Budget Hostels from S$87

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like sledging.

No two hostels look the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the best reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: SDK Apartament - Located within a 10-minute walk of Tromso Lapland. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Rooms come with linens. Tromso Activities Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as laundry facilities. You’ll find towels and showers in all rooms. Fjord Booking - You can take advantage of free breakfast at this property. Rooms come with towels and showers.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 10°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -6°C. The snowiest months in Tromsø are February, January, November and December, with each month seeing an average of 58 cm of snowfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy these things around Tromsø. Get out into nature with places such as Polar-Alpine Botanical Gardens, Tromso Fjords and Simavik. Cultural attractions include Polar Museum, Art Museum of Northern Norway and Tromso University Museum. Visit landmarks such as Skansen.

Keep this information about transit options in Tromsø on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Tromsø (TOS-Langnes), 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Bardufoss (BDU), situated 42.2 mi (67.8 km) away.