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Hlíd Hostel

1.5 star property
Mountain tranquility awaits with lobby coffee service and spectacular helicopter tour views - a perfect basecamp for both relaxation and adventure

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Hlíd Hostel offers a peaceful mountain escape with a sunny terrace and a driving range. Enjoy three hot springs after a day of exploring. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and nearby laundry facilities and bike rentals add convenience for longer stays.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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Stovetop
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Myvatn, Hlíd Hostel is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Myvatn and Grotagja Cave. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugum Pool or Laugavollur. Take time off to check out the hot springs in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails, cave exploring, and horse riding nearby. Visit our Myvatn travel guide
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Hraunbrún, Myvatn, Northeast Region, 660

What's nearby

  • Blue lake in Hverir Myvatn geothermal area, Iceland
    Lake Myvatn
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Myvatn Nature Baths which includes a hot spring and rocky coastline
    Myvatn Nature Baths
    6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Godafoss which includes a cascade, mist or fog and a river or creek
    Godafoss
    37 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Grotagja Cave
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hverarondor Hverir
    11 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fish & Chips Lake Myvatn
    17 min walk
  • Kaffi Borgir
    11 min drive
  • Vogafjós Cowshed Café
    5 min drive
  • Myllan
    11 min walk
  • Gamli Bær
    11 min walk

About this property

Hlíd Hostel

Hostel in the mountains
Hlíd Hostel provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Tee up with amenities like a driving range at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hlíd Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17.25 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 3 hot springs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 104 ºF

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Elda Guesthouse (Address: Helluhraun 9 GPS POINTS N65° 38' 25.53]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Bed sheets fee: EUR 11 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17.25 for adults and EUR 8 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to midnight

Property is also known as

Hlíd Hostel Myvatn
Hlíd Myvatn
Hlíd
Hlíd Hostel Myvatn
Hlíd Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hlíd Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Myvatn

Frequently asked questions

Is Hlíd Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hlíd Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hlíd Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hlíd Hostel located?

Situated in Myvatn, this golf hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Myvatn and Grotagja Cave. Myvatn Nature Baths and Namafjall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hlíd Hostel Reviews

7.0

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchen area for hostel. Well stocked and lots of space to cook and eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Guylaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the dining room! But not the flies ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean, and it was easy to check-in. 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 Expedia, 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..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple accommodation in a nice surrounding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s beyond our expectation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellente guesthouse: logement top, parties communes superbes !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Francesco

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Too expensive for what this hostel offer! The building is very old and not so clean , the staff is friendly and professional. Kitchen is big and you can find everything you need rooms are too small
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved to sleep at the end of a 300 years old lava bed, my bed was comfy (I rented duvet set) and staff was friendly and very helpful. Not much privacy in the bathroom but for few nights is fine. Great cheap option for exploring the wonderful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Eunmi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed very creaky and noisy and seems outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rushikumar

Rooms are very tiny and hard to even open large bags. Kitchen area was fine but there were just too many people using it at the same time. Pricing is higher compared to what they provide.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room with two bunk-beds was very small for four people. It was hot, stuffy and poorly soundproofed. 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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katharina

Disliked: Staff & service

Rückerstattung verweigert

Das Hotel hat uns die Übernachtung 2x verrechnet. Ausser ein "oups" und "sorry" ist nichts passiert. Nachdem sie sich entschuldigt haben, werden Mails ignoriert. Von meinem Geld das sie unrechtmässig zurückbehalten, habe ich noch nichts gesehen obschon sie alle Angaben von mir erhalten haben.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Giovanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ostello che necessiterebbe di una bella ristrutturazione. Struttura un po' lasciata andare. Ampia cucina, con disponibili numerosi utensili e due frigoriferi. Stanza piccola. Bagni in comune un po' datati e minimali. La zona purtroppo non offre molto altro, a prezzi ragionevoli.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay.

Check in was smooth and the room and bed were comfortable. Cost to rent linens is much higher than listed on Hotels.com. It was approximately $18 for the linens.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

DOMINIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres p ropre grannde cuisine bien équipée et salle a manger. Belle vue.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, easy access to kitchenware and lots of room for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wenn man nicht für das Bett zeug bezahlen will Schlafsack selber mit nehmen. War ganz angenehm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Maeva

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Très bien situé joli véranda pour la cuisine, chambre petite pour 4 et peu de douche et WC
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
방이 너무 추웠습니다. 다른 편의 시설은 훌륭했으나 샤워 시설이 부족했습니다. 아침에 씻을 때 많이 기다렸습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

que, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was cool. Warm room and comfy bed. Good value for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
This was a great location for where I was, but keep in mind that there isn't much around. My room was quiet, but the building was loud. The common areas were relatively clean. The staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall nice and quiet stay

The reception is near the campsite, a bit away from the hostel, so you radio-uitzending pass by. But they were super friendly in finding the right place and helping me out. Rooms were nice and neat. Bathroom was a bit small for all the guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We emailed in advance and I was told that the hours of their reception was different than the hours posted on their door which was also different than on hotels.com. We moved our entire day around to arrive to find a notice posted on the door that said they were open 2 hours later than in the email I received from an employee. We stayed in a cabin that had nothing but beds but access to the hostel/ camping bathrooms/kitchen. In the first five minutes on the cabin, there were 2 large spiders- on my shoulder and on our bed. In nature, so spiders are reasonably understandable and the cabin was clean. We only used the hostel to brush our teeth before we left in the morning but it was overwhelming busy—- too small for the number of guests, and the bathrooms were filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018