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The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

2.0 star property
Art lovers gather at this cultural center near Skarðsvík Beach, enjoying creative evenings by the arcade room fire or under the stars on the rooftop.

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The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center sits just steps from scenic Skarðsvík Beach. Travelers can relax in the garden or browse local artwork in the library. The hostel provides practical amenities including free WiFi, laundry facilities, and staff who help arrange local tours.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
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Quadruple room with private bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Rif, The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center is in a national park and near a boardwalk/promenade. Murals of Hellissandur is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Skarðsvík Beach and Djupalonssandur Beach. Kirkjufellsfoss and Kirkjufell Mountain are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails, and cave exploring. Visit our Rif travel guide
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Hafnargata 16, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Rif, IS-360

What's nearby

  • Djupalonssandur Beach
    Djupalonssandur Beach
    33 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • Björnsteinn
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Murals of Hellissandur
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Kirkjufellsfoss
    31 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Grundfjordur Public Pool
    33 min drive - 26.2 miles

Restaurants

  • Sker
    7 min drive
  • Hraun
    6 min drive
  • Matarlist
    7 min drive
  • Restaurant RuBen
    7 min drive
  • Hellissandur Restaurant
    3 min drive

About this property

The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

Hostel remodeled in 2022 and located near Murals of Hellissandur
Located close to Skarðsvík Beach, The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books, musical instruments, and free infant beds
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • 30-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, waffle makers, and toasters

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Musical instrument
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1954
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

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

Freezer Hostel Culture Center Rif
Freezer Hostel Culture Center
Freezer Culture Center Rif
Freezer Culture Center
The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center Rif

Frequently asked questions

Is The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center 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 The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Murals of Hellissandur and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Skarðsvík Beach. Djupalonssandur Beach and Kirkjufellsfoss 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

The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for the money! Quick checkin, well equipped kitchen had free food left behind by previous travelers, and comfy rooms. I lucked out and was present for an Àsgeir (one of Icelands top Pop Artists) concert in the main room from 9-11pm. My only complaint was that staff kept music going until 2am, for whatever reason. At least they have earplugs at the front desk?
Àsgeir Concert in Main Hall
Back of Building
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, good size, newly refurbished. Perfect for young travelers and families
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean, easy to find. Great staff. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location just off of the highway. We were taken aback a bit by the outside appearance but once inside, found it to be inviting and our room with a private bath was great. We enjoyed the artwork on our wall and found the gentleman checking us in to be very helpful and friendly. While this property was outside of the type of properties we stay at, we enjoyed out stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trucmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay. Nice staff, friendly community, very clean place just like a hotel. We also saw a bonus live band one night. The kitchen was very useful and fun to use. Thanks for the great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel definitely has a fun vibe and a good atmosphere. My husband and I stayed in a private room with a private bathroom and thought it was a decent night's sleep. The kitchen area isn't the best because there is only one stove, so only one group can be cooking at a time, which makes it difficult to guarantee that you will be eating when you want and means you either have to start early before the dinner rush or wait until the previous group is done.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clare

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

Awesome place

This place is cool - a funky hostel on an awesome peninsula! The new expansion has amazing artwork and is very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is probably great if you are young and/or don't want to sleep. Room was NOT sound proof as per website and it was v v loud w banging doors, kitchen clatter, talking, music till about 11 pm. I could find only 2 bathrooms for lots and lots of people. Staff were v nice and helpful. Good vibe to the place but not our style.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place! Everyone friendly. Room clean and cozy with our own super nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place is pretty far from restaurants but our main priority was to have a safe place to sleep for 1 night before we continued on our journey and it was perfect for that. they have a great common lounge that looked stocked with games, but we were so tired from hiking and driving all day that we didnt get to use this. there are lots of great and funky art pieces on the property and paints on the walls. thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Tidy and comfortable

Self service check it. The theme of Aurora rooms a a bit scary But I booked family room and it looks like a recently renovated place and it is okay. Clean and tidy, the shared kitchen is lacking lights and a bit dark, the common area is really a gem of this guest house, has the mojo of youth hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the family room with a private bathroom. It was very new and clean. The shower was a little tricky though as the curtain did not go all the way down to the floor so water can easily get out. Also, it would be even better if there's a desk in the room. The two small stools were not enough for the 4 of us to put our stuff. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ameera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Freezer Hostel was unique. It had delightful art and provided an opportunity to meet people. We reserved a family room for 4 people and the double bed was really small for two adults. It was a great location to check out some if the sights in the National park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I met some of the most amazing people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Freezer Hostel is a combination of hotel rooms and hostel/camping accommodations. It has an artsy vibe and good shared amenities including a kitchen and a very welcoming common area where they host live music and other events on weekends. We cannot speak to the rooms at the property itself because our room was not available upon arrival due to an electricity issue. While this was poorly communicated before our arrival, the host more than made up for this by being super helpful when we arrived and by housing us in an alternative apartment around the corner that was definitely an upgrade from the single room with private bath we had booked. The staff were so friendly and I wish we would have had time to come back to the hostel to enjoy their events but we were always too tired from touring. I would return to this property in a heart beat. It seems like a very warm and inviting place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice simple room, common kitchen, mirror in bathroom was too small tho. Very nice common space in the middle of nowhere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joosung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calm and quiet place it was
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay and the rooms where spot on too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid place to stay in an area with lots of drivable sites
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place and cheap

Amazing place and cheap
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful! Highly recommend this place. Great location and chill place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really fun, really funky hostel with a great vibes and a unique atmosphere and amazing staff :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023