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First Hotel Backpack

2.5 star property

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A person working at a desk by a window with a view of a cityscape and a mountain.
A person working at a desk by a window with a view of a cityscape and a mountain.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and wall-mounted air conditioning units.
A modern hotel room with two single beds, a desk, and a chair.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, teal armchairs, and a white coffee table.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Parkgata 4, Tromsø, 9008
  • Place, Tromso Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Polaria
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Polar Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tromsø (TOS-Langnes)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with two single beds, a desk, and a chair.

Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with two single beds, a desk, and a chair.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light.

Basic Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

First Hotel Backpack

Self parking, concierge services and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site. Each apartment offers free WiFi, a fridge and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Premium bedding and a desk are among the other amenities available to guests.
First Hotel Backpack offers 30 accommodations. Beds feature premium bedding. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at First Hotel Backpack, you're just a quick walk from Tromso Cathedral. Free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and laundry facilities are available. This budget aparthotel has 30 apartments over 4 floors. Free WiFi and a flat-screen TV are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a fridge and premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Tromso Cathedral and 7 minutes from Tromso Fjords
As a guest of First Hotel Backpack, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly First Hotel Backpack also features a picnic area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This Tromsø aparthotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NOK 350 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (NOK 350 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Cot: NOK 150 per day

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 30 units
  • 4 floors
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property before arrival.
Please note that the breakfast buffet is served at Hotell Viking (300 meters away).

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at First Hotel Backpack

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NOK 150 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: NOK 350 per night
  • Extended parking fee: NOK 350 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NOK 150 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Vipps
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

ABC Hotell Nord Hotel
ABC Hotell Nord Hotel Tromso
ABC Hotell Nord Tromso
ABC Nord
Hotell Nord
ABC Hotell Hotel Tromso
ABC Hotell Tromso
Abc Hotell Nord As Tromsø
Enter Backpack Hotel Tromsø
Enter Backpack Hotel Aparthotel
Enter Backpack Hotel Aparthotel Tromsø

First Hotel Backpack Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 437 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Cosy Hotel near the city center!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kitchen was amazing, and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The location is very good, close to the city center, and close to bus stops. In the reception you can find coffee, hot water and cookies all day, that is really great. The kitchen is available and helps a lot! The room is clean, and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Quiet clean relaxing friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Staff was very helpfull. Very good location near the centre. There is a supermarket near the hotel as well. Kitchen was well equipped. It was lovely to have free cookies. Room is basic and a bit small, but it reflects on the price. Water for the showers took a while to warm up, but it wasn’t a big problem. Overall a very good place to stay in Tromsø.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhan Qiang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and clean place, friendly staff, free coffee and tea availability 24 hours plus free waffles at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
So there was a software glitch from Enter Backpack Hotel and we where re-booked into the Enter City Hotel I would have given 5 stars for everything but, this glitch was unexpected. They emailed us to late with the change - we were already travelling. City hotel staff was great. Nice to have a washer and a drier.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Fook

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is near to the main shopping area, approximately 5 min walk away. The stay was quite good for us from 23 to 24 Dec.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
For what it is, it's all ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Albertina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! The position, the personal/staff, the services, shared spaces, but I would have liked bigger rooms... for the price it's not so spaceful, the room had a bed, a table, a chair, and a refrigerator, which is great, but there was not space for everything... I didn't have space, I mean, difficult to walk in the room...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

minh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very accomodating reception, with very friendly staff! Clean and quiet hotel and place is less than 10mins walk to the city centre with all the shops, restaurants, pubs and meeting points for tours.😄
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Reception was incredibly kind. Price was very affordable. Location was near the downtown and very quiet and cute. Couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wiggo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Much better than expected. Nice, clean, very comfortable beds, and a pleasent common area. Very good service! We Will be back : )
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first stay in a backpack hotel and it was great, so much friendlier than a stay in a hotel. Room was fine and had a good shower. I hadn’t seen a message on my Expedia account that you have to go to a different location to check in but the people I was travelling with were sent an email to explain that reception closes at 6pm. Good size kitchen and the tea/coffee point in the lounge area was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Comfy, clean, affordable stay

Super helpful receptionist who gave me the option to move rooms at check in as I had arrived early and my room wasn’t ready yet. She also gave me lots of information. Very clean rooms & comfy beds, lovely view from my room. Clean bathrooms and toilets,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

More a hotel than a hostel

Nice ambiance. Wood building. Helpful staff. Access to tea and coffee in lounge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
This was a great hotel for what we needed, somewhere in a great location that was safe and comfortable to sleep in. The two staff members on the evening shift were so lovely, a real benefit to the hotel and couldn’t do enough to help during the stay. The rooms are small but functional, our room had its own bathroom but the communal ones were perfectly clean so I wouldn’t let that stop you. The room we stayed in also backed onto both toilets so if you are a light sleeper bring earplugs. This isn’t a hotel and is more of a hostel vibe so don’t expect luxury but it is good value and in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very close to city center and meeting points for all tours. The room is simple and clean and has everything you need. Staff come to empty garbage cans and replace towels daily. The private washroom is on the small side but it’s expected. The staff at the reception are friendly and kind! If you are coming with large luggage be aware that it’s up a small incline.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great except the wifi reception.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Philipp Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was in an other hotel. Free coffee ☕ in the m
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I love the staff there. They are all kind and helped me with taxi as well. I cannot say thank you enough in my heart. Thank you for your service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

wael

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very bad hotel be careful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

One bed Room with private bathroom

Felt more like a hostel than a hotel. Small room with no closet or place to hang your clothes, and there was no elevator, but everything was proper and clean, the shared kitchen was fully equipped with tableware and kitchenware. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent staff, but has bed bugs

The hotel was fine for being budget. Has a shared kitchen which is nice for cooking your own food. However, I discovered after the second night that the room has bed bugs. This should be completely unacceptable for any hotel. The rest of my trip I’ll be trying to sort this out. The staff are super friendly but that’s about the only positive for this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025