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The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Murals of Hellissandur

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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

Popular amenities

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

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Free cribs/infant beds
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Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Comfort Triple Room- Aurora 3

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Quadruple Room-Aurora 4

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated
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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Quadruple Room- The Boiler Room

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Individually decorated
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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Basic Triple Room - Aurora 1

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Triple Room- Aurora 2 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Triple Room- Aurora 2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Snæfellsbær, 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 horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and cave exploring.
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Hafnargata 16, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Rif, IS-360

What's nearby

  • Ingjaldshóll Historic Site - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Murals of Hellissandur - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Skarðsvík Beach - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 33 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 34 min drive - 22.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sker - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Söluskáli Ó.K. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gilbakki - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Matarlist - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Reks - ‬6 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 terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
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

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

  • 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

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

  • No elevator

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 at The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center?

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).

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The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joosung

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very unique. We stayed in one of the new rooms which was nice except the shower was very tiny. They should have just left the curtain off and it would seem like more space. Also no place to put shampoo etc in the shower. Lots of outlets in the room which was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Xing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to access the National Park
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier Garcia

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place. Made us feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy lounge area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Mohan

Disliked: Staff & service
Since this is a hostel, they have shared bathrooms which I didn't realize while booking. They also have some rooms with attached bathroom. When we got there to check in the person there told us there were some repairs going on and there was no hot water. We decided to find a different place and she mentioned she will contact the manager to get us a refund as no one was available. I contacted them from the booking site a day later and they refused to give a refund. Overall the place is decent and lady who showed us the room etc. was very nice but the management has been terrible and keep refusing to give us a refund of our booking even though its their fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aazon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great artsy space in a small fishing village. Clean and has a usable kitchen area which is a big plus!

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place. Great common area. Fully equipped kitchen. All sorts of games available for fun, even a ping pong table!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Anar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was ok! Great location but not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Seraz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to attractions. Outside look was not good and dirty. Bathroom has only one dark color towel, doesn’t look clean. Bedsheet was dark color too.

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