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Sjoa Hostel

2.0 star property

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In Otta, Sjoa Hostel invites you to unwind in its garden or test your limits with rafting and cycling. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, take advantage of free WiFi, and relax with a drink at the bar. With bike rentals available on site, explore this scenic area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

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

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Economy Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Sel, Sjoa Hostel is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kvitskriuprestein and Rondane National Park. Otta Mining Centre and Sel Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our Sel travel guide
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Amotsvegen 79, Sel, 2670

What's nearby

  • On a 10km hike from Rondvassbu to PeerGynt cabin we had to cross rivers like this #adventure. A grey day but still such a tranquil atmosphere at this place. Not too many other hikers either. The round trip took us 7 hours including the breaks. #utno #nofilter #liveterbestute #hiking
    Rondane National Park
    23 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Otta Mining Centre
    12 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Heidal Church
    13 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Sel Church
    16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Heidal Ysteri
    18 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Kvam Station
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • Pillarguri Café
    13 min drive
  • Nye Peking Garden
    13 min drive
  • Solstad
    12 min drive
  • Ødegaarden Bakeri & Konditori Kvam
    10 min drive

About this property

Sjoa Hostel

Hostel near Otta Mining Centre
A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Sjoa Hostel. Adventurous travelers may like the rock climbing, rafting, and cycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a reception hall, and 3 meeting rooms
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Sjoa Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per accommodation, 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Sjoa Hostel pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sjoa Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sjoa Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sjoa Hostel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hostel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Otta Mining Centre, Sel Church, and Kvitskriuprestein. Rondane National Park and Ridderspranget Nature Reserve are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sjoa Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is really friendly. Room is clean and modern. Nice clean shared kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The interior was recently renovated: private sanitary facilities in the room and a well-equipped shared kitchen. Extensive breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

6/10 Okay

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Flott utsikt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tvers igjennom trivelig opphold. God frokost. Vakker natur. Aktiviteter for de som ønsket det.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk plass. Enkelt , men har alt man trenger. Gode på å tilrettelegge for allergier og barnevennlig. Anbefales
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kann ich jedem empfehlen, der Ruhe liebt und sportlich aktiv ist.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid Joha

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

Sjoa hostel

Fantastisk flott plass, hyggelige verter, god frokost, god seng :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ida

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

Mysigt hostel med hög standard som rekommenderas!

Fantastiskt! Fint belägen i en dal på promenadavstånd från älven. Lugnt ställe. Möjlighet till familjerafting (forsränning). Standard, storlek och skick på rummet överträffade våra förväntningar. Vi hade ett rum med eget badrum. I rummet fanns ett litet pentry med 2 spisplattor, kylskåp och diskho. Lakan, badlakan, städning och frukost ingick i priset. Gratis parkering precis utanför stugan. Ingen tv eller mikrovågsugn på rummet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Sjoa rafting.

Dårlig middag, og høy pris ift. standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En pärla vid vatten mitt i naturen. Huvudbyggnaden är i typisk gammelnorsk stil. Vi bodde i ett nyrenoverat rum m dusch och toalett. Rekommenderas starkt!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

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

Helt supert

Kjempe god service. God mat, fin avstand til mye aktiviteter. Rom var helt ok. Pluss at det var dyrevennlig. Det eneste som var negativt var vanntrykket og manglende mulighet til å styre temp i dusjen, men det gikk greit hvis du sto lenge nok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Uwe

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

Schöne Unterkunft mitten in der Natur

Ein sehr schöner Platz zum Übernachten und als Ausgangspunkt für Aktivitäten.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Tone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig bra! Eneste som mangler er søppelsortering !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Trygve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stille og rolig

Hostel skal være enkelt, men funksjonelt. Slik sett som forventet, men det blir litt trekk for herpet dusjforheng og dorullholder.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Øyvind

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dårlig opplevelse i flott landskap

Mye støy fra hytter eller camping. Brannalarmanlegg fungerte ikke, det ulte i en brannalarm store deler av natten. Ingen informasjon underveis. Det ble heller ikke tatt ansvar for å få den høylytte festen avsluttet. Dette var veldig dårlig av de ansatte/verter.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Anton

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Enkel overnattingsplass i landlige omgivelser

Enkel plass, ikke alt var ok da vi kom. Men når vi sa i fra ble en vesentlig feil med rommet ordnet umiddelbart = god service. Fin eiendom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
smale køyesenger, gode madrasser, god frokost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Koseleg plass

Hei! Jeg og min partner koste oss veldig her! Kommer tilbake:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020