Offering rooms and cottages, Hlid Hostel is 1640 feet from Lake Mývatn, in Reykjahlíd. WiFi and parking are free. Facilities include a BBQ area, terrace and shared kitchen. Set in wooden buildings, all accommodations 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 3.1 mi away. The guest house is 19 mi from Dettifoss Waterfall.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Patricia
Canada“Loved the dining area. Great view of the lava field and surrounding area.”
Vaschwanden Canada“Very clean rooms. Best breakfast from our 7 night stays in various guest houses. Livia (who did up the breakfast buffet) was great! The social room is quite nice, and large. The kitchen is very big, well equipped, and modern.”
Whitney
United States of America“The beds were very comfortable and the first firm mattress I had slept in over 2 weeks in Iceland. The room was a decent size, and I liked that each persons bed had their own light and outlet to charge their items. The kitchen is large and a...”
Lizeth United States of America“This hostel is located right on Mývatn, so if you’re looking to stay there, this is perfect. They offer bike rentals if you want to explore which is cool, and they have hiking trails as well. The facilities were clean, so I appreciate that.”
Katharine United States of America“Nice quiet private family room with bunkbeds and a window that opens. Excellent well-stocked kitchen with at least 2 of everything (oven/stove, sinks, workspaces, cutting boards etc) and plenty of room for. many people to comfortable cook at the...”- Daniel United States of America“Everything was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room in the kitchen and dining area to prepare and eat food.”
- Michael
Israel“We had 2 bunkbeds for 4 people, the room is ok in size, we got along. I loved how in the evening when we made some food together there was a group of about 15 young italians who also had a dinner, it felt so awesome (nothing to do with the hostel...” 
Esther United States of America“Location was great. Friendly vibe among guests. Several families traveling together. Dining room is full of windows with a nice view.”
Zhi United States of America“It is much better than I expected. The room is simple and clean, with comfortable bed linen. The shared bathroom and shower room are very clean. Nice shared kitchen and dining area. Great location.”- Sayali
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.”
Managed by Hlíð Ferðaþjónusta
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Amenities of Hlid Hostel
Most popular amenities
- 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 deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Mini golfAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Services
- LaundryAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
- English
- Icelandic
House rulesHlid Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-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
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Hlid Hostel is 4.3 miles from the center of Myvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Hlid Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Hlid Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Hlid Hostel include:
- Family
- Bed in Dorm
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Hlid Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Mini golf
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bicycle rental
- Horseback riding
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Yes, Hlid Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.
