Overlooking Höfn harbor and with views towards the Vatnajökull Glacier, this environmentally friendly 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 50 mi from Höfn, and Skaftafell National Park is 81 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Höfn Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 31, 2013

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
and
4 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
4 bunk beds
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Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Linen and towels included in price.
    Answered on 12 October 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    No, we do not offer sleeping bag accommodation.
    Answered on 12 October 2019
  • Do you have laundry and drying facilities?
    Yes, we have. Only from 16.00 till 21.00
    Answered on 21 July 2022
  • Do you have a private rooms
    Yes. You are welcome.
    Answered on 14 October 2022
  • Hi, we would like to stay in Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom. We are 4 adults and a child 6 years old, but he sleeps with us in big bad. D..
    No problem. You are welcome.
    Answered on 11 September 2022
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Amenities of Höfn Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available 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
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish
  • Russian
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

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

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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.

The fine print

If you expect to arrive later than 21:00, please note that Höfn Hostel charges up to 10 EUR for late check-in.

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

FAQs about Höfn Hostel

  • Check-in at Höfn Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at Höfn Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Höfn Hostel is 0.7 miles from the center of Höfn.