Höfn Hostel
Hvannabraut 3, 780 Höfn, Iceland – Great location - show map
Good location. Great kitchen. Contemporary and very clean.

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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
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- Kathleen
United States of America
“Good location. Great kitchen. Contemporary and very clean.” - Charles
United States of America
“Clean rooms and bathrooms. Friendly staff. Great for a one night stay.” - Oscar
United States of America
“The location is perfect when visiting the southeast!” - Elena
United 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 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 America
“Overall really like the stay. Very clean for a hostel!” - Debbie
United 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 America
“Entire facility was great. Design, functionality, location are excellent.” - Cc1970
United 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 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 answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Are sheets and towels included?
Linen and towels included in price.Answered on 12 October 2019Can I use my own sleeping bag?
No, we do not offer sleeping bag accommodation.Answered on 12 October 2019Do you have laundry and drying facilities?
Yes, we have. Only from 16.00 till 21.00Answered on 21 July 2022Do you have a private rooms
Yes. You are welcome.Answered on 14 October 2022Hi, 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 2022Do you offer a spot for a camper van to park for the night?
No. We do not offer.Answered on 21 July 2022- Still looking?
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Amenities of Höfn HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Dryer
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Sitting area
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- English
- Polish
- Russian
Sustainability initiatives
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
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.
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
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Höfn Hostel is 0.7 miles from the center of Höfn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Höfn Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Höfn Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Höfn Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)