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A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa set, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. - Hvammstangi Hostel (Hvammstangi)
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Hvammstangi Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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A bunk bed with a lower bed and a headboard.

Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Hvammstangi is home to Hvammstangi Hostel. Chapel at Groef and Borgarvirki are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kolufossar Falls and Lake Vesturhópsvatn. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Hvammstangi travel guide
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Norðurbraut 22a, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, 0530

What's nearby

  • Woolfactory Shop Gallery
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum
    1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Chapel at Groef
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Borgarvirki
    43 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Blonduos Church
    48 min drive - 45.5 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY)
    160 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sjávarborg
    11 min walk
  • Hlaðan Kaffihús - Hvammstanga
    12 min walk
  • Vertinn
    7 min walk
  • Sirop Bar
    7 min walk

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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)

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hvammstangi Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hvammstangi Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hvammstangi Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hvammstangi Hostel located?

Situated in Hvammstangi, this hostel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Icelandic Seal Center Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Chapel at Groef. Kolufossar Falls and Illugastadir seal watching are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hvammstangi Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here, mainly because we got in early and were able to make full use of the free washing machine and dryer (you have to bring your own detergent though), as well as the kitchen. There were not many pots/pans provided in the kitchen, so had there been more people, this could have been frustrating, but that was not our experience. We also note that they seem to have added more hot plates based on advice in the reviews. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, a kettle, a microwave, and hot plates, as well as most necessary utensils to make a simple meal. There were plenty of bathrooms, though note that these are all on one side of the building. They also smell a bit weird, but we think that's just the Iceland water. There is one washing machine and one dryer, but we used both and had no issues. The soundproofing between the rooms and the main lounge was really good—we couldn't hear quite a large, loud group at night time and were shocked when we went there in the evening and noted that they were all chatting. The soundproofing to the hallway from the rooms wasn't as great though. The bedroom and common area were clean and in good condition. The bunkbed was a bit squeaky, but the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nina von

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and everything you could need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, practical amenities and plenty of showers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basically self service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

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
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2/10 Terrible

Robert

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ann-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ceci est une auberge bas de gamme. Les commodités nécessaires sont correcte, mais ne vous attendez pas à du luxe. Nous y sommes resté 4 nuits. Chaque jour il y vait des groupes organisés qui restaient pour une nuit, donc certains soir étaient très bruyants. Il n'y a pas de personnel sur place, pas de réception, donc pas de soutien sur place. J'ai demandé à changer de chambre par courriel et j'ai pu le faire la journée suivante. On m'a répondu dans un délais de 2 heures suivant mon courriel. Si vous êtes jeunes et voulez payer peu pour votre séjour, je vous le recommande quand même.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

AMISH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of on site personnel made things a bit difficult as other guests kept coming in late and banged on the door at midnight when they couldn’t get the code to work to enter the property. Showers were cleaned but had a bit of sewage smell. Showers could use some upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Road trip moto autour de l’Islande Propre calme facile pour se garer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Girolamo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenable mais très basique. Les chambres n'étaient pas aérées, il y avait donc une odeur forte en arrivant; et certaines salles de bain étaient sales. La cuisine est très basique également.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alfonso

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

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Bien para ruta por Islandia
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diana

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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