In the heart of Nordre Aker, HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel offers a haven with a beautiful garden and peaceful library. Enjoy free WiFi in your room, relax on the sunny terrace or take advantage of laundry facilities and helpful staff praised by previous guests.
BI Norwegian Business School - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 38 min drive
Sandefjord (TRF-Torp) - 87 min drive
Kjelsas Station - 5 min drive
Grefsen Station - 8 min walk
Nydalen Station - 22 min walk
Sinsenkrysset Tram Station - 6 min walk
Sinsen T-Bane - 7 min walk
Sinsen Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
lille P - 16 min walk
Kaffebrenneriet - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Lille Ó - 18 min walk
Sabi Sushi Storo - 17 min walk
About this property
HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel
At HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Oslo Opera House and Aker Brygge. Freebies like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and cross-country skiing. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sinsenkrysset Tram Station is 6 minutes and Sinsen T-Bane is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
88 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Working away
5 meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Kitchen
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 23 and January 2.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NOK 150.0 per day
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Haraldsheim
Haraldsheim Hostel
Haraldsheim Youth Hostel
Hostel Haraldsheim
Youth Haraldsheim
Youth Haraldsheim Oslo
Youth Hostel Haraldsheim
Youth Hostel Haraldsheim Oslo
Oslo Vandrerhjem Haraldsheim Hostel
Vandrerhjem Haraldsheim Hostel
Oslo Vandrerhjem Haraldsheim
Vandrerhjem Haraldsheim
HI Oslo Haraldsheim
Oslo Vandrerhjem Haraldsheim
HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel Oslo
HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel currently open?
The property is closed between December 23 and January 2.
Does HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, HI Oslo Haraldsheim - 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing. HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel also has a garden.
Does HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room.
What's the area around HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel like?
HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Sinsenkrysset Tram Station and 15 minutes' walk from Storo Storsenter.
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Reviews
HI Oslo Haraldsheim - Hostel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of options, including good coffee, boiled eggs, porridge, fruits, bread, and more. (10 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2025
Good Youth Hostel
Very good for a youth hostel. Big and modern rooms, good breakfast and enough toilets and showers.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2025
Recommended
Nice and clean budget hostel.
Sonnie
Sonnie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Best hostel style accommodation near Oslo centre
Very good hostel style and separate room accommodation close to public transport, very affordable 👍
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Lovely setting, plentiful breakfast w lots of choice (no rotten or mouldy food while I was there, to address earlier reviews).
Staff are very helpful and the grounds are beautiful.
It’s not central, but is good value. Easy access to public transportation.
Kitchen is clean and well equipped and breakfast meal service is good.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Need a friendly face
The property is located in a beautiful area right outside of Oslo. It’s clean, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They have an amazing kitchen that has all the equipment and space you need. The rooms are clean as are all the facilities and the laundry is affordable and works!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Clean and comfortable, but out of the city.
I found this property very clean and reasonably comfortable. They had a laundry room which was very handy and a comprehensive buffet breakfast. It was a quiet area and quite away from the city centre, which is an expensive taxi ride too and from. There are local buses and trams which may get you near, if you can work out how to find and interpret the stops etc.
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
Clean and tidy place with excellent service
Very nice stay with excellent service. The staff was pleasant and helpful. I would visit again.
Recommended
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Nice place on the hill. Good breakfast good breakfast? Well equipped kitchen. Nice garden with seating outside. Not super good sound insulation.
Frantisek
Frantisek, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2023
Quiet neighbourhood place but well linked to the center by public transport. Ok hostel breakfast. Nice staff.
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 7, 2025
Pros: The hostel is located in a nice, green area. Flybussen goes near, and there is a shopping mall within 1.5 km. The room was surprisingly nice and big, heated floor in the bathroom.
Cons: location on top of a hill is not the best for travelers. The breakfast was very basic. The condition of the hostel buildings would need improving.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2023
Great Experience
My brother and I are backpacking through Europe and we stayed here for 1 night. It was out favorite spot we’ve stayed. Staff were very pleasant and the rooms were very clean. Temperature was nice and they gave us a room to our selves. The breakfast was also a nice addition, nothing over the top fancy but most places like this don’t even do that! If you’re just backpacking through, highly recommend!
