Ósar Hostel

2.0 star property
Escape to this serene haven and enjoy fresh air, stunning views, or grab a coffee from the café.

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Land view from property
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Beds

Room, Shared Bathroom (5 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ósar Vatnsnesvegur, Hvammstangi, Húnaþing Vestra, 531

What's nearby

  • Hvitserkur - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Borgarvirki - 33 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Illugastadir seal watching - 44 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 68 min drive - 47.6 km
  • Blonduos Church - 78 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geitafell - ‬37 min drive

About this property

Ósar Hostel

Hostel in a rural location
Consider a stay at Ósar Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ósar Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops
  • On-request microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

Languages

Danish, English, German, Icelandic

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Is Ósar Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ósar Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ósar Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ósar Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ósar Hostel located?

Situated in Hvammstangi, this beach hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Hvitserkur and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Vesturhópsvatn and Borgarvirki. Illugastadir seal watching and Kolufossar Falls are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Ósar Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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

6/10 Okay

Joanna K

Liked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

10/10 Excellent

Harish

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

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

GUYLAINE

Très tranquille près de mer et des moutons.

10/10 Excellent

jean francois

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Weihong

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

CAROLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davíð

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

bernal yong

Baño muy pequeño
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Excellent hostel! Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Owner super friendly and helpful. The cabin has beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

10/10 Excellent

Oddur Thorri

Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great stay. Right in front of Hvitserkur. Friendly, attentive host!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Consigliatissimo!!
Struttura perfetta,proprietario gentilissimo e disponibilissimo che ci ha fatto fare visita pure ai suoi splendidi cavalli. Ottima posizione, di sicuro consigliatissimo!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020