About this property
Offering rooms and cottages, Hlid Hostel is 1640 feet from Lake Mývatn, in Reykjahlíd. WiFi and parking are free. Facilities include a BBQ area, terrace and shared kitchen. Set in wooden buildings, all accommodations 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 3.1 mi away. The guest house is 19 mi from Dettifoss Waterfall.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jenson
United States“Centrally located, clean, near Hveri and Lake myvatn with ample tours nearby. Also excellent value for price.” - Ofelia United States“We stayed here for one night as a family of four and booked a private four-bed room. The beds were very comfortable, and the room was nice and clean, making our stay pleasant. We didn’t realize ahead of time that there was an extra charge for...”
Aurelija
Canada“Everything was as expected..very good location and had everything I needed”- Speier United States“Super big kitchen. Eating area with a view. Nice reception people let me check in early. Only me in the room. Heater was on when I got there and the whole place was very warm. Heated floor in the shower was amazing-- very deluxe.”
- Patricia Canada“Loved the dining area. Great view of the lava field and surrounding area.”
- Vaschwanden Canada“Very clean rooms. Best breakfast from our 7 night stays in various guest houses. Livia (who did up the breakfast buffet) was great! The social room is quite nice, and large. The kitchen is very big, well equipped, and modern.”
- Whitney United States“The beds were very comfortable and the first firm mattress I had slept in over 2 weeks in Iceland. The room was a decent size, and I liked that each persons bed had their own light and outlet to charge their items. The kitchen is large and a...”
Lizeth United States“This hostel is located right on Mývatn, so if you’re looking to stay there, this is perfect. They offer bike rentals if you want to explore which is cool, and they have hiking trails as well. The facilities were clean, so I appreciate that.”- Katharine United States“Nice quiet private family room with bunkbeds and a window that opens. Excellent well-stocked kitchen with at least 2 of everything (oven/stove, sinks, workspaces, cutting boards etc) and plenty of room for. many people to comfortable cook at the...”
- Daniel United States“Everything was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room in the kitchen and dining area to prepare and eat food.”
Managed by Hlíð Ferðaþjónusta
Company review score: 8.9Based on 3,435 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties
Company info
Hlíð Ferðaþjónusta is a complex of accommodation on the northern shore of lake Mývatn, right beneath the airport. We are situated about one kilometer away from the lakeside, in the middle of a 300 years old lava field and with a fantastic view over the lake.
We offer:
🚍campground. The electricity is accessible and warm showers are free of charge for guests.
🛏 sleeping bag accommodation or Family Rooms with bedlinen included in our Hostel,
🥞 Bed&Breakfast option,
🏠 fully equipped summerhouses with a wonderful view over the lava field.
You can rent bikes for either one day or ½ a day. Maps with hiking and bike routes are available from our service center. A wonderfully scenic 37 km long country road runs around the lake, ideal for biking.
You can book a riding tour on an Icelandic horse with us and we will take you through the stunning surroundings of lake Mývatn, ranging from one and up to several hours.
Property info
BED(s) IN DORMITORY
It‘s a sleeping bag accommodation in four beds dormitory room.
In each of our 14 rooms we have two bunk beds. While in a common area you will find showers, toilets, equipped kitchen and dining room with a view over the lava field. All of the facilities are shared with other guests of our hostel.
Please, notice that the bedlinen is not included.
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FAMILY ROOM
In the room you will find two bunk beds – 3 of them are singles and one, on the bottom, is double but only 120 cm wide. While in a common area we have showers, toilets, equipped kitchen and dining room with a view over the lava field. All of the facilities are shared with other guests of our hostel.
You have the bedlinen set included: pillow with case, duvet with case, sheet and one towel.
Neighborhood info
Falleg náttúra Mývatns
Languages Spoken
English,IcelandicArea info
House rules
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Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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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
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Duvet covers, bed linen and towels are not included. You can rent them on site or bring your own. Sleeping bags are allowed.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.