Leonardo
Leonardo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2025
It was perfect stay for young girls. I went with my friend. Safety is also really good and the hostel is located in a hill area. It has such nice view. So so beautiful. The room was very clean and they gave us new and clean bed linens and towels. The bathroom has everything, you just have to bring the toothbrush and toothpaste. They got the soap for you as well. We had the breakfast in the morning and it was so good as well. The shared kitchen is equipped with everything. You have to take the bus or a tram to get in there from the central station but it's worth it. If you buy the 24hrs ticket pass you can travel using tram or bus. And you can use the pass to go around the city. It's a superb place to stay. Very safe, very beautiful, very clean. The staff was very polite as well.
P.K.D.T.N
P.K.D.T.N, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2023
Good hostel
It was a great to stay. What you expect from a hostel, with free lunch, you can't complain either. But it is near a main road which you can hear throughout the night and out of town. However, that isn't the hostels fault and public transport in Oslo is brilliant.
Sam
Sam, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2023
The room was a good size and clean. The bathroom and shower were easily accessible, just outside the room. There was a laundry which was really helpful. The property is 15-20mins out of the city but there is an easy train or tram down the hill.
Briony
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 10, 2023
I had a nice stay In Oslo. The area is very wide, so there's lot of room. The common area are a bit out of the way and not very inviting. That's pretty much my only complaint.
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Good hostel
Great hostel for what it’s worth. Breakfast was included by default, which included a series of breads, meats, and some vegetables and drinks. There is no AC so it can get a bit warm in the summer, and the community bathroom got dirty easily due to a leak in the sink. Otherwise, it was great. Linens and towels were included by default and check in even at 1am was good; the receptionist on the phone instructed me where to go. It’s about a 10 walk down the hill to a tram or bus station, the latter of which has direct lines to/from airport (nearly 1 hour).
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2024
The location was somehow inconvenient for me. I knew it was outside the city center and I was prepared for using public transport for nearly anything, but still it felt a bit complicated. Besides that, the hostel staff has been very friendly and helpful, for what I would like to thank them! Breakfast service could be improved, also regarding the service hours. An early daparture on a Sunday may leave you wothout breakfast, as it starts at 7.30h (weekdays from 7.00h). Overall, an ok stay. Not more, but also not less;)
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Short-term staying for less than a week
Actually almost every common place was pretty cleaned and well maintaned.
Reseptionts are extremely kind (I experienced very polite service and saw how they gently treat other guests).
Hotel has separate luggage room, sparated bath- and toilet-rooms, chiling zone equiped with coaches and pillows. A lot of wooden boards, chairs and even el-scooters (available for rent y city apps) stays outside.
Tip: check availbility here via different apps and you can of the chepest price for overnighting in Oslo.
Some guests don't care about their used bedding, people leave a room leaving garbage and some stuff inside. Ppl dont care about silence, so you can experience door slaming in the room, but ofc it depends.
Nothing critical.
Seems like it would be helpful to put a list of the rules on a door in the room og maybe reception staff can remind.
Evgenii
Evgenii, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2023
Simple and nice, we will return!
We did stay for 4 days and had really good stay at Haraldsheim. Easy to travel from airport (RE trains are much cheaper than Flytrain!) with regional train 25 minutes + from city center tram (number 17 Sinsen) 18 minutes and from Sinsenkrysset tram stop you see the big white building on top of the hill. Nice shared kitchen with a lot space and all kitchen tools that needed (only minus are the people who are too lazy clean up their mess...). Room was clean and simple, good mattress and also small sink in the room. Clean and working shared shower and toilets. And the best thing ever is the staff! Every day we did have such a 5 star smiles, service and help with everything. This is your place if you look for simple stay, you want cook your meals and save money and you like to meet international travelers. It is good to know that there is a lot other people, big groups and young people - it can be a bit noisy but the rooms actually are quite silent and with earl plugs, no problems with sleeping. And the breakfast was nice (included with price) with good coffee, boiled eggs, porridge, fruits, bread etc. By downloading the Ruter app you can buy tickets to public transport (buss, tram,metro) and see routes (we did get week card, it was cheaper than single tickets). Thank you Haraldsheim staff!
Dalva
Dalva, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2025
Excellent hostel.
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2025
Great breakfast. Good price. Location is not perfect if carrying suitcases.
Yuen Yee
Yuen Yee, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2025
Very good
Fernando eduard
Fernando eduard, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
Very good
An
An, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2023
Beautiful stay, good breakfast and super helpful receptionists!! Cleanliness and services were perfect! Location is the only setback as you almost have to climb a mini mountain to get to the hostel but once you’re up, it’s worth it all! Overall stay was great!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2023
It is one of the best Hostels that I ever had. They served nice breakfast and offered various activities. The place is peaceful and quite.