Selfoss Hostel
Selfoss
Austurvegur 28
Selfoss
Iceland
Tel.
+354 660 6999 482 1600
Customer Rating
| 85% | ||
| 86% | ||
| 86% | ||
| 88% | ||
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| 92% | ||
Selfoss is a lovely town of around 8000 inhabitants situated in the south of Iceland. It is conveniently located by road no. 1, a perfect stop for those who are travelling inland to Gullfoss and Geysir or the highlands, for those who want to explore the south shore or those continuing onwards on the main road. The municipal swimming pool is great, with several hot tubs, sauna and a slide. The town is on the banks of Ölfusá river and an evening walk on the riverbanks is a great idea, and if you are into golf there is a nice 9 hole course on the outskirts of town. Mt Ingólfsfjall is close by and makes for a good hike, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view over the plains of South Iceland to the mountains to the north and east and all the way to the Westman Islands off the coast. In town you can also visit the Art Museum and the church which has beautiful stained glass windows.
Selfoss Hostel is in an old remodelled house in the centre of town. It has 1-4 persons rooms with and without private facilities, well equipped guest kitchen, laundromat for guests. The patio is a great place to sit down and relax with a nice cup of coffee and write those postcards. Breakfast is served at the Hostel, you can also purchase a take-away lunchbox and coffee and cakes at the Hostel’s café. The receptionists are a fountain of knowledge and can assist you with your questions, as well as booking daytours in the area.
Nearest hostels: Gaulverjaskóli 13 km - Eyrarbakki 13 km
Selfoss Hostel is in an old remodelled house in the centre of town. It has 1-4 persons rooms with and without private facilities, well equipped guest kitchen, laundromat for guests. The patio is a great place to sit down and relax with a nice cup of coffee and write those postcards. Breakfast is served at the Hostel, you can also purchase a take-away lunchbox and coffee and cakes at the Hostel’s café. The receptionists are a fountain of knowledge and can assist you with your questions, as well as booking daytours in the area.
Nearest hostels: Gaulverjaskóli 13 km - Eyrarbakki 13 km
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 2 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 66 |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Daily buses from Reykjavik to Selfoss many times per day. |
| Parking: | At the hostel. |
| Location: | The Selfoss hostel is located by the main street |
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 | | Botanical gardens nearby |
| Forested/wooded area | | 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 Selfoss |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Sheets for hire |  | Lift |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Meals available |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Games room |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | Playground |
 | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Selfoss
| 30 Apr 2013 Stefanie, Germany | 87% | |
| Good internet connection, great showers, sadly no hotpot at the moment | ||
| 27 Apr 2013 Noelle, USA | 77% | |
| Overall was a clean and quiet stay at the hostel. When I first arrived there was no one at the desk, walked around the building trying to find someone who worked there, came across someone who was a guest I think, was able to call and get someone to come to the desk. Other then that it was very central, was the only person in the hostel one of the nights. Hostel response: | ||
| 10 Apr 2013 Carly, England & Wales | 93% | |
| Very nice hostel - more like a hotel with room keys and more than enough bathrooms. Large self-catering area and cosy TV area. Very friendly staff. Only down side was a lack of soap in the dispensers. Otherwise, wonderful! | ||
| 06 Apr 2013 Maria, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Great hostel - well equipped with everything you need. Friendly staff. | ||
| 25 Mar 2013 Armin, Germany | 90% | |
| Friendly welcome and lots ofinformation with no hurry | ||
| 12 Feb 2013 Sandip, USA | 100% | |
| There were very few people during the low season so the owner gave me the dorm room all to myself. She was very friendly and helpful. A huge thank you to her for doing that. I will definitely stay at this place again the next time I am in the area. Loved my stay here. | ||
| 15 Jan 2013 Jurdana, Spain | 100% | |
| very kind and sweet staff; great location, close to shops and restaurants, in the centre of the town; quiet, warm and comfortable rooms, clean showers; well equiped guest kitchen; wireless connection in common rooms. Nice place to stay | ||
| 13 Jan 2013 Laura, Australia | 90% | |
| Enjoyed our stay here, our host gave us some great advice about what to do! :-) | ||
| 12 Jan 2013 Katharina, Germany | 100% | |
| Really great hostel in selfoss, open in the winter. Staff is super nice and beds are comfy! | ||
| 06 Jan 2013 Matthew, Australia | 100% | |
| The woman who attended to me when I arrived was very nice. She was very helpful with everything I asked about and really made me feel at home. It was a wonderful place to stay at. | ||
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