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Ósar Hostel

North Iceland · Iceland

A Sar VatnsnesvegurView location

8.8/10Excellent51 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Ósar Hostel

When you stay at Ósar Hostel in Hvammstangi, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hvitserkur. This beach hostel is 10. 3 mi (16. 6 km) from Borgarvirki and 14 mi (22. 6 km) from Illugastadir seal watching.

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. Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/café.

Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. 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.

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Located in Hvammstangi, Ósar Hostel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Hvitserkur and Borgarvirki. This beach hostel is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Illugastadir seal watching and 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from Kolufossar Falls. 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. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Icelandic

    Danish

Nearby attractions

Hvitserkur 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Borgarvirki 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Illugastadir seal watching 22.5 km / 14 mi
Kolufossar Falls 36.1 km / 22.4 mi
Kolugljúfur Canyon 36.1 km / 22.5 mi
Woolfactory Shop Gallery 41.6 km / 25.8 mi
Icelandic Seal Center Museum 42.1 km / 26.2 mi
Chapel at Groef 44.1 km / 27.4 mi
Thingeyrar 47.3 km / 29.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 17
  • hostel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Café
  • Bar
  • TV lounge
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  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Double or Twin WITH SHARED BATHROOMDouble or Twin • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBT.FH

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    Double or Twin WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.FH

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.FH

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    QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.FH

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  • TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH

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    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.FH

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  • Room TWO BEDROOMSRoom • TWO BEDROOMSROO.B2

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    Room TWO BEDROOMS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    TWO BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.B2

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  • SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMSGL.FH

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    SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.FH

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  • Room WITH SHARED BATHROOMRoom • WITH SHARED BATHROOMROO.FH

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    Room WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.FH

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FH

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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FH

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ósar Hostel

8.8
Excellent
51 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2026
Alicia
Great hostel absolutely shared facilities. Very happy stay
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Jonathan
Very peaceful, relaxing, beautiful view of the seas and surrounding seals, birds and horses!!!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2026
Yang
Close to the ocean with a great view, but lots of flies, mosquitos, and other insects, even inside the unit.
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2026
Adam
Staff on check in was awesome!
Great to have a full kitchen!
The washing machine did the job great, clothes dryer was... weirdly bad. Clothes were in it for about 2 hrs and still wet. Did some investigative googling, and turns out it was a heat pump operated dryer. And they typically take over 4 hrs to dry. We ended up hanging our clothes out on the line outside and they were done in no time - we probably should have done that from the get-go.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Isaiah
Has laundry!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Leigh
Very difficult for 2 families to use kitchen and bathroom during peak busy times such as morning and dinner cooking.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
12 Sep 2025
Sasha
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.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Su Wei

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2025
Karen
Absolutely beautiful location! Close to the ocean with picturesque mountains and lush fields. The hostel is well equipped and comfortable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Elizabeth
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2023
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!
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2023
Joanna K
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!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2023
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!
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2023
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2022
Joshua
Excellent hostel! Great location.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2021
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
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Owner super friendly and helpful. The cabin has beautiful view!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Great stay. Right in front of Hvitserkur. Friendly, attentive host!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
When you first get there it seems like you are in the middle of nowhere but it turns out it’s such a beautiful little place!!! The guy that checked me in was so friendly!! I would go there again!!
Leisure Self

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Ósar Hostel
A Sar Vatnsnesvegur, Hvammstangi, Iceland

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