Owned by the Anker ST foundation, this new site, which is really a hostel, opened in 2013 as part of the foundation's mission to provide affordable student housing. Some properties, such as a hotel and this hostel, help to support long-term student housing sites such as the student apartments adjoining Anker Apartment. First, there are several accommodations in the area that have "Anker" in the name, and I made the mistake of finding the Anker Hostel (which is closer to the city center) on the long walk up the Anker Apartment. While it is a good hike from the Central Bus or Train stations (I'd say at least half an hour), there are nearby bus and train options. For one night near the end of September 2013, I paid 250,00 Danish krone for a bunk bed in a standard dorm room for 30 women (I actually ended up in a mixed-sex room for 20 people, but I was asked my preference at check-in, and I honestly didn't mind. There was only one other woman in the room that night, and so my hunch is that perhaps it made sense to have more than woman in the room, but again, it's only a guess, and I truly didn't have preference). There were additional charges for towels (20,00) and linen (50,00), and an MVA fee (14,00). Breakfast was not included, but it was available at a connected convenience store for an additional 60,00. I can't give you my impression of that because I needed to leave early to catch my flight. So, what I paid was 334 krone, which at this time translates to about €45 or $61. The hostel is very clean and seems well-run. Everything about it feels big and anonymous, though. On the ground-level floor there is a check-in desk that is also a coffee/wine bar, lockers, tables and chairs for working or visiting, table tennis, and two long couches that face opposite walls with large, flat-screen televisions. Many people congregated to take advantage of free wifi, watch t.v., eat, study, or relax. There are arrangements if you want to use there kitchen. I did see one happy family using the table tennis. Because everything was so spread out, though (not the typical "problem" in a hostel, I know!), people didn't really interact much. I stayed in Block C on the second floor. Perhaps because the site is still very new, everything was very crisp, clean, and in terrific working order. Key cards provide access through a secure door to the second floor and to individual dorm rooms. There truly was a good amount of space between bunk beds, and people were very respectful to quietly use computers/other, read, rest, etc. in the dorm room. Toilets and showers on the floor (shared by several other "Bock" dorm rooms) provided single-sex accommodations, and also one male/female room, which was closest to Block C, and so is the one that I used and photographed as you'll see here on Yelp. There were several individual shower stalls and toilet stalls with individual doors, and just two sinks with mirrors. Again, everything was quite clean and well-maintained, but it felt very institutional. Not really to my taste, but I can't fault the execution of the place for what it is designed to offer. Staff was also friendly and efficient. Because I only decided to take this trip the day before I flew to Oslo, I really had no bearings as far as the transportation, etc. I asked for help at the reception desk to make sure that I would make it to my return flight in time through using public transportation options. I don't know whether they had a special computer program as an accommodation site, or whether this software is available to the general public, but the nice woman who helped me was able to use my flight information to tell me which bus I should take to get to the airport in proper time. I guess because I was so astonished, she showed me the computer screen, and my flight was listed along with the suggested bus - amazing!, and then she could back-track to tell me what time I should catch a nearby train in order to get to the Central Bus station in good order for my connection. Other cities really need to study this model. It was incredibly helpful. In terms of the location of the hostel relative to the city, it is, as I mentioned, not centrally-located, but it is very easy to catch a train or bus. Public transportation (I opted for a 24-hour public transportation pass that included buses, trains, and even a water transport out to the museum island, but did not include the airport bus, which cost me 110,00 krone) provide frequent, reasonably-priced options. The specific site of the hostel honestly wasn't pretty, but it did seem safe, and main roads leading down to the center offered many enticing shops and restaurants. If you are looking for a long stay with a cozy atmosphere and lots of interaction with fellow travelers, this might not be the best option for you, but the cost was very competitive, it was very clean and quiet, and I enjoyed a comfortable night there with great service from staff. read more