Near Krafla
When you stay at Hlíd Hostel in Myvatn, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Krafla and Lake Myvatn. This golf hostel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Grotagja Cave and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Myvatn Nature Baths.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
English, Icelandic
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
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Cleanliness
7.8/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
71.4%
Closest airports
Akureyri (AEY)
83.2 km / 51.7 mi
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF)
513.7 km / 319.2 mi
What's nearby
Krafla
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Myvatn
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Grotagja Cave
1.5 km / 1 mi
Myvatn Nature Baths
5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Namafjall
7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Hverfjall Crater
7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Hverarondor Hverir
7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Dimmuborgir
7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Krafla Lava Fields
15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Krafla Volcano
16.2 km / 10.1 mi
Viti Crater
16.3 km / 10.1 mi
Pseudo Craters
21.2 km / 13.2 mi
Laugum Pool
36.9 km / 22.9 mi
Laugavollur
36.9 km / 22.9 mi
Godafoss
48.9 km / 30.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Coffee/tea in common areas
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Free cribs/infant beds
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Housekeeping - once per stay
Limited housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Outdoors
Terrace
Languages spoken
English
Icelandic
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
No elevator (single level property)
Shared/communal kitchen access
Check-in
From 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Elda Guesthouse (Address: Helluhraun 9 GPS POINTS N65° 38' 25.53]. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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