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Ósar Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Hvammstangi hostel

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Ósar Vatnsnesvegur, Hvammstangi, Húnaþing Vestra, 531
  • Place, Lake Vesturhópsvatn
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Borgarvirki
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (5 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (5 beds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Hvammstangi

In Hvammstangi .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Hvitserkur and 12 miles (20 km) of Borgarvirki with a stay here. Illugastadir seal watching is within 20 miles (32 km) and Kolufossar Falls is within 32 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Vesturhópsvatn - 26 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Borgarvirki - 33 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geitafell - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Ósar Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beach Hvammstangi hostel
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at Ósar Hostel. Self parking is free.

This Hvammstangi hostel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Ósar Hostel offers 17 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

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Interior detail
Hótel Hvítserkur
Hvammstangi
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
3.9 out of 5, Good, 68 reviews
$161 nightly
The price is $187
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hótel Hvítserkur

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ISK 2,400 for adults and ISK 1,200 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave on request
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 2400 for adults and ISK 1200 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ósar Hostel Hvammstangi
Ósar Hvammstangi
Ósar Hostel Hvammstangi
Ósar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ósar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hvammstangi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ósar Hostel to the airport?

Ósar Hostel is 125 mi (160-min drive) away from the Akureyri (AEY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ósar Hostel?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ósar Hostel on Jun 6, 2026 start from $136, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ósar Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ósar Hostel.

Does Ósar Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ósar Hostel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ISK 2400 for adults and ISK 1200 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ósar Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Ósar Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ósar Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Ósar Hostel have a pool?

Ósar Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Ósar Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Ósar Hostel to downtown Hvammstangi?

Ósar Hostel is 16.3 mi away from Hvammstangi.

Ósar Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful location! Close to the ocean with picturesque mountains and lush fields. The hostel is well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. Very peaceful and quiet with great walking paths around it. It is a bit of a drive off the highway but you are rewarded at the end for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Has laundry!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanna K

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved the location and the manager was extra nice. However, the cabin was not very clean and there was mold in every corner of the cabin. The sheets and towels were clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Getting there was a bit rough , not crazy difficult but it’s gravel road. The view is awesome. The owner has provided a full kitchen and washing machine etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sasha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Walls are so thin I could hear people cooking in the kitchen and people laughing doors away from me at midnight. Also off of a road that is not maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very nice, he showed me around the house on check-in. The house is a lovely renovated farmhouse that really gave the “get away cottage” vibes. Be ready to drive ~30 minutes on a dirt road to get there, but don’t be afraid, my 2 wheel drive compact car did it just fine, the road is in good condition. There’s a nice little trail going to the sea very nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Staff & service
Very difficult for 2 families to use kitchen and bathroom during peak busy times such as morning and dinner cooking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the cabin and it was AMAZING! Just a cozy, wood cabin vibe. Three rooms so lots of options for our group (I think there were 8 beds total). The kitchen space was a bit small but had everything we needed. The host who greeted us was the best. We are not sure his name, but serious appreciation to him. The property is a working farm close to a beach and the Elephant Rock formation. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Su Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostel that is better than many guesthouses

Hostel that is better than many guesthouse with nice location with panaromic view and short distance to Hvitserkur. My daughter love this place the most compared to oth guesthouses and hotels we stayed. Got a huge room that can sleep 5 for 3 of us with nice view to the ocean. There are 3 levels in total for this property with shared kitchen equipped with freezer and fridge, stove and oven at both kitchens. The lower level kitchen also has washing machine and dryer that can be used for frer compared to other guesthou]ses that I hv been to that charged ISK4,500 for the laundry service. Laundromat will cost about IDK3,000. The staff at the reception is very friendly and helpful to show us to the property and our room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susann

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a kind of old building and the interior was outdated as well. We couldn’t use the shades at the window as they were broken - as it never gets dark in summer, it was very unpleasant. It was very clean though but nevertheless, I had superior stays in Iceland for that price, especially as you had to make and strip your own bed. Owner, however, was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cottages were amazing for our family. Kitchen was equipped with all the required utensils. We went with cottage because we wanted the private bathrooms. There were 8 beds in the cottage, they did give 4 bed sheets. We had to put them on whatever beds we choose to sleep on. :) Unfortunately there was no shower gel/shampoo/conditioner. We didn't get any notification that it won't be there. This place was amazing and surrounded with lambs, horses and birds. would recommend to any one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laetitia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hote sympathique mais menage tres approximatif, logement vetuste et mal chauffé, lits a faire soi meme, ni thé ni café à disposition, et le petit-déjeuner qui etait censé etre disponible en supplément ne l'était finalement pas car c'était la fin de la saison...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kam Wah

Liked: Staff & service
因距離景點較近，所以選了這間住宿，房子
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

GUYLAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très tranquille près de mer et des moutons.
Verified

8/10 Good

bernal yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Baño muy pequeño
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hostel! Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Einfach Unterkunft

Die Lage der Unterkunft ist sehr schön. Das Zimmer ist sehr klein. Bettwäsche muss selbst auf und abgezogen werden. Was kein Problem wäre, leider haben die Bezüge kleine Öffnungen um die Decke/das Kissen in die Bettwäsche zu bekommen. Beleuchtung: hätte heller sein können. Badezimmer in die Jahre gekommen und nicht richtig sauber. WC Sitz lose. Küche: rustikal, zweckmässig. Kiosk: es gibt dort Getränke, Souvenirs etc. zu kaufen. Parkplatz: auf dem Hof, kostenlos. Personal: sehr freundlich. Umgebung: kurzer Weg zum Strand und zum Hvítserkur. Gut zu Fuß von der Unterkunft zu erreichen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abbiamo soggiornato nel cottage (eravamo in 5, ci sono nove posti letti a disposizione); location deliziosa: tutto in legno, bagno piccolino ma pulito, cucina comoda, vista panoramica, e la spiaggia con la colonia di foche a pochi passi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family especially likes the beach behind our cabin with seals on the other side. And we could walk to the famous rock in 20 minutes and come back in 10 minutes. The cabin is big. Only drawback is no cooking oil or salt/sugar in the Kitchenette, but the staff was very nice , he borrowed us his salt so we could be able to make some simple breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner super friendly and helpful. The cabin has beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great people, great place, great views

We had a great stay at Osar Hostel. The owner explained us everything and showed us a beach, where we could watch the seals later that night. All in all a perfect spot to spend the night during our Iceland trip. Will definitely book this place again on our next trip to Iceland
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Right in front of Hvitserkur. Friendly, attentive host!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Freundlicher Empfang in atemberaubender Landschaft

Das Ósar Hostel ist ein Juwel auf der Halbinsel Vatnsnes. Wer dort übernachtet, hat das Glück, nicht nur Schafe, sondern auch Seehunde vom Zimmerfenster aus beobachten zu können. Der Felsen Hvitserkur ist in einem kurzen (schwarzen) Strandspaziergang erreichbar. Der Ausblick vom alten Farmhaus über den Fjord und das Meer ist unglaublich. Die Zimmer sind funktional aber sehr gemütlich eingerichtet, die Betten sehr bequem. Das Bad war super sauber und die Gemeinschaftsküche sehr gut ausgestattet. Wir waren die einzigen Gäste und wurden mega freundlich empfangen - absolute Empfehlung!
Zimmeraussicht
Zwei-Bett-Zimmer
Gemeinschaftsküche
Gemeinschaftszimmer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020