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
Hvordan fungerer innsjekking?
neutralHow does check-in work?
Hvor finner vi nøkkelen?
casualWhere do we find the key?
Koden til nøkkelboksen er 1234.
neutralThe code for the lockbox is 1234.
A very common way hosts provide access details.
Hva er passordet til wifi-en?
casualWhat is the password for the wifi?
Unnskyld, men hva er koden til nettet?
politeExcuse me, but what is the code for the internet?
Using 'nettet' (the net) is a very natural alternative to 'wifi'.
Dere må ta av skoene i gangen.
neutralYou 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.
politeIt is not allowed to smoke inside.
Trenger dere hjelp? Bare send en melding.
casualDo you need help? Just send a message.
Vi har et problem med dusjen.
neutralWe have a problem with the shower.
Varmtvannet fungerer ikke.
casualThe hot water doesn't work.
Når skal vi sjekke ut i morgen?
neutralWhen shall we check out tomorrow?