Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of NOK 350 per night. Extended parking is also available at the same rate. Reservations are not required.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is available as a buffet at Hotell Viking, located 300 meters away. Guests are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to arrange breakfast.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets are allowed at this property, including service animals.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 until 00:00, and check-out is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Tromsø, within a 5-minute walk of Mack Brewery and Tromsø Center for Contemporary Art. It is approximately 0.4 km from Tromsø Cathedral and Perspektivet Museum, and 6 km from Tromsø Airport (TOS-Langnes).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. However, rollaway or extra beds are not available. Cribs (infant beds) can be requested for a fee of NOK 150 per day.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of NOK 150 per day. Rollaway or extra beds are not available. An advance request for cribs is recommended.

First Hotel Backpack Tromsø

Average nightly price at First Hotel Backpack by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$230
February	US$268
March	US$194
April	US$66
May	US$108
June	US$76
July	US$75
August	US$56
September	US$71
October	US$98
November	US$170
December	US$243

What guests think

At Enter Backpack Hotel, reviewers highlight clean, simple rooms and useful shared spaces like a kitchen with free coffee, alongside a hostel vibe, while noting compact layouts and occasional maintenance hiccups such as hot water problems.

The setting is walkable to shops, buses, and tour meeting points, though reaching the property involves a short uphill stretch. Service is widely praised as kind and accommodating, but reception hours can be limited and check in may happen at another Enter property or via key box. Rooms are basic and mostly small yet functional, with comfortable beds and some pleasant views; many use shared bathrooms, and specific placements (for example near toilets) can be noisy. Overall, expect a no frills, good value base.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the shared kitchen and lounge/common areas, plus complimentary tea and coffee; some mention make-your-own waffles.

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Carmen

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The location is very good, close to the city center, and close to bus stops. In the reception you can find coffee, hot water and cookies all day, that is really great. The kitchen is available and helps a lot! The room is clean, and the staff very friendly.

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Jane

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My first stay in a backpack hotel and it was great, so much friendlier than a stay in a hotel. Room was fine and had a good shower. I hadn’t seen a message on my Expedia account that you have to go to a different location to check in but the people I was travelling with were sent an email to explain that reception closes at 6pm. Good size kitchen and the tea/coffee point in the lounge area was great.

8

Karin

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Flott utsikt! God service! Godt med te og kaffe, rydding og håndklær.

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MINJUNG

29 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

사실 처음 방은 그냥 그랬어요 근데 예약했을 때 미리 원베드 방을 요청했었어서 여쭤봤더니 흔쾌히 바꿔주셨음 바꾼 방에서 3박했는데 진짜 너무너무 만족!!!! 주방 엄청 좋고 식사장소 좋고 무료커피 최고 맛있어요,;; 그리고 계속 직원분이 바뀌시는데 다들 엄청 친절하세요 그치만 숙박시 유의할점: 오는길에 오르막길 있는데 32인치 캐리어끌다가 넘어졌습니다 엄청 미끄러움 엄청 힘들구여.. 근데 다른 숙박업소들도 비슷한 위치들인듯 함. 숙소에서 직원분이 캐리어 옮겨주셨어요 엄청 친절..

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Ernesto David

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It is a very calm accommodation. I had a small room with desk, bed, sink, mini-fridge and TV. The bath and toilet were shares among guests by the hallway. There was a common area to watch TV with a shared kitchen. Rules were simple and the personell was always very attentive. It is a nice hotel near the city center and meeting points for attractions. Don’t forget to buy your spikes.

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Philipp Rudolf

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The check in was in an other hotel. Free coffee ☕ in the m

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Tanja

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

from the minute we arrived the staff took care that our needs were met. Having just come from our artic cruise we arrived early but no problem with dropping off our luggage until it was check-in time so we could enjoy already some of the beautiful city of Tromso. A lounge with table and chairs and two sofas were available for those who just needed to collect themselves. Coffee/Tea was complimentary. Our room was Spic N Span clean and the view was to die for...really! A BIG thumbs up to Enter Backpack.

10

Zhan Qiang

28 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice and clean place, friendly staff, free coffee and tea availability 24 hours plus free waffles at night.

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Julia

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Maravilhosa a estadia. Quarto limpo e de bom tamanho. Atendimento impecável. Cozinha e lavanderia a disposição. Além de vários quitutes oferecidos pelo hotel, como wafer feito na hora.

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Wiggo

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Much better than expected. Nice, clean, very comfortable beds, and a pleasent common area. Very good service! We Will be back : )

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Cleanliness

Rooms and many common areas are generally clean, with housekeeping noted by some. A few guests reported shared bathrooms or corridor carpets not as well kept.

