Highlights
Pets are welcome
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide
Guest parking available
Comfortable family rooms
Entirely smoke-free property
Sun-filled terrace
Set just a 10-minute walk from Gjøvik town centre, Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel is a welcoming retreat that offers comfortable rooms and apartments equipped with free Wi-Fi. Nestled right next to the scenic Fastland recreational grounds, this hostel is perfect for both relaxation and adventure.
The accommodations feature charming wooden floors and a private bathroom with a refreshing shower. The apartments are particularly inviting, boasting a cozy seating area and a handy kitchen or kitchenette complete with a fridge and tea/coffee facilities – ideal for whipping up your morning brew or a light meal!
Every morning, guests can enjoy a delightful buffet breakfast, setting the tone for a great day ahead. Plus, there’s a bright, fully equipped communal kitchen available for anyone looking to savor their own culinary creations. Meals can be enjoyed in the inviting dining room or in the warm and friendly fireplace lounge, where you can kick back after a day of exploration.
For the active, the fabulous Hovdetjernet outdoor area is right at your doorstep, offering swimming pools, tennis courts, and ski slopes. And if you’re arriving by train, Gjøvik Train Station is conveniently located just 1.3 km away. Come and experience the blend of comfort and convenience at Hovdetun!
Room Types
Apartment (4 Adults) Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- baby cot/crib,
- work desk,
- clothes rack,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- heating,
- waste bin,
- sofa,
- seating area,
- bedside socket,
- wardrobe/closet,
- private entrance
Sanitary facilities
- toilet,
- body soap,
- toilet paper,
- shower,
- private bathroom
Property technology & media
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv),
- cable tv channels
Dining & bars
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- dining area,
- stovetop,
- refrigerator,
- microwave,
- electric kettle,
- kitchenware,
- oven,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- full kitchen,
- high chair for children,
- dining table,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- wine glasses
Paid extra services
- towels,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- key access,
- bed linen
Location & local attractions
- garden view,
- view,
- city view,
- quiet street view,
- lake view,
- landmark view,
- pool view,
- patio
Property architecture & layout
Accessibility for disabled guests
- ground floor unit,
- walk-in shower (no step)
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Features a living room with a seating area and TV and a kitchen with stove, fridge and tea/coffee facilities.
Twin Room Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- seating area,
- rollaway bed (extra bed),
- bedside socket,
- waste bin,
- heating,
- wardrobe/closet,
- work desk,
- private entrance,
- sofa,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- baby cot/crib,
- clothes rack
Sanitary facilities
- shower,
- body soap,
- toilet paper,
- private bathroom,
- toilet
Property technology & media
- cable tv channels,
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv)
Dining & bars
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- high chair for children,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- key access,
- towels,
- bed linen
Location & local attractions
- city view,
- view,
- lake view,
- pool view,
- garden view,
- quiet street view,
- landmark view
Property architecture & layout
Accessibility for disabled guests
- walk-in shower (no step),
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
- ground floor unit
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
Features a sofa and a private bathroom with shower.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- work desk,
- waste bin,
- seating area,
- wardrobe/closet,
- bedside socket,
- clothes rack,
- heating,
- private entrance
Sanitary facilities
- toilet,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- shower,
- shared bathroom (outside the room)
Property technology & media
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv,
- cable tv channels
Dining & bars
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- high chair for children,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
- bed linen,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- key access
Location & local attractions
- quiet street view,
- landmark view,
- garden view,
- view
Property architecture & layout
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
- ground floor unit
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
The twin room offers a high chair for children and heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The twin room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit provides 2 beds.
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- bedside socket,
- clothes rack,
- waste bin,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- seating area,
- wardrobe/closet,
- work desk,
- private entrance,
- heating
Sanitary facilities
- shower,
- toilet,
- body soap,
- toilet paper,
- shared bathroom (outside the room)
Property technology & media
- cable tv channels,
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv)
Dining & bars
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- high chair for children
Paid extra services
- key access,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- bed linen
Location & local attractions
- view,
- landmark view,
- garden view,
- quiet street view
Property architecture & layout
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
- ground floor unit
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
The quadruple room offers a high chair for children and heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit provides 4 beds.
