Name: Aska Hostel
Address: Bárustígur 11, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, Bárustígur 11, South Iceland, 900, Iceland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $35 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hostel Aska Hostel

Bárustígur 11, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland –

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It was nice to stay here when I did as it was a very quiet Sunday evening. Lovely facilities and a great location.

Allison

United States of America

Location if you have a car. View. Very comfortable bed.

Dylan

Canada

Location is great. Next to a good restaurant and not far from the port. Guests are courteous and not noisy

Maggie

United States of America

Nice and clean and they stayed late to make hamburgers for my kids and I

Sam

United States of America

Friendly helpful staff, great location, big corner room with nice view

Danielle

Canada

Aska Hostel was one of the best hostel experiences I've ever had. The fact that it is family-owned is clear, as the staff were personable and attentive. I definitely felt at home despite only staying here for a few days. Heimaey is a small island but this hostel was perfectly situated -- surrounded by great beer (Brothers Brewery), great ice cream (Joy), and great food (Gott).

Cara

United States of America

Aska Hostel is in a perfect location, near the harbor and ferry, with free parking across the street and food restaurants within walking distance. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful. A kitchen is available for all to use and this is the source of cameraderie between the guests. We had the family room, which was the only room on the ground floor, and didn’t have to share the bathroom. The island is so small that you can reach the farthest point south in 10-15 minutes by car. We completely loved this beautiful island. It was a highlight of our trip to Iceland.

Kim

United States of America

Great rooms, comfortable, very cozy! Highly recommend!

Ariel

United States of America

We were in a corner room on the second floor with beautiful views of the cliffs surrounding town. The facilities (especially bathroom facilities) were clean and more private than anticipated for a hostel. This was a great value.

K8_waters

United States of America

So this was really the only place available to accommodate my family, and I was a bit reserved staying at a hostel. Once I arrived, I was amazed at the cleanliness and great location. Most of all, I was super impressed with our host HAUFSTEEN. One of my objectives visiting the Island was to see Puffins. After a day of sightseeing the entire Island, we arrived back at the ASKA tired and failed to get to Puffin lookout.:( After chatting with Haufsteen when we returned, he so graciously offered to take us out to Puffin lookout, and gave us his homegrown tour of the Island in his car!!!! He was awesome, as he helped make our trip to Iceland a most memorable one!!! We stayed out to 2 am seeing things that most tourist would never get to see! I would highly recommend ASKA, and would love to return one day and stay with them. GOOOOO ICELAND!

Todd

United States of America

9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“It was nice to stay here when I did as it was a very quiet Sunday evening. Lovely facilities and a great location.”

Allison United States of America
“Location if you have a car. View. Very comfortable bed.”

Dylan Canada
“Location is great. Next to a good restaurant and not far from the port. Guests are courteous and not noisy”

Maggie United States of America
“Nice and clean and they stayed late to make hamburgers for my kids and I”

Sam United States of America
“Friendly helpful staff, great location, big corner room with nice view”

Danielle Canada
“Aska Hostel was one of the best hostel experiences I've ever had. The fact that it is family-owned is clear, as the staff were personable and attentive.”

Cara United States of America
“Aska Hostel is in a perfect location, near the harbor and ferry, with free parking across the street and food restaurants within walking distance. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful.”

Kim United States of America
“Great rooms, comfortable, very cozy! Highly recommend!”

Ariel United States of America
“We were in a corner room on the second floor with beautiful views of the cliffs surrounding town.”

K8_waters United States of America
“So this was really the only place available to accommodate my family, and I was a bit reserved staying at a hostel. Once I arrived, I was amazed at the cleanliness and great location.”

Todd United States of America

Set on the island of Heimaey, Aska Hostel features free WiFi access in public areas. Guests have access to a lounge area and a small, shared kitchen.

With views of the surroundings, the bright rooms and dormitories all come with heating. Each shares a bathroom.

Cafes and restaurants can be found in the immediate surroundings. Hiking is one of the activities that can be performed on the island. Guests can also receive one free entry ticket per person and stay, to a nearby swimming pool.

Vestman Islands Golf Court is a 5-minute drive from the Aska. Vestman Islands Harbor is 1,650 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Closest Landmarks *

Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club
0.9 miles
Seljalandsfoss
15 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Gott Restaurant
0 miles
The brother brewery Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Stofan Bakhús bakery Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Bonus Supermarket
0.1 miles
Kronan Supermarket
0.1 miles
Vöruval Supermarket
0.1 miles
Fiskibarinn Restaurant
0.1 miles
900 Grillhús Restaurant
0.1 miles
Pizza67 Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles

Natural Beauty *

Eldheimar museum River
0.7 miles
Heimaklettur Mountain
1.1 miles
Helgafell Mountain
1.2 miles
Atlantic Ocean Ocean/Sea
1.2 miles
Eldfell Mountain
1.4 miles
Sæheimar museum (Aquarium) Ocean/Sea
0.2 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“I liked the place very much. It has really nice location not far from ferry and from different local shops and restaurants. Staff was friendly and easy to conta...”

Андрій

Ukraine

“This hostel is in very good location, has good service and friendly staff”

Birute

Lithuania

“The location was great, just walkable distance from the harbor. We booked a twin room with shared bathroom and it was super comfy. They also have a small kitche...”

Wan-hua

Taiwan

9.5

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1:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child from 0 to 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One child from 0 to 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged EUR 32 per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Aska Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that guests need to be at least 10 years or older to stay in a dormitory room. Guests traveling with children under 10 years need to book a private room.

