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Eyrarbakki

Eyrargata 51-53
Eyrarbakki
Iceland

Tel. (+354) 8995466
eyrarbakki@hostel.is

Customer Rating

Total:
90%
90%
Friendliness of Staff:
91%
91%
Efficiency of Service:
89%
89%
Comfort:
95%
95%
Cleanliness:
89%
89%
Security:
89%
89%
Location:
87%
87%

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews Eyrarbakki

  • 100%
    100%
    03 Aug 2011 Martine, Germany

    This was an excellent appartment to stay when you have a car and would like to see the southern coast of ICeland.

  • 83%
    83%
    02 Aug 2011 Marloes, Netherlands

    very spacious appartment with dishwasher, washing machine, cosy living room and separate bedroom. Very good value for money.

  • 90%
    90%
    28 Jul 2011 Kristel, Belgium

    We have two little details. One of the windows in the livingroom (where the two beds are), has no curtain. In the bathroom a swiper would be easy to clean the water that is spilled by taking a shower.

  • 97%
    97%
    14 Jul 2011 Corinne, France

    Very nice appartment with sea view , completely renewed.It was perfect for rest after walk on the rain! Eyrarbakki is a very little village : not a lot of shops but gas station near this rental is perfect

    29 Jun 2011 Wim, Netherlands

    We had to leaf early so we didn't stay in Eyrarbakki.

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Hostel Overview

Eyrarbakki is one of the oldest trading towns in Iceland but the towns’ prime time was from middle of the 18th century to the early 19th century. During that time the town expanded around the houses of the Danish trading and the population grew fast. At its peak, the inhabitants were around 1000 at 1920, but have reduced from then and have been around 530-550 for the last years. The Eyrarbakki Hostel has 4 apartments, each accommodating up 6 persons. The apartments are nicely furnished with a dishwasher, refrigerator and all main kitchen supplies, two single beds in the bed room and a double couch in the living room, television and wireless internet. The Gónhóll café in the adjacent house is open Tuesday to Thirsday from 11.00-18.00, Friday and Saturday from 11.00-02.00 and upon agreement for bigger groups. It also houses a culture centre, a handicraft market.

There are two museums in Eyrarbakki; the Maritime Museum’s most noteworthy piece is the rowboat Farsæll. The museum also holds many pieces related to the sea and fish-processing in Eyrarbakki area. The District museum in Húsið has exhibitions on the history of Húsið building and the people that used to work and live there, but also about the history of trading in Eyrarbakki as well as various items related to the history of Árnessýsla. 3 km out of town is Flói Nature Reserve, a paradise for wetland birds, with a marked circular hiking trail through the marshes. Nearest hostels: Gaulverjaskóli 16 km, Árnes 55 km.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:
Beds per room:: 3 Beds per room:: 4 Beds per room:: 5 Beds per room:: 6+ Total
beds
Number of rooms:
1 1 1 1 38

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):
The reception is at Café Gónhóll in the house next door and is open: Saturday-Sunday 11.00-18.00 If noone is there when u arrive please call 483-1280.
Opening times (over the year):
Open all year round.

Map & Directions

Street Map and Route Planning

HI Hostel
Eyrarbakki Eyrargata 51-53
Eyrarbakki

Directions

Bus:Daily bus connections with Reykjavík, Hveragerði, Selfoss and Stokkseyri. Free buses run between Selfoss, Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri.
Parking:By the hostel
Location:To get to Eyrarbakki, turn off route 1 to road no. 34 by Selfoss. If coming from Hellisheiði take road 39 and then 34, if coming from Hveragerði take road 38 and 34.

Attractions & Facilities

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyMuseums/art galleries nearby
City centre locationHistorical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearbyHiking area
Main attractions nearbySwimming pool at or near hostel
Nightlife nearbyHorseriding at or near hostel
Restaurants nearbyShopping centre/market nearby
Hostel with a differenceLeisure facilities nearby
Beach at or near hostelWinter sports
Mountainous/hilly area  

Facilities

Family rooms availableSheets for hire
TV roomSelf-catering kitchen
Groups welcomeCommon room(s)
Internet accessCredit card accepted
Café/BarMeals available
Currency exchange at or near hostelIndividual traveller welcome
Luggage StoreLockers available
Non smoking room/areaBasic store available at or near the hostel
PlaygroundRates include local tax
Cycle store at HostelBBQ

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