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Dorthe

21 Mar 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Havde et meget lille, men hyggeligt værelse. Stikkontakter placeret meget uhensigtsmæssigt. Fik et lille køleskab ind og det var fint, men absolut meget lidt plads. Korridorens gulvtæppe snavset og ikke støvsuget den uge jeg var der. Super sødt venligt personale.

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Carmen

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The location is very good, close to the city center, and close to bus stops. In the reception you can find coffee, hot water and cookies all day, that is really great. The kitchen is available and helps a lot! The room is clean, and the staff very friendly.

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Robert

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet clean relaxing friendly staff

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Giulia

18 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

In generale il posto non è male, la zona in comune è molto carina e si presta per lavorare con il pc, la camera è piccola ma comunque dotata di lavandino. Note dolenti: prezzo spropositato per un alloggio senza bagno in camera, pulizia del bagno in comune non sempre eccellente (questo per colpa di altri ospiti), insonorizzazione camere inesistente (addirittura tra la porta e il soffitto ci passa un dito, quindi è come dormire in corridoio).

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Ingvild

13 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Vi hadde ingen problemer med vårt opphold. Fikk rommet som er inntil resepsjonen, og det var litt lytt, men det var ikke et stort problem for oss, var rolig på hotellet. Rommet var grei størrelse, badet var rent, og sengen var god. For prisen syns jeg absolutt det var bra. Eneste som var litt slitsomt var at når man dusjet ble det vann utover en stor del av badet, men vil ikke si det trakk opplevelsen ned for meg.

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Rachel

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to city center and meeting points for all tours. The room is simple and clean and has everything you need. Staff come to empty garbage cans and replace towels daily. The private washroom is on the small side but it’s expected. The staff at the reception are friendly and kind! If you are coming with large luggage be aware that it’s up a small incline.

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Jessica

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super helpful receptionist who gave me the option to move rooms at check in as I had arrived early and my room wasn’t ready yet. She also gave me lots of information. Very clean rooms & comfy beds, lovely view from my room. Clean bathrooms and toilets,

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Tanja

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

from the minute we arrived the staff took care that our needs were met. Having just come from our artic cruise we arrived early but no problem with dropping off our luggage until it was check-in time so we could enjoy already some of the beautiful city of Tromso. A lounge with table and chairs and two sofas were available for those who just needed to collect themselves. Coffee/Tea was complimentary. Our room was Spic N Span clean and the view was to die for...really! A BIG thumbs up to Enter Backpack.

10

VALLI

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Struttura molto pulita. Personale del ricevimento molto disponibile e cortese

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Wiggo

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Much better than expected. Nice, clean, very comfortable beds, and a pleasent common area. Very good service! We Will be back : )

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Rooms

Rooms are small and basic but functional, with comfortable beds; some include in room sinks or fridges and a few offer pleasant views. Noise can travel, and some rooms use shared bathrooms or sit in less desirable spots (like near toilets or basement).

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Jorge

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

La primera habitación que nos dieron era en la planta subterranea y era un zulo. Al dia siguiente pedimos un cambio de habitación, y aunque no son especialmente grandes era menos agobiante que la primera que nos ofrecieron

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Giulia

18 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

In generale il posto non è male, la zona in comune è molto carina e si presta per lavorare con il pc, la camera è piccola ma comunque dotata di lavandino. Note dolenti: prezzo spropositato per un alloggio senza bagno in camera, pulizia del bagno in comune non sempre eccellente (questo per colpa di altri ospiti), insonorizzazione camere inesistente (addirittura tra la porta e il soffitto ci passa un dito, quindi è come dormire in corridoio).

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Karin

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Flott utsikt! God service! Godt med te og kaffe, rydding og håndklær.

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Ernesto David

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It is a very calm accommodation. I had a small room with desk, bed, sink, mini-fridge and TV. The bath and toilet were shares among guests by the hallway. There was a common area to watch TV with a shared kitchen. Rules were simple and the personell was always very attentive. It is a nice hotel near the city center and meeting points for attractions. Don’t forget to buy your spikes.

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Caroline

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a great hotel for what we needed, somewhere in a great location that was safe and comfortable to sleep in. The two staff members on the evening shift were so lovely, a real benefit to the hotel and couldn’t do enough to help during the stay. The rooms are small but functional, our room had its own bathroom but the communal ones were perfectly clean so I wouldn’t let that stop you. The room we stayed in also backed onto both toilets so if you are a light sleeper bring earplugs. This isn’t a hotel and is more of a hostel vibe so don’t expect luxury but it is good value and in a great location.

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Ingvild

13 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Vi hadde ingen problemer med vårt opphold. Fikk rommet som er inntil resepsjonen, og det var litt lytt, men det var ikke et stort problem for oss, var rolig på hotellet. Rommet var grei størrelse, badet var rent, og sengen var god. For prisen syns jeg absolutt det var bra. Eneste som var litt slitsomt var at når man dusjet ble det vann utover en stor del av badet, men vil ikke si det trakk opplevelsen ned for meg.

