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Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel

2.0 star property
Gjovik beach hostel with free water park, bar/lounge

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At Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel, you can fuel up for a day of skiing or hiking with the free breakfast buffet. Enjoy family-friendly activities like horseback riding and ice skating, then unwind in the sauna or explore nearby trails on a bike rental.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Ski facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Near the beach
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Free water park
  • Ski storage
  • 4 indoor and 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Housekeeping – once per stay
The current price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room, City View, Beachfront

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Detached private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Studio

Basic Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
Parkvegen 8, Gjovik, 2819

What's nearby

  • Gjovik Kirke - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gjovik Olympiske Fjellhall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Totenasen - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Inland Science Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Skibladnerhuset - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Raufoss Station - 12 min drive
  • Gjovik Station - 15 min walk
  • Reinsvoll Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Krutt Espressobar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rundkiosken - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Heim Gjøvik - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel

With ski-in/ski-out access, Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel allows you more time for downhill skiing and cross-country skiing. After a day on the slopes, you can relax at the sauna, work out at the indoor tennis courts or enjoy après-ski drinks at the bar/lounge. A free water park, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Skiers will appreciate access to ski storage.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free water park access
  • Playground

What to do

  • Tennis lessons
  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Ice skating
  • Beach access
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Free water park
  • Arcade/games room
  • 4 indoor tennis courts
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Downhill skiing
  • Ski storage
  • Snowboarding nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 4 2025 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Recreation facilities
  • Sauna
  • Ski facilities
  • Tennis courts

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: NOK 200 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel
Gjøvik Vandrerhjem
Gjøvik Vandrerhjem Hovdetun
Hovdetun
Hovdetun Gjøvik Vandrerhjem Gjovik
Hovdetun Gjøvik Vandrerhjem Hostel
Hovdetun Gjøvik Vandrerhjem Hostel Gjovik
Hovdetun Vandrerhjem
Vandrerhjem Gjøvik
Hovtun Gjøvik Vandrerhjem Hos
Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel Gjovik

Frequently asked questions

Does Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of NOK 200 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of NOK 200 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, mountain biking and hiking and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Enjoy amenities such as a sauna, an arcade and a picnic area. Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel also has a garden and access to a nearby health club.

What's the area around Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel like?

Hovdetun - Gjøvik Vandrerhjem - Hostel is a short 11-minute walk from Gjovik Kirke and 14 minutes' walk from Gjovik Olympiske Fjellhall.

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