Eplet Hostel

We did not stay at Eplet Bed & Apple, but their small market was invaluable during our 3-night stay in Solvorn. Not only was it convenient to purchase basic groceries like butter, cheese, salami, and pasta, but we fell in love with their amazing juices. From apple to pear red current, we tried and loved every flavor they produced. I can't wait to visit again when we return to Solvorn.

This was a perfect one-night stay for my solo driving adventure through parts of Norway. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful, and were quite happy to show off their picturesque little town and talk about its history, and provide any help needed for hiking or biking in the area. My room on the 2nd floor had a great view of the fjord, but I wasn't there long enough to make much use of the kitchen or common area. But I did enjoy the fjord view, which was probably better than any local hotel could offer! Highest recommendation.

Eplet is a fabulous place to stay. Trond and Agnethe were welcoming, helpful and full of local recommendations which helped me to get off the tourist trail. Everything from my bedroom , the bathrooms, the kitchens, and lounge were super clean, well ordered and very comfortable. But don’t think for a minute that is some stuffy, rule bound hostal; it is so chilled, with jazz music in the lounge and hammocks in the garden. There are a range of travellers from lots of countries and across a broad age range. I happily stayed at Eplet for 6 nights and as a 60 year old single female traveller I felt it was the perfect place to stay, so much better than a hotel, easy to book by contacting them directly and at a most reasonable price without any sacrifice of comfort. And the bed linen was divine!

Myself and my partner stayed 5 nights in a double room at Eplet at the end of August and had a brilliant time. We'd originally been planning to come in 2020 but of course had to cancel due to Covid, so we were excited to finally make the trip. Trond and Agnethe are amazing hosts, offering lots of helpful advice about where to visit/activities to do. There is a very friendly atmosphere in the place. ||The facilities are good quality, with a large kitchen, though this can of course still get a bit busy with a lot of guests staying - it's a good idea to have dinner slightly earlier than everyone else to beat the rush! There is plenty of food storage space in cupboards and the fridge; each room has a shelf to itself. With regards to buying food, the shop has some supplies like pasta, sauce, cheese, bread and butter, but it's a good idea to come with at least enough supplies for your first dinner, lunch and breakfast. You can then make a trip to the large supermarket in Hafslo to get more supplies. We enjoyed relaxing in the dining/sitting room with our books, sat in front of the window with a view to the fjord. ||Make sure to read the Eplet website if travelling by public transport as it provides detailed instructions for how to get there - we arrived by ferry into Sogndal, and took a taxi from there to Solvorn as the late bus doesn't run on a Saturday or Sunday. The taxis are reasonably priced, it was £50 in total for the journey. Buses in the area are good - a week's ticket on the Skyss Ticket app is very affordable - but we did miss one connection on our way to Leikanger so had to get a second taxi. Bear in mind that there are often only two or so buses on a route per day, so you have to work around the schedules. Agnethe was kind enough to let us join her trip to the shop one day which saved us getting the bus to Hafslo.||In terms of activities while staying at Eplet, our highlights included visiting the Urnes stave church, looking out for the seal (which we named Sven the seal) in the bay, kayaking in the fjord (we hired them from Villa Solvorn), and a trip to Nigardsbreen glacier by bus (if you tell the bus driver you are going to the glacier, the connecting bus waits for you at Gaupne). We combined this with a swim at the Lustrabadet pool in Gaupne, which is highly recommended. Again, Trond and Agnethe provide helpful advice on what to do and which transport to get.||All in all a wonderful time, which we would thoroughly recommend to anyone looking to visit the area.

We spent 4 nights here - 2 in the big tipi and 2 in a double room - and it was the highlight of our trip to Norway. Solvorn is a beautiful village, with an amazing setting right on the Lustrafjord. There is enough to do in the area (hiking, biking, swimming, touring) to keep one busy for several days. Trond and Agnethe have done a fantastic job making Eplet a very fun, inviting and comfortable place to stay. The tipi was great - the mattresses were very comfortable and we never got too cold. And Trond and Agnethe were very generous with their time and tips about what to do and see in the area. We also enjoyed meeting the other guests - the hostel is set up to be very conducive to socializing. Tips: if you are thinking of staying here, spend some time really reading their website. It gives extremely comprehensive information about what staying at Eplet is like and what there is to do in the area. Also, the seafood restaurant in town, Kvitabui, is not to be missed. Amazing setting and fantastic food. All in all, Eplet was a memorable and fun experience for which we were very grateful.

We walked past here and wished we had stayed. Really lovely guy owns the place. They sell the best strawberries I have ever tasted, picked from his garden daily. The views were beautiful and it is a short walk to the shore of the fjord for photos

Originally planned to stay one night tenting at Eplet with the family. After a couple of days travelling around in the area we went back for four more nights of tenting.||Amazing view of the fjord that gives you the ultimate relax and vacation mode. Very friendly and nice staff that took well care of their guests. Clean toilets/shower and kitchen to prepare food. ||Fantastic for the five year old to play around, watch the rabbits, sheeps, cuddle with the cat and of course drink a lot of good Apple juice. My favorite was the rasperry juice!||We will for sure go back to this little pearl in beautiful Solvorn!

Wonderful late April stay with a view that was amazing and convenient point for a ferry across to take mountain bikes available for rent at Eplet. or a hike. Our host Agnethe & Trond Henrik were welcoming and provided wonderful information on trails to follow, sites to see and more. Eplet is a beautiful place to retreat and recharge. Our rooms were comfortable and the views amazing. Only a 20 minute drive from Songdal by bus or car.