Tjøstheimvegen 571, 4121 Tau, Norway
#2 of 6 hotels in Tau
Guests' ChoiceBased on 176 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 August 2025
Alex
ItalyJust as a suggestion, add something more of sweet to the breakfast.
Beautiful location. The room was big and clean. The common kitchen is well furnished. A lot of game to play both open air and inside.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Maciej
Polandcozy place, super views, nice people
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Pier
ItalyAbove expectations
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Robert
United KingdomOnly minor issue is that one of our beds needed a new mattress. Ok to sleep in but springs very noisy so a disturbance to the rest of the family sleeping in the room
Fantastic location with superb facilities. Very clean, lots to do for the kids including loads of ball games, great playground, games room and water sports. Very good kitchen facilities and very nice breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Carlo
ItalySimple and perfect
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Kolos
DenmarkCleanliness is a bit lower then we expected.
It is a big Hostel with lot of activities around and providing common spaces with other guests. Ideal for active families and young groups. The room is big and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Suvesh
United KingdomNothing I can think off.
Stunning property with access to lake for kayak , swim, plenty of outdoor and indoor games and sports facilities. Family rooms were great so family of 4-5 can stay in same room. Loved every bit of our stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Viktoria
HungaryThe dryer took forever to dry my clothes.
I loved the area. It was in a beautiful setting. The bedroom was comfortable with own bath
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Stephen
NorwayAmazing staff. Elizabeth, Alex and Catherine we all really lovely but all the staff were great 😊 Clean and well maintained. Awesome facilities and activities for kids. Thank you for a very memorable stay
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Maarten
BelgiumBiblical quotes with their references around the building/grounds (but remains low profile so no real issue)
Good beds Gaming room Wide views Hostel atmosphere Friendly host and personnel
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Peuranto
FinlandWe came a bit early and couldn’t get the room before 3 pm when the reception opened. A lot of small flies in the room. We had a family room - there were seats only for 2, and in upstairs was really hot for sleeping…
Breakfast and sheets were included. The lake and swimming area was great. Beds were good. The shower was good and a lot of space. Kitchen was really good.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Marcin
PolandNice hostel. Room big enough. Quiet neighborhood. Great view. Place to park your car. Wifi. Comon kitchen where you can preper your own food. Nice breakfast. Clean. Very friendly staff. Close to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). Good value for money. Everything was as I expected.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Панченко
UkraineWe liked absolutely everything. Incredible views around, great teamwork of the staff, everything was very comfortable. We recommend it to everyone!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Marit
NetherlandsWe found Tau/Stavanger area a little bit boring (certainly compared to Odda for example). It was fun to do Preikestolen, and we also booked a Rib boat tour through the fjords. Then there is some hikes in the area (for example, you can hike the hill across the lake from the hostel, there is a parking space and marked route). In hindsight we would have booked three nights instead of four (but we were very lucky with the weather!)
We stayed for four nights in a room in the main building. We loved our stay! The room is very basic - there is no cozy lights or decorations. But it is clean and the bed is comfortable. The hostel itself is amazing. You can swim in the lake of rent a sup or canoe, there is plenty of grass to chill in shadow or sun, much outdoor space, partly also sheltered from rain so you can always be outside. Then there's the game room, living room, cinema, shared kitchen... We loved it!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Artur
SwedenLovely staff, big, clean rooms that are also available for dogs. Breakfast included in reasonable hours and the hostel is close to attractions like Pulpit Rock. Located in a quiet place, with a lovely outdoor playground for both older and younger kids, barbecues and a lake where you can swim and rent out a canoe or sup.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Jovita
LithuaniaVery nice and beautiful place. 😊 A lot of attractions 😊
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Alexia
QatarDust and flies in the room. Seems did not expect guests.
Beautiful surroundings, accesible location and very convenient facilities. You can prepare your food in a full equipped kitchen. Breakfast is complete and nutritious.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Paweł
PolandWeather outside... well it is Norway... :)
Everything was perfect. We have spent wonderful time. Rooms were simple but you have all you need: kitchen, dining room, gaming room, lounge.... The views are wonderful, and of course that was a good base for hiking.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Anne
NorwayNothing ☺️
We absolutely loved everything about this place! It’s full of activities for families, especially if you have kids—my daughter had such a great time. For adults, it’s peaceful and relaxing, thanks to the beautiful lake nearby. The room was spacious and very clean; we felt at home the moment we stepped inside. The manager, Elizabeth, was wonderful—she welcomed us with a warm smile and was incredibly accommodating. I highly recommend this place. It’s the best hostel we’ve stayed at so far!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Erben
Czech RepublicVery nice personnel, lots of possibilities for sports at the hotel, great kitchen
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Andrew
AustraliaFair distance to supermarkets.
Comfortable room. Laundry facilities, paid. Good shared areas. Access to commercial kitchen for cooking. Fair breakfast. Lovely location. Wonderful staff. Undercover motorcycle parking.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Deepak
NetherlandsRooms had flies and suggest to arrange something.
Nice location, scenic lake and Mountain View, very peaceful, nice facilities with many activities for kids (kayak, kids park, sports, play area, screen room). We did couple of hikes in the neighborhood, including pulpit rock which was fun. Staff is super friendly and helpful. We extended our stay at the place as we liked it so much. Easy to cook and store eatables in the shared kitchen area. Nice breakfast and free coffee/ tea made the stay comfortable!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Michal
Czech RepublicThis was amazing areal in a quite place, so much activities for kids or even adults (gameroom). Even laundry. Everything to be satisfied. Amazing view in front of hotel on the the lake. Location +++. We spent a night in a tent. room clean, comfortable bed. Breakfest very tasteful. Would give 11 out of 10. Would love to return in a few years again.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Dina
Latvia-
This tents was amazing! The staff were so welcoming and very friendly! Breakfast was awesome. Great location. Tent was comfy and clean. Thank you!
Stayed in August 2024
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