Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
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
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.
What time is check-out at Skogar Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Skogar Hostel located?
Situated in a rural location, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Skogafoss and Skógar Museum. Kvernufoss Waterfall and Drangshlio Houses are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Skogar Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 62 reviews
10 - Excellent
17
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 62 reviews
8 - Good
27
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 62 reviews
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Better than expected actually. Big kitchen. A washing machine would make the stay even better
Liwei
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10
It is clean. But no staff is on site and we did not receive the code to open the doors. Some local kids/travelers helped us
qiwang
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
I have never stayed in a Hostel before. I had to adjust my mind to a unisex shower room. But this place was very very clean and comfortable.
Latisha
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
We booked a room mistakenly one day late than we needed. When I found it out one day before our check in time, we were not able to make the change because it passed the free cancellation deadline. So we booked another room. Upon our arrival, the staff found our situation and agreed to give full refund for the mistakenly booked room without our asking. He was super nice and helpful. The room and bathroom are very clean. We appreciated it truly.
Bing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10
Ganga
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
10/10
Clean room, perfect location and well-equipped kitchen, I enjoyed the stay at the hostel.
Wai Chuen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
8/10
WILLIAM
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
6/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
8/10
The hostel room a bit to small for 3 pax.
A.K
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
8/10
Location is amazing. Just in front of waterfall. Also good location to see Aurora. Would definitely recommend.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
8/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
6/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
8/10
Location is amazing! I would’ve liked a small mirror in the shower stall
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
4/10
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
6/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
6/10
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