Hlíd Hostel
Hraunbrún
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff was very informative and friendly”
“Amazing stay, super friendly staff”
“Dinning room view in lava fields was cozy”
“Outside small bathroom with towel provided on request”
“It’s a quiet place and near to the lagoon”
“Location is good, near Myvatn lake”
“All clean spaces”
“- staff was friendly - each room had 4 bed fit it nicely - bed was comfortable …”
“Price-value ratio, very welcoming and pleasant staff at reception”
“Spacious kitchen, dining, parking”
Overview
Offering rooms and cottages, Hlíd Hostel is 500 metres from Lake Mývatn, in Reykjahlíd. WiFi and parking are free. Facilities include a BBQ area, terrace and shared kitchen. Set in wooden buildings, all accommodation options have access to shared bathrooms and a communal laundry room. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The geothermally heated Mývatn Nature Baths are 5 km away. The guest house is 30.5 km from Dettifoss Waterfall.
Traveller reviews
craig
extended_group
June 14, 2026
“Rooms are very tight, no room to move in bedrooms. Although clean and tidy.”
It was quite
Darveen V
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
Staff was very informative and friendly. I got upgraded to a better stay, really appreciated the upgrade!
Saku
solo_traveller
April 25, 2026
“Great for a night’s sleep”
Good basic place to stay.
Sarah
solo_traveller
February 1, 2026
Amazing stay, super friendly staff! ❤️
Yuet Thoe
extended_group
October 9, 2025
“I personally like the bedroom facilities and highly recommended for other people.”
It’s a quiet place and near to the lagoon.
Dennis
solo_traveller
September 9, 2025
Very easy check in and check out
Michaela
family_with_children
August 29, 2025
“Rather basic experience”
Dinning room view in lava fields was cozy
Katarina
family_with_children
August 20, 2025
“I recommend”
The kitchen is really big and good equipped. Location is good, near Myvatn lake.
Dmitry
solo_traveller
August 15, 2025
“Good option espetially if you are traveling alone and without car. Location is reachable about 20 mins walk from 56 bus”
Price-value ratio, very welcoming and pleasant staff at reception
Vijay
family_with_children
August 10, 2025
“Budget accommodation in convenient place.”
small cozy cottage with small kitchen fecility and toilet. Outside small bathroom with towel provided on request. Good for budget accommodation to sleep after some activity.
Timothy
couple
July 21, 2025
“Worth the price, fresh rooms”
Katrina
couple
July 4, 2025
“We had a great stay and our room was clean and the facilities including the kitchen was excellent”
Good communal kitchens facilities
Sonja Rothmund
solo_traveller
July 2, 2025
The receptionist was exceptionally helpful and she was super nice.
Giacomo
extended_group
June 29, 2025
We were a group of 4 people, so we got a room just for ourselves. The room was cosy, and the facilities well kept (bathroom, shower, and kitchen)
PRAVEEN
solo_traveller
June 17, 2025
Location
Mate
solo_traveller
June 14, 2025
Really hot water, close to the nature, good kitchen.
omkar
couple
April 23, 2025
Location
Radek
extended_group
January 29, 2025
All was great I can only recommend this hostel.
Sayali
extended_group
November 1, 2024
“Amazing”
We saw northern lights for first time here! Spacious kitchen, dining, parking. Comfortable 4 beds in rooms. Good vicinity to places. All clean spaces. Great for family and friends.
Dhiya
solo_traveller
October 10, 2024
- staff was friendly - each room had 4 bed fit it nicely - bed was comfortable - there is many shower place, and was clean - nice well prepared kitchen, with nice dinning area
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Mini golf
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Bicycle parking
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Laundry
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
This family room features a shared bathroom, a seating area and garden views. The unit offers 4 beds.
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