa Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Sel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sjoa Hostel?

Sjoa Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sjoa Hostel?

Yep, Sjoa Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sjoa Hostel?

The closest beach to Sjoa Hostel is Eiesand (13.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sjoa Hostel?

No, Sjoa Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sjoa Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sjoa Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sjoa Hostel?

Furry friends are welcome at Sjoa Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

Sjoa Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place! We loved our stay here as a family of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

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

Nice friendly place to stay!

It was a lovely place to stay with very friendly hosts near Otta and Rondane Park. Fantastic breakfast was included in our booking. I recommend this place. They also organize rafting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good base for exploration

Accommodation is perfectly suited to use as a base for exploring the area. Close to a couple of rafting companies and not too far a drive from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Tim

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

An idyllic hostel in the hills

The hostel is in a beautiful area with plenty of opportunity for outside activities such as walking and there is water rafting available on site. The facilities are ideal for a quiet break with the opportunity to either use the self catering facilities or the limited hotel menu and bar. There is a good breakfast provided and I would definitely return when I am next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a basic accommodation but it serves its purposes. The staff was polite and the accommodations were clean. Dinner is available and is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

sarah

Sjoa Hostel review

Hostel was clean but very basic. The kitchen facilities were nice, and also had a living room. The breakfast was a typical breakfast of Norway- and the couple running it were nice. Laundry was available free of cost, but FYI there is a washer and no dryer, as they use a dryer room instead. Not much in the direct area, rafting availability and good hikes within an hour. Gas station nearby had food/mini grocery, otherwise everything is in Otta.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Hope, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sjoa Hostell is a no frills hostel. Our room was very clean and comfortable and the location itself is off the main road in a beautiful setting. The main lodge was built in 1889 and kept very rustic. The Sjoa area caters to rafters. You will get lots of quiet, a pleasant breakfast and no TV. For us, it was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time. Clean, friendly, really good evening meal in a cozy dining room with a warm wood fire.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Found Hotel closed!

When we went to check in we were told the hotel was closed. We showed our documents and the man said it was his mistake and gave us a room. We were the only ones there. No restaurant or laundry facilities as noted on reservation. We went on Hotels.com and would have been able to books room for that night as well as the next!

6/10 Okay

Yatin, New York

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

Its more like a hostel, just OK for a night stop.

Its more like a hostel, just OK for a night stop. Seems good for campers. Breakfast was good.

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

För friskusar

Lågbudgetställe för friskusar. Otroligt obekväma översängar - ej för vuxna. Otroligt dyrt med middag och aktiviteter som rafting och badtunna. Stort kök om man vill göra egen mat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Virkelig fornemt til en lille penge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Torstein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

christer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amir

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025