3,343 reviews
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$300Hvoll Road 201, Kalfafell, 880, Iceland
3,343 reviews
1/64
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Parking On Site
Lake view
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Hvoll Hostel in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland, sits along Hvoll Road 201 and invites travelers to a gateway of Icelandic scenery. About 14.1mi from the city center, it offers lake views and dramatic mountain backdrops—perfect for enjoying sunrise or sunset with a cup of coffee in hand. With 3343 reviews, this spot is a well-told chapter in many travelers’ Icelandic adventures.
Key perks include free private parking, free wifi, and free on-site parking, plus lake and mountain views, non-smoking rooms, a picnic area, and extra-long beds for extra comfort.
Address: Hvoll Road 201, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland. Location: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland. Distance to city center: 14.1mi. Minimum price: not listed. Reviews: 3343.
Room options range from the Family (Shared Bathroom) for up to four adults and one child—with a twin bed plus a bunk—to a cozy Twin Room with a bunk bed. For those drawn to lake scenery, Room With Lake View and Room - 2 Twin, Lake View pair two-person setups with lake panoramas. Groups can opt for the Triple Rooms (Lake View) with two twins and a bunk, or the Triple Room (Shared Bathroom); the Double Room (Shared Bathroom) offers a queen bed for couples. Budget-minded travelers will find configurations like Budget, Twin and Economy, 2 Twin among the choices, adding flexible options for different budgets and needs.
Views are a consistent highlight, with several rooms showcasing lake or mountain backdrops ideal for a sunrise coffee or sunset stroll. A picnic area invites relaxed outdoor meals, while extra-long beds add a touch of comfort. Non-smoking rooms help keep the air fresh, and practical touches include free wifi along with free on-site parking for easy arrivals and departures.
Payment is straightforward, with cash accepted and major cards—Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro—also welcomed. The property has earned a robust following, with 3343 reviews shaping a well-told chapter in many travelers’ Icelandic adventures. Address: Hvoll Road 201, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland. Distance to city center: 14.1mi.
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Parking On Site
Lake view
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
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Family, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
1 Bunk Bed
95 sqft
Shower
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Twin Room
1 Bunk Bed
75 sqft
Shower
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
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Triple Room, Lake View
2 Twin Beds
1 Bunk Bed
95 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Shower
x3
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Room - 2 Twin, Lake View
2 Twin Beds
95 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Shower
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Family, Lake View
2 Twin Beds
1 Bunk Bed
95 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Shower
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Budget, Twin
1 Bunk Bed
65 sqft
Shower
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Triple Room
1 Twin Bed
1 Bunk Bed
85 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Shower
x3
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Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
95 sqft
Shower
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
1 Bunk Bed
85 sqft
Shower
x3
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Queen Size Bed
110 sqft
Shower
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Economy, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
95 sqft
Shower
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Room With Lake View
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8.1
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Featured reviews:
Neha
8.2
June 2025
The room was good and clean. They have a big dining area and three separate kitchen of different sizes. Kitchen was fully equipped with the necessary utensils, but you need to bring every thing of your own (even salt/sugar etc.). Even though all wc/showers are shared, they were clean and enough for everyone. Considering that it is called a hostel, I didn't expect such good facilities.
There was no proper exhaust in the kitchen and even in the dining area causing the smell of cooking/food to spread throughout. The knives were not sharp. They should add more pots/pans in the kitchen considering that people take out the entire pot with them while dining and only clean and put them back after having food. They can also add black out curtains in the room, because it doesn't get dark during summer months. Some of the showers didn't have a floor towel.
Benjamin
9.1
April 2024
It's a hostel and we found everything as advertised. If folks expect a full hotel they will be disappointed but that would not be the hostel's fault!
