First Hotel Backpack - Tromso

Budget-friendly social hotel in central Tromso

Amenities

Enter Backpack Hotel offers a fully equipped communal kitchen for guest cooking and dining. Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and cookies are available 24/7 in the dining area. Guests can make their own waffles daily from 17:00 to 19:00, and ski storage is provided for winter visitors.

Rooms

The hotel provides single, double, triple, and two-bedroom rooms with either private or shared bathrooms. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, fridge, and desk; some apartments have a fully equipped kitchen. All rooms feature wooden floors and heating, and guests can borrow hair dryers from reception.

Location

First Hotel Backpack sits in Tromso city center, a 5-10 minute walk from main attractions like the Polaria Aquarium and the Polar Museum. A supermarket is just around the corner, and bus stops for the airport and nearby islands are 5-6 minutes away. The hotel is on a slight hill, and guests recommend using spikes on icy winter days.

Community & Services

The hotel focuses on building community among guests, with a spacious TV lounge and shared dining area. Reception staff provide tour desk services, local recommendations, and can arrange late check-in via key box. Luggage storage is available after checkout, and the hotel offers express check-in/check-out.

Budget Travel

No breakfast is served, but guests save money by cooking in the communal kitchen and using free snacks and drinks. The hotel offers affordable room rates in an expensive city, with many reviewers highlighting the value. A shared fridge and food-sharing box help reduce waste and costs for budget travelers.

• Kitchen: Communal kitchen with free coffee, tea, and cookies 24/7
• Rooms: Single to two-bedroom options with fridge and TV
• Food: DIY waffles daily 5-7 pm with Norwegian brown cheese and jam
• Location: 5-10 min walk to city center and main attractions
• Services: Ski storage, luggage storage, tour desk, late check-in
• Community: TV lounge and shared dining area for social travelers