Hostel Eyrarbakki
Eyrarbakki
Eyrargata 51-53
820 Eyrarbakki
Iceland
Tel.
(+354)8422550
Fax.
(+354)482 4004
Customer Rating
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Eyrarbakki is one of the oldest trading towns in Iceland but the towns’ prime time was from middle of the 18th century to the early 19th century. During that time the town expanded around the houses of the Danish trading and the population grew fast. At its peak, the inhabitants were around 1000 at 1920, but have reduced from then and have been around 530-550 for the last years. The Eyrarbakki Hostel has 4 apartments, each accommodating up 6 persons. The apartments are nicely furnished with a dishwasher, refrigerator and all main kitchen supplies, two single beds in the bed room and a double couch in the living room, television and wireless internet. The Gónhóll café in the adjacent house is open every day from 11 – 18 from May 1st to August 31st and upon agreement for bigger groups. It also houses a culture centre, a handicraft market and a vegetable market.
There are two museums in Eyrarbakki; the Maritime Museum’s most noteworthy piece is the rowboat Farsæll. The museum also holds many pieces related to the sea and fish-processing in Eyrarbakki area. The District museum in Húsið has exhibitions on the history of Húsið building and the people that used to work and live there, but also about the history of trading in Eyrarbakki as well as various items related to the history of Árnessýsla. 3 km out of town is Flói Nature Reserve, a paradise for wetland birds, with a marked circular hiking trail through the marshes. Nearest hostels: Gaulverjaskóli 16 km, Árnes 55 km.
There are two museums in Eyrarbakki; the Maritime Museum’s most noteworthy piece is the rowboat Farsæll. The museum also holds many pieces related to the sea and fish-processing in Eyrarbakki area. The District museum in Húsið has exhibitions on the history of Húsið building and the people that used to work and live there, but also about the history of trading in Eyrarbakki as well as various items related to the history of Árnessýsla. 3 km out of town is Flói Nature Reserve, a paradise for wetland birds, with a marked circular hiking trail through the marshes. Nearest hostels: Gaulverjaskóli 16 km, Árnes 55 km.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | The reception is at Café Gónhóll in the house next door and is open 11.00-18.00 hrs. |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open all year round. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Daily bus connections with Reykjavík, Hveragerði, Selfoss and Stokkseyri. Free buses run between Selfoss, Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri. |
| Parking: | By the hostel |
| Location: | To get to Eyrarbakki, turn off route 1 to road no. 34 by Selfoss. If coming from Hellisheiði take road 39 and then 34, if coming from Hveragerði take road 38 and 34. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Nightlife nearby | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Winter sports |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Eyrarbakki |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Sheets for hire |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Meals available |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Playground |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Eyrarbakki
| 03 Aug 2011 Martine, Germany | 100% | |
| This was an excellent appartment to stay when you have a car and would like to see the southern coast of ICeland. | ||
| 02 Aug 2011 Marloes, Netherlands | 83% | |
| very spacious appartment with dishwasher, washing machine, cosy living room and separate bedroom. Very good value for money. | ||
| 28 Jul 2011 Kristel, Belgium | 90% | |
| We have two little details.
One of the windows in the livingroom (where the two beds are), has no curtain.
In the bathroom a swiper would be easy to clean the water that is spilled by taking a shower. | ||
| 14 Jul 2011 Corinne, France | 97% | |
| Very nice appartment with sea view , completely renewed.It was perfect for rest after walk on the rain!
Eyrarbakki is a very little village : not a lot of shops but gas station near this rental is perfect | ||
| 29 Jun 2011 Wim, Netherlands | ||
| We had to leaf early so we didn't stay in Eyrarbakki. | ||
| 26 May 2011 Lars, Denmark | 97% | |
| very nice hostel, the best we experiented in Iceland | ||
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