Lara
8.2
May 2025
We had a great stay at the hostel. It was very peaceful at night, great for a good night of sleep. The 3 kitchens were amazing, lost of utensils in great variety, we also saw thatboth kitchen and refrigereter had leatle stands with thinks people would leave to eachother, like food and condiments, like salt, they couldn't take or shose to share. I also really appreciate the work of the employees, I forgot my headphones in the room when checking out, and I was called right away telling me that so I could recover them right away.
Chuah
10
March 2025
This is definately a great place to see Aurora, minimum light pollution, however, luck was not with us but the cloud and rain were. 3 kitchens housed in 3 separated room at common area is the hilight. We were lucky to grab the last one upon our arrival. Super duper clean...kitchen, shared bathrooms and our tiny room with washing basin, all exceeded my expectation. Electricity of the kitchen was cutoff during our cooking but restored very quickly with the clear notice paste at the kitchen area.
Nothing, place is just great!!
Dan
8.2
September 2024
Hvoll was better than the usual hostel experience and conveniently located for those traveling sites on Iceland's southern coast. There was ample kitchen space(s), and no lines for the multiple bathrooms.
This isn't entirely the hostel's fault, but there was a very large and obnoxiously loud group of travelers that took over the dining room to sing drinking songs and chat loudly outside our window until the very last minute before quiet hours. I never encountered any staff during our stay. So, the behavior of that group led me to wonder if they were even present onsite. We weren't the only guests to feel overwhelmed by this group.
Chamberlain
8.2
September 2024
Great kitchen, very spread out and accommodating to all guests. Included oven, sinks, microwave, kettle. Private rooms were mostly sound proof. Small sink and mirror in bed room. Bringing slides or flipflops for walking around was nice. Spotted red throated loons and ruddy turnstone in pond area next to parking.
Other guests being surprised and yelling when people will try to open shared bathroom or shower area. All the doors securely lock so the yelling was unnecessary and no way else to tell other than trying the handle. To fix this a red or green signal notifying if stall is in use would be helpful.
Joanna
10
July 2025
The best hostel in Iceland. Located perfectly, in a wonderful vicinity with a small lake, a view on mountains, glaciers, a river valley. Very nice owner, Polish crew, everything is clean, a kitchen is well-equipped. You can wash and dry your clothes. Relatively not too expensive (like in Iceland). I was fourth time here and I love this place. It is my second home... Thank you very much! :)
William
8.2
April 2024
A very well run establishment that is somewhat better than a typical hostel, but not quite of hotel standard. The wi-fi was the best we experienced in Iceland (anywhere) at 75mbps and all areas were spotless. The clientele were families rather than solo travellers so don't expect to meet up with fellow travellers and not much info was posted with regard to activities in the area. That being said, there was a pretty good mix of nationalities staying overnight and we had no complaints whatsoever regarding the facilities.
A long way from anywhere. Overpriced for a hostel despite hostel rooms. It's still the best value in the area regardless.
Veronika
8.2
May 2024
Good value/money. It was the cheapest option in that area Spacious parking, big dining area, 3 well equipped kitchens, 2 massive fridges. The room is small with a bunk bed, but for 2 people is just enough. There is a small table and 2 chairs. Sink (very big plus), towels and a hairdryer. A lot of bathrooms in a good shape.
The hostel is a little bit outdated, but no big deal. The walls are bit thinner, you might hear people slamming the door and talk, but it's more a people problem than a hostel's fault. The radiator could be bigger.
Ivana
8.2
June 2025
Big parking space, three kitchens and a spacious shared dining room. The room was small but clean and comfortable. There were enough bathrooms and showers and since we are at the end of the corridor it felt like we had a private bathroom.
The kitchens weren't the cleanest. There was a huge group of people travelling together and they were extremely loud and disrupting during dinner time and the next morning during breakfast.
Attractions
Skaftafell National Park
22.9miAttractions
Skaftafell National Park
22.9miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Parking On Site
Lake view
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Hiking
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Cleaning Services
Laundry
General
Carpeted
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Safety & security
Safe
View
Lake view
Mountain view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Mastercard,
Visa,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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