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Rachel

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to city center and meeting points for all tours. The room is simple and clean and has everything you need. Staff come to empty garbage cans and replace towels daily. The private washroom is on the small side but it’s expected. The staff at the reception are friendly and kind! If you are coming with large luggage be aware that it’s up a small incline.

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Jessica

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super helpful receptionist who gave me the option to move rooms at check in as I had arrived early and my room wasn’t ready yet. She also gave me lots of information. Very clean rooms & comfy beds, lovely view from my room. Clean bathrooms and toilets,

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Tanja

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

from the minute we arrived the staff took care that our needs were met. Having just come from our artic cruise we arrived early but no problem with dropping off our luggage until it was check-in time so we could enjoy already some of the beautiful city of Tromso. A lounge with table and chairs and two sofas were available for those who just needed to collect themselves. Coffee/Tea was complimentary. Our room was Spic N Span clean and the view was to die for...really! A BIG thumbs up to Enter Backpack.

10

Wiggo

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Much better than expected. Nice, clean, very comfortable beds, and a pleasent common area. Very good service! We Will be back : )

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, with flexible assistance for early arrivals and taxis. Reception hours can be limited, and check in may occur at another Enter property or via key box.

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Kevin

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Reception was incredibly kind. Price was very affordable. Location was near the downtown and very quiet and cute. Couldn't have asked for more.

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Gøril

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Greit og rimelig sted å overnatte. Fikk tilsendt kode til nøkkelboks, der nøkkelkort til rommet ble hentet. Rent rom med kjøleskap og vask på rommet. Toalett og dusj deles med de andre i etasjen. Minus at det kun var kalt vann i dusjen på morgenen. Trenger man parkering, må dette bestilles på forhånd. Ingen i resepsjonen ved vårt opphold.

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Carmen

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The location is very good, close to the city center, and close to bus stops. In the reception you can find coffee, hot water and cookies all day, that is really great. The kitchen is available and helps a lot! The room is clean, and the staff very friendly.

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Jane

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My first stay in a backpack hotel and it was great, so much friendlier than a stay in a hotel. Room was fine and had a good shower. I hadn’t seen a message on my Expedia account that you have to go to a different location to check in but the people I was travelling with were sent an email to explain that reception closes at 6pm. Good size kitchen and the tea/coffee point in the lounge area was great.

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Kevin

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very accomodating reception, with very friendly staff! Clean and quiet hotel and place is less than 10mins walk to the city centre with all the shops, restaurants, pubs and meeting points for tours.😄

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Daniel

14 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I love the staff there. They are all kind and helped me with taxi as well. I cannot say thank you enough in my heart. Thank you for your service.

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Caroline

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a great hotel for what we needed, somewhere in a great location that was safe and comfortable to sleep in. The two staff members on the evening shift were so lovely, a real benefit to the hotel and couldn’t do enough to help during the stay. The rooms are small but functional, our room had its own bathroom but the communal ones were perfectly clean so I wouldn’t let that stop you. The room we stayed in also backed onto both toilets so if you are a light sleeper bring earplugs. This isn’t a hotel and is more of a hostel vibe so don’t expect luxury but it is good value and in a great location.

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Philipp Rudolf

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The check in was in an other hotel. Free coffee ☕ in the m

10

Jessica

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super helpful receptionist who gave me the option to move rooms at check in as I had arrived early and my room wasn’t ready yet. She also gave me lots of information. Very clean rooms & comfy beds, lovely view from my room. Clean bathrooms and toilets,

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Tanja

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

from the minute we arrived the staff took care that our needs were met. Having just come from our artic cruise we arrived early but no problem with dropping off our luggage until it was check-in time so we could enjoy already some of the beautiful city of Tromso. A lounge with table and chairs and two sofas were available for those who just needed to collect themselves. Coffee/Tea was complimentary. Our room was Spic N Span clean and the view was to die for...really! A BIG thumbs up to Enter Backpack.

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Location

Walkable to shops, bus stops, and tour meeting points; several note it is close to the city center. Some mention a short uphill approach to the property.

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Kevin

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Reception was incredibly kind. Price was very affordable. Location was near the downtown and very quiet and cute. Couldn't have asked for more.

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Carmen

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The location is very good, close to the city center, and close to bus stops. In the reception you can find coffee, hot water and cookies all day, that is really great. The kitchen is available and helps a lot! The room is clean, and the staff very friendly.

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Kevin

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very accomodating reception, with very friendly staff! Clean and quiet hotel and place is less than 10mins walk to the city centre with all the shops, restaurants, pubs and meeting points for tours.😄

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Ernesto David

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It is a very calm accommodation. I had a small room with desk, bed, sink, mini-fridge and TV. The bath and toilet were shares among guests by the hallway. There was a common area to watch TV with a shared kitchen. Rules were simple and the personell was always very attentive. It is a nice hotel near the city center and meeting points for attractions. Don’t forget to buy your spikes.

