About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Askja Hostel in Mývatn offers a welcoming environment with a garden, bar, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or prepare meals in the shared kitchen. Dining Experience: A buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring local specialties, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides free on-site private parking, showers, and both private and shared bathrooms. Additional amenities include a lounge and a comfortable space for relaxation. Accessible Location: Located 50 mi from Vopnafjordur Airport, Askja Hostel offers easy access to local attractions such as Mývatn and the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adam
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    It was a beautiful venue in the middle of nowhere, just perfect! Everyone was so friendly and helpful, even the local animals.
  • Sandra
    Italy Italy
    Beautiful position, tidy rooms, well equipped kitchen, very nice restaurant nearby (same owners), easy hiking paths. Goats, pigs and a reindeer wandering around 😍
  • Michal
    Poland Poland
    Incredible location!,in the middle of nowhere small village with homemade and bio products.We received an upgrade so in fact got 2 twin beds in a hut instaead of 4 people room in hostel.Definitely one of our highlights during the trip
  • Martindeyanov
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    This place is exactly in the middle of the tundra surrounded by very stunning landscapes and mountains. The atmosphere is absolutely magnificent. This actually is a whole camp with a restaurant and a café and a bar with all the infrastructure; and...
  • Niccolo'
    Italy Italy
    Amazing location, intimate atmosphere. Magical surroundings. The staff has been great, we were even upgraded to a higher accommodation upon arrival, the restaurant serves great local specialties.
  • Milly
    Italy Italy
    Arriving at this hostel was an unforgettable journey through the highlands and its location is great. The kitchen and common areas are very large, well equipped and comfortable. Nice atmosphere.
  • Coskun
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Although the location was a little off the route, it was a beautiful hostel experience for us. 4 friends in the same room. Clean and fully equipped kitchen + social area + clean toilets and bathrooms.
  • Eleonora
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hostel is new, well furnished, and well kept. The bedroom is very small for four people, but we could luckily use it with the 3 of us (still little space to walk around). The kitchen is well furnished and functional. There is a sauna, which we...
  • Michele
    Italy Italy
    Great location. Good restaurant, a bit expensive but good traditional food. The dorm is really nice, well furnished. Shared kitchen, showers, bathrooms and sauna. it was a very nice stay. Wifi was only in common areas
  • Rebeka
    Hungary Hungary
    We were surprised! The olace looks amazing! Clean and tidy. The design is modern and gives good vibes. Even sauna is available but we didn’t use it.

Area info

House rules

Askja Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Askja Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.