The hostel is located at route 1, in the picturesque town of Borgarnes, only 75 km from the city centre of Reykjavík. The hostel is located next to the town’s park Skallagrímsgarður and the sport centre of Borgarnes including the Thermal spa with its waterslides, jacuzzis and swimming pools. Restaurants, cafés, museums, shops among other services are to be found in Borgarnes. Bus connection to other parts of Iceland and Borgarnes is also part of the bigger capital bus connection. At the hostel you can buy breakfast, and the common areas include a guest kitchen, internet access and a living room with TV. There are 4 rooms with en-suite facilities.
Borgarnes and vicinity offer a great variation of outdoor activities; hiking, fishing, bird watching, golfing, swimming and horse riding. It is an ideal location to get in touch with nature, with some of the pearls of Icelandic nature close by; The Snæfellsnes Glacier, Hraunfossar waterfalls, Deildartunguhver hot spring, lava caves and more. Museums on history and heritage are easily reached from the hostel, such as Reykholt, The Settlement Centre of Iceland, and the Heritage Centre of Borgarfjordur. Nearest hostels: Akranes 37 km, Stykkishólmur 98 km, Reykjavík 73 km.
Attractions
Cultural centre nearby
Museums/art galleries nearby
City centre location
River/harbour/lake nearby
Main attractions nearby
Swimming pool at or near hostel
Restaurants nearby
Shopping centre/market nearby
Leisure facilities nearby
Beach at or near hostel
Facilities
Family rooms available
Sheets for hire
TV room
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Laundry facilities
Internet access
Credit card accepted
Currency exchange at or near hostel
Individual traveller welcome
Non smoking room/area
Basic store available at or near the hostel
Rates include local tax
Prices from
Bed price from:
2500.00 ISK
Double/Twin Room:
7100.00 ISK
3 Bed Private Room:
8800.00 ISK
4 Bed Private Room:
11300.00 ISK
Hostel bed capacity
Beds per room:
Total beds
Number of rooms:
12
5
2
47
Opening times
Opening times (over the year):
The hostel will open 10.6.2009 and be open all year round.
Directions
Bus:
Daily buses between Borgarnes and Reykjavík and Borgarnes and Akureyri.
Parking:
Free parking by the hostel.
Location:
Borgarnes is situated by route 1, the hostel is in the very center of town.
