Hostels - more than just accommodation

Although the main focus of the hostels is providing a comfortable accommodation at a affordable price, a hostel is more than just a place to sleep. Each hostels is unique with its own history and charm, which helps making your stay at our hostels a truly enjoyable experience.

General

• You can choose from 36 Hostelling International Hostels (HI Hostels) around the country. For detailed information on each hostel see our map.


• Budget accommodation with optional self service when traveling at minimum cost.


• Each hostel is unique.


• New hostels with modern facilities and old charming renovated hostels but all with a friendly and helpful service from the staff.


• Ideal places for individuals, families and groups.


• The hostels are open to people of all ages.

Accommodation

• Mostly 2-6 bedded rooms.


• All hostels, except Fljótsdalur Hostel, offer 2-bedded rooms.


• Duvets and pillows are always complimentary, just bring your own bed linen or rent it at the hostel.


• You may use a sleeping bag if you prefer.


• Bring your own towels and soap.


• If you do not especially ask for a family or a private room you get a bed in a shared room with other people.


• These hostel offer rooms with private facilities: Reykjavík City, Reykjavík Downtown, Laugarvatn, Grundarfjörður, Eyrarbakki, Borgarnes, Akranes and Höfn. Other hostels offer only rooms with shared facilities.

Guest kitchens

• Every hostel has a well equipped guest kitchen for individual cooking, at no extra cost.


• Most hostels serve breakfast and some also dinner, lunch and packed lunch.


• Dinner and lunch should be ordered in advance.

Activities

• All hostels offer a variety of exciting activities at the hostels or in the neighborhood.


• Rafting, angling, swimming, hiking, riding, and glacier tours are among activities on offer.