Best Hostels in Hvolsvollur
Midgard Base Camp
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Njalurefill Cultural Center is located within a few blocks of this Hvolsvollur hostel.
The hotel is also only 1 km from sports attractions, such as Sundlaug/Swimming pool.
Midgard Base Camp
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Midgard Base Camp
Njalurefill Cultural Center is located within a few blocks of this Hvolsvollur hostel.
The hotel is also only 1 km from sports attractions, such as Sundlaug/Swimming pool.
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Great deal
Valkyrie Guesthouse - 1Km From Seljalandsfoss
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Gljufrabui is located 2.2 km from this Hvolsvollur hostel and Gljufrafoss Scenic Canyon Waterfall is nearly 10 minutes away by car.
Valkyrie Guesthouse - 1Km From Seljalandsfoss
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Valkyrie Guesthouse - 1Km From Seljalandsfoss
Gljufrabui is located 2.2 km from this Hvolsvollur hostel and Gljufrafoss Scenic Canyon Waterfall is nearly 10 minutes away by car.
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Top location
Asgarthur Guesthouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
The Hvolsvollur hostel is within a 1-km distance of LAVA Centre Museum and within easy reach of such cultural venues as Njalurefill Cultural Center. This comfortable hostel is within reach of Vinbuthin.
You can also visit Keldur, located merely a 5-minute stroll away.
The welcoming Asgarthur hostel features private bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet and a shower.
Asgarthur Guesthouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Asgarthur Guesthouse
The Hvolsvollur hostel is within a 1-km distance of LAVA Centre Museum and within easy reach of such cultural venues as Njalurefill Cultural Center. This comfortable hostel is within reach of Vinbuthin.
You can also visit Keldur, located merely a 5-minute stroll away.
The welcoming Asgarthur hostel features private bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet and a shower.
Cheap Hostels in Hvolsvollur
Paradise Cave Hostel & Guesthouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Gljufrafoss Scenic Canyon Waterfall is 2.4 km from the comfortable hostel, while Gljufrabui is about 25 minutes' walk away.
Each room at the hostel also includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
Paradise Cave Hostel & Guesthouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Paradise Cave Hostel & Guesthouse
Gljufrafoss Scenic Canyon Waterfall is 2.4 km from the comfortable hostel, while Gljufrabui is about 25 minutes' walk away.
Each room at the hostel also includes a shared bathroom with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
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Guest favorite
The Barn
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Vik Lutheran Church is 3.5 km from the Vik i Myrdal hostel, while Dyrholaey Promontory is nearly a 10-minute ride away.
The Barn
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
The Barn
Vik Lutheran Church is 3.5 km from the Vik i Myrdal hostel, while Dyrholaey Promontory is nearly a 10-minute ride away.
Efra Sel Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Footgolf Sports Complex is about 5 km from the comfortable hostel.
Also, the hostel is within 30 minutes' walk of Skalholtskirkja.
Each room is furnished with a cupboard and a sofa bed and features a sun terrace.
Efra Sel Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Efra Sel Hostel
Footgolf Sports Complex is about 5 km from the comfortable hostel.
Also, the hostel is within 30 minutes' walk of Skalholtskirkja.
Each room is furnished with a cupboard and a sofa bed and features a sun terrace.
Youth Hostels in Hvolsvollur
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Best-rated
Geysir Hestar
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
There is Selfoss Geyser 3.6 km from the Haukadalur hostel.
You can also visit Geysir Hestar, located only a 5-minute walk away.
The hostel comprises 11 rooms that include a mini-kitchen and overlook the mountain.
Geysir Hestar
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Geysir Hestar
There is Selfoss Geyser 3.6 km from the Haukadalur hostel.
You can also visit Geysir Hestar, located only a 5-minute walk away.
The hostel comprises 11 rooms that include a mini-kitchen and overlook the mountain.
Fremstaver
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
Fremstaver
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
Fremstaver
Bakki Apartments & Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Located in a historical area, the Eyrarbakki hostel is only steps away from Konubokastofa Educational Museum.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature Icelandic Wonders Museum, located approximately 6 km away.
The hostel includes 55 rooms with an ironing set, some of which offer views of the sea.
Bakki Apartments & Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Bakki Apartments & Hostel
Located in a historical area, the Eyrarbakki hostel is only steps away from Konubokastofa Educational Museum.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature Icelandic Wonders Museum, located approximately 6 km away.
The hostel includes 55 rooms with an ironing set, some of which offer views of the sea.
Hostels In Hvolsvollur City Centre
The Coffee House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Traustholtsholmi Private Island is 25 minutes' stroll from the comfortable hostel.
The Coffee House
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
The Coffee House
Traustholtsholmi Private Island is 25 minutes' stroll from the comfortable hostel.
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Terrace
Laugarvatn Lake is within a 7-km distance of the hostel.
Vigthalaug Hot Pot can also be found a mere 400 metres away.
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Terrace
Heradsskolinn Historic Guesthouse
Laugarvatn Lake is within a 7-km distance of the hostel.
Vigthalaug Hot Pot can also be found a mere 400 metres away.
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Beach access
Vik Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The comfortable hostel is also within reach of Solheimasandur Black Sand Beach.
Skaftfellingur Museum is among the cultural highlights close to the hostel, situated 700 metres away.
Vik Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Vik Hostel
The comfortable hostel is also within reach of Solheimasandur Black Sand Beach.
Skaftfellingur Museum is among the cultural highlights close to the hostel, situated 700 metres away.
Hostels in Hvolsvollur with Car Parking
Kanslarinn Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
FFF Skydive Iceland Skydiving Center is in the vicinity of the comfortable hostel.