“Aska Hostel was one of the best hostel experiences I've ever had. The fact that it is family-owned is clear, as the staff were personable and attentive. I definitely felt at home despite only staying here for a few days. Heimaey is a small island but this hostel was perfectly situated -- surrounded by great beer (Brothers Brewery), great ice cream (Joy), and great food (Gott).”

“Aska Hostel is in a perfect location, near the harbor and ferry, with free parking across the street and food restaurants within walking distance. The hosts are very welcoming and helpful. A kitchen is available for all to use and this is the source of cameraderie between the guests. We had the family room, which was the only room on the ground floor, and didn’t have to share the bathroom. The island is so small that you can reach the farthest point south in 10-15 minutes by car. We completely loved this beautiful island. It was a highlight of our trip to Iceland. ”

“We were in a corner room on the second floor with beautiful views of the cliffs surrounding town. The facilities (especially bathroom facilities) were clean and more private than anticipated for a hostel. This was a great value.”

“So this was really the only place available to accommodate my family, and I was a bit reserved staying at a hostel. Once I arrived, I was amazed at the cleanliness and great location. Most of all, I was super impressed with our host HAUFSTEEN. One of my objectives visiting the Island was to see Puffins. After a day of sightseeing the entire Island, we arrived back at the ASKA tired and failed to get to Puffin lookout.:( After chatting with Haufsteen when we returned, he so graciously offered to take us out to Puffin lookout, and gave us his homegrown tour of the Island in his car!!!! He was awesome, as he helped make our trip to Iceland a most memorable one!!! We stayed out to 2 am seeing things that most tourist would never get to see! I would highly recommend ASKA, and would love to return one day and stay with them. GOOOOO ICELAND!”

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Reviewed: August 15, 2019

Андрій Кисилевський
Ukraine
Age group: 18 – 24

1 helpful vote
10

“Very nice place to stay. Would recommend it to everyone.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
I liked the place very much. It has really nice location not far from ferry and from different local shops and restaurants. Staff was friendly and easy to contact. Rooms and bathrooms were clean.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 15, 2019

Christina
Austria
10

“Warmhearted reception on a lovely island - I found it hard to leave.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean room and clean shared facilities, very kind and sweet host (Ođur) with a good sense of humour, excellent restaurant (Gott) next door, super brewery just next to it. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

AnZi999
Italy

7 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very cosy place in the middle of the wonderful Vestmannaeyjar! The owner was very nice and kind! She was the "value added" of a very good stay in the island

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

Birute
Lithuania

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
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This hostel is in very good location, has good service and friendly staff

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

Audur
Iceland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I was not expecting anything, Met friendly owners. Good bed ,everything, clean And cosy. For sure value for money

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 6, 2019

Sandra
Iceland
10

“Loved it!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I liked everything
The room was clean and beds comfy :) the staff was very friendly and nice.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Wan-Hua
Taiwan
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The location was great, just walkable distance from the harbor. We booked a twin room with shared bathroom and it was super comfy. They also have a small kitchen where you can make a simple meal. We enjoyed the ambience of the island along with this accommodation.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Luis
Portugal

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Got the best room in the house and perhaps in the whole island, for peanuts. Amazingly chill place run by a mom and son, who clearly put a lot of love and dedication into making it such a nice hostel and keeping that way. Plus: absolutely best water pressure i've ever gotten anywhere on the planet!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 17, 2019

Helen
Iceland
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
There are no small lamps and sockets beside the beds.
Thanks again for interesting stories and warm welcoming :) 2-floor room was really cool for us since there was so many of us. Also - I didn't had a chance to meet you after, but I did came by later to look for my ring and I found it! Thanks!

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 10, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
7.1

“Was a one night stay on the island which was nice. Wouldnt stay longer.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Wifi didnt work, couldnt find staff, was out of towels and told to rent some from the local pool.
Up stairs was nice and the beds were good.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: April 26, 2019

Magdalena
Poland

3 helpful votes
10

“Cool one night stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a really nice place. The beds were comfy and the room was clean. We were there for one night on a weekend and had a lovely stay. The owners are very flexible and helpful with everything.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Allison
United States of America
9.2

“Dream until your dreams come true.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing to mention in terms of dislikes.
It was nice to stay here when I did as it was a very quiet Sunday evening. Lovely facilities and a great location.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 30, 2018

Marielle
Netherlands
8.3

“Friendly owners made our stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place isn’t very clean: towels and sheets from previous guests still in the showers and lying around. Old and broken furniture piled up in the hallway. If they look into this a bit more the place is excellent.
Owners were very friendly and helpful. Even brought us to the ferry by car because it rained. Room had a nice view. Location really central.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 14, 2018

Leegi
Estonia

17 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice and welcoming staff, everything nice and clean!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 13, 2018

Jane
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Asks hostel, vestmannjaet”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I liked everything.
I can’t remember ever staying in a nicer hostel.

Stayed in September 2018

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	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 4 twin beds and 4 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking With views of the surroundings, this bright dormitory comes with heating. It shares a bathroom. Please note that guests need to be at least 10 years or older to stay in the dormitory room. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking With views of the surroundings, this bright room comes with heating. It shares a bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Shared bathroom • Sitting area • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 7	Family Room with Shared Bathroom 4 twin beds and 2 bunk beds and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking With views of the surroundings, this bright room comes with heating. It shares a bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared bathroom • Sitting area • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Sofa • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 3 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking With views of the surroundings, this bright room comes with heating. It shares a bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking With views of the surroundings, this bright room comes with heating. It shares a bathroom. Room Facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Family Room with Shared Bathroom - Disability Access 2 bunk beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This family room is disability accessible, and has access to shared bathrooms. Room Facilities: • Shower • Hairdryer • Shared bathroom • Toilet • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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