Riverside Hostel in Blonduos
✅ Friendly and helpful owner providing local tips and luggage assistance ✅ Rooms are cozy and refurbished recently with comforts like fridges and coffee machines ✅ Calm and quiet atmosphere ideal for peaceful stays, with nice views of river and ocean ✅ Shared kitchen is well equipped and free to use ✅ Good WiFi and free parking available ❌ Shared bathrooms can be limited with only a few toilets and showers, and occasional maintenance issues ❌ Some guests noted a strange smell in the rooms that required remedies ❌ No lift available, requiring walking upstairs which may be inconvenient ❌ Breakfast is optional and comes with an extra charge not included in the booking price ❌ Pets are not allowed despite being listed as allowed in services
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Description
Riverside Hostel is a small, two-star accommodation in Blonduos, Iceland, renovated in 2017. It offers a range of room types from dorm beds to deluxe doubles with river, mountain, garden, or sea views. The hostel provides non-smoking, heated rooms, and guests can use shared amenities such as a kitchen, laundry, and luggage storage. Free parking and WiFi are available. Despite its hostel name, the atmosphere resembles a hotel experience with well-appointed, cozy rooms. The property is known for its friendly service and helpful owner who provides local advice. While bathrooms and toilets are shared, guests appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of their rooms. The hostel does not allow children or pets and requires the main guest to be at least 18 years old.
Location
Located in the old village center of Blonduos, Riverside Hostel sits close to the riverbank of the Blanda river, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. The hostel is just a few steps from the historic village heart with ancient buildings and a café/pub/shop nearby. It is approximately 107 km from Akureyri Airport (AEY). Guests will find the old Blonduos church within walking distance and can enjoy river and ocean views from several rooms. The location offers peaceful surroundings and is a short walk to a supermarket and ATM.
Tips
- Bring your own essential oils or air fresheners if you are sensitive to odors, as some guests reported a strange smell in rooms.
- Prepare for shared bathroom facilities and limited toilets, especially during busy periods.
- Since the hostel has no lift, pack light if you have mobility concerns.
- Consider visiting the nearby café or Kiljan guesthouse for breakfast as it is not included and only available for an extra fee.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 08:00-09:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, AmericanExpress, DinersClub, JSB, Visa
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Terrace
- No elevators
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- English
- Tour assistance
- Picnic area
- Fishing
- Free parking
- Free Parking on Premises
- Pets Not Allowed
Hotel view
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside Hostel
Are pets allowed at Riverside Hostel?
Although 'Pets allowed' is listed in services, the property policies state that pets and service animals are not permitted.
What types of rooms are available at Riverside Hostel?
Available room types include Run of House; Bed in Dorm; Standard room; Standard Single room; Standard Family room; Standard Double room; Standard Double room with mountain view; Standard room with view; Standard Double room with garden view; Standard Double room with river view; Standard Double room with sea view; Comfort room; Comfort Double room with river view; Deluxe room; Deluxe Double room.
Is breakfast included at Riverside Hostel?
Breakfast is offered as a buffet daily from 08:00 to 09:00 but is not included in the room price and must be paid separately at the property.
Are there elevators or lifts at Riverside Hostel?
No lift is available; guests must use stairs to access rooms on upper floors.
How far is Riverside Hostel from the nearest airport?
The hostel is about 107 kilometers from Akureyri Airport (AEY).
