Q’s & A’s
Welcome to our FAQ page! We understand that you may have some questions, so we've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to provide you with quick and easy answers.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask someone from our social crew, contact the reception or shoot us an email at hello@bunks.no
Booking your stay
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A comfy spot in one of our bunks. Each bunk has blackout curtains, dimmable lighting and power outlet. You also have an individual locker to store your luggage next to your bunk.
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Book early to get our best prices. Always book directly for our best prices.
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Yes. Send us a mail at rode@bunks.no to book a group stay.
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Yes, we have two female only dorms. Choose female only bunks when booking you stay to secure a spot.
The rest of our dorms are mixed. -
Yes, we have shared bathrooms for female only, male only and mixed gender/non-binary.
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For shared rooms the age limit is 18 and above.
For private rooms the age limit is 18 and above for guests that are travelling alone without parents or guardians.
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We do not offer breakfast, but all private studios have a kitchenette where you can cook. For social stays we have a social lounge with a microwave to heat up and make simple meals or snacks. Our neighbors at Kiwi is open 07:00 – 23:00 Monday-Saturday.
Grünerløkka also has plenty of restaurants and cafes to enjoy a good breakfast, lunch or dinner. -
Yes! The Social Club is our activities team that do their absolute best to welcome everyone, answer questions, give tips and host weekly activities for all guests to join.
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Københavngata 10, at Rodeløkka.
Get tips on how to get around here:
The neighborhood (click link)
Tram: You can take tram no. 18, 11 or 12 from Jernbanetorget (Central Station) to Birkelunden.
Bus: Take bus number 30 towards Nydalen to Dalenænga
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The reception on the ground floor is open 24/7.
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The Social Club and bar on the 2nd floor is open from 10:00 till the party is over
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You can easily check in and get your keycard with our self- check-in machines, or in the reception desk on the first floor. Our reception is open 24/7.
If there is a line in the reception, the ceck-in machines will help you save time and get to your fun plans quicker. -
You are welcome to store your stuff in the luggage room in the reception, before checking in.
Our luggage room has limited capacity, so all social stays can store their luggage on the second floor luggage room. -
We offer free bike parking in the lower garage. Ask for key in the reception
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The public parking garage is operated by OnePark, and You pay when you leave the garage or in their app after your stay. You can find more information on www.onepark.no
We also offer free bike parking in the lower garage. Ask for key in the reception -
Follow the pink dots on the floor and neon signs to the Social Lounge and shared rooms on the second floor. Locate you assigned dorm marked on your keycard.
The pink numbers will tell you which bunk is yours. Please make sure to only use your assigned bunk.
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When you're ready to leave us, please remember to check out before 11:00.
If you stay in a shared room, you can check out with our social hosts on the second floor Barception, between 09:00-23:00. You're also welcome to use the social lounge until you're leaving us for good, after checking out.And leave your luggage in the second floor luggage room.
All private stays can check out in the reception on the first floor.
Arriving at Bunks
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After check-in you’re welcome to access the rooftop. Take the elevator to the 11th floor to enjoy our lovely rooftop and panoramic views of Oslo.
Some elevators only go to the 10th floor, so you might have to climb one flight of stairs to get to the roof. -
Please don’t. Our ‘common kitchen is really more of a Social Longe and meant for heating up simple meals, snacks and socializing.
For more advanced cooking, we reccomend booking one of our private studios with a kitchenette. -
Secure your grocery haul with our neighbors at KIWI.
KIWI also have a wide selection of ready meals, salads and snack. -
You can contact the reception to get a new keycard against a small fee.
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Our check-out time is 11:00.
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Sound of fire alarm
You must leave the room immediately. Make sure that all windows are closed and that all persons present in the room manages to get out of the room and the building
Use the staircase to go outside. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR WHEN THE FIREALARM SOUNDS .
In case of fire
Make sure that all persons nearby is made aware of the fire.
Break the glass and push the button on the manual call point to sound the alarm. This will start the evacuation.
In the event of small fires, try to put these out by nearby firefighting equipment.
Help other people to evacuate. Do not put yourself in danger.
By the sound of alarm, all persons must evacuate the building, go to meeting point in Malmøgata
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR WHEN THE FIREALARM SOUNDS
Phone numbers
Brannvesen – firebrigade 110
Politi – Police 112
AMK – Ambulance 113
Vekter – Anker security + 47 90 12 39 52
Student reception + 47 22 99 73 00
Preventive work
All guests must be aware of situations that may lead to fire or unwanted situations, and report these to the person responsible on site. Conditions that can be rectified immediately must be performed.
The following rules apply:
You must always be in your room if candles are being burned. Never leave a burning candle when you leave the room or go to sleep.
Do not store flammable materials near hot springs. For example:
Bed/sofa placed near electric panel stove or oil stove.
Drying clothes over electric panel oven or oil oven.
Use of electrical items for purposes other than those for which they are intended shall not occur.
The use of open fire should not occur, except for candles.
No smoking inside the building.
Do not use oil ovens.
Do not store laptops or charging equipment in duvets, blankets etc.
Keep the stovetop clean.
It is strictly forbidden to cover sprinkler heads and/ or remove smoke detectors. It is also not permitted to cover the stove guard or deactivate it.
This includes covering or disassembling the smoke detectors, or failure to report when faults are detected. For example a detector that only hangs in a cord.
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All Bunksters get one set of towels during your stay. If you need or want a new one, here is the thing:
Towel set (big and small towel): 40 NOK
Big towel: 20 NOK
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Yes, you can. And it’s free for all guests! How nice are we??
Book the movie room here: www.koalendar.com/e/booking-cinema-room -
We have two Quoocker available with boiling water from the tap. And kettles available, if that’s too advanced for you.
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We have two Quoocker available with boiling water from the tap. And kettles available, if that’s too advanced for you.
During your stay
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No pillow forts in the common area, please.
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We do currently not have an initiation dance, unfortunately. However, the shared spaces are a great place to socialize and meet new friends.
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Ninja training is not included, but we encourage stealthy maneuvers as long as you don't wake up the resident sleepwalkers.
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Please don’t. In everyones best interest: no pets allowed in shared spaces.
Nobody asked, but…
Get in touch!
hello@bunks.no
+47 22 99 30 00
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