Name: Borgarnes HI Hostel
Address: Borgarbraut 9-13 310 Borgarnes,Borgarbraut, Borgarnes, Borgarnes, Borgarnes, 310, Iceland
Rating: 7

Smoke-free property

Heating

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

General

Non-smoking rooms

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Family room

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Common kitchen

Packed Lunches

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Spanish

English

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Tourist services

Free bicycle rental

Hiking

Recreation

Parking

Free parking nearby

Free Parking on Premises

Water park

Pool and beach

Fax and copy machine

Business

Cycling

Sports

Family/Kid Friendly

Kids' TV Networks

Kids

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Location

At the hostel

Reykjavik International Airport

Borgarnes HI Hostel

Borgarnes

Hostel characterized by poor cleanliness. We found the dirty kitchen, even the next morning, when the garbage cans were emptied, the sinks were still dirty as were the bathrooms whose cleanliness was barely enough. Some discrete rooms, the one with 5 seats we couldn't open the suitcase inside. Some guests left the food in the pot, at such a complex time it should not be allowed at all.

Poor cleaning

I had a trip to Iceland scheduled for this August with all the accommodations booked.The flight has been cancelled and of the 15 accommodations, only they have refused to return the payment to me.I think this is an unsolved and selfish behaviour and representative of the qualities of the owners of this accommodation.

Indignant 

My group and I spent a good night at HI Hostel, in Borgarnes: the rooms were clean and large enough and we had a great time together in the little area close to the kitchen provided with coaches and sofas (here seats and carpet were not this clean, to be honest). The following morning we joined the hostel’s breakfast, which was good but neither abundant, nor too varied. Bathrooms were also improvable, especially for their number: the ones located in the first floor were not sufficient for the capacity of the whole plan. The overall experience has been good and I feel like suggesting this place to other tourists.

Good overall experience

We spent the 2 nights on the ring road. we were 5 adults in one room and the receptionist told us if we wanted a bigger one. but when we saw it, we saw that for sleeping, it did the trick. normal beds, in a well-acclimated room. the community area was very cozy, with a good kitchen. additionally, there was free coffee and tea, which was complimented with the fresco that was made outside.

Very pleasant.

This hostel has changed my view of hostels in general. It's a great location - a large store and restaurant within a 7-minute walk. A small comfortable room with a folding table. There are towels in the room. There are plenty of clean toilets and showers on the floor. On the first floor there is a large comfortable kitchen and dining area. In the kitchen there is everything you need from dishes and equipment to prepare a full dinner. Two refrigerators, two stoves and two washrooms allow several guests to eat at the same time. You can always have tea, cocoa or coffee absolutely free. There is a separate rest area with a sofa and TV. Apart from dirty kitchen sinks, there is nothing to cook for.

The best hostel in the whole trip!

There was something a little different than other hostels.  There was no one at the desk when I arrived and found an envelope instead.  Because there were no planned activity options, the guests did not interact much.  However, the hostel was clean and worked great for what I needed.  I would stay here again.

A little different than other hostels

Modern and clean hostel! The owner is really friendly and responds at all hours if you need a place to sleep! The room was really nice! Free coffee in the morning YEAH!! We really enjoyed the place :)

Quality hostel

This hostel has a lot of great points but is also lacking in some areas.  The girl who worked the counter for checking in was very nice and friendly.  But do not expect the lively atmosphere of most hostels.  This hostel does not organize any activities, or dinner crawls or other gatherings for guest.  There was no interaction among the guest.  It has a very hotel atmosphere.  It seems since hotel prices are so high in Iceland many people who never stay in hostels use them here.  The room was clean as well as the bathrooms.  They seem to have a good ratio so that I never had to wait when wanting to shower.   The kitchen is very modern and kept very clean.  The common room is not very conducive for gatherings to meet other travelers but they do provide a very large tv to watch at the end of a long day.  Towels were free but they do not have private lockers anyway to place you valuables.  It is safe is Iceland but all rooms should have a locker for each guest to lock wallets and passports in and such. 

Missing the hostel atmosphere 

Free coffe and tea ??? what, well thank you very much. Me and my GF stayed in this hostel for whole week cruising around Iceland and had very good starting point for lots of daily tours. Staff was nice expecialy Nina who took time and expained how to survive Iceland... =)
Rooms and showers were clean. The only thing I would like to point out is pressure in the showers, but everything else is perefect and excellent.

Thank you for your hospitality =)

Awsome

Iceland has a very weak spot when it comes to accommodation both in price and in the condition that most of the places that they rent, are in. This Hostel in Borgarnes was the exception! Very clean (not at all something common in Iceland) and very organized. The kitchen facilities are very well organozed and so was the check-in/check-out process. 

All in all, I would definitely recommend them to anyone who would want to spend the night (or even multiple nights) in the area.

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