Enter Backpack Hotel — Tromso, Norway

Enter Backpack Hotel is a simple budget hotel with hostel-style shared facilities in Tromso, Norway.

Address: Parkgata 4, Tromso. Property ID: 1374485.

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November 2026

December 2026

Axel's take: 7.9/10

A friendly, practical Tromsø base if you can trade space and quiet for value. A simple budget hotel with hostel-style shared facilities, scored for what it is.

Enter Backpack, now branded First Hotel Backpack, is a simple budget hotel with a hostel-style setup, about five minutes’ walk from central Tromsø. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want to cook rather than eat every meal out. Recent Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, well-equipped communal kitchen and welcoming lounge; cleanliness is generally a strength. The appeal is practical comfort and company, not polished hotel extras.

The compromises are compact rooms, a mix of shared and private bathrooms, and sound carrying between rooms and corridors. Check the bathroom arrangement before booking, and don’t rely on advertised soundproofing. The uphill approach can also be slippery in winter, while kitchen access follows set hours. We’d skip it for a quiet retreat or a spacious, full-service stay, but it works well as a sociable sightseeing base.

• Best for: Solo travelers on a budget; Travelers who want to self-cater; Sociable independent explorers

• Watch out for: Small rooms and audible corridor noise; Shared bathrooms in some room categories; Uphill approach can be icy

• Location: Central sights, buses and the waterfront are walkable; expect an uphill return.

• Rooms: Basic, often compact rooms; private and shared bathroom options require careful selection.

• Cleanliness: Mostly praised across recent reviews, with occasional shared-bathroom cleaning lapses.

• Service: Friendly, helpful reception staff are a recurring strength; confirm late-arrival instructions.

• Amenities: Shared kitchen, social lounge and free Wi-Fi; kitchen hours are restricted, especially on weekends.

• Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra and should be reserved; the current official name is First Hotel Backpack.

Axel's opinion of Enter Backpack Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor · trustindex.io. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About Enter Backpack Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• Parkgata 4, Tromso
• Hotel policies: Parking (on site): NOK 350 per car per night; Cot: NOK 150 per room per night
• Amenities: Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Tromso

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