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Reviews of O Brian Gjestehus

Storgata 11, 1771 Halden, Norway

#15 of 16 hotels in Halden

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Review Score

Based on 40 hostel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    6.0
    Just the basics
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I thought I was going to a guest house where I could meet other travellers, because of the name of the place. Probably it's my fault that I did not read properly the description and/or the comments. But it is just a studio in a building's 4th floor. Lighting is somewhat poor. One towel is provided, the duvet is thin. Nothing to fall I love with the place, but not much to complain either.

    The studio is basic but fine. Well located. The owner or administrator is kind.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Proberty is hard to find with the navigation system, when I phoned proberty to ask how to get their i just got told to go to the pub, however we struggled to find the street to the pub as well. The house were the studio is in it its not so pleasant but the studio itself is good.

    The studio was very clean and a decent size for 2 people. It was in the centrum and we were able to park in front of the proberty.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    6.0
    The budget option
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Woke up at 2am due some noice from someone's TV echoing through the pipelines. The corridor leading to the room stank. Everything seemed nice and clean, but the kitchen surfaces weren't clean. A bit dodgy check-in in a pub, I didn't mind but someone else might. Also, I was completely ok with the bed, but others probably find it hard. Chose this place as it was the cheapest there was, to give a better rating, I would expect to pay a 10-20% less the going rate. There was a telly, two actually, but both of them were stacked up on a shelf in the hall and so not for watching your late night show.

    Quite centrally located.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2023

    7.0
    Halden short stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Washing machine not working.

    Friendly staff at an unusual Pub (O'Brian Pub)where you check in and collect the keys. Lift to the 3rd floor then steps up 1 floor. Nice kitchen area with cook top and microwave.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2022

    7.0
    Great for a stopover in the city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    That's well located, cheap accommodation great for a night

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beds in the studio apartment were not overly comfortable, especially the tourist bed.

    It was easy to park the car in the streets near the hostel, and we got a friendly and helpful welcome at the pub where we picked up the keys.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2022

    8.0
    Halden stop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cozy loft appartment. Comfortable single beds. Well equiped kitchenette.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Located near a club with a lot of noise until 2am. Spider webs in most roof corners. Towels smelled bad. Dirt on the bathroom wall. Both beds had broken legs. A lot of dust by the windows in bedroom.

    Located in the centre of the city. Clean bed sheets.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2024

    10
    OBrian pub.... the only irish pub without a single Irish person inside! Yet, its so authentic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    More food!

    I liked the late night toasties at the bar

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2024

    10
    Halden and Obrian go hand in hand. They treat you like family and the rooms are HUGE!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish the rooms had balcony or patio for warm days

    The staff are super welcoming and helpful, they treated me like family

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    1.0
    Staffless hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was booking the wrong date and when i tried to contract the staff they didn't answer in mail or phone and i was trying several times. So I decided not to go there and was booking somewhere else.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    2.0
    Not what we expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room itself and the way to get there. You are basically up in the addict of a building, the room smelled like smoke and it was just not what we expected at all. I am sorry to say that we will not book this option again.

    The staff is very nice, helpful and friendly. Very service minded!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    1.0
    Did not stay at the Brian Hostell. Booked rooms not avalaiable at arrival.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms booked was not available at arrival. We had to find alternative accomodation.

    Never stayed at the this place. There was no rooms available when we arrived

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really filthy kitchen

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2023

    2.0
    Cheap, too cheap. Missing fire-exit. Found carpet beetle.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No separate fire-exit. Carpet betle found in the bath-room. Need to have all my clouths put in the deep-freezer for 4 days after the stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    10
    In the heart of Halden!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good rock and roll and low budget place. central close to everything. Nice down to earth people. Next time I stay longer.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    5.0
    Just for a night is ok
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed is not comfortable

    Location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2022

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Towels had a bad smell and it was ostensibly clean

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    electrical malfunction stove

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2022

    10
    Charming, cozy and comfortable apartment!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was wonderful!

    We stayed in an apartment organized by O Brian Hostel, not at the hostel. Very charming, cozy and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booking.com wasn't making booking convenient.

    Location was convenient for work and travel. staff was very courteous and helpful. free wifi connection made working easy.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2022

    5.0
    Basic and central
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    No curtains which makes the room very light in Norway in summer season. No soap in shower. Quite basic entrance area, but OK as price is reaonable.

    Cantral with easy access to town etc.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2022

    4.0
    good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    that I made a booking via app on company card but my employee was charged from his privat card

    everything

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

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