Skyrhusid HI Hostel
4.5
Excellent(1,883 Reviews)Hostel in Iceland
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hostel
Set a 10-minute drive from Jökulsárlón Glacier, this farm hostel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and mountain views. Iceland’s Ring Road is right next to the property.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Iceland
Available Rooms
2 Single or 1 Queen • 139 ft²
Sleeps 2
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3 Single • 150 ft²
Sleeps 3
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2 Bunk • 150 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Double • 96 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(1,883 Reviews)100% verified reviews
4.5
Very good location,10'from glacier lagoon,very homie vibe and the hostess Cornilia amazing person ,very helpful and polite. Defently if i m around the in the future,i ll choose again Skyrhusid for my stay!
4.5
This hostel exceeded my expectations and was a wonderful base for 2 nights to explore the Vatnajokull area. We stayed in a private room with a shared bathroom. The room was lovely and the bed was super comfortable. Every was well maintained and clean. The kitchen was very well fitted out and had lovely touches like coffee, tea, juice and welcome cake! The manager was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We were also lucky to be in the region for a couple of sunny, clear days so could make use of the picnic tables outside. I cannot recommend this highly enough!
Not a complaint as it didn't really impact us, just a note for travellers - his kitchen space is a little small and a peak times was rather crowded.
4.5
Rooms
Staff was bit rude
4.5
We liked the amazing staff. Andreas is very kind and helpful.
Showers had poor water stream.
4.5
Location is ideal to see the iceberg lagoon in the evening and again in the morning. Bed was comfortable.
There was no cake or skyr when we stayed there and we had counted on it for breakfast. Though I realize that it was the reviews that lead me to believe it would be provided and not the hostel itself. So maybe don’t count on it.
4.5
Fantastic location fir activity comfortable and clean
4.5
Staff was very helpful when we asked to have the tire pressure measured because of a flat tire the day before. Thanks for that.
4.5
Only ten minutes drive to the glacier. Very cozy and clean. Had a lovely feel. Good facilities and the Icelandic cake was delicious.
4.5
We enjoyed our short stay in Skyrhusid. Our room was spacious with two comfortable beds. Nice big kitchen for guest use, well stocked with everything you need. Friendly and welcoming host.
I can't rave about the communal bathrooms but they were totally adequate. I had somewhat lowered expectations given that we would be sharing bathrooms anyway.
4.5
Location was great and the staff were really friendly. Great kitchen facilities too.
Needed more showers as there was often a large queue.
4.5
This location is exceptional for distance to the glacier lagoon. There are few options in the area as it's super remote but this had a restaurant next door which was nice. The hostel was very cute and cozy and the staff was really nice. They asked everyone to take their shoes off inside which added a nice, clean feeling.
We did notice that because the hostel was rather booked up, it was difficult to use the kitchen or common space (tables, etc.). The bathrooms were overrun by the end of the night and caused the showers to be a bit grimy.
4.5
kitchen well equipped and big, nice room and clean bathrooms
a bit far from any supermarket, petrol station. you can’t fry so the options are limited for cooking.
4.5
Nice, cosy place to stay. Very clean and bed was comfortable. Shared bathrooms were also clean and well appointed.
4.5
cozy and welcoming after a long day full of rain.
beds aee comfortable. Community kitchen and room was very nice. you could buy basic groceries like pasta when you fogot them. free coffee, juice, milk and delicious cake
pipe with warm water did not work properly. not a big issue and can happen but would have been nice to get a message in advance
4.5
beautiful property clean rooms comfy beds. easy check in
no hot water when we arrived
4.5
Nice room, well equipped kitchen (although no frying allowed), really nice host, we even got cake when checking in, the bathrooms were a bit small but very clean, perfect location for our glacier Tour (we even got a discount for it from our host), because it started just at the next house
There was no breakfast included, but the possibility in a nearby restaurant
4.5
Very clean and they have ameneties you can use. They don’t serve food but there’s a restaurant nearby. Great stay if you’re driving further east!
Very clean and they have ameneties you can use. They don’t serve food but there’s a restaurant nearby. Great stay if you’re driving further east!
A very tiny comment on the bedsheets tho, better if replaced with just a white cotton sheets. the lints were matting so some part of the current sheets were rough and very comfortable. But a minor con!
4.5
great place and great host
none
4.5
Welcome cookie, location, kitchen
None
4.5
did not mention in my earlier review. the staff was so good at responding to messages that it took away my stress of Icelandic roads. we were stuck at Vik since the roads were closed but luckily through chatting with them we came to know roads were open and we reached the guesthouse
4.5
I loved everything about this place. the staff was so welcoming. Felt at home. the place is super clean and everyone makes good effort to keep it that way
4.5
Comfy beds, clean room
4.5
cosy, comfortable with good amenities
4.5
There was a nice common room where we met some friendly people. The rooms where clean and the price-quality ratio was great. Also, we loved the host, and he baked some amazing complimentary traditional Icelandic Marriage cake!
The bathrooms and dining room are shared, so if you are not into something like that you should not book.
4.5
The place is so clean and tidy. The welcome cake was the best Icelandic food we've tried in Iceland. The people running the place were very kind and friendly. The kitchen was well maintained.
The place is very nice, but after staying in a few places, also somewhere very close to this one, we still think the price is much higher compared to other accommodations. Especially its shared bathroom and the rooms are the smallest among all the places we've stayed in Iceland. But we had a very good time here so still highly recommended to everyone!
4.5
Room was clean and nice. I mom felt a little bit cold in the room, so we asked if the room can be heated up more. The owner was very kind, he provided us additional mobile radiator which was just enough.
4.5
Cozy shared space and well equipped kitchen ~
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FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Iceland?
The average price for a rental in Iceland is £100 per night. This rental is £56 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Skyrhusid HI Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Skyrhusid HI Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Skyrhusid HI Hostel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, beachfront or waterfront, and garden.
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