Hostelling by car

Hostelling in Iceland
Environmental Practice
Welcome to the Hostelling International Iceland hostels (HI
For many years, one of HI Iceland main ambitions has been to reduce
the impact their guests have on the environment.
The organization has, over the years, received a lot of attention for its
work in sustainability and along with the Reykjavík hostels, received
the following acknowledgements.
Hostels). There are currently 35 hostels located all around the
country. HI Hostels are open to people of all ages. They offer
budget accommodation in a clean and comfortable lodging with
opportunity for self service, so travellers can keep travelling costs
at a minimum. No two hostels are alike. You can choose from
new hostels with modern facilities and old, charmingly renovated
2010 The Reykjavík Hostels; Reykjavík City Hostel and Reykjavík
Downtown Hostel, received the environmental recognition of
the Ministry for the Environment.
hostels. But they have one thing in common: when you stay at an
HI Hostel you can always be sure of friendly and helpful service
from our staff. Hostels are ideal places to stay for individuals,
2010 The Reykjavík Hostels, Reykjavík City and Reykjavík
Downtown, receive the Icelandic Tourist Board Environmental
Award 2010.
families and groups. Hostelling International Iceland is a part of
Hostelling International, which has more than 4000 hostels in 90
countries worldwide and 37 million overnights per year.
2010 The Reykjavík Downtown Hostel was successfully certified as
HI Quality Hostel. This Certificate is an official recognition by
Hostelling International, of excellence in provision of service
and hospitality.
pillows in the beds so guests need only to bring their own bed
linen or rent it at the hostel. Guests can also use a sleeping bag if
they prefer. When staying at an HI Hostel you should bring your
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own towels and soap.
You can turn up at a hostel without reservation but it is best
to book ahead. If double rooms are required bookings need to
and groups should also always book in advance. For booking or
our guests may cook their own meals, without extra payment.
further information, please contact either the hostels directly or
Most of the hostels serve breakfast and some of them also offer
the office of Hostelling International Iceland, which is the central
dinner, lunch and packed lunch. Dinner and lunch needs to be
booking office for all HI Hostels in Iceland. Reservations can be
ordered in advance.
made by email, fax or mail.
Activities
Travel Service
Hostels are more then just places to sleep. All Icelandic HI Hostels
When it comes to planning and arranging your trip to Iceland we
offer their guests a variety of exciting activities at the hostels or
would highly recommend our most popular package: combining
in the neighbourhood. Among the activities are rafting, angling,
a rental car with accommodation at hostels. This combo is
swimming, hiking, riding, and glacier tours.
both convenient and comes at a very good price! Our friendly
staff at the travel desks in Reykjavík City Hostel and Reykjavík
Downtown Hostel would be happy to assist you with all kinds
of travel arrangements, such as booking sightseeing tours with
complementary pick-up service.
For further information check out our website at www.hostel.is
The best way to discover Iceland and its nature is
2003 HI Iceland receives the Icelandic Tourist Board Environmental
Award 2003.
on your own in a rental car. We therefore offer a
budget package which includes a rental car with
2002 Reykjavík City Hostel received the City of Reykjavík
Environmental Award for its contribution to environmental
program.
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Hostelling International Iceland have their own internal policy
which actively encourages high standards of ecological and environmental practice in all their hostels. Those hostels that meet these
additional high standards are awarded the privilege of being called a
Green Hostel allowing them to display an environmental logo in the
brochure; there are currently ten such hostels in Iceland.
Hostelling
by car
Rent-a-Car Package
2004 Reykjavik City Hostel got certificated by the Nordic Ecolabel,
The Swan.
unlimited mileage and overnights at the HI Hostels
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All Icelandic HI Hostels have well equipped guest kitchens where
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be made in advance. Families who want to use a family room
2005 The Reykjavík City Hostel was successfully certified as HI
Quality Hostel. Reykjavik City Hostel became one of the first
12 Hostels around the World to receive this certification of
Quality.
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2010 Reykjavik Downtown Hostel got certificated by the Nordic
Ecolabel, The Swan. The Swan is the official Ecolabel of the
Nordic countries and stands for running a successful
Environmental Quality System.
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Hostels offer double and family rooms. There are duvets and
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Accommodation is mostly in 2 – 6 bedded rooms and all HI
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Accommodation
all around Iceland. As we have a limited number of
vehicles in each category, please book in good
advance.
Get more information by visiting our website or
contact us directly.
