Frequently asked questions
Welcome to our FAQ page! We understand that you may have some questions, so we've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to provide you with quick and easy answers.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask someone from our social crew, contact the reception or shoot us an email at hello@bunks.no
Booking your stay
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A comfy spot in one of our bunks. Each bunk has blackout curtains, dimmable lighting and power outlet. You also have an individual locker to store your luggage next to your bunk.
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Book early to get our best prices. And always book directly for our best offers.
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Yes. Send us a mail at rode@bunks.no to book a group stay.
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Yes, we have two female only dorms. Choose female only bunks when booking your stay to secure a spot.
The rest of our dorms are mixed. -
Yes, we have shared bathrooms for female only, male only and mixed gender/non-binary.
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For shared rooms the age limit is 18 and above.
For private rooms the age limit is 18 and above for guests that are travelling alone without parents or guardians.
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We do not offer breakfast, but all private studios have a kitchenette where you can cook. For social stays we have a social lounge with a microwave to heat up and make simple meals or snacks. Our neighbors at Kiwi is open 07:00 – 23:00 Monday-Saturday.
Grünerløkka also has plenty of restaurants and cafes to enjoy a good breakfast, lunch or dinner. -
Yes! The Social Club is our activities team that do their absolute best to welcome everyone, answer questions, give tips and host weekly activities for all guests to join.
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Of course you can!
But - this is a subject of availability and our early check inn fee is 200NOK.
Our standard check in is at 3:00 pm.
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You can stay 7 days in a row in the dorms. After that you either have to book a private room or wait a month to book another stay.
We do not have a limit for private rooms, stay as long as you want.
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Københavngata 10, at Rodeløkka.
Get tips on how to get around here:
The neighborhood (click link)
Tram: You can take tram no. 18, 11 or 12 from Jernbanetorget (Central Station) to Birkelunden.
Bus: Take bus number 30 towards Nydalen to Dalenænga
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The reception on the ground floor is open 24/7.
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The Social Club and the Barception on the second floor is usually open from 10:00-22:00 (hours may vary)
The Social Lounge area/common kitchen is open 6:00-23:00 -
You can easily check in and get your keycard with our self- check-in machines, or in the reception desk on the first floor. Our reception is open 24/7.
If there is a line in the reception, the ceck-in machines will help you save time and get to your fun plans quicker. -
Storage is available day of arrival and departure. From 39 NOK per piece of luggage +Optional insurance
Scan the QR code, choose insurance type, pay – and receive a unique access code.Available in the reception on the first floor and on the second floor (ask at the Barception)
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We offer free bike parking in the lower garage. Ask for key in the reception
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The public parking garage is operated by OnePark, and you pay when you leave the garage or in their app after your stay. You can find more information on www.onepark.no
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Follow the pink dots on the floor and neon signs to the Social Lounge and shared rooms on the second floor. Locate you assigned dorm marked on your keycard.
The pink numbers will tell you which bunk is yours. Please make sure to only use your assigned bunk.
Arriving at Bunks
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After check-in you’re welcome to access the rooftop. Take the elevator to the 11th floor to enjoy our lovely rooftop and panoramic views of Oslo.
Some elevators only go to the 10th floor, so you might have to climb one flight of stairs to get to the roof.
Open from 10:00-22:00 during summer
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Please don’t. Our common kitchen is really more of a Social Lounge and meant for heating up simple meals, snacks and socializing.
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Secure your grocery haul with our neighbors at KIWI.
KIWI also have a wide selection of ready meals, salads and snack. -
You can contact the reception to get a new keycard against a small fee.
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Our check-out time is 11:00.
Want to sleep in? Please see our Reception on the 1st floor to request a later checkout, and please do so before 11:00.
For only 200 NOK, you can stay at your room until 1:00 pm. No late check outs on dormitories.
You're welcome to use the social lounge until you're leaving us for good, after checking out.You can leave your luggage in the second floor luggage room for a fee.
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Sound of fire alarm
You must leave the room immediately. Make sure that all windows are closed and that all persons present in the room manages to get out of the room and the building
Use the staircase to go outside. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR WHEN THE FIREALARM SOUNDS .
In case of fire
Make sure that all persons nearby is made aware of the fire.
Break the glass and push the button on the manual call point to sound the alarm. This will start the evacuation.
In the event of small fires, try to put these out by nearby firefighting equipment.
