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 9.0 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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kathleen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Good location. Great kitchen. Contemporary and very clean.
  • Charles
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Clean rooms and bathrooms. Friendly staff. Great for a one night stay.
  • Oscar
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location is perfect when visiting the southeast!
  • Elena
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The rooms were pretty big and they were clean. The shared kitchen was well equipped and the other patrons seemed to follow the rules and keep things clean. The bathrooms were nice and had shampoo and soap. The location was easy to find and near...
  • Joan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Clean. Comfortable beds. Nice staff. Loved visiting with other travelers. Nice to have a kitchen to cook and fully stocked. Thanks for the coffee too!
  • Jamie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Overall really like the stay. Very clean for a hostel!
  • Debbie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    This hostel was very impressive! It was so clean you could eat off the floors! They do not allow you to wear shoes inside which is really good. Initially there were going to be 6 of us so we were able to share a room with the 6 bunks. Since one...
  • Sergiusz
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Entire facility was great. Design, functionality, location are excellent.
  • Cc1970
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Great cooking and dining facilities, and I loved the outdoor patio area. Liked that some rooms had private baths.
  • Trevor
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The kitchen was very nice. We were not properly prepared, but several families used the kitchen extremely well. I like the rest of the accommodations, staff was extremely helpful and nice.

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
  • Do you offer a spot for a camper van to park for the night?

    No. We do not offer.
    Answered on 21 July 2022
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Area info *

Amenities of Höfn Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

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 will be charged as 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

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

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

  • 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)