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This award recognizes the best opening or re-opening of an economy hotel/hostel. The evaluation criteria include investment, architectural design, key performance indicators, concept, and CSR policies implemented. The hotel/hostel must have been opened or renovated within the past two years and is currently operational.
The project:
Bunks at Rode is operated by the Anker Foundation, a commercial non-profit organization that reinvests its profits to provide affordable housing for students in Oslo.
The foundation manages over 2,600 student rooms and maintains rents up to 30 percent below market rates. As the first concept of its kind worldwide, Bunks at Rode merges hospitality and social impact within a single model. Located in the vibrant Rodeløkka district, it offers modern bunk beds, coworking areas, and a rooftop terrace for travelers and digital nomads.
Every stay directly supports the foundation’s mission to make quality housing accessible to young people.
The Hospitality Awards celebrate innovation and excellence and highlight the most creative initiatives in a sector that is constantly and rapidly changing hospitality.