A2Norwegian

Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals

Use these practical phrases to navigate check-in, house rules, and communicating with your host during a short-term stay in Norway.

Key Phrases

Voice
Asking about check-in · 2 ways to say it

Hvordan fungerer innsjekking?

neutral

How does check-in work?

Hvor finner vi nøkkelen?

casual

Where do we find the key?

Key instructions

Koden til nøkkelboksen er 1234.

neutral

The code for the lockbox is 1234.

A very common way hosts provide access details.

Asking for wifi password · 2 ways to say it

Hva er passordet til wifi-en?

casual

What is the password for the wifi?

Unnskyld, men hva er koden til nettet?

polite

Excuse me, but what is the code for the internet?

Using 'nettet' (the net) is a very natural alternative to 'wifi'.

House rules · 2 ways to say it

Dere må ta av skoene i gangen.

neutral

You must take off your shoes in the hallway.

Taking your shoes off inside is a strict rule in almost all Norwegian homes.

Det er ikke lov å røyke inne.

polite

It is not allowed to smoke inside.

Offering help

Trenger dere hjelp? Bare send en melding.

casual

Do you need help? Just send a message.

Reporting an issue · 2 ways to say it

Vi har et problem med dusjen.

neutral

We have a problem with the shower.

Varmtvannet fungerer ikke.

casual

The hot water doesn't work.

Asking about check-out

Når skal vi sjekke ut i morgen?

neutral

When shall we check out tomorrow?

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Hei, det er Sarah fra Airbnb-en.
Host
Hei Sarah! Gikk innsjekkingen greit?
Traveler
Ja, vi fant nøkkelboksen. Men hva er passordet til wifi-en?
Host
Det står på et skilt på kjøkkenet.
Traveler
Å ja, jeg ser det nå. Takk!
Host
Supert. Trenger dere noe annet?
Traveler
Nei, alt ser bra ut. Når skal vi sjekke ut i morgen?
Host
Klokka tolv. Dere kan bare legge nøkkelen i boksen.
Traveler
Den er grei. Ha en fin kveld!

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