Welcome to the comfy living room of the Achterhoek. Stayokay Gorssel is situated close to Deventer in a gorgeous Norse hunting lodge that's full of character.
Gorssel is located in the middle of nature between the historic Hanseatic cities of Deventer and Zutphen. These two cities are certainly worth a visit. And after a day in the city, enjoy the peace and quiet in Gorssel.
In the hostel
In the middle of nowhere looms a beautifully renovated Norwegian hunting lodge, you have arrived at Stayokay Gorssel. You will find an atmospheric restaurant, a cosy sitting area by the fireplace, a nice living room with games and a lovely terrace in the large garden. All in line with the characteristic Norse style. You spend the night in the family or private rooms (always with private bathroom) or in the Wikkelhouses on the grounds of the hunting lodge.
In our hostel, we stimulate the sale of local, fair, organic products. Don't forget to try out our menu!
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Guests receive an email after their stay to leave a review. The scores are calculated by means of an analysis of the written review and are based on the past 12 months. Written reviews are summarised because we cannot show them in full due to copyright issues. But positive or negative, we post them all. We do not pay for reviews and fake reviews are reported.
Sentiment
Facilities
8.7
based on 170 reviews
Food
9.5
based on 131 reviews
Ambience
9.6
based on 20 reviews
Service
9.9
based on 53 reviews
Cleanliness
9.3
based on 45 reviews
Location
9.8
based on 52 reviews
Value
9.1
based on 34 reviews
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The guest appreciated the reception.
Solo traveller from Netherlands, December 2024
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The guest appreciated the breakfast.
Solo traveller from Belgium, December 2024
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The guest appreciated the bedroom, the breakfast, and the personnel.
Couple from Netherlands, December 2024
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The guest appreciated value for money.
Couple from Netherlands, November 2024
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The guest appreciated the restaurant, the food, and value for money.
(School) group from Netherlands, November 2024
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The guest appreciated the bedroom, the food, the restaurant, the bathroom, and the transport. Was less satisfied by the bar and value for money.
Friend group, November 2024
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The guest appreciated the housekeeping, the food, and the restaurant.
Friend group, November 2024
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The guest appreciated the breakfast.
Solo traveller from Netherlands, November 2024
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The guest appreciated the surrounding area.
Family from Germany, November 2024
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The guest appreciated the personnel.
Family, November 2024
What people say
Amazing hostel
Wonderful rooms
Excellent service
Superb restaurant
Cleanliness is top-notch
Who said it
46%
Families
19%
Couples
16%
(School) groups
13%
Solo travellers
6%
Friend groups
Route & location
Public transport
From station Deventer or Zutphen
Travelling on weekdays? From Zutphen, take bus 81 towards Deventer. Get off at bus stop De Pessink in Epse and change to bus 57 towards Borculo (Lochem). Get off at bus stop De Drie Kieften. From there it is a 2 km walk.
From Deventer, take bus 57 towards Borculo (Lochem) and get off at stop De Drie Kieften. From there it is a 2 km walk. Please note that bus 57 only runs on weekdays!
Travelling on the weekend? From Zutphen, take bus 450 towards Laren via Gorssel and get off at the Oesterschelp stop in Harfsen. From there, it is a 3km walk. Please note that bus 450 only runs on weekends!
At both stations, you can also take a regional taxi. Order the taxi at least 1 hour in advance at 0900-0276.
By car
Free parking
From Deventer take the N48 in the direction of Zutphen. In Epse, take a left at the traffic lights. At the very next street, take a left. Go 5 km and you will see the hostel.
From Zutphen, take the N48 in the direction of Deventer. In Eefde take a right, towards Bathmen. Follow the signs to the hostel.
Please note: some car navigation systems do not recognise the address. Is this the case, please try looking for "Kring van Dorth" instead of "Gorssel".
Parking
We have our own private unattended car park (free parking). This is located next to the hostel. You can charge your electric car at a charging station here.
Local hotspots
Art aficionados are also well catered to here. Visit MORE, the modern realism museum. Or do you feel like going somewhere with the kids? Go wandering through the Toy museum. Outdoor life is spectacular here as well! If you're the active type, try go-karting or climbing in the Climbing forest and for those that come here for the sake of tranquillity: the fluisterboot in Zutphen comes highly recommended!
We work hard every day to ensure a sustainable stay. Did you know all of our hostels are certified with the EU Ecolabel? We're quite proud of that. Below, you can find our sustainable solutions at Stayokay Gorssel. Want to read more? Check out our sustainability page.
Mission zero
100% green energy
Green gas
Heat pump for Wikkelhouses
Charging station electric cars (at hostel)
Close the loop
Circular corporate clothing
Waste separation
Orbisk Zero Food Waste
Too Good To Go
Recycled furniture
Frying fat recycling for biodiesel
Wikkelhouses
We love H2o
Plastic-free buffet
Free water tap
Water saving taps
Eco-friendly cleaning products
Eco-friendly shampoo / body wash (for sale)
Feel good
Bike rental
Organising cleanups
Vegetarian options
Vegan options
UTZ coffee & fairtrade tea
Organic drinks
Organic bread
Beeokay / insect hostel
Sustainable group activities
Children's book exchange
Eet je mee?
Onze koks verzorgen dagelijks een uitgebreid ontbijt- en dinerbuffet. Altijd met lekkere vega(n), biologische en lokale producten. Ga je de hele dag op avontuur? Neem dan een lunchpakket mee!
Reserveer je diner tijdens het boeken of bekijk het dagelijkse menu op het krijtbord bij de receptie. Ontdek ook ons kleine bar-menu in het Stayokay-restaurant. Zei iemand borrelhapjes & cocktails?
Good to know
You'll be given bed linen upon arrival to make your own bed. Towels are not included but can be rented at the hostel.
Guests under 18 are only allowed in private rooms.
Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
Guests aged 16 or 17 may stay without an adult but must bring a completed consent form.
Dogs are welcome in certain months of the year. Service dogs are always allowed in private rooms.
You can stay a maximum of 7 consecutive nights at the same location.
This is a cashless hostel. You can pay with debit or credit card. We do not accept cash money.
Are you ready for your adventure?
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