Overlooking Höfn harbor and with views towards the Vatnajökull Glacier, this hostel features a guest kitchen and laundry facilities. The staff can help arrange glacier tours and well as boat and snowmobile trips. The simple rooms at Höfn Hostel come with shared bathroom facilities and access to a shared TV lounge. Some rooms are suitable for guests with disabilities. Höfn Hostel has a spacious dining hall, while guests will find the village's shops, restaurants and cafés within a 5-minute stroll. Breakfast is available from mid-May to mid-September. The Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon is 50 mi from Höfn, and Skaftafell National Park is 81 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
4 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michael
    Turkey Turkey
    Very clean. Well stocked kitchen. Ample bathrooms. Good amenities in the room.
  • Tina
    Germany Germany
    We had a double room which even had a private sink. The kitchen was very well equipped and everything was super clean. We'd definitely book it again, it's great value for money
  • Yonathan
    Indonesia Indonesia
    It’s clean, great facilities (kitchen, parking etc), have good beddings. The place also near the coast which means good for aurora hunting!

Area info

Amenities of Höfn Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish
  • Russian

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Höfn Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Höfn Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Höfn Hostel

  • Check-in at Höfn Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Höfn Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Höfn Hostel is 0.7 miles from the center of Höfn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Höfn Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)