My ItineraryHostel Skógar
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Address
Skógar
Skógar
Hvolsvöllur
Iceland
Tel. +354 487-8801 / 899-5955
Fax. +354 487-8955
skogar@hostel.is
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews Skógar
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06 Sep 2011 Peter, Slovakia
I booked a room in advance with no difficulties and paid the rest after my arrival. It was absolutely no problem to find the hostel because it's just one minute walking from bus stop in Skogar near to Skogafos waterfall. The receptionist was very nice men. The room was clean as well as shower and rest room. The kitchen was equipted with all stuffs we needed. We had really pleased stay there for good money.
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04 Sep 2011 Christine, USA
A very beautiful location, clean and comfortable hostel. WiFi is available in the lobby area for free. Location couldn't be more spectacular.
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03 Sep 2011 Claudia, Austria
the kitchen could be more clean! The dish towels were so dirty. The sleeping rooms were ok!
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02 Sep 2011 Eduardo, Spain
Incredible location, with view of skogafoss from some of the rooms. Excellent youth hostel all in all, with good showers and all the basics in kitchen.
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30 Aug 2011 Dmitry, Russia
Very nice hostel, just near Skofafoss.
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27 Aug 2011 Maria Anna, Switzerland
Kitchen was too small and not clean enough, as the house was fully booked and a lot of people used the kitchen. Also, the pots and pans were old and used. We did not cook there, as it was just too dirty. The room was clean and so were the restrooms. Everything except the kitchen was good. Thank you.
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27 Aug 2011 Catherine, England & Wales
Great location so close to the waterfall. lady at hostel reception recommended a local adventure firm who acted as a taxi to get us to the Landheyhoefn ferry for 9:30am - it couldn't be done by public transport and was an ideal alternative and very good value (5000isk) for the 4 of us for a 30-minute journey. Ferry trip even better value toa fantastic island!
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25 Aug 2011 Jana, Germany
The bunk bed was so squeaky, that everybody in the room always woke up, when one person turned around in that bed. Also the mattresses were pretty bad, so it was not possible to get a good night's sleep.
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20 Aug 2011 David, Spain
We paid for a "double room" and we got a room with a bunk bed and a little single bed. We were expecting a double bed or two singles, which is what we got in other hostels for a similar price. The information during the online booking process is misleading, and when we questioned the layout of the room, the staff tried to convinced us that "double room" means a room that can be occupied by two people, and we should be happy to get a room that could actually accommodate three. We were told that all their room have bunk beds.
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19 Aug 2011 Yann, France
Rooms between kitchen and Wc-shower are very noisy. There is only one sink in the kitchen for 15 people and the equipment is not enough. The washbasin are in the WC, so you have to wait a long time for everything. You have to pay to have internet.This hostel was the worst we were in Island. Otherwise the location is good, near skogar muséum and the staff is fine.
Hostel Overview
The Hostel by Skógar is situated in the old children's school, close to Skógafoss, one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. Skógar is a popular place surrounded by great and varied nature; glaciers, mountains, black beaches, green acres, forested area, waterfalls and good hiking routes. Additionally, Skógar local museum, is one of the frequently visited of its kind in Iceland. The hostel is a great stop over for those who are hiking over Fimmvörðuháls, which is one of the most popular routes in the country. Skógar are situated in the middle of south Iceland and is therefore ideal for those who want to explore the south of the country. Please note that the next store is 15 km away. Next hostels: Vík 32 km , Fljótsdalur 75 km.Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | During the summer time there is a bus going from Reykjavík to Skógar twice per day. From Höfn to Skógar there is a bus going daily. In the winter time the bus is going three times per week. |
| Parking: | At hostel |
| Location: | Close to route no. 1 |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Horseriding at or near hostel | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Winter sports |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Skógar |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Sheets for hire |
 | TV room |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Playground |  | Rates include local tax |
 | BBQ |