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About this property

Situated on western Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula, this former fish processing factory has been converted into a professional theatre and artsy hostel. Free WiFi access is available throughout. With views of the surrounding countryside, dormitories come with simple retro-style furnishings and each shares a bathroom. Guests can have a drink at the bar and relax in the shared lounge area. They have access to the communal kitchen. During summer, the property offers a weekly schedule of performances and events. Guests can benefit from complimentary tickets to events such as theatre, live music and game nights. A variety of activities, including hiking and fishing, can be enjoyed on site or in the immediate surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

    • Free parking available on-site


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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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1 single bed
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1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gudmund
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My room seemed new. It was very basic, but had a very comfortable bed and a useful private bathroom. The staff were wonderful.
  • László
    Hungary Hungary
    Great location and atmosphere. Fully equipped kitchen, everything is super clean.
  • Suresh
    India India
    The funkiness of the hostel, its ambience, the helpful staff and the location
  • Mfj
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Cool place to stay for a night on the northern peninsula. Really cozy chill place. Great if you like to interact with other travellers. Highly recommend orca and whale watching in Olafsvik. With Laki Tours
  • Marne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely spacious shared areas, kitchen well equipped. Owners were lovely!
  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic place, really friendly, convenient and so relaxing. We'd love to come back.
  • Camille
    France France
    We loved the atmosphere of the place, the shared living-room and the size of the room! The staff was really nice and gave us amazing advice for our trip. Thank you !
  • Noemi
    Italy Italy
    The peculiarities of the furniture, the comfortable and artistic room and the friendliness of staff
  • Amandine
    Iceland Iceland
    Everything was perfect the rooms were big, new, beautiful, comfy and clean, the common area was very inviting perfect location on our road trip, and the staff was very helpful when we had some issues with our trip. Best hostel in Iceland.
  • Smit
    South Africa South Africa
    Just felt super cozy from the moment you walk in. Clear instructions left at the front desk for campers. Clean, good wifi, nice showers. Cool vibes!

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • CD player

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Head massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Icelandic
  • Polish

House rules

The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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