Odense is a pretty little city with very friendly Danes. They all speak English and are happy to do so, unlike some other places I've visited. The Hans Christian Anderson museum is pretty interesting. You won't learn much about the fairy tales, but you'll get a feel for the man himself. He was pretty amazing! The streets of Odense are beautifully maintained. Watch out for bikes, there are thousands! Walk or bike alongside the river in summertime, it's beautiful! In August Odense hosts the 'Odense International Film Festival'. Most films are either in English, or have subtitles. And it's FREE! In a nutshell, I found Odense well worth the visit.
I have been in Odense for five months. It was the best days of my life. I want to go there again!
HI - Odense Hostel - Danhostel Odense in Odense … Very friendly, very clean, the garden is just great. It has a feel like coming home... the walk into town takes a bit, but is pleasant.
HI - Odense Hostel - Danhostel Odense in Odense … Clean and charming, like you'd expect in the city of Hans Christian Andersen.
HI - Svendborg Hostel - Danhostel Svendborg Vandrerhjem in Svendborg … I think this hostel is very good! But it could be better!
HI - Odense Hostel - Danhostel Odense in Odense … This hostel is beautifully set. There's a nice courtyard that's just perfect for some time spent lingering. It's set in a quaint little peaceful neighborhood. We had a car to get to town. The room was basic, but smelled strongly of cheese. I'm not sure why, and I don't think all the rooms do. We had a room for four with a sink - bathrooms were down the hall. The staff were friendly and the place was very clean and well- kept. Bring your own towel, sheets and membership card and save some money. I'd definitely stay here again, and request the non-cheese rooms.
HI - Odense City Hostel - Danhostel Odense City in Odense … Great location, especially if you're tired of hauling bags all over creation. Nice but small rooms (single sex) with ensuite bathroom. Colorful paint job. Big (but expensive) breakfast. Good news, they have laundry. Bad news, the dryer's pathetic. I would recommend letting your clothes dry naturally unless you're absolutely sure you know what you're doing with the machine or have a lot of money to blow. We spent about $5 to get our clothes marginally less wet than when we put them in. It might have been because the receptionist gave us bad directions, though, so we complained and they eventually gave us a refund. The washer was fine.
Good news, they have a kitchen. Bad news, between the kitchen and the tables to eat at is one of those silly Danish hostel doors that you have to swipe with your room card to open. Not ideal for carrying food, running after salt, using with hands messy from eating, cleaning up. You had to swipe to get into the general area. Why on earth do you have to…
HI - Odense City Hostel - Danhostel Odense City in Odense … HI - Odense City Hostel - Danhostel Odense City is right next to the central railway station and easy to find when you arrive by train. The reception seems to double as an ice-cream shop part of the time, so if you think you've walked into the wrong place, just ask at the counter.
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