Furu Hostel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hostel with sauna and coffee shop/cafe

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Hiking
Reception
Property grounds
Grand Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Lake

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Knutstadveien 240, Vestvågøy, Nordland, 8360
  • Lofotr Viking Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lofoten Links
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Leknes (LKN)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Design Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
4 bathrooms
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
4 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop-compatible safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Bostad

At Furu Hostel, you'll be 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from Lofotr Viking Museum and 38.5 km (23.9 mi) from Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The café, FURU Café, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the sauna along with access to kayaking and bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Vestvågøy hostel, you'll be 39.1 km (24.3 mi) from The Lofoten Museum and 39.2 km (24.4 mi) from The Lofoten Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Lofotr Viking Museum - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Lofoten Links - 29 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Henningsvaer Bridge - 42 min drive - 45.6 km
  • The Lofoten Aquarium - 47 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund - 50 min drive - 49.7 km

Getting around

  • Leknes (LKN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • FURU Hostel & Café
  • ‪Lofoten Turistsenter - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Skolestua Kafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gamle Skola Christian Altenbrunn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lofotr Gildehall - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Furu Hostel

Lakefront hostel with sauna and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Furu Hostel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Vestvågøy hostel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Furu Hostel offers 15 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using 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

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • FURU Café

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowshoeing
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: NOK 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 150 per accommodation, per stay

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. 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).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Furu Hostel Vestvågøy
Furu Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Furu Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vestvågøy

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Furu Hostel?

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

Is parking available at Furu Hostel?

Yep, Furu Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Furu Hostel?

The closest beach to Furu Hostel is Unstad Beach (13.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Furu Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Furu Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.