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Hlíd Hostel

Popular Amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
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Hlíd Hostel Room Options

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Sleeping Bag Accommodation)

129 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin Bunk BedMore details

About this property

Hlíd Hostel

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.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

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

The nearest airports are:
Akureyri (AEY) - 83.2 km / 51.7 mi
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 513.7 km / 319.2 mi



Languages

English, Icelandic

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Extra beds/cribs

Popular Amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Housekeeping - once per stay

  • Limited housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Languages spoken

  • English

  • Icelandic

Families love it for

  • Free cribs/infant beds

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

Accessibility

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Bed sheets fee: EUR 11 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17.25 for adults and EUR 8 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to midnight.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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