Hostel Gaulverjaskóli
Gaulverjaskóli
801 Selfoss
801 Gaulverjaskóli
Iceland
Tel.
(+354) 551 0654 (+354) 865 2121 (+354) 896 6719
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.
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.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: | Total beds |
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| 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 |
Street Map and Route Planning
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. |
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 |





