Hekla Centre can also be found approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
Kanslarinn Hostel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
Kanslarinn Hostel
FFF Skydive Iceland Skydiving Center is in the vicinity of the comfortable hostel.
Hekla Centre can also be found approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
1908 Hostel By Troell
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
Man Cave is also situated an 18-minute stroll away.
Notable religious sites in the area include Reyniskirkja Church, located just 1.7 km from this Vik i Myrdal hotel.
1908 Hostel By Troell
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
1908 Hostel By Troell
Man Cave is also situated an 18-minute stroll away.
Notable religious sites in the area include Reyniskirkja Church, located just 1.7 km from this Vik i Myrdal hotel.
Selfoss Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Terrace
Kronan is located merely 450 metres from this hostel, and Selfosskirkja Church is just 11 minutes' walk away.
Selfoss Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Terrace
Selfoss Hostel
Kronan is located merely 450 metres from this hostel, and Selfosskirkja Church is just 11 minutes' walk away.
Hvolsvollur Hostels with Private Rooms
Skogar Hostel
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Heating
Skogar Folk Museum is located within a 2-km distance of this comfortable hostel, and the hidden 20m Kvernufoss Waterfall is nearly a 25-minute walk away. The Skogar hostel also boasts a convenient location, a stone's throw from Rutshellir Cave.
The accommodation allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Skogafoss Waterfall, located only an 11-minute stroll away.
Skogar Hostel
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Heating
Skogar Hostel
Skogar Folk Museum is located within a 2-km distance of this comfortable hostel, and the hidden 20m Kvernufoss Waterfall is nearly a 25-minute walk away. The Skogar hostel also boasts a convenient location, a stone's throw from Rutshellir Cave.
The accommodation allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Skogafoss Waterfall, located only an 11-minute stroll away.
Guesthouse Sunnuholl
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sauna
The comfortable hostel is also located just moments from Sagnheimar Folk Museum.
The hostel boasts location merely a 7-minute walk from the Natural History museum "Saeheimar Aquarium".
Guesthouse Sunnuholl
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sauna
Guesthouse Sunnuholl
The comfortable hostel is also located just moments from Sagnheimar Folk Museum.
The hostel boasts location merely a 7-minute walk from the Natural History museum "Saeheimar Aquarium".
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Hvolsvollur, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Midgard Base Camp |
9.1 / 10 (1906 Reviews) |
From 189$ | |
| Asgarthur Guesthouse |
7.1 / 10 (30 Reviews) |
From 290$ | |
| Paradise Cave Hostel & Guesthouse |
9.0 / 10 (1359 Reviews) |
From 47$ | |
| The Barn |
8.7 / 10 (5385 Reviews) |
From 44$ | |
| Efra Sel Hostel |
9.1 / 10 (825 Reviews) |
From 77$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels near Hvolsvollur are best for budget travelers?
Paradise Cave Hostel & Guesthouse and The Barn offer low prices while providing essential comforts. Both hostels create a friendly atmosphere for those looking to save money on accommodation.
Consider booking a bed in a shared dormitory for the best rates, particularly at The Barn, which starts from $44 per night.
What hostels in Hvolsvollur provide breakfast options?
Guesthouse Sunnuholl and Midgard Base Camp both offer breakfast for guests. Enjoy a hearty start to your day with a meal included in your stay.
Pattern your morning to start with breakfast at Guesthouse Sunnuholl to fuel up before visiting nearby landmarks like Seljalandsfoss.
Which hostels offer two-bedroom options for groups?
Bakki Apartments & Hostel and Asgarthur Guesthouse have multi-bedroom accommodations. These options suit families or friends traveling together.
Book well in advance, especially during the summer months, to secure spacious two-bedroom units at Bakki Apartments & Hostel.
Which Hvolsvollur hostels are closest to scenic views?
Efra Sel Hostel and Skogar Hostel offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. These hostels provide a beautiful backdrop for your stay.
Request a room with a view at Efra Sel Hostel to enjoy sunrise over the mountains, making for a memorable start to the day.
What are the best pet-friendly hostels in Hvolsvollur?
Vik Hostel and 1908 Hostel By Troell welcome pets with prior arrangements. Enjoy your travels without leaving your furry friend behind.
Confirm the pet policy when booking to ensure a smooth stay with your dog, especially at Vik Hostel where leash restrictions apply.
Which hostels are best for families visiting Hvolsvollur?
Selfoss Hostel and Kanslarinn Hostel are suitable for families, offering comfortable rooms and shared amenities. They allow families to connect and share experiences.
Book rooms with multiple beds at Selfoss Hostel to ensure everyone has enough space and comfort during your stay.
Which hostels in Hvolsvollur are close to the beach?
While Hvolsvollur is not directly on the coast, staying at Vik Hostel puts you a short drive from nearby black sand beaches. Explore the beauty of South Iceland.
Plan your beach visit for early morning to capture stunning photos without the crowds at Reynisfjara Beach.
How can I efficiently explore the attractions near Hvolsvollur?
Use a rental car to reach nearby attractions like Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. The scenic drives provide beautiful views and flexibility for your schedule.
Stop at the local gas station for maps and tips from staff, as they often know the best times to visit popular sites.
What unique seasonal events should I not miss in Hvolsvollur?
Visit during the summer for the Hvolsvollur Cultural Festival, where you can enjoy local music and food. This event showcases regional customs and community spirit.
Plan to attend evening performances for the best ambiance, and check local listings for the exact dates as it varies each year.
What local cuisine should I try during my stay in Hvolsvollur?
Taste traditional Icelandic dishes at local eateries, such as lamb soup or fresh fish. Many guesthouses can recommend nearby restaurants with local flavors.
Order the lamb soup at Guesthouse Sunnuholl for a comforting taste of the region after a long day of exploring.