Offering rooms and cottages, Hlid Hostel is 500 metres from Lake Mývatn, in Reykjahlíd. WiFi and parking are free. Facilities include a BBQ area, terrace and shared kitchen. Set in wooden buildings, all accommodation options have access to shared bathrooms and a communal laundry room. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The geothermally heated Mývatn Nature Baths are 5 km away. The guest house is 30.5 km from Dettifoss Waterfall.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.5
Low score for Myvatn

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sayali
    India India
    We saw northern lights for first time here! Spacious kitchen, dining, parking. Comfortable 4 beds in rooms. Good vicinity to places. All clean spaces. Great for family and friends.
  • Jessi
    South Africa South Africa
    The shared breakfast / seating area was light & warm! Lots of space in the shower area!
  • Katarina
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Kitchen is very well equipped, dinning room has amazing view and beds are very comfortable. There were enough toilets and everything was clean. For a one night stay, a family room was perfect for us. It was nice to meet other families there, too.
  • Jonathan
    Australia Australia
    Location, kitchen facilities, wifi, clean dorms, helpful staff
  • Treleaven
    Canada Canada
    Good location for area. Very kind and helpful staff. Nice facilities large kitchen and dining area. Individual showers.
  • S
    Sangeeta
    Singapore Singapore
    It was a different experience staying in such kind of place. It was more of a rail boogie with many small rooms and a big kitchen with dormitory type dining tables.
  • Erika
    Latvia Latvia
    Location is great. Kitchen is clean and well equiped and dining room is good. Rooms with heaters, felt warm and cosy after rainy and windy day outside.
  • Anna
    Germany Germany
    Upon arriving at the location we were told that the hostel was under construction on short notice so they upgraded us to one of their cottages. The staff were very helpful and we had an amazing stay. Even though the weather wasn’t the best that...
  • Shawn
    United States United States
    The smaller rooms with only 4 beds with less noise. It's in a remote place on the way to other things.
  • Marco
    Portugal Portugal
    Was real a nice place. Off season. Very quiet and clean. Recommend

Managed by Hlíð Ferðaþjónusta

Company review score: 8.8Based on 3,547 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company information

Hlíð Ferðaþjónusta is a complex of accommodation on the northern shore of lake Mývatn, right beneath the airport. We are situated about one kilometer away from the lakeside, in the middle of a 300 years old lava field and with a fantastic view over the lake. We offer: 🚍campground. The electricity is accessible and warm showers are free of charge for guests. 🛏 sleeping bag accommodation or Family Rooms with bedlinen included in our Hostel, 🥞 Bed&Breakfast option, 🏠 fully equipped summerhouses with a wonderful view over the lava field. You can rent bikes for either one day or ½ a day. Maps with hiking and bike routes are available from our service center. A wonderfully scenic 37 km long country road runs around the lake, ideal for biking. You can book a riding tour on an Icelandic horse with us and we will take you through the stunning surroundings of lake Mývatn, ranging from one and up to several hours.

Property information

BED(s) IN DORMITORY It‘s a sleeping bag accommodation in four beds dormitory room. In each of our 14 rooms we have two bunk beds. While in a common area you will find showers, toilets, equipped kitchen and dining room with a view over the lava field. All of the facilities are shared with other guests of our hostel. Please, notice that the bedlinen is not included. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAMILY ROOM In the room you will find two bunk beds – 3 of them are singles and one, on the bottom, is double but only 120 cm wide. While in a common area we have showers, toilets, equipped kitchen and dining room with a view over the lava field. All of the facilities are shared with other guests of our hostel. You have the bedlinen set included: pillow with case, duvet with case, sheet and one towel.

Neighbourhood information

Falleg náttúra Mývatns

Languages spoken

English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hlid Hostel

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules
Hlid Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Duvet covers, bed linen and towels are not included. You can rent them on site or bring your own. Sleeping bags are allowed.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Hlid Hostel

  • Room options at Hlid Hostel include:

    • Family
    • Bed in Dormitory
  • Hlid Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horse riding
  • The prices at Hlid Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Hlid Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Hlid Hostel is 4.3 miles from the centre of Myvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Hlid Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.