Located close to Lofotr Viking Museum, Furu Hostel provides concerts and live shows, a terrace, and a firepit. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and snowshoeing at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local and international cuisine café, FURU Café, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
7 reviews
(7 reviews)
Garden view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
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Grand Double Room, Shared Bathroom
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Garden view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
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Design Apartment
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Mountain view
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
About the neighborhood
Located in Vestvågøy, Furu Hostel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lofotr Viking Museum and The Lofoten Museum are cultural highlights and The Lofoten Aquarium is a popular area attraction. Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund and Lofoten War Memorial Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Visit our Bostad travel guide
Concerts and live shows, a terrace, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Furu Hostel. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like cycling and snowshoeing at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site local and international cuisine café, FURU Café, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and water sports equipment
Books, outdoor furniture, and games
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 150 per accommodation, per stay.
How much does it cost to stay at Furu Hostel?
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Furu Hostel on 24 October 2026 start from AED 303, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Furu Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Furu Hostel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Furu Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Furu Hostel located?
Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Lofotr Viking Museum and within 25 mi (40 km) of Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund and The Lofoten Museum. The Lofoten Aquarium and Lofoten War Memorial Museum are also within 32 mi (52 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Furu Hostel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We stayed on a private room that was large, beautifully and simply decorated. Lots of art everywhere. Very cozy common areas with retro furniture. The hostel is in a central area of lofoten, perfect for sightseeing.
We had a nice and quiet stay during our visit, it was off season and really appreciated not having a huge crowd. Although we weren’t able to use any of the outdoor amenities, we can imagine how nice it must be to kayak along the lake behind the property and do bbq and relax by the sauna. The cabin is comfortable, cozy and warm. We wish it could be a little bit brighter in the kitchen area for cooking, but it’s not a deterrent. The walls and roof are quite thin, so bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper. We also like that it’s close to a lot of hikes and attractions without it being overly touristy spot.
My husband and I stayed in the apartment and it was fantastic. The rooms were clean and the kitchen allowed us to cook at home. The laundry facilities were I. The main building but you paid a small fee and booked a time. It was not a problem and was easy.
Staff were incredible - super friendly and helpful, more so than anywhere else we stayed all trip, they really made the stay for us.
A few small maintenance issues, like the showers kept seeming to clog which meant there was often only one available on our floor - but this was probably the extent of our issues.
Big, comfortable bed in our private room. Room was much bigger than we expected. Great to have access to laundry facilities and a well equipped kitchen (kitchen is small, but they’ve done a good job with what they have). All in all, a great budget place to stay in the Lofoten Islands. Great vibe, lovely staff.
Excellent accommodation and location. Stagg were very friendly and accomodating. We stayed for the opening night of the restaurant and were nit disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Judith
20 June 2025
Beautiful place, great common area both inside and outside. We had late check in and it worked great. Cafe is delicious, loved the sauna and the apartment room was comfortable and had outdoor space as well.
Very nice stay and lovely people. We had the chance to discover and there is place for everyone : from shared kitchen exchanging experiences in foreign languages to nice dinner enjoying home made food after a wonderful sauna with view lake and lake swim…. Rosa sunsets with the lake….I hope we could come back.
Very nice stay and lovely people. We had the chance to discover Furu Hostel and there is place for everyone : from shared kitchen exchanging experiences in foreign languages to nice dinner enjoying home made food after a wonderful sauna with view lake and lake swim…. Rosa sunsets with the lake….I hope we could come back.
Since it was a late check-in, I didn't get to meet the staff, but they were really thoughtful and left the notes and room key in the check-in box outside the café.
The cottage for four was super spacious and had that cozy cabin vibe, but the heating inside wasn’t quite enough. There’s a nice terrace, but with all the snow, they hadn’t cleared it, so we couldn’t open the door to enjoy the view.
One cool thing is that they have a shared space for guests to chill and mingle. Plus, there’s a sauna nearby where you can relax in a comfy, quiet environment and even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Parul
15 October 2023
Decent and clean apartment but it was different to the one in the photos that we booked. It was clean. Only annoying bit was the bathroom drain was blocked and there was no dish soap. Overall, great location to see the northern lights and cute surroundings with a lake at 100m.
Liked the lakeside location and coziness. Stayed in one of the double bedrooms 3 nights. Everything was good but there are signs letting you know of quiet times due to noise carrying throughout the building very easily. Unfortunately, not everyone adhered to the quiet times and I was woken up multiple times throughout my stay with people moving around, talking, and slamming doors. Something to consider if you’re a light sleeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Kenny
4 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff and volunteers.
NOTE:
The kitchen is only open from 8am-10pm. The door is locked after these hours making it extremely inconvenient for those who wake up early for a morning hike or those who arrive late and want to prepare a meal. You cannot access your own food when locked and there are no alternative fridges in the hostel. There are no exceptions.
The laundry is only open from 4pm. You are unable to do any washing in the morning. There are no exceptions.
If you decide to bring alcohol, you are not permitted to store it in the fridges in the kitchen. There are no other fridges for storage.
They don't like their patrons to consume alcohol within the hostel and ask that it is consumed outside by the lake. Not sure how this works during inclement weather conditions.
There is no 24hr common area with other fridges or kettle.
If you decide to do your washing, you must pay a fee for this. They will ask you to tip them upon payment.
If you decide to use the Cafe, they will ask you to tip them, once again.
This is not a budget friendly hostel.
I would definitely recommend staying at FURU it's in a nice location and the food is amazing! The Hostel it's self is nice and clean and quick check in and right in front of the bus stop. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Very nice stay at thos hostel. Very clean, quiet and well maintained. Do not forget to remove your shoes before coming in ! The only bad thing is the mattress that was too soft.
Das Apartment war groß genug, Ausstattung großteils 70er Jahre. Herd ging eine Kochplatte nicht. Schränke waren innen klebrig, Geschirr und Besteck alt und zusammengewürfelt. Im Bad war der Wasserhahn defekt. Es besteht hier Renovierungsstau. Für 160 Euro die Nacht ist der Standard leider nicht ausreichend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Sara
20 August 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lo staff è stato cordiale e facile la comunicazione e procedura check in ottima. La camera molto bella. Il bagno purtroppo non era molto pulito. Capisco la presenza di tante persone ma io sono entrata Appena era passato il personale delle pulizie e non era per niente pulito.
Veldig fint hostel, sjarm, hyggelige ansatte, god seng med mykt sengetøy, romslig rom, god frokost, lunsj og middag. Renhold hver dag på felles bad. Selvsagt noen som ikke er så flinke til å rydde etter seg, derfor veldig ålreit at renhold er innom. Er ganske lytt mellom rommene. Men ellers en veldig bra opplevelse.