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Vagnsstadir HI Hostel

2.0 star property
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Cottage (Small)
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Shared kitchen facilities
Cottage (Small)
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Vagnsstaðir, Kalfatellsstadhur, 0781
  • The Thorbergur Center
    10 min drive
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
    21 min drive
  • Vestrahorn
    46 min drive
  • Hornafjordur (HFN)
    36 min drive

Room options

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Cottage (Small)

Cottage (Small)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Small)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Small with Bunk Beds)

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Small with Bunk Beds)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Small with Bunk beds for 6)

Room, Shared Bathroom (Small with Bunk beds for 6)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Small with Bunk Bed)

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Small with Bunk Bed)

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Small)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Hótel Jokulsarlon - Glacier Lagoon Hotel

Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (244)
The price is NZ$358
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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About the area

Kalfatellsstadhur

When you stay at Vagnsstadir HI Hostel in Kalfatellsstadhur, you'll be 10 minutes by car from The Thorbergur Center. .This beach hostel is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Vatnajökull National Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Thorbergur Center - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - 21 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 40 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 41 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Vestrahorn - 46 min drive - 57.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Smyrlabjörg Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Vagnsstadir HI Hostel

Beach hostel in Kalfatellsstadhur with free parking
Vagnsstadir HI Hostel offers 10 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

Czech, English, German, Polish, Slovak

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9 AM: ISK 3500 for adults and ISK 1750 for children

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 3500 for adults and ISK 1750 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vagnsstadir HI Hostel Hofn
Vagnsstadir HI Hofn
Vagnsstadir HI Hostel Kalfatellsstadhur
Vagnsstadir HI Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Vagnsstadir HI Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 404 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 404 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The cabin and showers were fine for the price, but there was only 1 stove and sink for all the guests to use, which meant long waits and jostling for the facilities to make meals. It was like the hunger games trying to use the stove to make dinner at night. Really need another stove and sink for a place that size.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great spot for a night. Our cottage was comfortable for 4 adults. No blackout curtains meant that I had to create my own. Towels are also not included in the price. Otherwise a stunning setting, which we enjoyed with a clear blue sky.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth of money, cottage with no insulation
We lived in the cottage, the door is in a poor condition and can hardly be locked. The room has no insulation, even we stayed in summer, it was very cold with the electric heater on. You need to go to another building for shower and for the communal kitchen. Would not recommend, particularly in winter, not cheap as well for this standard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nurul Nadira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy hotels
Lovely hostels near to black sand beach. The amenities are complete & the bed is cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place, next to a mountain. Big kitchen, nice dining area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

FERMI NIVEDITHA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately, the stay was not good for me. I was put in a room with roommates that made me uncomfortable and with their outdoor equipment taking over the whole room. So I reached out to the property management. They couldn't so much about it so I hung out at the living room couch and left early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Edinburgh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hostel was good. Beds were comfy but the room was a bit small. The kitchen/dining area was nice but we could only find one bowl. Overally it was a good place to crash for the night with some nice views in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Raushan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a decent stay. We liked how clean the room was and the other guests were also quiet and respectful. The hostel is a little run-down but overall clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Lily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros - good wifi - close to attraction - clear check-in instructions - clean kitchen & big dining area - big living room with games - kitchen supplies (forks, bowls, plates, pots) - big shared fridge - nice view - comfortable beds Cons - no towel for showering - only two toilets for 20 people - no power in the morning and host didn't come and fix it - no power = no breakfast, no coffee, no hot water, can't charge any devices

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean but very thin walls and we could hear the conversation from the room next to ours. Overall was a good one night stay on our road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Travelled with partner
This was your typical hostel. The private room was cozy and included with towels and sheets. There are only two bathrooms, which was challenging in the morning and many people were getting ready for their days. The showers are also communal and pretty basic. If you are looking for a more private stay, I would recommend the guesthouse. Overall, this worked out well for us as we only needed a place to sleep. The scenery outside the hostel was absolutely beautiful, and if we’d had more time, we would have explored.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
The location is convenient, just off Route 1. We were staying in the main building. The room was tiny and the walls were very thin, although this is not uncommon in hostels/guesthouses in Iceland as far as we could see. The kitchen was simply terrible, lacking even the most basic supplies such as dish soap, let alone salt/pepper. The decor and fabric of the building were dated and it was clear that it had not been refurbished in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Prathik

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Marina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed in small cottage. Be aware of the following: you have very small bedroom and very small entrance room, and the toilet with sink with cold water, without towels. The shower is in the main building. It is opened, no privacy at all. We did not find the mentioned "Rainfall showerhead". There is no wi-fi in the cottage (but stated in the amenities). Bottom line, we did not fill comfortable, but we would define this property as likely ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sameer

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

BK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sveta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023