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About this property
Skogar Hostel
Skogar Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Skogafoss. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of 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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Accessibility
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Skogar Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Skogar Hostel like?
Skogar Hostel is a short 8-minute walk from Skogafoss and 17 minutes' walk from Skógar Museum.
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Skogar Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2018
Amazing location! Extremely clean. We had an incredible experience and I highly recommend.
KP
KP, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2025
Bon rapport qualité prix
Basé à côté du site de la cascade, au calme et à proximité de la route 1, établissement rénové, chambre petite mais avec le nécessaire, sanitaire propre.
CATHERINE
CATHERINE, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2020
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.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2020
Good value for its price
Clean room, perfect location and well-equipped kitchen, I enjoyed the stay at the hostel.
Wai Chuen
Wai Chuen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2020
WILLIAM
WILLIAM, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 4, 2020
Only 2 Toiletts for the whole Hostel, in the morning you will always wait...
Kitchen has not very basic stuff like salt for free...
In my 2 bed room was an insect...
Good is the location. Closest possible location to Skogafalls. But would not be critical to find some other place in this area, because next to the waterfall is a large parking place.
Good is also the big kitchen and except salt etc. rest is available.
Also around 6 showers available, not critical
Mert
Mert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 15, 2019
The hostel room a bit to small for 3 pax.
A.K
A.K, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2019
Location is amazing. Just in front of waterfall. Also good location to see Aurora. Would definitely recommend.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 15, 2019
Passez votre chemin si vos moyens le permettent
Auberge de jeunesse viellotte par rapport au reste de l'Islande. Chambre exigue. Restauration au restaurant de plus faible qualité de tout notre séjour en Islande.
Good hostel with spring water. Big kitchen and nice location (you could walk to Skogar foss in minutes!!)
Jia-Shiuan
Jia-Shiuan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2019
Location is amazing! I would’ve liked a small mirror in the shower stall
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 21, 2019
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 11, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2019
Prima hostel met aardige medewerkers
Prima plek om te slapen na het lopen van de Laugavegur. Aardige mensen, goede service, goede douches en een prima uitgerust hostel. Het ontbijt is prima, vers en uitgebreid. Ga vooral naar het nabijgelegen museum om te zien hoe de IJslanders vroeger leefden en hun technologische ontwikkeling.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 2, 2019
Propre dans l ensemble, dommage que les draps soit pas mit et les chambres coter parking sont Bruyante sinon le cadre d être à coter de la cascade c est top un peu chère pour ce que c est
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2019
Funcionaba muy bien y limpia ,toda lo que había en la cocina y muy organizado
Lydia
Lydia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2019
Towel please
Great lication and big kitchen. The only problem is that they do not provide towels.