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Hlíd Hostel

1.5 star property
Myvatn hostel in mountains

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Reception
Reception
Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in the mountains, Hlíd Hostel offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace, hit some balls at the driving range, or soak in one of three hot springs. With free WiFi and laundry facilities nearby bike rentals are available to explore further.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Mountain biking
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is CA $233
CA $336 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Sleeping Bag Accommodation)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Sleeping Bag Accommodation)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Eldá Guesthouse

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 147 reviews
The price is CA $144
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Eldá Guesthouse
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About the area

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Hraunbrún, Myvatn, Northeast Region, 660

What's nearby

  • Lake Myvatn - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Krafla - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grotagja Cave - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Myvatn Nature Baths - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hverarondor Hverir - 12 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaffi Borgir - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vogafjós Cowshed Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish & Chips Lake Myvatn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Daddi's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gamli Bær - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hlíd Hostel

When visiting Myvatn, Hlíd Hostel is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite mountain biking.

Languages

English, Icelandic

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Elda Guesthouse (Address: Helluhraun 9 GPS POINTS N65° 38' 25.53]
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Golf driving range on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

There are 3 hot springs open between 9:00 AM and midnight.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Bed sheets fee: EUR 11 per person, per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17.25 for adults and EUR 8 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to midnight

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Hlíd Hostel Myvatn
Hlíd Myvatn
Hlíd
Hlíd Hostel Myvatn
Hlíd Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hlíd Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Myvatn

Frequently asked questions

Does Hlíd Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hlíd Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hlíd Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hlíd Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hlíd Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hlíd Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as mountain biking. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Hlíd Hostel also has a picnic area.

What's the area around Hlíd Hostel like?

Hlíd Hostel is a short 14-minute walk from Lake Myvatn and 13 minutes' walk from Krafla.

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Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The place was very clean, and it was easy to check-in. The kitchen was big and well furnished, but got a bit disappointed seeing there wasn’t cooking oil, salt or pepper. The bunk beds were comfortable enough, but the lack of privacy curtains was a bit off putting. I got to sleep in my room alone, so it’s not too bad, but I wouldn’t like having strangers come and go and just see me sleep. Finally, I feel like the blanket fee is a bit deceiving. While it is mentioned on Expedia, it’s like 1500 ISK, in person they charged me 3500 ISK (could’ve been 3000 ISK if I messaged them in advance..). Overall, I don’t think a fee make sense, just include the bedsheets in the price, it’s an hostel..
Arthur, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Dominique, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great kitchen area for hostel. Well stocked and lots of space to cook and eat.
Curtis, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was nice and clean!
Lynn-marie, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Israel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Olga, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Rooms are very tiny and hard to even open large bags. Kitchen area was fine but there were just too many people using it at the same time. Pricing is higher compared to what they provide.
Rushikumar, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Bed very creaky and noisy and seems outdated.
Eunmi, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Prem, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Abhijeet, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay.

Check in was smooth and the room and bed were comfortable. Cost to rent linens is much higher than listed on Hotels.com. It was approximately $18 for the linens.
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Shiran, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was cool. Warm room and comfy bed. Good value for the price
que, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

This was a great location for where I was, but keep in mind that there isn't much around. My room was quiet, but the building was loud. The common areas were relatively clean. The staff friendly.
1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We emailed in advance and I was told that the hours of their reception was different than the hours posted on their door which was also different than on hotels.com. We moved our entire day around to arrive to find a notice posted on the door that said they were open 2 hours later than in the email I received from an employee. We stayed in a cabin that had nothing but beds but access to the hostel/ camping bathrooms/kitchen. In the first five minutes on the cabin, there were 2 large spiders- on my shoulder and on our bed. In nature, so spiders are reasonably understandable and the cabin was clean. We only used the hostel to brush our teeth before we left in the morning but it was overwhelming busy—- too small for the number of guests, and the bathrooms were filthy.
Brooke, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

We had a cottage at the campsite, and our experience was not the best. Our cottage was quite far from the facilities and down a hill, which is probably fine under most conditions, but not pleasant when it's pouring rain and extremely windy. The heating was good, but there was some exposed wiring that gave my dad a very nasty electrical shock when he was trying to adjust it at night. The WiFI was only available at reception, and the reception building is tiny---basically a single room with maybe 8 seats. People were crowded inside and standing around, which also made the check-in process a bit off-putting with so many people hanging over your shoulder.
Ann, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Loved the dining room! But not the flies ;)
Guylaine, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

The room with two bunk-beds was very small for four people. It was hot, stuffy and poorly soundproofed. We spent three nights there and EVERY night there was quite a big fat spider on the ceiling. First night - spider has rappelled on the head of our son. He awoke, saw the spider above his face and awoke all of us. Second night - daughter saw spider rappelled from the ceiling on the side around 4am, awoke us and asked us to remove it; third night- we saw the spider around 10 pm and removed it. In summer time is it not getting dark, thus you can see everything everywhere. Our kids are not little, nevertheless they felt uncomfortable. It seems that the construction is poorly „sealed“ and has a lot of holes.
Katharina, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Odile, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellente guesthouse: logement top, parties communes superbes !!
Mathilde, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Simple accommodation in a nice surrounding.
Rafael, 1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

Ostello che necessiterebbe di una bella ristrutturazione. Struttura un po' lasciata andare. Ampia cucina, con disponibili numerosi utensili e due frigoriferi. Stanza piccola. Bagni in comune un po' datati e minimali. La zona purtroppo non offre molto altro, a prezzi ragionevoli.
Giovanna, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Loved to sleep at the end of a 300 years old lava bed, my bed was comfy (I rented duvet set) and staff was friendly and very helpful. Not much privacy in the bathroom but for few nights is fine. Great cheap option for exploring the wonderful surroundings
Cristina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tres p ropre grannde cuisine bien équipée et salle a manger. Belle vue.
DOMINIQUE, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Habitación pequeña pero compensa la buena ubicació

CARME, 1-night family trip
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