Near Hvitserkur
When you stay at Ósar Hostel in Hvammstangi, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hvitserkur. This beach hostel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Lake Vesturhópsvatn and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Borgarvirki.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
German, English, Icelandic, Danish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (5 beds)
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86 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin BedsMore detailsTriple Room, Shared Bathroom
172 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 3 Twin BedsMore detailsSingle Room, Shared Bathroom
65 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore detailsQuadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 6 6 Twin BedsMore detailsWonderful · 33 reviews
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Location
0.0/10
Recommendation
100%
Closest airports
Akureyri (AEY)
201.2 km / 125 mi
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF)
270.7 km / 168.2 mi
What's nearby
Hvitserkur
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Lake Vesturhópsvatn
12.3 km / 7.6 mi
Borgarvirki
16.5 km / 10.3 mi
Illugastadir seal watching
22.5 km / 14 mi
Kolufossar Falls
36.4 km / 22.6 mi
Vatnsdalur Valley
45.7 km / 28.4 mi
Thingeyrar
47.3 km / 29.4 mi
Icelandic Seal Center Museum
47.6 km / 29.6 mi
Chapel at Groef
50.5 km / 31.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Free cribs/infant beds
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Outdoors
Terrace
Languages spoken
German
English
Icelandic
Danish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible – no
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Shared/communal kitchen access
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 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.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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