HI Iceland ❚ Borgartún 6 ❚ IS-105 Reykjavík
Tel. +354 575 6700 ❚ [email protected] ❚ www.hostel.is
Hostels around Iceland
You can find more information about our hostels at www.hostel.is
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Siglufjörður
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GPS: 64° 18,923’N, 22° 5,209’W
GPS: 64° 32,287’N, 21° 55,267’W
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Stórholt 1 • 603 Akureyri • [email protected]
Phones 462 3657 / 894 4299
GPS: 65° 41,468’N, 18° 6,433’W
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ÁRNES
801 Selfoss • [email protected]
Phones 486 6048 / 861 2645
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ÁRBÓT
Aðaldal • 641 Húsavík • [email protected]
Phones 464 3677 / 894 6477
Bus
Seal watching
Road number
Service station
Whale watching
Kitchen
Ferrie
Bird watching
Hafnarbraut 4 • 620 Dalvík • [email protected]
Phones 466 1050 / 865 8391
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Keflavík airport
Hiking
Wireless net
Washing machine
Swimming pool
Summer house
Open all year
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FLJÓTSDALUR
Fljótshlíð • 861 Hvolsvöllur • Phones 487 8498
/ 487 8497 [email protected]
GPS: 63° 42,886’N, 19° 43,950’W
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HÚSEY
Fljótsdalshérað • 701 Egilsstaðir
Phones 471 3010 / 695 8832 • [email protected]
GPS: 65° 37,961’N, 14° 16,599’W
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GPS: 64° 41,946’N, 14° 15,277’W
KÓPASKER
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Norður-Vík • 870 Vík • [email protected]
Phones 487 1106 / 867 2389
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Hlíðarvegur 15 • 350 Grundarfirði • Phones 562
6533 / 895 6533 • [email protected]
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Aðalgata 10 • 580 Siglufjörður
Phone 467 1506 • [email protected]
GPS: 66° 9,009’N, 18° 54,299’W
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Vatnsnes • 531 Hvammstangi • Phones
862 2778 / 892 3778 [email protected]
GPS: 65° 35,941’N, 20° 38,972’W
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Kirkjuból • 425 Flateyri • Phones 456 7808
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9 • 710 Seyðisfjörður • Phones 472
SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR Ránargata
1410 / 891 7010 • [email protected]
GPS: 65° 15,970’N, 14° 0,757’W
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Dalbraut 10 • 840 Laugarvatn • Phones
899 5409 / 486 1215 • [email protected]
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Langanes • 681 Þórshöfn
[email protected] • Phone 846 6448
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Hvannabraut 3 • 780 Höfn
Phone 478 1736 • [email protected]
GPS: 64° 15,062’N, 15° 12,357’W
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Hafnarbraut 2 • 465 Bíldudalur • Phones
456 2100 / 860 2100 • [email protected]
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Austurvegur 28 • 800 Selfoss • Phones
660 6999 / 482 1600 • [email protected]
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GPS: 63° 25,399’N, 19° 0,551’W
GPS: 63° 56,216’N, 20° 59,631’W
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HI ICELAND
www.hostel.is • [email protected] • +354 575 6700
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Álftaland • 380 Reykhólar • Phones 434
7878 / 843 9443 • [email protected]
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801 Selfoss • [email protected]
Phones 551 0654 / 865 2121
GPS: 63° 50,157’N, 20° 53,780’W
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465 2314 / 861 2314 • [email protected]
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GPS: 65° 27,256’N, 22° 11,901’W
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Hot tub
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Djúpavogshreppi • Berufjörður • 765 Djúpivogur
[email protected] • Phones 478 8988 / 869 7227
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Golf course
Fishing
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Vestmannabraut 28 • 900 Vestmannaeyjar
VESTMANNAEYJAR Phone
481 2900 • [email protected]
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Boat trips
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Camping site
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GPS: 63° 26,439’N, 20° 16,095’W
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Aðaldal • 641 Húsavík • [email protected]
Phones 464 3777 / 894 6477
GPS: 65° 57,349’N, 17° 32,701’W
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Bankastræti 7 • 101 Reykjavík
Phone 553 8140 • [email protected]
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Suðursveit • 781 Suðursveit • Phones
854 3133 • [email protected]
GPS: 64° 10,947’N, 15° 48,592’W
REYKJAVÍK LOFT
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Skógar
GPS: 63° 51,759’N, 21° 8,965’W
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Museum, place of interest
EYRARBAKKI
Eyrargata 51-53 • 820 Eyrarbakki • Phones
483 1280 / 842 2550 • [email protected]
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Vagnsstaðir
Hekla
Selfoss
Gaulverjaskóli
Fljótsdalur
Hella
Eyrarbakki
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City Hostel
Downtown Hostel
Loft Hostel
Vesturgata 17 • 101 Reykjavík • Phone
553 8120 • [email protected]
GPS: 64° 8,980’N, 21° 56,638’W
Berunes
Reykjaskóli • Hrútafjörður
Phone 894 5504 • [email protected]
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Vatnajökull
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Horse riding
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Reykjavík
Laugarvatn
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SÆBERG
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Airport
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Akranes
35 Hostels
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Borgarnes
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GPS: 65° 58,047’N, 18° 31,848’W
GPS: 64° 2,609’N, 20° 14,959’W
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Grundarfjörður
GPS: 65° 35,907°N - 21,812°W
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Broddanesskóli • 510 Hólmavík
Phone 618 1830 • [email protected]
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Sæberg
Sundlaugavegur 34 • 105 Reykjavík
Phone 553 8110 • [email protected]
GPS: 64° 8,793’N, 21° 52,483’W
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Seyðisfjörður
GPS: 65° 54,683’N, 17° 24,322’W
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Glacier trips
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Bike storage
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Borgarbraut 9-13 • 310 Borgarnes
Phone 695 3366 • [email protected]
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Please note that some of our hostels are quite remote and can be
up to 50 km away from the next convenient store or service
station. Please check the location of the hostels you are planning
to stay at. For further information see our web, www.hostel.is or
contact us directly at, [email protected]
Suðurgata 32 • 300 Akranes
Phone 868 3332 • [email protected]
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Children under the age of 5 stay at HI Iceland hostels for free.
Children between the age 5-12 only pay half price.
AKRANES
861 Hvolsvöllur • [email protected]
Phones 487 8801 / 899 5955
GPS: 63° 31,616’N, 19° 30,653’W
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Reservations will normally be held till 18.00 unless otherwise
requested. If you are arriving at a later hour, please notify the
hostels. Remember also to notify hostels if there is a change in
your travel plans.
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It is not necessary to book in advance but it is always more safe.
Those who want private rooms and groups travelling together
should always book in advance.
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Please note!
9 • 730 Reyðarfjörður
REYÐARFJÖRÐUR Phone 892Vallargerði
0336 • [email protected]
• 720 Borgarfjörður eystri • Phones
BORGARFJÖRÐUR 472Ásbyrgi
9962 / 866 3913 • [email protected]
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