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Hvammstangi Hostel

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Interior
Hallway
Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Explore the area

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Norðurbraut 22a, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, 0530
  • Place, Icelandic Seal Center Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapel at Groef
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kolufossar Falls
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Hvammstangi

At Hvammstangi Hostel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Icelandic Seal Center Museum and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Chapel at Groef. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and a television in a common area. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Hvammstangi hostel, you'll be 23.2 km (14.4 mi) from Kolufossar Falls and 25.1 km (15.6 mi) from Illugastadir seal watching.
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What's nearby

  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Chapel at Groef - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kolufossar Falls - 22 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Lake Vesturhópsvatn - 27 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Borgarvirki - 34 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Söluskálinn á Hvammstanga - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sjávarborg - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vertinn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bakki restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sirop Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hvammstangi Hostel

As a guest of Hvammstangi Hostel, you'll find laundry facilities and a television in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Hvammstangi hostel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Hvammstangi Hostel offers 30 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Hvammstangi hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

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  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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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

What is the cancellation policy at Hvammstangi Hostel?

Hvammstangi Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hvammstangi Hostel?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hvammstangi Hostel on 1 Apr 2026 start from NZ$172, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hvammstangi Hostel?

Yep, Hvammstangi Hostel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hvammstangi Hostel?

No, Hvammstangi Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hvammstangi Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hvammstangi Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hvammstangi Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Washrooms could use some updating due to staining and poor ventilation. Everything else was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trucmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Everything clean. Great kitchen and laundry. Great staff and parking. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Alfonso

Está en estado aceptable, quizás demasiadas habitaciones para esa cocina pero.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Antti

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025