At Skogar Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Skogafoss and Skógar Museum. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Rangárþing eystra hostel include Black Beach and Black Sand Beach.
Sveitagrill Míu - Mia's Country Grill - 6 min walk
Skógakaffi - 17 min walk
Skogar Street Food - 1 min walk
About this property
Skogar Hostel
Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Skogafoss
Skogar Hostel offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
This Rangárþing eystra hostel is smoke free.
13 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
No smoking on site
Skogar Hostel offers 13 accommodations with blackout curtains. This Rangárþing eystra hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Skogar Hostel
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.
The closest beach to Skogar Hostel is Black Sand Beach (25.8 km).
Does Skogar Hostel serve breakfast?
You bet, brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Skogar Hostel?
No, Skogar Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Skogar Hostel?
Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at Skogar Hostel?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
Skogar Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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We enjoyed Skogar hostel! We arrived late after a hike and left early before a long commute to another glacier hike. The staff member checking us in was very friendly, the beds were more comfortable than we anticipated, and the kitchen was well equipped. There was an issue with one of the showers not properly functioning (no hot water and the faucet was wonky), but the other two of us showered fine. It is noteworthy that guests must strip their own linen in the morning and put them into laundry bins - which we were fine with. Overall, a good stay for 3 women travelling who booked a room with a bunk bed and single bed. Not certain it the price was aligned with value, but we are only three nights into our adventure.
Great location, next to tourist waterfall and start of long-distance hiking trail. Hotel, restaurant and hostel all in the same complex. Helpful staff at check-in. Good facilities in hostel - bathrooms, kitchen and dining areas. There's not really a proper lounge despite that being suggested in the property description - just a couple of armchairs in a corridor with a TV fixed to the wall. Unfortunately the washing machine was broken during my stay. No location facilities in the village, like a grocery shop; the nearest is more than 20km away.
Location is amazing! I would’ve liked a small mirror in the shower stall
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
11 Sept 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness
Corners cut from the hostel
Room was very dirty like brown streaks underneath the mattress. The sheets were not really that clean and the floors were super sticky in places. The cost was not so expensive so it’s alright if you need a cheap place to stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Ron
30 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Towel please
Great lication and big kitchen. The only problem is that they do not provide towels.
Ron
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
20 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The bed was comfortable and location was good. We didn’t like the noise, especially from the slamming kitchen door or temperature of the room. Very hot, no screens on windows.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
20 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
18 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location - right beside the falls, restaurant on site, and fully equipped kitchen, 4 showers, and laundry facilities. The rooms themselves were small and the bedding not terribly comfy, but happy there was a sink. I'd recommend adding some hooks/shelving so people can change up/store a few things to give them more space in the room. Night Lights would also be helpful as the hallway between corridors got quite dark and made the journey to the bathroom in the middle of the night quite spooky.
Great place to stay before doing the fimmvörðuháls hike. Nice kitchen and shower. They have a decent breakfast too, but it is kind of expensive.
Samantha
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
29 Jul 2019
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfriendly
We went to this hostel and were unable to stay the night we originally booked. We talked to the owner who said he would refund the amount after hotels.com contacted. However, when hotels.com contacted the owner they refused to provide a refund even though we were told the day before they would.
Clean and comfortable room as advertised. As far as we could tell, only one toilet for all people staying in the hostel portion of the building, so there was a bit of a wait to use it.