Hlíd Hostel in Myvatn
✅ Clean showers and bathrooms with no wait times reported. ✅ Well-equipped and spacious kitchen area with multiple stoves, ovens, and ample seating. ✅ Free parking and bike rentals available to guests. ✅ Friendly and professional staff providing helpful service. ✅ Good internet access and WiFi throughout the property. ✅ Separate building for check-in, making the process straightforward. ✅ Rooms are heated and include basic amenities like towels and pillows. ❌ Rooms are small and cramped, especially the family shared rooms with two bunk beds. ❌ Mattresses described as very stiff and uncomfortable. ❌ Noise issues due to poor soundproofing and central ladders in bunk beds; guests report difficulty sleeping. ❌ Additional charge for bedding is considered high and confusing by several guests. ❌ Kitchen lacks some basic utensils such as can openers, spatulas, and hot pads. ❌ Some guests reported spider sightings and a stuffy atmosphere in rooms with limited ventilation. ❌ Bathrooms and showers are limited in number relative to guests, causing possible wait times during peak hours. ❌ Check-in only between 5-8 pm and requires going to a building across the road, which some may find inconvenient. ❌ Despite heating, some cabins do not warm up well and may feel cold inside.
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Description
Hlíd Hostel in Myvatn offers basic accommodation with a focus on budget travelers seeking proximity to natural attractions. The hostel features dormitory beds as well as standard family rooms, including a quadruple option. Facilities include a shared kitchen, laundry services, free parking, and free bike rentals. Guests can enjoy a terrace and a mini golf area on site. The hostel is a non-smoking property with heating and WiFi throughout. Check-in occurs at a separate building across the road, which may be unfamiliar to some guests. While the showers and bathrooms are generally clean and functional, some rooms, especially family shared rooms with bunk beds, can feel cramped and suffer from noise issues due to poor soundproofing. The mattresses have been described as stiff, and the lack of privacy curtains in dorms is noted. Bedding is available for an additional fee, which some guests found high. The kitchen is well-equipped but lacks some utensils like can openers and hot pads. Overall, Hlíd Hostel provides a practical option for travelers prioritizing location and basic amenities over luxury.
Location
Hlíd Hostel is located in Reykjahlie, Hraunbrún 660, in the Myvatn area of Iceland. The nearest airport is Akureyri (AEY), approximately 56 km away. The hostel is situated near a 300-year-old lava field, offering a distinctive natural setting visible from the dining area. While the exact distance to local landmarks is not listed, the address places it within the scenic Myvatn region, known for volcanic landscapes and outdoor activities. Free parking and bike rentals on site facilitate exploring the surroundings. The hostel's remote location means it is one of the few budget accommodation options in the area.
Tips
- Bring your own bedding or clarify the bedding fee in advance to avoid surprises.
- Expect noise at night due to thin walls and shared rooms, so earplugs may help.
- Use the well-equipped kitchen early to avoid crowding and bring any small utensils you might need, as some are missing.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa
Services and facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Terrace
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Family room
- Laundry
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- English
- Tour assistance
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Mini golf
- Hiking
- Picnic area
- Barbeque
- Sun Deck
- Free parking
- Free Parking on Premises
- Cycling
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets Not Allowed
Street view
Video: Hlíd Hostel - Reykjahlíd - Iceland
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Reviews
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 *******, 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..
An extra 3500 ISK for sheets should be illegal. A disgusting business practice. Shameful.
Cram as many bodies into this cardboard hostel as you can. I've stayed in places 5x as nice as this place around the world for 1/3 of the price.
Unbelievable.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hlíd Hostel
What types of rooms are available at Hlíd Hostel?
Hlíd Hostel offers Bed in Dorm, Standard Family room, and Standard Quadruple Family room types.
Are pets allowed at Hlíd Hostel?
Pets are not allowed at Hlíd Hostel according to the hotel policies.
Is bedding included in the room price?
No, bedding is not included and must be rented separately for an additional fee.
Where do I check in for my stay at Hlíd Hostel?
Check-in is at a separate building across the road from the hostel.
Does Hlíd Hostel provide free parking and WiFi?
Yes, free parking and WiFi are available for all guests.
