Árnes is conveniently located close to all major tourist attractions in the South of Iceland, appr. 90 km from Reykjavík. Next door to the Hostel there is a swimming pool with a hot pot and a licenced restaurant, which provides lunch and dinner for individuals and groups. In the area around the Hostel there are good hiking trails. Appr. 30 km. from Árnes is Þjórsárdalur. Valley of the river Þjórsá through which three other rivers flow as well, a landscape of sharp contrasts such as flourishing birch woods, sandy lava fields, rivers and waterfalls. Gjáin is a stunning ravine with lush vegetation, numerous springs, bizarre rock formations and a pictureseque little waterfall, Gjárfoss. Other remarkable waterfalls in the valley are Hjálparfoss and Háifoss. A flourishing farming community lived in þjórsárdalur after the settlement until the valley was swamped by ash from an eruption from Mt. Hekla in 1104. One of the ruined farms, Stöng, has been excavated and served as the model for the nearby Saga-Age farm reconstruction (Þjóðveldisbærinn). Next Hostels: Laugarvatn, 56 km and Fljótsdalur, 50 km.
Peaceful place to relax in, in a beautiful nature
Attractions
Museums/art galleries nearby
Historical sites nearby
Hiking area
Main attractions nearby
Swimming pool at or near hostel
Forested/wooded area
Horseriding at or near hostel
Restaurants nearby
Leisure facilities nearby
Mountainous/hilly area
Facilities
Discounts and concessions available
Family rooms available
Hostel open 24h
Sheets for hire
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Credit card accepted
Café/Bar
Meals available
Individual traveller welcome
Luggage Store
Non smoking room/area
Basic store available at or near the hostel
Garden
Playground
Rates include local tax
Prices from
Bed price from:
2000.00 ISK
Double/Twin Room:
5400.00 ISK
3 Bed Private Room:
7400.00 ISK
6+ Bed Private Room:
13400.00 ISK
Hostel bed capacity
Beds per room:
Total beds
Number of rooms:
6
2
1
24
Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly):
8:00-22:00
Opening times (over the year):
April 15th - September 15th
Directions
Bus:
During the summer time there are daily bus connections to Reykjavík.
Parking:
In front of the hostel
Location:
Árnes is located about 22 km from road no. 1. To visit Árnes you take road no. 30, east of Selfoss and then road no. 32, appr.14 km from road no. 1.
