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Hvammstangi Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Hvammstangi with free parking

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Living room
Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Shared Bathroom | Shared kitchen
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Norðurbraut 22a, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, 0530
  • Hvitserkur
  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Chapel at Groef
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Hvammstangi

Within a short walk of Icelandic Seal Center Museum, Hvammstangi Hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Chapel at Groef. This 30-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Chapel at Groef - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kolufossar Falls - 27 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Lake Vesturhópsvatn - 40 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Borgarvirki - 45 min drive - 25.2 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Söluskálinn á Hvammstanga - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sjávarborg - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hlaðan Kaffihús - Hvammstanga - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vertinn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bakki restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hvammstangi Hostel

Hostel in Hvammstangi with free parking
Guests staying at Hvammstangi Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Dining areas are also standard. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 5 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hvammstangi Hostel Hvammstangi
Hvammstangi Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hvammstangi Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hvammstangi
Hvammstangi Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hvammstangi Hostel Hvammstangi
Hvammstangi Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hvammstangi

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hvammstangi Hostel?

Hvammstangi Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Hvammstangi Hostel?

This hostel is located in Hvammstangi within a short 11-minute walk of Icelandic Seal Center Museum. Chapel at Groef is also within a driving distance of 1.6 mi.

Is there parking available at Hvammstangi Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Hvammstangi Hostel feature a casino?

No, Hvammstangi Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hvammstangi Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Hvammstangi Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Hvammstangi Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hvammstangi Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hvammstangi Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hvammstangi Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Hvammstangi Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hvammstangi Hostel?

No, at Hvammstangi Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Hvammstangi Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away! Black mold all over window frames. Beds are cheap children's bunk beds that i was afraid would collapse. Mattress worn and uncomfortable. Bathrooms smelled of feces. In the kitchen only one outlet works so the refrigerator (which froze our milk) must be unplugged to use anything that requires power.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky, Huntington beach

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is new, clean. But it is better to provide free towel for customer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very easy to check in, I arrived really late and I loved the self check-in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

roger

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was such a cute little hostel! The kitchen was very cosy and had everything that someone might need. There were lots of washrooms so never had to wait. The rooms were really cozy and everything was very clean. Will be coming back here on our next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Don’t let the outside of the building scare you away. The inside is clean, plenty or WC, kitchen is small but adequate. Hostel is a self check in. Only downside was I had to call and message for room and code. Other than that, it was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basically self service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, affordable and peaceful.

Upgraded to the private cabins (same owner) and was not disappointed. Beautiful small town and the host was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms small but clean, with coupboard, table and chairs. Bathroom also clean and kitchen seemed to have sll the basic you would need (we didn´t have use the kitchen tho) only negarice thing was the screeching in the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very organized nice place with an easy self check-in. Clean and well decorated house. Breakfast included with cereals, bread and spreads and fruits which were very appreciated. It is also very well located, near the Keflavik airport and near grocery stores and gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

No frills pit stop

Clean, efficient hostel. What we expected for the money. Make sure to bring your own coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tina, New Jersey, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dorm style housing, but had all the basic amenities. We used the oven in the kitchen to bake a pizza and the heated towel rack was nice as was the black out curtain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Liz, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay in between Reykjavik and Akureyri if driving the ring road and taking your time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Corinne, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exactly what we needed

This hostel was exactly what we needed - a clean, comfortable place to rest between drives on the West Fjords. Make sure to see the seals and taste the local seafood soup in the area - divine ! Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, excellent amenities and easy to access room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experiencia única y solitaria

Fue una experiencia extraña porque estuvimos solos en un sitio con 26habitaciones. Las camas son un poco incómodas y en la habitación el espacio es justo. La sala de estar es acogedora pero la cocina es ínfima para albergar a esas habitaciones cuando esté lleno. Es imposible cocinar habiendo solo una placa. Los baños están bien y en el primero hay una lavadora y secadora. Están muy nuevas solo te tienes que llevar tu jabón. La limpieza cuando fuimos estaba bien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nina von

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It seem, they build a prison and are now booking the cells as rooms. The only difference is, the windows could be opened. Bed is so loud, as soon as one moves just a slightest bit, all in the room are awake. It was one of the worst nights I had in a very long time, and I'm travelling since 2 months. In the morning, we woke by some stranger standing in our room, although we did lock the door!! The cleaning staff checked between 8:30 and 11:30 several times, if we had checked out already, although check out is 12 o'clock. Did felt very pushed! I'm used to hostels and Airbnb and camping,so do not have that high standards, if I pay that price for a bed and a room, I definitely expect a bit more or a price at least half of it. Recommendation: even if other rooms in other hostels or hotels or whatever are more expensive, it is worth every cent/krona!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diana, Las Piedras

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar en si es bueno para pasar una noche. Se veía todo limpio. Accesible y check in fácil. Tienes varios baños lo cual es bueno. Las cortinas de los baños huelen mal. Huelen como a sudor. Deben cambiarlas y lavarlas con frecuencia. Realmente fue asqueante. A las huéspedes… sean mas empáticos. Si saben que todo se escucha sean más ordenados y silenciosos. No tienen q ser tan ordinarios. Bajen la voz y no den tantos cantazos.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Très médiocre

J'ai dû écrire 2 fois jusqu'au dernier jour pour recevoir enfin les infos de check in (code de la boite à clefs). Les lits superposés sont très bruyants (lorsque la personne du haut bouge, l'autre est réveillé par le mouvement et le bruit). Les sanitaires (communs) sont mal entretenus. Seules 5-6 chambres étaient occupées lors de notre séjour, mais je n'ose imaginer ce que cela donne lorsque les 30 chambres le sont !!! Je devais payer sur place, mais n'ayant croisé personne du staff, j'ai été débité sans autre forme de procès quelques jours après la fin de mon séjour. Cela renforce l'impression de laisser-aller général de cet établissement.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024