10

Caroline

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a great hotel for what we needed, somewhere in a great location that was safe and comfortable to sleep in. The two staff members on the evening shift were so lovely, a real benefit to the hotel and couldn’t do enough to help during the stay. The rooms are small but functional, our room had its own bathroom but the communal ones were perfectly clean so I wouldn’t let that stop you. The room we stayed in also backed onto both toilets so if you are a light sleeper bring earplugs. This isn’t a hotel and is more of a hostel vibe so don’t expect luxury but it is good value and in a great location.

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David

8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Cosy Hotel near the city center!

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Rachel

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to city center and meeting points for all tours. The room is simple and clean and has everything you need. Staff come to empty garbage cans and replace towels daily. The private washroom is on the small side but it’s expected. The staff at the reception are friendly and kind! If you are coming with large luggage be aware that it’s up a small incline.

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Fook

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is near to the main shopping area, approximately 5 min walk away. The stay was quite good for us from 23 to 24 Dec.

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Tanja

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastisk fint sted, centralt i byen.

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Iris

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ho passato due notti in questa struttura e l'ho trovata molto condortevole. La stanza abbastanza spaziosa affacciava sulla via sul retro molto bella e verde. Dalla mia finestra vedevo alberi e giardini. La signora della reception molto gentile e disponibile. Se hai un problema negli orari in cui la reception è chiusa puoi trovare assistenza nella reception dell'Enter Viking Hotel. Consigliata anche per l'ottima posizione

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Dining

Self catering is easy with a shared kitchen, and many note free tea or coffee and occasional waffles. No consistent feedback on breakfast or restaurants.

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Carmen

10 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

The location is very good, close to the city center, and close to bus stops. In the reception you can find coffee, hot water and cookies all day, that is really great. The kitchen is available and helps a lot! The room is clean, and the staff very friendly.

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Jane

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My first stay in a backpack hotel and it was great, so much friendlier than a stay in a hotel. Room was fine and had a good shower. I hadn’t seen a message on my Expedia account that you have to go to a different location to check in but the people I was travelling with were sent an email to explain that reception closes at 6pm. Good size kitchen and the tea/coffee point in the lounge area was great.

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Karin

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Flott utsikt! God service! Godt med te og kaffe, rydding og håndklær.

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MINJUNG

29 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

사실 처음 방은 그냥 그랬어요 근데 예약했을 때 미리 원베드 방을 요청했었어서 여쭤봤더니 흔쾌히 바꿔주셨음 바꾼 방에서 3박했는데 진짜 너무너무 만족!!!! 주방 엄청 좋고 식사장소 좋고 무료커피 최고 맛있어요,;; 그리고 계속 직원분이 바뀌시는데 다들 엄청 친절하세요 그치만 숙박시 유의할점: 오는길에 오르막길 있는데 32인치 캐리어끌다가 넘어졌습니다 엄청 미끄러움 엄청 힘들구여.. 근데 다른 숙박업소들도 비슷한 위치들인듯 함. 숙소에서 직원분이 캐리어 옮겨주셨어요 엄청 친절..

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Ernesto David

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It is a very calm accommodation. I had a small room with desk, bed, sink, mini-fridge and TV. The bath and toilet were shares among guests by the hallway. There was a common area to watch TV with a shared kitchen. Rules were simple and the personell was always very attentive. It is a nice hotel near the city center and meeting points for attractions. Don’t forget to buy your spikes.

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Philipp Rudolf

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The check in was in an other hotel. Free coffee ☕ in the m

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Tanja

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

from the minute we arrived the staff took care that our needs were met. Having just come from our artic cruise we arrived early but no problem with dropping off our luggage until it was check-in time so we could enjoy already some of the beautiful city of Tromso. A lounge with table and chairs and two sofas were available for those who just needed to collect themselves. Coffee/Tea was complimentary. Our room was Spic N Span clean and the view was to die for...really! A BIG thumbs up to Enter Backpack.

10

Zhan Qiang

28 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice and clean place, friendly staff, free coffee and tea availability 24 hours plus free waffles at night.

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Julia

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Maravilhosa a estadia. Quarto limpo e de bom tamanho. Atendimento impecável. Cozinha e lavanderia a disposição. Além de vários quitutes oferecidos pelo hotel, como wafer feito na hora.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $148	2 $201	3 $187	4 $232	5 $177	6 $201	7 $221
8 $218	9 $216	10 $223	11 $204	12 $216	13 $234	14 $225
15 $219	16 $181	17 $206	18 $209	19 $300	20 $221	21 $295
22 $275	23 $180	24 $282	25 $252	26 $274	27 $295	28 $336
29 $211	30 $276

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