Studio Apartment Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- clothes rack,
- private entrance,
- heating,
- seating area,
- bedside socket,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- waste bin,
- work desk,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- wardrobe/closet,
- sofa,
- sofa bed
Sanitary facilities
- body soap,
- private bathroom,
- toilet paper,
- shower,
- toilet
Property technology & media
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv),
- cable tv channels
Dining & bars
- wine glasses,
- stovetop,
- electric kettle,
- dining area,
- microwave,
- full kitchen,
- high chair for children,
- oven,
- refrigerator,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- dining table,
- kitchenware
Paid extra services
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- towels,
- bed linen,
- key access
Location & local attractions
- view,
- garden view,
- quiet street view,
- patio,
- landmark view,
- lake view,
- city view
Property architecture & layout
Accessibility for disabled guests
- ground floor unit,
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
- walk-in shower (no step)
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
This apartment features a pool with a view. Boasting a private entrance, this apartment also features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment features a seating area, a dining area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as lake views. The unit is furnished with 2 beds.
Two-Bedroom Bungalow Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- sofa bed,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- heating,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- wardrobe/closet,
- bedside socket,
- waste bin,
- work desk,
- private entrance,
- seating area,
- sofa,
- clothes rack
Sanitary facilities
- private bathroom,
- shower,
- toilet paper,
- toilet,
- body soap
Property technology & media
- cable tv channels,
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv)
Dining & bars
- dining table,
- high chair for children,
- full kitchen,
- dining area,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- wine glasses,
- refrigerator,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- kitchenware
Paid extra services
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- towels,
- key access,
- bed linen
Location & local attractions
- balcony,
- lake view,
- patio,
- city view,
- quiet street view,
- pool view,
- garden view,
- landmark view,
- terrace,
- view
Property architecture & layout
Accessibility for disabled guests
- ground floor unit,
- walk-in shower (no step)
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this bungalow. Boasting a private entrance, this bungalow includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The bungalow's kitchen, which has a refrigerator and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. Featuring a terrace with lake views, this bungalow also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit is furnished with 6 beds.
Triple Room with Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- work desk,
- waste bin,
- private pool with a view (with room/suite),
- heating,
- clothes rack,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- seating area,
- private entrance,
- bedside socket,
- wardrobe/closet
Sanitary facilities
- body soap,
- shower,
- private bathroom,
- toilet paper,
- toilet
Property technology & media
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv),
- cable tv channels
Dining & bars
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- high chair for children,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- key access,
- towels,
- bed linen
Location & local attractions
- pool view,
- lake view,
- quiet street view,
- view,
- landmark view,
- garden view,
- city view
Property architecture & layout
Accessibility for disabled guests
- walk-in shower (no step),
- ground floor unit,
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
This triple room offers a pool with a view. The triple room features a high chair for children, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The triple room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as lake views. The unit provides 3 beds.
Quadruple Room with Bathroom Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- sofa,
- heating,
- work desk,
- seating area,
- wardrobe/closet,
- clothes rack,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- bedside socket,
- waste bin,
- private entrance,
- rollaway bed (extra bed)
Sanitary facilities
- toilet,
- body soap,
- toilet paper,
- private bathroom,
- shower
Property technology & media
- cable tv channels,
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio),
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- high chair for children
Paid extra services
- towels,
- key access,
- bed linen,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels)
Location & local attractions
- landmark view,
- quiet street view,
- garden view,
- view
Property architecture & layout
Accessibility for disabled guests
- roll-in shower,
- walk-in shower (no step),
- entire unit wheelchair accessible,
- ground floor unit,
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
The quadruple room provides a wardrobe, a sofa, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. This wheelchair accessible quadruple room features a private entrance, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit provides 4 beds.
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- clothes rack,
- heating,
- seating area,
- work desk,
- wardrobe/closet,
- waste bin,
- private entrance,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- bedside socket
Sanitary facilities
- shower,
- toilet paper,
- toilet,
- shared bathroom (outside the room),
- body soap
Property technology & media
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv),
- cable tv channels
Dining & bars
- high chair for children,
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- towels,
- key access,
- bed linen
Location & local attractions
- view,
- quiet street view,
- landmark view,
- garden view
Property architecture & layout
Accessibility for disabled guests
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment),
- smoke detector
This bed in dormitory features a flat-screen TV, seating area and private entrance.
Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room Description, photos, price, amenities
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Room standards
- waste bin,
- seating area,
- work desk,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- wardrobe/closet,
- bedside socket,
- clothes rack,
- private entrance,
- heating
Sanitary facilities
- shared bathroom (outside the room),
- shower,
- toilet,
- body soap,
- toilet paper
Property technology & media
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv),
- cable tv channels
Dining & bars
- outdoor furniture (on balcony/patio),
- high chair for children,
- outdoor dining area (on balcony/patio)
Paid extra services
- bed linen,
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- towels,
- key access
Location & local attractions
- view,
- quiet street view,
- garden view,
- landmark view
Property architecture & layout
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
- ground floor unit
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- smoke detector,
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
This bed in dormitory features a private entrance, cable TV and seating area.
Studio Apartment Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Studio Apartment
Room standards
- waste bin,
- bedside socket,
- non-feather pillow (synthetic),
- private entrance,
- heating
Sanitary facilities
- shower,
- toilet,
- private bathroom,
- toilet paper,
- body soap
Property technology & media
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv,
- cable tv channels
Dining & bars
- refrigerator,
- full kitchen
Paid extra services
- lockers (in shared rooms/hostels),
- bed linen,
- key access,
- towels
Location & local attractions
- quiet street view,
- pool view,
- patio,
- city view
Property architecture & layout
Hostel facilities
Property safety & security
- fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Featuring a private entrance, this apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The apartment's kitchen, which features a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. This apartment offers heating, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a patio. The unit provides 3 beds.
Choose your ideal room at Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel
Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:
- Apartment (4 Adults)
- Twin Room
- Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- Studio Apartment
- Two-Bedroom Bungalow
- Triple Room with Bathroom
- Quadruple Room with Bathroom
- Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
- Studio Apartment
Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.
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Facilities and services
General property information
parking available, pets are welcome, complimentary parking, on-site parking, wi-fi throughout the property
On-site activities & leisure
access to tennis court, skiing activities, hiking trails accessible, cycling routes, bowling alley access, horseback riding, squash court access, ski equipment storage, on-site ski equipment rental, direct ski slope access (ski-in/ski-out), access to water park, tennis gear, beach access, pop-up art exhibitions, guided walking tours, guided bike tours, live sports broadcasts
Hotel services offered
comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access
Dining & bars
hotel bar, barbecue facilities, take-away lunches, café/snack bar, special dietary menus (on request), selection of wine/champagne
Pools, spa & wellness
sauna access, prime beachfront location, outdoor bathing area, communal bathhouse
Transport & getting around
on-street parking, disabled-access parking
Reception & guest support
excursion booking desk, baggage hold
Shared spaces for guests
access to hotel garden, outdoor terrace area, recreation/games lounge, rooftop sun deck, communal kitchen facilities, guest lounge / tv room, patio/outdoor seating, designated picnic spot, communal outdoor fireplace
Family & entertainment
outdoor children's play area, selection of board games/puzzles, secure indoor play zone, children's outdoor recreation equipment
Cleanliness & housekeeping
Business & conference facilities
conference and banquet facilities, fax and photocopying services
On-site shops & services
convenience store/minimarket on premises
Other property amenities
smoke-free rooms, accessible guest facilities, spacious family rooms, in-room heating, entirely non-smoking property, allocated smoking zone, full wheelchair accessibility, standard key entry
Property safety & security
strategically placed smoke detectors, readily available fire extinguishers
Security systems
staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, removal of shared non-essential items (menus, magazines, etc.), hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas
Social distancing guidelines
seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, option to decline room cleaning services during stay
Food & drink safety
safe physical distancing in dining spaces
Internet access
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.
Guest parking
Complimentary guest parking! Free parking is offered on site with both street parking and accessible parking options.
Check-in, check-out, and payment policies