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Hot Springs Hostel
Hot Springs Hostel
Hot Springs Hostel
Hot Springs Hostel
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Hot Springs Hostel

Breidamörk 22, Hveragerdi, Iceland

For a cheaper night in Iceland, Hot Springs Hostel in Hveragerdi keeps costs down while staying within reach of Dettifoss.

From here, Iceland's main attractions — including Dettifoss — are an easy walk or short ride away, so you spend less time in transit and more time exploring.

Rates shift with the season and with demand, so the live price on the booking page is always the one to trust — tap through for tonight's or your dates' real availability.

Key facts

Class
1-star
Area
Hveragerdi
Address
Breidamörk 22, Hveragerdi, Iceland

What’s included

Coffee Free Wifi Free car parking Garden Laundry Service Luggage storage Playground Safe Terrace

Where to stay in Iceland: picking between Reykjavik, the south coast and the north

Most first visits are based in Reykjavik, specifically the 101 postcode around Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja, because it puts you within 50 minutes of the Golden Circle and 45 minutes of Keflavik airport. Kopavogur, Gardabaer and Mosfellsbaer sit on the same bus routes into the capital and typically run 15-25% cheaper than central 101 for the same standard of room. Hafnarfjordur is the pick if you want harbour walks and easier parking, and Reykjanesbaer or Keflavik town make sense only for early flights or a Blue Lagoon stop in Grindavik.

Outside the capital, Selfoss and Hveragerdi are the natural first night east if you're driving the south coast, Vik is the base for Reynisfjara and Skogafoss, and Hofn is where you sleep after Jokulsarlon. Akureyri is the northern hub for Myvatn and Husavik whale watching, Egilsstadir and Seydisfjordur cover the east, and Isafjordur is the Westfjords base most people underestimate the drive to. Stykkisholmur, Borgarnes and Akranes handle Snaefellsnes, while Thingvellir and Landmannalaugar have very limited beds and book out months ahead in summer.

Best time to visit Iceland month by month

June, July and August are peak: 20+ hours of daylight, all F-roads to Landmannalaugar open by early July, and Reykjavik hotel rates 40-60% above winter. Puffins are on the cliffs at Latrabjarg and Dyrholaey from late May to mid-August, and this is the only reliable window for the highlands. September brings the first aurora nights and a noticeable price drop after the 1st, while October and November are the cheapest months of the year alongside January.

December has Reykjavik's Christmas markets and Yule Lads but rates climb again over New Year, when fireworks over Hallgrimskirkja push prices close to summer levels. February and March are strong for northern lights and ice caves in Vatnajokull, with mid-range hotels in Vik or Hofn around 20,000-28,000 ISK. April and May are shoulder season with unpredictable weather but the best value if you can accept that Myvatn roads may still be icy and Seydisfjordur's pass can close.

Getting around Iceland: car, bus and the truth about the Ring Road

A car is genuinely needed for anything beyond Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. There is no passenger rail in Iceland at all, and while Straeto buses run between Reykjavik, Selfoss, Vik, Hofn, Egilsstadir and Akureyri, services drop to once a day or less in winter. Route 1, the Ring Road, is 1,332 km and mostly two-lane tarmac; a 2WD is fine June to September, but October to April you want a 4x4 for anything past Vik or into the north.

Distances catch people out: Reykjavik to Vik is 187 km (2h15), Vik to Hofn another 273 km (3h30), and Hofn to Akureyri 500 km (7h) with nowhere obvious to sleep in between. Isafjordur is 455 km from Reykjavik and the last 60 km are single-lane fjord road. F-roads to Landmannalaugar and the interior are 4x4-only and legally closed to 2WD hire cars, with fines and voided insurance if you try.

Questions, answered

Where is Hot Springs Hostel located?
Hot Springs Hostel is in Hveragerdi, Iceland (Breidamörk 22, Hveragerdi, Iceland), close to Dettifoss.
How much does Hot Springs Hostel cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is Hot Springs Hostel?
Hot Springs Hostel is a 1-star hotel in Iceland.
Do I need to hire a car in Iceland?
Yes, for anything beyond Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon in Grindavik. There is no passenger rail, and Straeto buses to Vik, Hofn or Akureyri run once a day at most and stop in winter. A 2WD works June to September on Route 1; from October to May you want a 4x4, especially for the north and east. Budget 8,000-15,000 ISK a day for a small car in summer, plus roughly 320 ISK per litre for petrol.
Is Iceland good for families or better for couples?
Both, but the shape of the trip differs. Families do well basing in Reykjavik or Akureyri with day trips, using geothermal pools like Laugardalslaug and Myvatn Nature Baths where children under 16 are usually free. Couples tend to move more, doing the Ring Road or splurging on Ion Adventure near Thingvellir or the Retreat at Blue Lagoon. Long driving days between Hofn and Egilsstadir (265 km, minimal stops) are hard with small children.
What should I book early for an Iceland trip?
For July and August, book hotels in Vik, Hofn, Myvatn and Landmannalaugar huts by February at the latest, as rural inventory is tiny. The Retreat at Blue Lagoon and Deplar Farm sell out 6-9 months ahead year-round. Ice cave tours in Vatnajokull from November to March book up two months ahead, and the Norrona ferry to Seydisfjordur with a vehicle needs booking by spring. Reykjavik 101 hotels for Iceland Airwaves in early November go within weeks of the lineup drop.
What's the typical nightly rate for a hotel in Iceland?
A mid-range three-star double in Reykjavik runs 25,000-38,000 ISK depending on season, and slightly less in Akureyri, Selfoss or Borgarnes at 20,000-30,000 ISK. Guesthouses with shared bathrooms in Hveragerdi or rural south coast start around 14,000 ISK. Top-end properties like Ion, Deplar Farm and the Retreat sit at 80,000-150,000 ISK. Rates in July are typically 40-60% higher than in October or February for the same room.
Is Reykjavik walkable?
Yes, central Reykjavik is very walkable: Laugavegur, the harbour, Harpa, Hallgrimskirkja and Tjornin are all within a 20-minute radius. The city has about 140,000 people and the 101 core is barely 2 km across. You'll want a bus or taxi for Perlan, the Kringlan mall in 108, or Laugardalur pool. Once you leave the capital, walkability drops fast; Vik, Hofn and Akureyri each have compact centres but everything else needs a car.
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