About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: 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 specialities, 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 81 km from Vopnafjordur Airport, Askja Hostel offers easy access to local attractions such as Mývatn and the surrounding area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sandra
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“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“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“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“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“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“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“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“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.” - Loki
India“The location is great! The hostel has a great restaurant just 5 mins away. The staff is very helpful too”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Askja Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
