The hostel in Gudhjem is among the oldest in Denmark, some of the buildings already being fitted out with sleeping facilities around the year 1930. Before that time it had been a grocers shop delivering supplies to the local fishing fleet prior to thier trips. Over the years it has been modernised continuosly, therefore the old grocers shop appears as an up to date hostel with all facilities but at the same time still retaining the old spirit and environment that is persent, with small rooms, wood beam ceilings, half timbered walls etc.