Overlooking Höfn harbour 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 80 km from Höfn, and Skaftafell National Park is 131 km away.

Couples particularly 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 single bed
and
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anirban
    India India
    We were in a room with a private bathroom, and everything was perfect. It was clean, very clear check-in instructions, and kitchen facilities. Good location. Perfect for a short stay in Hofn.
  • Isabel
    France France
    Super friendly staff. Room and facilities were clean. Very quiet after hours, great location. Free coffee is a plus!
  • Damon
    United States United States
    Very clean, very friendly, prompt service. Loved it. Recommended to friends for their Iceland trip.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Höfn Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible 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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • 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 has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is 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

  • The prices at Höfn Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at Höfn Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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