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Sjoa Hostel

Lillehammer · Norway

Amotsvegen 79View location

8.6/10Excellent128 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition8.2/108.2
Location7.0/107.0
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Sjoa Hostel

With a stay at Sjoa Hostel in Sel, you'll be 7. 5 mi (12 km) from Otta Mining Centre and 10. 4 mi (16. 7 km) from Sel Church. This hostel is 25. 2 mi (40. 5 km) from Heidalsmuen.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite. At Sjoa Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

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With a stay at Sjoa Hostel in Sel, you'll be 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Otta Mining Centre and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Sel Church. This hostel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Kvitskriuprestein and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Rondane National Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. This hostel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Norwegian

    German

    English

Nearby attractions

Otta Mining Centre 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Heidal Church 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Sel Church 15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Heidal Ysteri 16.8 km / 10.4 mi
Kvitskriuprestein 19.3 km / 12 mi
Nord-Fron Commune 19.8 km / 12.3 mi
Eiesand 20.4 km / 12.6 mi
Jorundgard Medieval Centre 25.5 km / 15.8 mi
Rondane National Park 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Gålåvatnet 27.5 km / 17.1 mi
Glittersja Fjellgard 27.6 km / 17.1 mi
Feforvatnet 30.5 km / 18.9 mi
Furusjøen 31.6 km / 19.7 mi
Sør-Fron Church 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
Gålå Alpinsenter 35.2 km / 21.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 22
  • hostel
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Garden
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Upon availability

Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    Sjoa Hostel

    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.BK

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE BUNK BEDQUADRUPLE • BUNK BEDQUA.BK

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    QUADRUPLE BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.BK

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room BUNK BEDRoom • BUNK BEDROO.BK

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    Room BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.BK

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN ECONOMYTWIN • ECONOMYTWN.EY

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    Sjoa Hostel

    TWIN ECONOMY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.EY

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room CLASSICRoom • CLASSICROO.AS

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    Sjoa Hostel

    Room CLASSIC

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    CLASSIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.AS

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN BUNK BEDTWIN • BUNK BEDTWN.BK

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    Sjoa Hostel

    TWIN BUNK BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.BK

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Sjoa Hostel

8.6
Excellent
128 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
7.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
50 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2025
Catherine
Staff is really friendly. Room is clean and modern. Nice clean shared kitchen.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
Mark
Had a great stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Emily
This was a beautiful place! We loved our stay here as a family of 5.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2022
Nadia

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2020
Nicholas

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2020
Tim

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2020
Alexandra
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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2018
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2018
Hope
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!
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2017
Carol
Had a great time. Clean, friendly, really good evening meal in a cozy dining room with a warm wood fire.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Oct 2016
Mary Ellen

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!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jun 2016
Yatin

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Aud Mari
Trivelig atmosfære og hyggelig betjening. Absolutt å anbefale 😀
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2026
Andreas
Helt och rent. Kul med böcker av alla slag att låna. Trevlig frukost och personal!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Håkan
Bra boende i lugn miljö
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2026
Wenche
Sjarmerende sted, pene og fine rom.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2025
sten
Reint og fint,hyggelig betjening.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Aug 2025
Sara

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
Virkelig fornemt til en lille penge
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2025
Emil
Flotte uteområder. Sikkert perfekt som del av rafting. Vi var på sykkeltur.

Rommene er helt enkle, men fungerer fint. Bortsett fra senga som knirket helt sykt, som er resultat av at den er skrudd fast i veggen med metallbeslag. Disse bør utbedres.

Frokost er enkel, men hensikten blir oppnådd.

Middagsservering er begrenset. Det var lite kunnskap om det som ble servert av kelner. Fikk beskjed om at det var «fish». Det er jo lite informativt. Mener fast bestemt at det faktisk var villaks vi fikk, som egentlig er fantastisk. Samtidig fikk jeg to halestykker, som er kjedelig. Datter fikk pasta som erstatning for fisk, siden hun ikke liker mye. Fikk heller ikke beskjed om hva forrett var (eller at middag betydde tre retter. Men det viste seg å være en god soppsuppe.

Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
Ann-Marit
Tvers igjennom trivelig opphold. God frokost. Vakker natur. Aktiviteter for de som ønsket det.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Ida
Fantastisk plass. Enkelt , men har alt man trenger. Gode på å tilrettelegge for allergier og barnevennlig. Anbefales
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Patrick
The interior was recently renovated: private sanitary facilities in the room and a well-equipped shared kitchen.
Extensive breakfast buffet.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
Harry
Kann ich jedem empfehlen, der Ruhe liebt und sportlich aktiv ist.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jun 2024
kristin
Flott utsikt
Business
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2024
Ingrid Joha

Sjoa hostel

Fantastisk flott plass, hyggelige verter, god frokost, god seng :)
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2023
Ida

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.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jun 2023
Verified traveler

Sjoa rafting.

Dårlig middag, og høy pris ift. standard.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2022
Anette
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!
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2022
Andreas

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2022
Uwe

Schöne Unterkunft mitten in der Natur

Ein sehr schöner Platz zum Übernachten und als Ausgangspunkt für Aktivitäten.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2021
Tone
Veldig bra! Eneste som mangler er søppelsortering !
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2021
Trygve

Stille og rolig

Hostel skal være enkelt, men funksjonelt. Slik sett som forventet, men det blir litt trekk for herpet dusjforheng og dorullholder.
Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Aug 2021
Øyvind

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2021
Christine
Det var dumt at vi ikke fikk spist noe siden restauranten var privat reservert og det var full på grilling.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2021
Anton

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.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2020
Ole
smale køyesenger, gode madrasser, god frokost
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2020
Emma

Koseleg plass

Hei!
Jeg og min partner koste oss veldig her! Kommer tilbake:)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2020
Mona
Vi fikk et nytt værelse med en gang jeg sa at doen vår ikke funka. Alle syntes det var så trist at vi skulle dra så tidlig neste dag for da fikk vi jo ikke med oss frokosten! Den frokosten skulle jeg ha likt å få med meg.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Very nice and clean place. I will recommender to visit!
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2019
Verified traveler

Frokost i 1745-bygning!

Trivelig overnatting i historiske omgivelser
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2019
Verified traveler

Sjoa

Fint sted!
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2017
Thor

sjoa

bra
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2017
Cecilia
det var ikke så mye å si og se .jeg kom mitt i natten og reiste tidligst neste dag
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2016
Per

Kort men flott opphold på Sjoa hostell!

Kort opphold i forbindelse med Peer Gynt på Gålå. Ikke langt fra E-6 og passe avstand til scenen der teateret fant sted.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2016
Nicolai

Et dejligt ophold med plads til ro eller action

Vi fik alle de informationer vi havde brug for da vi ankom. Der duftede rent på gangene og værelset. Fælleskøkkenet var pænt og velholdt og ikke total nedslidt som man ser på mange andre hotels. Morgenmaden var yderst tilfredsstillende. Det eneste kritik jeg har af dette sted er at sengene var lidt for hårde men ikke noget man ikke kan sove på.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2016
Kevin
A quick overnight stay on the way to the North of Norway. Pleasantly surprised by the location and arrangement of the hostel. Can be recommended but remember it is not a hotel in the normal sense.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 Jul 2016
Verified traveler
Fin beliggenhet. Bra frokostbuffet . Kort avstand til Otta med diverse butikker. Stille og rolig.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2016
Geir
For oss til berre overnatting helt ok.
For rafting opplevelser sikkert topp.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2016
Reno

Hébergement pratique près du parc des Rondanes

Difficile à trouver et pas clairement identifié. Proximité d'un centre de rafting. Prestations en adéquation avec le prix sauf pour les matelas :-/
Petit déjeuner bien fourni et personnel sympathique.
Réservez votre repas du soir avant 17h

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Sjoa Hostel
Amotsvegen 79, Sel, Norway

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