Hostel Seyðisfjörður
Customer Rating
| 86% | |
| 81% | |
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| 79% | |
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| 85% |
Hafaldan hostel is one of the HI network of hostels in Iceland and looks forward to welcoming you!
Hafaldan Hostel accommodates people in 2 different buildings. One Is the main building at Ránargata 9 at the fjords north side with it's homely atmosphere and good view to the fjord. During the summer the hostel's reception is located at Ránargata. The other building is a beautiful, wooden heritage house in town-center at Suðurgata 8. There you will find the reception during winter (15 October-15 April).
In both buildings we offer the same facilities for our guests: excellent common facilities like kitchens, dining and sitting areas and Internet connection. Washing machine for both hostels is at Ránargata. In Suðurgata we have 4 double rooms, 3, 4 bedded rooms and 3, 6 bedded rooms. At Ránargata there are 3 double rooms and 4, 4 bedded rooms.
Seyðisfjörður is the arrival and departure point for MS Norröna.
Nest hostels: Berunes 110 km, Húsey 83 km, Reyðarfjörður 59 km, Borgarfjörður 93 km.
Hafaldan Hostel accommodates people in 2 different buildings. One Is the main building at Ránargata 9 at the fjords north side with it's homely atmosphere and good view to the fjord. During the summer the hostel's reception is located at Ránargata. The other building is a beautiful, wooden heritage house in town-center at Suðurgata 8. There you will find the reception during winter (15 October-15 April).
In both buildings we offer the same facilities for our guests: excellent common facilities like kitchens, dining and sitting areas and Internet connection. Washing machine for both hostels is at Ránargata. In Suðurgata we have 4 double rooms, 3, 4 bedded rooms and 3, 6 bedded rooms. At Ránargata there are 3 double rooms and 4, 4 bedded rooms.
Seyðisfjörður is the arrival and departure point for MS Norröna.
Nest hostels: Berunes 110 km, Húsey 83 km, Reyðarfjörður 59 km, Borgarfjörður 93 km.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: | Total beds |
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| Number of rooms: | 7 | 7 | 6 | 62 |
Opening times
| Opening times (over the year): | April 1st - November 1st |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | During the summer there are daily bus connections between Egilsstaðir and Seyðisfjörður |
| Parking: | At or near hostel |
| Sea port: | The ferry Norröna comes once a week, on Thursdays, from Norway and the Faroe Islands |
| Location: | Seyðisfjörður is situated 27 km from Egilsstaðir by road no. 93. |
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 | ![]() | Restaurants nearby |
![]() | Shopping centre/market nearby | ![]() | Leisure facilities nearby |
![]() | Mountainous/hilly area | ![]() | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Seyðisfjörður |
Facilities
| Family rooms available | Suitable for wheelchair users | ||
| Hostel open 24h | Sheets for hire | ||
| TV room | Self-catering kitchen | ||
| Groups welcome | Common room(s) | ||
| Sauna | Laundry facilities | ||
| Cycle rental available at or near the hostel | Internet access | ||
| Credit card accepted | Currency exchange at or near hostel | ||
| Individual traveller welcome | Luggage Store | ||
| Non smoking room/area | Basic store available at or near the hostel | ||
| Green Hostel | Rates include local tax | ||
| Cycle store at Hostel | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Seyðisfjörður
| 28 Sep 2011 Philip, USA | 83% | |
| The reception is located at their building in town, but there was no indication of this at the tourist information so I hiked to the building about a kilometer outside of town. The staff gave me a ride back, which was very nice.
The hostel has the smallest pillows I have ever seen, and the shower on the first floor has no heat, but the second floor shower is quite comfortable. My room was on the first floor. | ||
| 07 Sep 2011 Kylie, Australia | 83% | |
| This is a nice little hostel in a town that really does not have much to do. I stayed in the newer building closer to town that is also where reception is (which should really be changed on the internet) which has nice common areas and is clean. Does get very busy during summer especially around Ferry departures | ||
| 03 Sep 2011 Anthony, USA | 90% | |
| We got in really late at night and the guy working the desk stayed up and waited for us which was super nice of him. The kitchen and communal area were well maintained and had a great view of the fjord. | ||
| 01 Sep 2011 Santos, England & Wales | 80% | |
| Excellent hostel: one of the best I have ever stayed in. Clean and efficient. No frills, but comfortable. Staff was very friendly. | ||
| 01 Sep 2011 Chris, England & Wales | 93% | |
| We loved the hostel, it was the best we stayed in because of its character and atmosphere, you could feel a bit vunerable in the showers. | ||
| 01 Sep 2011 Genoud, Switzerland | 97% | |
| just change the beds (are not comfortable) but we loved the place the hostel was situated (this one with only the rooms with 2 beds) | ||
| 31 Aug 2011 Geoff, Canada | 73% | |
| Could use more drying facilities for laundry...maybe an outdoor clothesline? | ||
| 31 Aug 2011 Fiona, Canada | 100% | |
| I had the most brilliant time in Seydisfjordur, it's a really lovely artsy town with wonderful locals and very interesting people from around the world who have settled there. also beautiful environment with waterfalls splashing down the mountains... so nice. oh, and the hostel was nice too. | ||
| 28 Aug 2011 Steven, USA | 100% | |
| One of the best hostels in Iceland we stayed in. Our worst experience was Hofn, am going on Trip Advisor when I get a moment to deter others from that location. Overall, we stayed in several HI hostels and found them to be amazing places. | ||
| 26 Aug 2011 Trevor, England & Wales | 90% | |
| A good hostel in a great location where the staff go out of their way to make sure that your stay is an enjoyable one. | ||














