Staying at a Hostel
Use these phrases when checking in, navigating facilities, and talking to people at a Norwegian hostel.
Key Phrases
Jeg vil bestille en seng i en sovesal.
I want to book a bed in a dorm.
💡 A cheaper option than booking a private room.
Et privat rom er dyrere enn en sovesal.
A private room is more expensive than a dorm.
💡 Use this to compare prices at the hostel.
Har dere et trygt skap til sekken min?
Do you have a safe locker for my backpack?
💡 Ask this to secure your personal belongings.
Hvor er det felles badet og det felles kjøkkenet?
Where are the shared bathroom and the shared kitchen?
💡 Useful for locating the shared guest facilities.
Når starter de stille timene her på kvelden?
When do quiet hours start here in the evening?
💡 Most hostels have rules about quiet times.
Kan jeg bestille en tur til fjorden i resepsjonen?
Can I book a tour to the fjord at the reception?
💡 Use this when you want to book excursions.
Får jeg rent sengetøy til sengen min nå?
Do I get clean bed sheets for my bed now?
💡 Ask the staff about your bed sheets.
Hei, jeg heter Alex og jeg kommer fra England.
Hi, my name is Alex and I come from England.
💡 A friendly way to introduce yourself to other guests.
Jeg skal sjekke ut klokken ti i morgen.
I am going to check out at ten o'clock tomorrow.
💡 Inform the staff about your departure time.
Vi må vaske opp på kjøkkenet etter maten.
We must wash up in the kitchen after the meal.
💡 Remember to clean up after yourself in the kitchen.