Rønne Vandrerhjem

I planned an Easter trip to Bornholm, which is before the tourist season kicks off at the start of May and I was therefore limited in my choice of affordable accommodation. Luckily, Danhostel Rønne turned out to be a dream come true. The location is fantastic, as you simply walk along the water from the ferry. (I recommend printing out directions beforehand, as the last few paths can be a bit hard to find, and there's no guarantee you'll have cellphone service on Bornholm!) The hostel is on the site of an old military fort and actually has quite a fascinating history during WW2. The area is quiet and surrounded by trees and nature; it's sheltered from the wind and sounds on the docks and you can feel like you're in the wilderness even without having left the city. There are lots of outdoor activities to do at the hostel, with minigolf, a playground, and plenty of picnic tables, so I imagine it's full of life in the summertime. There is a SuperBrugsen open daily (even holidays) about a 15-minute walk from the hostel so you can buy food; the hostel also serves local beer. The hostel itself has everything you need, including laundry machines, a kitchen, free Wi-Fi, a dining room/chill out room with board games and books and a TV, and clean showers and bathrooms. You can buy breakfast as well for 60 DKK, though since the hostel was nearly empty during my stay and all of us cooked for ourselves, it wasn't served so I'm not sure what it included. The rooms are small and cozy and the beds are comfortable (you have to pay for sheets so try and bring your own if you want to save money). Since I was there before the busy season, I had a room to myself. The staff were incredibly friendly and made the whole place feel like home, leaving us notes every day, showing us all the amenities, and just generally being very welcoming. I only stayed for one night because I didn't know of enough things to do in Bornholm, but I wish I had stayed longer. The atmosphere was so lovely and I was reluctant to leave after just a short stay. Highly recommended!