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HOSTEL GAULVERJASKÓLI

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Gaulverjaskóli
801 Selfoss
Iceland
 
Tel. (+354) 551 0654/ (+354) 865-2121 / (+354) 896-6719

Hostel Details

Gaulverjaskóli Hostel is in a renovated school in the low-lying agricultural region of south Iceland. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the lowlands, the birdlife, the peace and quiet, and your own good company.

The Hostel has a well equipped guest kitchen and dining room and the comfortable rooms. Breakfast is available at the hostel and for dinner delicious Icelandic meatsoup is served with homemade bread. Other options are of course available for vegetarians.

Gaulverjaskóli is a convenient place to stay for those who want to explore the nature pearls in the South, both inland such as Þórsmörk, Landmannalaugar, Gullfoss and Geysir and along the South shore. There are short hiking trails close to the hostel, excellent for those interested in birdlife. In the nearest surrounding you can find the Tré og list art workshop where you can admire woodwork and other crafts, Urriðafoss waterfall, the cozy country store Sóley, a horse rental at a farm nearby and the villages of Stokkseyri and Eyrarbakki. Nearest hostels: Eyrarbakki 16 km, Árnes 45 km.

Attractions

Museums/art galleries nearby
Hiking area
Main attractions nearby
Beach at or near hostel

Facilities

Family rooms available
Suitable for wheelchair users
Hostel open 24h
Sheets for hire
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Laundry facilities
Credit card accepted
Male only
Female only
Individual traveller welcome
Luggage Store
Non smoking room/area
Garden
Playground
Rates include local tax
BBQ

Prices from

Bed price from: 2700.00 ISK
Single Room: 4700.00 ISK
Double/Twin Room: 6500.00 ISK
3 Bed Private Room: 9100.00 ISK
4 Bed Private Room: 11800.00 ISK
5 Bed Private Room: 14500.00 ISK
6+ Bed Private Room: 17200.00 ISK

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room: Beds per room:: 1 Beds per room:: 2 Beds per room:: 3 Beds per room:: 4 Beds per room:: 5 Beds per room:: 6+ Total
beds
Number of rooms: 1 1 2 2 1 1 28

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):Reception is open daily 8:00-10:30 and 17:00-20:30
Opening times (over the year):The hostel is open February 1 - November 15

Directions

Bus:Scheduled bus to Selfoss, 14 km away. From Selfoss are no scheduled trips to the hostel.
Parking:Plenty of free parking by the hostel
Location:To get to Gaulverjaskóli from the main road, route 1, take road no. 33.
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