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Skogar Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Skogafoss

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Standard Quadruple Room
Front of property
Standard Quadruple Room
Shared kitchen facilities
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct

Explore the area

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SVistavegur 1-3, Rangárþing eystra, Rangarthing Eystra, 0861
  • Skogafoss
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Skógar Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kvernufoss Waterfall

Room options

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Skogar

At Skogar Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Skogafoss and Skógar Museum. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Rangárþing eystra hostel you'll find Black Sand Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Skogafoss - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Skógar Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Drangshlio Houses - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Rutshellir Caves - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sólheimajökull - 30 min drive - 24.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hótel Skógafoss Bistro Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Freya Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Heimamenn Mini Market & Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sveitagrill Míu - Mia's Country Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gamla Fjosid - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Skogar Hostel

Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Skogafoss
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Rangárþing eystra hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Skogar Hostel offers 13 accommodations with blackout curtains. This Rangárþing eystra hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Skogar Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Skogar Hostel Rangárþing eystra
Skogar Rangárþing eystra
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Skogar Hostel Rangárþing eystra
Rangárþing eystra Skogar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Skogar
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Skogar Hostel
Skogar Hostel Rangárþing eystra
Skogar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Skogar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rangárþing eystra

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Skogar Hostel?

Yep, Skogar Hostel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Skogar Hostel?

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skogar Hostel on 8 Oct 2025 start from AU$304.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Skogar Hostel?

The closest beach to Skogar Hostel is Black Sand Beach (25.8 km).

Does Skogar Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Skogar Hostel?

No, Skogar Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Skogar Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Skogar Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Skogar Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ganga

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never stayed in a Hostel before. I had to adjust my mind to a unisex shower room. But this place was very very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed Skogar hostel! We arrived late after a hike and left early before a long commute to another glacier hike. The staff member checking us in was very friendly, the beds were more comfortable than we anticipated, and the kitchen was well equipped. There was an issue with one of the showers not properly functioning (no hot water and the faucet was wonky), but the other two of us showered fine. It is noteworthy that guests must strip their own linen in the morning and put them into laundry bins - which we were fine with. Overall, a good stay for 3 women travelling who booked a room with a bunk bed and single bed. Not certain it the price was aligned with value, but we are only three nights into our adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wai Chuen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for its price

Clean room, perfect location and well-equipped kitchen, I enjoyed the stay at the hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

A.K

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel room a bit to small for 3 pax.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing. Just in front of waterfall. Also good location to see Aurora. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, next to tourist waterfall and start of long-distance hiking trail. Hotel, restaurant and hostel all in the same complex. Helpful staff at check-in. Good facilities in hostel - bathrooms, kitchen and dining areas. There's not really a proper lounge despite that being suggested in the property description - just a couple of armchairs in a corridor with a TV fixed to the wall. Unfortunately the washing machine was broken during my stay. No location facilities in the village, like a grocery shop; the nearest is more than 20km away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Prayoon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing! I would’ve liked a small mirror in the shower stall
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Corners cut from the hostel

Room was very dirty like brown streaks underneath the mattress. The sheets were not really that clean and the floors were super sticky in places. The cost was not so expensive so it’s alright if you need a cheap place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Towel please

Great lication and big kitchen. The only problem is that they do not provide towels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The bed was comfortable and location was good. We didn’t like the noise, especially from the slamming kitchen door or temperature of the room. Very hot, no screens on windows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the location - right beside the falls, restaurant on site, and fully equipped kitchen, 4 showers, and laundry facilities. The rooms themselves were small and the bedding not terribly comfy, but happy there was a sink. I'd recommend adding some hooks/shelving so people can change up/store a few things to give them more space in the room. Night Lights would also be helpful as the hallway between corridors got quite dark and made the journey to the bathroom in the middle of the night quite spooky.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay before doing the fimmvörðuháls

Great place to stay before doing the fimmvörðuháls hike. Nice kitchen and shower. They have a decent breakfast too, but it is kind of expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Unfriendly

We went to this hostel and were unable to stay the night we originally booked. We talked to the owner who said he would refund the amount after hotels.com contacted. However, when hotels.com contacted the owner they refused to provide a refund even though we were told the day before they would.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, very clean and excellent kitchen. Nice walks from here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Helena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a neat place for a hostel and the price. It has a full shared kitchen that allow guests to cook food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room as advertised. As far as we could tell, only one toilet for all people staying in the hostel portion of the building, so there was a bit of a wait to use it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel. Beautiful facilities, fantastic location, everything you need. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the water is clean, but smells like sulfur. not a big deal though!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018