Help other people to evacuate. Do not put yourself in danger.
By the sound of alarm, all persons must evacuate the building, go to meeting point in Malmøgata
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR WHEN THE FIREALARM SOUNDS
Phone numbers
Brannvesen – firebrigade 110
Politi – Police 112
AMK – Ambulance 113
Vekter – Anker security + 47 90 12 39 52
Student reception + 47 22 99 73 00
Preventive work
All guests must be aware of situations that may lead to fire or unwanted situations, and report these to the person responsible on site. Conditions that can be rectified immediately must be performed.
The following rules apply:
You must always be in your room if candles are being burned. Never leave a burning candle when you leave the room or go to sleep.
Do not store flammable materials near hot springs. For example:
Bed/sofa placed near electric panel stove or oil stove.
Drying clothes over electric panel oven or oil oven.
Use of electrical items for purposes other than those for which they are intended shall not occur.
The use of open fire should not occur, except for candles.
No smoking inside the building. Smoking will result in a 2500 NOK fine.
Do not use oil ovens.
Do not store laptops or charging equipment in duvets, blankets etc.
Keep the stovetop clean.
It is strictly forbidden to cover sprinkler heads and/ or remove smoke detectors. It is also not permitted to cover the stove guard or deactivate it.
This includes covering or disassembling the smoke detectors, or failure to report when faults are detected. For example a detector that only hangs in a cord.
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All Bunksters get one set of towels during your stay. If you need or want a new one, here is the thing:
Towel set (big and small towel): 40 NOK
Big towel: 20 NOK
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Yes, you can. And it’s free for all guests! How nice are we??
Book the movie room here: www.koalendar.com/e/booking-cinema-room -
We have two Quooker available with boiling water from the tap on the second floor. And kettles available, if that’s too advanced for you.
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We got you. Our Barception is located on the 2nd floor. Follow the pink dots on the floor to our Social Lounge.
NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED IN OUR COMMON AREAS AND DORMITORIES. Get your drink at our Barception.
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Yes, you can! Our laundry is located on the first floor. Access it using your key card. Book and pay for your machine through the iPad.
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All smoking inside is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and will be fined with 2500 NOK. Please respect our boundaries, thank you!
Outside the main entrance, across the parking lot, there is a small dedicated area with a bench for individuals who feel the need to have a puff. Be aware of no smoking signs. -
Yes, you can. Go to the reception to borrow, but please bring it back (not the ear plugs, you can keep it)
During your stay
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No pillow forts in the common area, please.
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We do currently not have an initiation dance, unfortunately. However, the shared spaces are a great place to socialize and meet new friends.
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Ninja training is not included, but we encourage stealthy maneuvers as long as you don't wake up the resident sleepwalkers.
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Please don’t. In everyones best interest: no pets allowed in shared spaces.
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It’s a polite exaggeration. Oslo summers are usually mild and lovely—think 18–25°C (65–77°F) on good days. Locals will still say “it’s chilly,” but they also say that at 22°C. Bring a light jacket for evenings, sunglasses for daytime, and you’ll be perfectly comfortable wandering the city, swimming in the fjord, or hanging out on our terrace.
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Not quite from you bunk. But guests have been lucky enough to catch it from the rooftop. Oslo is a bit too far south for regular aurora sightings. But you might get lucky during strong solar activity.
The good news: you can see sunsets, sunrises and skies that look like a screensaver from the rooftop deck. We call that a fair trade. -
Let’s be honest: Oslo is not a budget city. But staying at a hostel in Oslo keeps things sane, especially one with a central location, KIWI (grocery store) next door, social spaces, and insider tips on cheap eats and happy hours. You can absolutely experience Oslo without crying into your wallet.
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Bunks at Rodes is genuinely close enough to enjoy Oslofjorden without planning an expedition. We’re centrally located in Oslo’s vibrant Grünerløkka area, and many of the city’s waterfront highlights — like Havnepromenaden, public beaches, and ferry departures to the islands — are about a 20- to 25-minute walk or a short bike/transport ride away. That means you can spend your mornings exploring historic streets and your afternoons dipping your toes in the fjord or hopping a ferry to the islands.
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Yes. We respect sleep. When the sun refuses to set, our blackout curtains step in like heroes. Whether you’re jet-lagged, night-owl-ing, or just not emotionally prepared for daylight at 1 a.m., you can still get proper rest in your bunk.
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+47 22 99 30 00
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