Skoghus

1.0 star property
Hostel in Senja with free parking

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Living area
Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Front of property - evening/night
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Vikaveien 363, Senja, Troms og Finnmark, 9303
  • Place, Segla
  • Place, Anderdalen National Park
  • Place, Sandviklia Alpinsenter
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bardufoss (BDU)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (2 bunk beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds (Olestua)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Triple Room (Villmarkstua)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Lenvik

Skoghus is located 6 mi (9.6 km) from Sandviklia Alpinsenter and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Sorreisa Church. This 20-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a microwave in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Sandviklia Alpinsenter - 14 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Sorreisa Church - 26 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Djupvag Jetty - 29 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bardufoss (BDU) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hugo’s Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thaimatservice - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skreien Spiseri - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tiger Sushi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Senjastua - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Skoghus

Hostel in Senja with free parking
Guests of Skoghus enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. There's free parking if you drive. Additional amenities include a communal living room and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Skoghus Senja
Skoghus Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Skoghus Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Senja

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Skoghus?

Skoghus offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Skoghus?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skoghus on Oct 17, 2025 start from $79.7, 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.

What's there to do near Skoghus?

This hostel is located in Senja, close to Sandviklia Alpinsenter.

Is parking available on site at Skoghus?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Skoghus have a casino?

No, Skoghus doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Skoghus?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Skoghus have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Skoghus have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Skoghus doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Skoghus allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at Skoghus.

Does Skoghus have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from Skoghus?

The closest major airport to Skoghus is Bardufoss (BDU), which is about 20.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Skoghus?

No, at Skoghus, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Skoghus Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Finn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

Nice small room, but no air condition so you have to keep the window open that you can get some fresh air.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Filip Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness

Billig og bra

Billig.Enkel standard. Bedre enn forventet til å være et leirsted.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024