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Hlíd Hostel

1.5 star property

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A room with large windows offering a view of a rocky landscape with snow patches.
A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a map on the wall, a counter with a plant, and shelves with helmets and equipment.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a utensil holder.
A spacious dining area with large windows, white tables, and black chairs.
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hraunbrún, Myvatn, Northeast Region, 660
  • Place, Lake Myvatn
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Grotagja Cave
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Myvatn Nature Baths
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a window, a small stool, and a bedside table.

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, a small stool, and a window with curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hlíd Hostel

This smoke-free hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available once per stay.
Hlíd Hostel offers 14 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
There are 3 hot springs open between 9:00 AM and midnight.
During your stay at Hlíd Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Lake Myvatn. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf driving range, mountain biking, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • 8 minutes by foot from Lake Myvatn and a 3-minute drive from Grotagja Cave
As a guest of Hlíd Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hlíd Hostel also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Myvatn hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 17.25 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 3 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 40 ºC

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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; go to: [Elda Guesthouse (Address: Helluhraun 9 GPS POINTS N65° 38' 25.53]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Elda Guesthouse (Address: Helluhraun 9 GPS POINTS N65° 38' 25.53
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to midnight.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hlíd Hostel Myvatn
Hlíd Myvatn
Hlíd
Hlíd Hostel Myvatn
Hlíd Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hlíd Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Myvatn

Hlíd Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 44 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple accommodation in a nice surrounding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellente guesthouse: logement top, parties communes superbes !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchen area for hostel. Well stocked and lots of space to cook and eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Guylaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the dining room! But not the flies ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s beyond our expectation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Francesco

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Too expensive for what this hostel offer! The building is very old and not so clean , the staff is friendly and professional. Kitchen is big and you can find everything you need rooms are too small
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Eunmi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed very creaky and noisy and seems outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rushikumar

Rooms are very tiny and hard to even open large bags. Kitchen area was fine but there were just too many people using it at the same time. Pricing is higher compared to what they provide.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean, and it was easy to check-in. The kitchen was big and well furnished, but got a bit disappointed seeing there wasn’t cooking oil, salt or pepper. The bunk beds were comfortable enough, but the lack of privacy curtains was a bit off putting. I got to sleep in my room alone, so it’s not too bad, but I wouldn’t like having strangers come and go and just see me sleep. Finally, I feel like the blanket fee is a bit deceiving. While it is mentioned on Expedia, it’s like 1500 ISK, in person they charged me 3500 ISK (could’ve been 3000 ISK if I messaged them in advance..). Overall, I don’t think a fee make sense, just include the bedsheets in the price, it’s an hostel..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room with two bunk-beds was very small for four people. It was hot, stuffy and poorly soundproofed. We spent three nights there and EVERY night there was quite a big fat spider on the ceiling. First night - spider has rappelled on the head of our son. He awoke, saw the spider above his face and awoke all of us. Second night - daughter saw spider rappelled from the ceiling on the side around 4am, awoke us and asked us to remove it; third night- we saw the spider around 10 pm and removed it. In summer time is it not getting dark, thus you can see everything everywhere. Our kids are not little, nevertheless they felt uncomfortable. It seems that the construction is poorly „sealed“ and has a lot of holes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Katharina

Disliked: Staff & service

Rückerstattung verweigert

Das Hotel hat uns die Übernachtung 2x verrechnet. Ausser ein "oups" und "sorry" ist nichts passiert. Nachdem sie sich entschuldigt haben, werden Mails ignoriert. Von meinem Geld das sie unrechtmässig zurückbehalten, habe ich noch nichts gesehen obschon sie alle Angaben von mir erhalten haben.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Giovanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ostello che necessiterebbe di una bella ristrutturazione. Struttura un po' lasciata andare. Ampia cucina, con disponibili numerosi utensili e due frigoriferi. Stanza piccola. Bagni in comune un po' datati e minimali. La zona purtroppo non offre molto altro, a prezzi ragionevoli.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved to sleep at the end of a 300 years old lava bed, my bed was comfy (I rented duvet set) and staff was friendly and very helpful. Not much privacy in the bathroom but for few nights is fine. Great cheap option for exploring the wonderful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay.

Check in was smooth and the room and bed were comfortable. Cost to rent linens is much higher than listed on Hotels.com. It was approximately $18 for the linens.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DOMINIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres p ropre grannde cuisine bien équipée et salle a manger. Belle vue.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, easy access to kitchenware and lots of room for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wenn man nicht für das Bett zeug bezahlen will Schlafsack selber mit nehmen. War ganz angenehm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maeva

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Très bien situé joli véranda pour la cuisine, chambre petite pour 4 et peu de douche et WC
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
방이 너무 추웠습니다. 다른 편의 시설은 훌륭했으나 샤워 시설이 부족했습니다. 아침에 씻을 때 많이 기다렸습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

que

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was cool. Warm room and comfy bed. Good value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
This was a great location for where I was, but keep in mind that there isn't much around. My room was quiet, but the building was loud. The common areas were relatively clean. The staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall nice and quiet stay

The reception is near the campsite, a bit away from the hostel, so you radio-uitzending pass by. But they were super friendly in finding the right place and helping me out. Rooms were nice and neat. Bathroom was a bit small for all the guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We emailed in advance and I was told that the hours of their reception was different than the hours posted on their door which was also different than on hotels.com. We moved our entire day around to arrive to find a notice posted on the door that said they were open 2 hours later than in the email I received from an employee. We stayed in a cabin that had nothing but beds but access to the hostel/ camping bathrooms/kitchen. In the first five minutes on the cabin, there were 2 large spiders- on my shoulder and on our bed. In nature, so spiders are reasonably understandable and the cabin was clean. We only used the hostel to brush our teeth before we left in the morning but it was overwhelming busy—- too small for the number of guests, and the bathrooms were filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018