1,795 reviews
From
$82Parkgata 4, Tromso, 9008, Norway
1,795 reviews
1/34
Skiing
Free wifi
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
Mountain view
Kitchen
Enter Backpack Hotel is a 3-star stay in Tromsø, Norway, located just 0.1mi from the city center at Parkgata 4.
Amenities include free WiFi, private parking and on-site parking (both with extra charges), a private entrance, terrace, soundproof rooms, mountain view, a kitchen and kitchenware, plus a tour desk and non-smoking rooms.
Reviews: 1,795. Minimum price starts from $82.
Positioned at Parkgata 4, just 0.1mi from Tromsø’s city center, this 3-star stay serves as a convenient launchpad for Arctic adventures. A private entrance adds a touch of privacy, while a terrace offers a sunny spot to unwind and savor mountain views after a day of exploring town.
Connectivity and convenience are top of mind with free WiFi, plus private parking and on-site parking (both with an extra charge). A self-catering kitchen and kitchenware invite guests to whip up meals, and a tour desk helps line up day trips and local experiences. Soundproof and non-smoking rooms help create a quiet retreat on even the busiest evenings.
Payment is simple with Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and Bankcard; cash is not accepted. The property offers a range of room types to suit different needs, including a Double Room (129 sq ft) that accommodates up to 4 adults and 3 children, and an Apartment that can host up to 10 adults and 6 children, among others. With more than 1,700 reviews and a starting price around $82, this stay offers a practical and friendly base for a Tromsø getaway.
Closest airports
Tromsø Airport, Langnes
2.5miBardufoss Airport
42.2miSørkjosen Airport
49.1miSkiing
Free wifi
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
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Single Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
95 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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This room has a flat-screen TV, fridge and access to shared bathroom facilities.
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Studio Apartment
1 Queen Size Bed
270 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenware
Private entrance
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Features a seating area, flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen.
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Double, Triple, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
3 Twin Beds
130 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
x3
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x4
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This room has a flat-screen TV, fridge and access to shared bathroom facilities.
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Double Room
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Shower
x4
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x3
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This room has a flat-screen TV, fridge and private bathroom with shower.
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
95 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Shower
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This room has a flat-screen TV, fridge and private bathroom with shower.
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Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
2 Twin Beds
130 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Triple Room
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
3 Twin Beds
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Shower
x3
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x4
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This room has a flat-screen TV, fridge and private bathroom with shower.
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Double/Twin Room
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Shower
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
130 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
x4
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x3
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This room has a flat-screen TV, fridge and access to shared bathroom facilities.
Apartment, 2 Bedroom
2 Double Beds
645 sqft
Mountain view
City view
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
x4
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Double Room, Pool View
x6
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x3
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Room - 2 Twin
x4
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x3
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8.3
1,795 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Tianhua
10
July 2025
I like it! Very clean and quiet place. The management is very good. The staff could remember my needs raised 3months when I books the hotel before I checked in. Very well organized place, especially the kitchen and dining hall. Free coffee and tea is great! Location is also perfect for me, close to city center but keep a quiet environment. The view from the window is really nice. Lastly, the price is very nice in Norway.
Only the curtain could not provide a very dark environment in nights without sunset. But the staff already reminded me of taking a mask when booking. So remember to take a mask during summer time to Tromoso.
Melissa
10
May 2025
We stayed in the independent apartment, 30 meters only from the hostel, so I can't evaluate the hostel itself. On regards of our studio, it was everything as expected. The place is comfortable with a beatiful view to the mountains, well located, being only 5min from the city center, the kitchen is well-equiped and taking showers before 10PM wasn't a problem, we always had hot water available. The staff in the hostel is amazing, they reply very quickly and provide whatever we ask for, within their possibilities.
The shower area is old-fashioned having that plastic curtains instead of a proper shower glass partition. Since it was still cold and we had the heating turned on all time, it wasn't a problem for us, because the bathroom floor indeed got wet all the time someone took a shower, but in 10 minutes it was again dried and without any effort from us. In the summer, the wet bathroom after a shower can be a problem for people who, like me, doesn't like it.
Carolina
9.1
September 2023
Location is perfect! 5 minute walk front the city center! Close to everything! Big kitchen and common area Amazing staff! Super nice and very clean property! Price is also very affordable
The single room with shared bathroom is not very comfortable. I know I booked a very basic room (single room with no bathroom) however it would be nice to add a small mirror in the room and more hooks to hang stuff since it can fit a desk. There is a tv in the room but no mirrors.
Paula
10
April 2025
Kitchen for everyones use is well stocked with pots, pans and utensils, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, 2x cookers. Was always clean, closed overnight. Fridges in the rooms. TV with a few English channels in bedrooms. Housekeeping was very good, lovely ladies. Reception was open from 10am to 6 or 7pm. Both receptionists were very knowledgeable and made some good suggestions on things to do. They were both very nice and friendly. Heating in bedrooms was good, beds were comfy. If you needed extra towels, hair dryer or had any issues at all, just inform reception and they would sort it straight away. Would recommend and would stay again. Meli and Kaddy on reception were welcoming and very helpful. The staff made the this place even better. Thankyou all for a lovely stay
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Claudio
8.2
March 2025
The hotel is super central, at walking distance from the main city attractions and tour meeting points. The bathroom and the bed work fine. There is free tea and free biscuits night and day 24/7. The temperature in the room is great, there is a static electric heater which is very silent. There is a fully equipped kitchen and dining area available to all guests from sunrise to sunset. The price is similar to alternative hotels.
