Njarðvík Hostel - By Keflavík Airport

As the Hostel is very close to the International Airport in Keflavík it is often called "the Hostel by the airport ". Njarðvík and the area around has much more to offer than easy access to the airport.

A few examples of activities you can find are fishing, sea angling, whale watching, golf courses and for the ones who wish to visit museums you can among others find marine wildlife centre and a trout and salmon museums. For birdwatchers the area offers several locations to rival the best, among them are Hafnarberg, Garðskagi, Reykjanestá og Krísuvíkurbjarg.

Last but not least, only 15 min from the hostel you will find The Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions.
 
Hostel by Keflavík airport

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Opening times:

Opening times (over the year):    1 January -31 December

Nearest hostels:

Eyrarbakki 96 km (ca. 1 hour 10 min) - Selfoss 92 km (ca. 1 hour 10 min) - Gaulverjaskóli 108 km (ca. 1 hour 20 min) - Akranes 88 km (ca. 1 hour 10 min)

 

Distance from Reykjavík:

45 km (ca. 35 min)

 

Family rooms available		Common room(s)		Luggage Store
Suitable for wheelchair users		Laundry facilities		Non smoking room/area
Sheets for hire		Internet access		Basic store available at or near the hostel
TV room		Credit card accepted		Rates include local tax
Self-catering kitchen		Currency exchange at or near hostel		BBQ
Groups welcome		Individual traveller welcome

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Bed Capacity

Beds per room:					Total beds
Number of rooms:	7	10	1	5	85

Directions

Bus:	There are 5 daily buses to and from Reykjavík. The bus stop is only 10 minutes walk from FIT Hostel, 1400 ISK per person. During the summer there are also buses to and from the Blue Lagoon.
Parking:	Is free at the hostel
Sea port:	In this area are two sea ports, one is only 10 minutes walk from the hostel and the other about 30 minutes walk away.
Location:	Located in the south of Icleand, close to the airport.
Airport:	4km from the Keflavik International airport.

Relaxation

The Blue Lagoon is situated close by but it is one of the most famous and unique attractions in Iceland. With a pool of pale blue warm water (38°C), especially rich in minerals, it's the perfect place to relax after a hard day of sightseeing.

History and Sagas

Vikingaheimar (Viking World) in Njarðvík is the home of the Viking Ship Íslendingur (the Icelander). Built in 1996, Icelander is an exact replica of the famous Gokstad ship, a remarkable archaeological find of an almost completely intact Viking ship, excavated in Norway in 1882.

Vikingaheimar is also a home a portion of the Viking millennium exhibition produced by the Smithsonian Institution Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga. This exhibition sheds light into the Norse settlement and explorations of unknown lands.

For the kids

Vatnaveröld (Water World) is an indoor water park for the whole family. 50 meter inndoor pool, 25 meter outdoor pool, hot-tubs and sauna.Free admission for children.

Birdwatching

Fitjar in Njarvík is a excellent place for birdwatching and it's in a walking distance from the hostel. The children will be happy to know that feeding the ducks in more than welcome.

Geothermal powers

Power plant earth is a new exhibition located in Reykjanesvirkjun, a geothermal power plant owned by Hitaveita Suðurnesja. From the „big bang“ theory of how the universe evolved from the size of a grapefruit to the harnessing of geothermal power in the Reykjanes peninsula, the exhibition shows how man utilizes different energy sources and how we benefit from it in our everyday lives. The exhibition´s most impressive showpiece is a geothermal turbine generating 50 MW of “green” electrical power, enough to keep Reykjavík City running on a good day. Located in a lava field in the south west point of the Reykjanes peninsula it´s natural surroundings make it an extraordinary place to visit.