First Hotel Backpack - Tromso
69.648809, 18.949921Overview
Budget-friendly social hub in central Tromso for young travelers
Community Kitchen & Social Spaces
Enter Backpack Hotel offers a fully equipped communal kitchen for guests to prepare their own meals. Free coffee, tea, and cookies are available 24 hours a day in the shared lounge area. Daily afternoon waffles with Norwegian brown cheese are served from 17:00 to 19:00.
Accommodation Options
First Hotel Backpack Tromso provides a range of room types including private rooms with ensuite bathrooms and shared bathroom options. Each room includes a fridge, desk, wooden floors, and a flat-screen TV. Studio apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and separate living space.
Central Location
First Hotel Backpack is situated in Tromso city centre, within a 5-minute walk to the main street and attractions. The Polaria Aquarium is 650 metres away, and the Tromso Polar Museum is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. A supermarket is located just around the corner.
Guest Services & Amenities
The hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property and ski storage for winter sports. Luggage storage and a tour desk are available at the reception. Guests can borrow hairdryers and receive local recommendations from the knowledgeable staff.
Practical Information
Enter Backpack Hotel does not serve breakfast; guests use the communal kitchen instead. Reception is open from 10:00 to 18:00 or 19:00, with late check-in available via a key box. There is no lift, and the entrance is uphill from the centre.
- Location: Central Tromso, walking distance to Polaria Aquarium and Polar Museum
- Rooms: Private and shared bathrooms, studio apartments with kitchens
- Dining: Fully equipped communal kitchen, free tea/coffee/cookies, daily waffles
- Community: Social atmosphere with shared lounge and kitchen
- Services: Free WiFi, ski storage, tour desk, luggage storage
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Shared kitchen
Express check-in/ -out
Ski storage
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about First Hotel Backpack
| 💵 Lowest room price | 50 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 5.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Tromso Langnes, TOS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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