Youthhostels

Youth hostels are suitable for any individuals, families or groups seeking accommodation at a moderate price. Accommodations at a youth hostel can either be in separate bedrooms or large dormitories with a bunk. Most offer bed linens for rent.

 
Vagnsstaðir in Suðursveit

Vagnsstaðir is in the Suðursveit area, about 50 km west of Höfn and 28 km east of Jökulsárlón. The house is in an attractive area surrounded by a beautiful ring of mountains and Vatnajökull glacier. Vagnsstaðir hostel offers six rooms with the total of 28 beds. Sleepingbag accommodation is available as well as linen rental. Well equipped kitchen and a meeting room for guests. We also offer 4-6 bedded cottages with WC. Campground with good sanitary facilities.

Attractive hiking paths invite one into the surrounding area, using a hiking map you get at the Hostel. The shore, only 1500 m away, displays extensive birdlife as well as seals on the beach.

From the Hostel there are jeep/snowmobile tours to Vatnajökull (Europe's biggest glacier). You can choose among tours from 3-4 hours. It is also possible to combine a jeep/snowmobile tour and hiking.

Tel: +354 478 1048 or +354 892 7048 glacierjeeps@simnet.is  www.glacierjeeps.is

Nýibær in Höfn

Youthhostel Nýibær offers accomodation in 33 beds in double to family (six persons) rooms. Tvo double rooms have a private bathroom but the others share two bathrooms. Sleepingbag accomodation is available as well as linen rental. Made up beds available by advance order. Kitchen, TV room, storage and laundry facilities for guests. Breakfast is available for groups. Good location in the heart of Höfn.
Tel: +354 864-2159 hofn@hostel.is   www.hostel.is/