Hostel Reyðarfjörður
Reyðarfjörður
Vallargerð 9 and 14
730 Reyðarfjörður
Iceland
Tel.
+354 892 0336
Customer Rating
| 96% | |
| 93% | |
| 92% | |
| 94% | |
| 94% | |
| 90% |
Reyðarfjörður is a town of 1500 inhabitants and conveniently located for exploring the East Fjords. All basic services are available in the town, such as supermarkets, post office, bank and cash dispensers, restaurants, etc.
The Hostel is located in two cozy houses on the same street. Vallargerði 9 houses the reception and a café where meals are served for lunch and dinner, and light refreshments and snacks are available throughout the day; Belgian waffles and crépes anre the café’s specialities. Vallargerði 14 has a guest kitchen and a barbeque, where you can prepare your own meal and mingle with your fellow travellers, and a sauna which you can use for a small price. Both houses have well equipped bedrooms and spacious and comfortable common areas, perfect for reading and relaxing and writing those postcards that you meant to send. For those that do not want to part with their laptops during their vacation there is free wireless internet at the Hostel, and other guests can use a computer for the internet at the reception, also free of charge.
There are plenty of leisure activities to do in Reyðarfjörður. For the outdoorsy traveller there are marked hiking trails in the area, varying of length and challenge. Just out of town is the headland of Hólmanes, an ideal site for outdoor recreations, whether among the cliffs or at the shore and offers an abundant birdlife and peculiar rock formations. A hiking map can be bought at the Hostel. Reyðarfjörður was the second largest of the Allied bases in Iceland during World War II and in the old camp above the town is a highly interesting museum on WWII and life in Iceland during the war. The Hostel owners a have boat and sometimes invite the guests to go for a fishing trip and to admire the mountains from sea. At the end of town is a pond where you can try out your skills in fishing, and if it’s raining or you are tired you can always go to the pool and relax in the hot tubs.
The Hostel is located in two cozy houses on the same street. Vallargerði 9 houses the reception and a café where meals are served for lunch and dinner, and light refreshments and snacks are available throughout the day; Belgian waffles and crépes anre the café’s specialities. Vallargerði 14 has a guest kitchen and a barbeque, where you can prepare your own meal and mingle with your fellow travellers, and a sauna which you can use for a small price. Both houses have well equipped bedrooms and spacious and comfortable common areas, perfect for reading and relaxing and writing those postcards that you meant to send. For those that do not want to part with their laptops during their vacation there is free wireless internet at the Hostel, and other guests can use a computer for the internet at the reception, also free of charge.
There are plenty of leisure activities to do in Reyðarfjörður. For the outdoorsy traveller there are marked hiking trails in the area, varying of length and challenge. Just out of town is the headland of Hólmanes, an ideal site for outdoor recreations, whether among the cliffs or at the shore and offers an abundant birdlife and peculiar rock formations. A hiking map can be bought at the Hostel. Reyðarfjörður was the second largest of the Allied bases in Iceland during World War II and in the old camp above the town is a highly interesting museum on WWII and life in Iceland during the war. The Hostel owners a have boat and sometimes invite the guests to go for a fishing trip and to admire the mountains from sea. At the end of town is a pond where you can try out your skills in fishing, and if it’s raining or you are tired you can always go to the pool and relax in the hot tubs.
Hostel bed capacity
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| Number of rooms: | 1 | 11 | 3 |
Opening times
| Opening times (over the year): | Open all year round |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Airport: | Egilsstaðir 33 km away |
Attractions
 | 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 | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Beach at or near hostel |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Reyðarfjörður |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Sheets for hire |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sauna |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Meals available |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Male only |
 | Female only |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Playground |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Reyðarfjörður
| 14 Sep 2011 Joseph, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Extremely clean, as is most hostels in Iceland! | ||
| 06 Sep 2011 Wouter, Netherlands | 77% | |
| Nice space, really big rooms and shared facilities. We had a very pleasant stay. | ||
| 04 Sep 2011 John, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Luxurious with sofas in nooks everywhere. | ||
| 27 Aug 2011 Claudette, USA | 83% | |
| We booked this one because it got rave reviews. It was pleasant. We were placed in the house next to the main house. The facilities, kitchen, computer, joint living room were more available to the other occupants. Felt like a 'visitor' when we entered the main house. | ||
| 23 Aug 2011 Corinne, France | 90% | |
| Very enjoyable place | ||
| 15 Aug 2011 Rinie, Netherlands | 87% | |
| Big surprise for Dutch or Flemish speaking people: your hostess speakes yous language!
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| 14 Aug 2011 Alexander, Germany | 90% | |
| too few bathrooms | ||
| 14 Aug 2011 Stefano, Italy | 97% | |
| We stayed in the second house, it's very lovely! | ||
| 13 Aug 2011 Marlene, Germany | 100% | |
| more than perfect stay! | ||
| 12 Aug 2011 Clayton, USA | 100% | |
| absolutely beautiful location! | ||
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