The room is small. There isn't enough space to use the two sides of the bed. The room is in the basement with a small window. The reception is about 200 metres from the hotel, from 18:00 to 24:00 you will meet a lot of people walking in pouring snow with suitcases from reception to the hotel.
Eda
10
January 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this hotel! Firstly, the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, which made us feel welcome from the start. I had a few questions before arriving, and the response time to my messages were very quick and I appreciated the thoughtfulness and detail in the replies. The room and bathroom were very clean, and the bed was comfortable – we slept well every night. Hairdryers are available at reception if needed, which was a nice convenience. The complimentary cookies and hot drinks were a lovely touch, and we enjoyed spending time in the cosy lounge area in the evenings. The location was also great – just a 5-10 minute walk to restaurants and shops. I also advise trying the tap water in the kitchen, it's so crisp. Overall, a great experience, and I’d be happy to stay here again!
Thomas
8.2
November 2024
The hotel has a good location at the city center. Walk down and you are in the center, walk up to get to the local park etc. Personnel is very friendly and provide you with answers and suggestions during your stay! Room is well heated and temperature was easily adjusted.
Building is a little old. As such the rooms were smaller than expected (not a real issue for solo travelling). The shower in my room was also quite small, this might not be an issue for other rooms or people (shared shower could also be used which is larger!). The bed was also quite soft, but this is a personal preference.
Peilian
9.1
October 2024
The kitchen was well equipped with 2 separate hobs for 2 person to cook at same time. A staff, Katie (not sure the spelling), was very friendly and energetic, giving a very nice vibe for the hotel. They change towels everyday, can put the “Do not enter” sign if you don’t need daily change & cleaning.
Some time there’s very foul smell in my toilet. Not sure is from the ventilator or drainage. Wifi wasn’t strong in my room, hardly get the signals, couldn’t make a smooth video call. Might be dangerous to go up/down the steep slope during winter when floor gets icy.
Szeitz
10
October 2024
I highly recommend this place for those who want to enjoy Norway on a budget, but still want to experience exceptional service. The receptionists were always available in case of any question even if you asked them about northern light spots or anything. I really liked their mentality about wanting to make every guest's experience super good as they understood that most of us came to Tromsø to make our dream come true. The complementary cookies, tea, coffee and the waffles during the afternoons were really generous, I have never experienced something like that in any other places (probably it is normal in Norway, but not in many other European countries). The kitchen was very well-equipped, the room was a little small, but still ok for 2 people, and I really liked the initiative of the common fridge and box where we could leave what we couldn't eat during our stay so others can have it for free later, it is both very good because it reduces the amount of wasted food and given the norwegian prices, it is a huge help for budget travellers. I can't say a bad word about them, also the washing machine and drier worked 24/7. I only wish that they keep on with this mentality and brighten every single traveller's stay in Tromsø as they did with ours.
Rachel
8.2
November 2024
Good basic room with a nice hot shower. Fridge and TV in the room. Friendly communal areas and staff. Free beverage station available 24/7 with coffee, teas (including English breakfast), hot chocolate and milk if you want it and biscuits. DIY free waffles every day 17:00 to 19:00 with jam and brown cheese. Communal kitchen that has everything you might need to cook your own meals. Located to the rear of central Tromsø.
Limited storage, even the addition of a couple of hooks to hang things on would help. No kettle in the room but the beverage station makes up for that.
Attractions
Polaria Aquarium
0.4miPolar Museum (Polarmuseet)
0.4miArctic Cathedral (Tromsdalen Church)
0.9miArctic-Alpine Botanic Garden (Botaniske Hage)
0.9miFjellheisen Cable Car
1miTromso Fjords
1.3miErsfjordbotn
8.9miKvaloya (Sállir)
10.7miSommaroy
22.3miLyngen Alps (Lyngsalpene)
30.8miAttractions
Polaria Aquarium
0.4miPolar Museum (Polarmuseet)
0.4miArctic Cathedral (Tromsdalen Church)
0.9miArctic-Alpine Botanic Garden (Botaniske Hage)
0.9miFjellheisen Cable Car
1miTromso Fjords
1.3miErsfjordbotn
8.9miKvaloya (Sállir)
10.7miSommaroy
22.3miLyngen Alps (Lyngsalpene)
30.8miAirports
Tromsø Airport, Langnes
2.5miBardufoss Airport
42.2miSørkjosen Airport
49.1miSkiing
Free wifi
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
Mountain view
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Activities
Skiing
Bathroom
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Building Characteristics
Private apartment in building
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Designated smoking area
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Smoke-free property
Soundproof rooms
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Coffee machine
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenware
Microwave
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen
Stovetop
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Iron
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
View
City view
Mountain view
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 12:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs NOK 350 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0+ years
The price in NOK has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Mastercard,
Visa,
Maestro,
Bankcard
This property does not accept cash.
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