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Staying at a Hostel

Essential phrases for checking in, navigating the facilities, and meeting people at a Norwegian hostel.

Key Phrases

Voice
Checking in · 2 ways to say it

God dag. Jeg har en reservasjon.

polite

Good day. I have a reservation.

Standard polite greeting for staff.

Hei, jeg har et rom her.

casual

Hi, I have a room here.

A more relaxed way to check in.

Asking about availability · 2 ways to say it

Har dere et privat rom ledig?

neutral

Do you have a private room available?

For when you want your own space.

Er sovesalen full i natt?

casual

Is the dorm full tonight?

Checking if there are beds left.

Securing belongings

Trenger jeg en egen hengelås?

neutral

Do I need my own padlock?

For the lockers in the dorm.

Locating facilities

Hvor er badet og felleskjøkkenet?

neutral

Where are the bathroom and shared kitchen?

Asking about rules

Når er det stille tid?

neutral

When is quiet time?

Meeting people

Hei! Hvor kommer du fra?

casual

Hi! Where are you from?

The most common hostel icebreaker.

Getting tourist info

Har dere et bykart her?

neutral

Do you have a city map here?

Booking activities

Organiserer dere turer i byen?

neutral

Do you organize tours in the city?

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Hei, jeg har en reservasjon.
Staff
Hei! Et privat rom?
Traveler
Nei, en seng i sovesalen.
Staff
Å ja. Her er nøkkelen.
Traveler
Takk. Hvor er rommet?
Staff
I andre etasje. Rom to.
Traveler
Er det et felleskjøkken her?
Staff
Ja, det er i første etasje.
Traveler
Flott. Trenger jeg en hengelås?
Staff
Ja. Vi selger låser her.

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