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Stamsund Hostel

1.0 star property
Waterfront hostel in Vestvågøy with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Traditional Cabin
Exterior
Traditional Cabin

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Explore the area

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Hartvågen 12, 12, Vestvågøy, 8340
  • Place, Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lofotr Viking Museum
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Henningsvaer Bridge
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leknes (LKN)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Cabin

Basic Cabin

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Traditional Cabin

Traditional Cabin

Highlights

2 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Double Bunk Beds

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Stamsund

At Stamsund Hostel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund and 19.6 km (12.2 mi) from Offersøykammen Trailhead. .Enjoy access to rock climbing and hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Vestvågøy hostel include Mannen and Lofotr Viking Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lofotr Viking Museum - 37 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Unstad Beach - 45 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Henningsvaer Bridge - 56 min drive - 72.9 km
  • Lofoten Links - 56 min drive - 59.0 km

Getting around

  • Leknes (LKN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skjærbrygga Restaurant og rorbuer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kaikanten Kro og Rorbu - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mannfallet - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪grillgunn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Skjærbrygga - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Stamsund Hostel

Waterfront hostel in Vestvågøy with free parking
Stamsund Hostel offers its guests barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Stamsund Hostel also features laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Vestvågøy hostel.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Stamsund Hostel offers 25 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Paddleboard
  • Rock climbing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Towels fee: NOK 50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Stamsund Hostel Vestvågøy
Stamsund Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Stamsund Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vestvågøy

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Stamsund Hostel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Stamsund Hostel?

As of 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stamsund Hostel on 25 Dec 2025 start from AU$168.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Stamsund Hostel?

Yep, Stamsund Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Stamsund Hostel?

The closest beach to Stamsund Hostel is Hauklandstranda (15.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stamsund Hostel?

No, Stamsund Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Stamsund Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Stamsund Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely cheap alternative on Lofoten.

This hostel is in an old fishing house, so it's rustic and old. But it has real character and a beautiful outlook. Nice big deck along the front to sit and watch the aurora from and stars and the great outlook on to the harbour. I stayed in a dorm room, maybe 10 to a room, pretty standard dorm style I guess. 3 or so common areas, lots of cooking utensils and a lovely warm kitchen/dining with a stove burning. Great to have use of bikes and row boat, and saw plenty of guests supping too. On the bus route to/from Leknes but not a lot of buses in September. But at least one in the morning and again in the evening so can travel during the day. 1.5km from the Hurtigurten coastal ferry port. Staff were really lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite small but the view made up everything else to be honest. It was a cosy to lay down in bed and being able to look outside and see the boats and little houses of the harbours The outside area is lovely to have dinner and meeting people. They have a sauna for a cost which I hadn’t used but it looks amazing and then you can jump in the water right away and have a cold plunge . They do have paddles for free which is great to go around and enjoy some quiet time and seeing more of the harbour. We used to bikes to get to a lake nearby which was very pleasant. The location is great as their is lot of hikes to do around as well and the big plus their is a free parking area. If you need to do groceries , a Joker is situated 2mins walk from the hostel . Very handy . Overall I loved the place for its atmosphere and the things to do around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y, Delta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very clean and the food is great! I stayed two nights and would like to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is super charming and clean. The owner is very friendly and helpful. The property is big and with different buildings so you always feel that you have some privacy. They also have cabins which are great if you bring your dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it

Wonderful hostel. We stayed in an 8 person dorm. There were two kitchens, a common room, and a nice patio. There are also Paddleboards, bikes, and rowboats that are free to use. We will come back here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ingalill

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

Vackert och mysigt ställe.

Det låg fantastiskt vackert. Fanns en bastutunna vedeldad. Skönt att kunna basta och bada i havet ftån bryggan. Trvligt område och att dela kök med framsmän och Danskar. Nära till bussen. Mycket nöjd
Bastun
Stamsund hostel
Utsikt från vårt rum
Hamnen vid boendet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marianne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Romain

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tourisme et politique

Abordable, sympathique mais il faudrait que l'auberge évite d'afficher ses convictions politiques et sexuelles. Ce n'est pas bien méchant mais c'est inutile.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Génial ! J’ai fait de superbes rencontres, il y a de très belles rando à proximité ainsi que de nombreuses activités disponibles par l’hostel :) J’ai adoré et reviendrai très certainement !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

Sjarmerende og idyllisk overnattingsted

Hit vil jeg tilbake! Supert sted. Backpacking-stil med mye sjarm. Vi fikk et lite rom og det var derfor ikke et alternativ å bruke noe av tiden vår der annet enn til å sove, men stedet hadde koselig felles stue og spiserom og flere grupper utendørs. Dette var derfor ikke noe problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per Ståle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Flott plass. Hyggelig betjening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After initial shock of seeing 😬the place during the night time and waking up in A really beautiful environment and landscape ☀️🤩. It was an ok Hostel to stay. Teens loved it, girl 6y hated it because it smelled bad (which was true, maybe A bit moldy smell) otherwise liked to play around. To us parents it would of been an amazing place to be in our twenties. 😅
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Birgitta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rummet var väldigt litet och man fick klättra över varandra för att komma fram. Luktade inte fräscht. Fint att sitta på bryggan men vi hade mest regnväder de nätter vi sov där. Trevlig personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superbe environnement, sauna, belle salle commune.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Étonnant

Hôtel qui est plus une pension avec cuisine commune , salle de bain commune . Si vous voulez rencontrer des gens c’est l’idéal . Endroit super beau et calme
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Killian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stamsund hostel was the highlight of my trip to Lofoten. This is a truly unique place on like no other (place on earth). You are taken back to an era of true charming Norwegian culture, hygge and conviviality. I say this as a Norwegian having moved abroad. The atmosphere lures of serendipitous discussions with friendly travelers, of all ages and from around the world. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery in a historic building dating back to 1930. No matter the weather conditions, the place and the people keep on giving. You have free access to rowing boats, stand up paddling, fishing gear, bicycles and more. No hassle, just let them know, and off you go. You can also book private free diving (with or without spear fishing), or book the Sauna for the most affordable prices in Lofoten. If it rains, you have a plethora of interesting books, board games, high speed internet (intentionally only in one of the common rooms) and will find yourself cooking and meeting new people (if you want). This place actually originated as a place for fishermen to seek refuge during bad weather, so they are prepared (more than me with my leaky tent). The people working and volunteering at Stamsund are diverse, interesting and extremely helpful. Matias and his partner that owns and run this hidden gem are of the highest caliber and extremely well travelled. I would definitely recommend to check out their instagram account: @stamsundhostel or other platforms where they share interesting content
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reidun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025