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Riverside Hostel

2.0 star property
Beach guesthouse in Blönduós with free parking

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, River View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Riverside Hostel sits right by the water, offering a quiet retreat with a garden and terrace perfect for unwinding. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while having easy access to local sights, with staff available to help arrange tours of the area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 14 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, River View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 Person Bunk Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Person Bunk Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Blondubyggd 10, Blönduós, Northwestern Region, 540

What's nearby

  • Sea Ice Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Textile Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blonduos Church - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Museum of Handicrafts - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Skagafjordur Folk Museum - 58 min drive - 45.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Teni - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Húnabúð Bæjarblómið - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Apotekara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brimslóð Atelier Guesthouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sýslumaðurinn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riverside Hostel

Property highlights
Riverside Hostel provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Riverside Hostel include comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Separate dining areas, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ISK 1,500 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests may call the property and someone will arrive with keys within 5 minutes. Or, guests may pick up keys at Hotel Blonduos at Adalgata 6, 310, approximately 400 meters away.

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 1500 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Blanda Hostel Blonduos
Blanda Blonduos
Gamla Posthusid Guesthouse Blonduos
Gamla Posthusid Guesthouse House
Gamla Posthusid Guesthouse House Blonduos
Posthusid
Gamla Posthusid House Blonduos
Gamla Posthusid House
Gamla Posthusid Blonduos
Riverside Hostel Blonduos
Riverside Blonduos
Riverside Hostel Blönduós
Riverside Hostel Guesthouse
Riverside Hostel Guesthouse Blönduós

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverside Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Riverside Hostel located?

Situated in Blönduós, this beach guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Sea Ice Exhibition Centre and Textile Museum. Blonduos Church and Museum of Handicrafts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Riverside Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tingyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Peter

OK. No more, no less.

OK room with access to kitchen. 6 rooms sharing 1 totilet and bath. Wi-Fi. Nice view from our side of the building. I find the room a little expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little nervous looking from the outside but inside was very clean would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Kwok Kong

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

Basic Accommodation with Everything You Need

Blondous is a small town in Iceland and there is not much choices for hotel or hostel. Riverside Hostel is clean and equipped with a kitchen which you can cook your food. Everything is well appointed and we'll definitely stay in Riverside Hostel again if we visit Blondous again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

HO

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

Local clean house

Cozy room & nice kitchen for cooking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Smári

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

Aðstaða sem kom á óvart miðað við verð.

Gistiheimilið var mjög hreint og snyrtilegt. Eldhús vel búið. Rúmin góð. Netsamband gott. Þjónustan góð. Engin handklæði og ekki sjónvarp. Nærumhverfi mjög skemmtilegt, með auðugu fuglalífi á Blöndu og gömlum húsum sem verið er að gera upp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

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