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The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Murals of Hellissandur

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The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center sits just steps from scenic Skarðsvík Beach. Travelers can relax in the garden or browse local artwork in the library. The hostel provides practical amenities including free WiFi, laundry facilities, and staff who help arrange local tours.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

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Basic Shared Dormitory- The Time Machine

Basic Shared Dormitory- The Time Machine

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom- Huldubol

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom- Huldubol

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory- Gimli

Basic Shared Dormitory- Gimli

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Triple Room - Aurora 1

Basic Triple Room - Aurora 1

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room- Aurora 2

Basic Triple Room- Aurora 2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Triple Room- Aurora 3

Comfort Triple Room- Aurora 3

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Quadruple Room-Aurora 4

Traditional Quadruple Room-Aurora 4

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
Hafnargata 16, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Rif, IS-360

What's nearby

  • Ingjaldshóll Historic Site - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Murals of Hellissandur - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Skarðsvík Beach - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 33 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 34 min drive - 35.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Söluskáli Ó.K. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sker - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Matarlist - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gilbakki - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reks - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

Hostel remodelled in 2022 and located near Murals of Hellissandur
Located close to Skarðsvík Beach, The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and a reception hall
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books, musical instruments and free infant beds
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
  • 30-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, waffle makers and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Musical instrument
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1954
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Waffle maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Freezer Hostel Culture Center Rif
Freezer Hostel Culture Center
Freezer Culture Center Rif
Freezer Culture Center
The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center Rif

Frequently asked questions

Is The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center on 14 Nov 2025 start from NZ$202.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Murals of Hellissandur and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Skarðsvík Beach. Djupalonssandur Beach and Kirkjufellsfoss are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joosung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calm and quiet place it was
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location just off of the highway. We were taken aback a bit by the outside appearance but once inside, found it to be inviting and our room with a private bath was great. We enjoyed the artwork on our wall and found the gentleman checking us in to be very helpful and friendly. While this property was outside of the type of properties we stay at, we enjoyed out stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy lounge area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ameera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Freezer Hostel was unique. It had delightful art and provided an opportunity to meet people. We reserved a family room for 4 people and the double bed was really small for two adults. It was a great location to check out some if the sights in the National park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Anar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was ok! Great location but not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Freezer Hostel is a combination of hotel rooms and hostel/camping accommodations. It has an artsy vibe and good shared amenities including a kitchen and a very welcoming common area where they host live music and other events on weekends. We cannot speak to the rooms at the property itself because our room was not available upon arrival due to an electricity issue. While this was poorly communicated before our arrival, the host more than made up for this by being super helpful when we arrived and by housing us in an alternative apartment around the corner that was definitely an upgrade from the single room with private bath we had booked. The staff were so friendly and I wish we would have had time to come back to the hostel to enjoy their events but we were always too tired from touring. I would return to this property in a heart beat. It seems like a very warm and inviting place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a good value hostel for exploring the peninsula. We stayed in the Time Machine Room - which had 4 bunk beds in it. There are no lockers or privacy curtains, but the blackout curtains work really really well. They also provide some great 3M ear plugs for free. The kitchen is a good size and we were able to cook breakfast and dinner without fighting for space. Lovely huge common room which also doubles as a bar/live music venue/and hosts a theatre. Unfortunately nothing was on when we stayed (Mon/Tuesday night) but they do have events on Thurs/Fri/Sat. There were two bathrooms for the hostel, and I was worried about queuing but ended up having no issues at all using a bathroom when needed. Rif is a very small fishing harbour/village and there isn't really anything to do in Rif itself - you'll want to get out and about. Parking was easy.

10/10 Excellent

Rikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel definitely has a fun vibe and a good atmosphere. My husband and I stayed in a private room with a private bathroom and thought it was a decent night's sleep. The kitchen area isn't the best because there is only one stove, so only one group can be cooking at a time, which makes it difficult to guarantee that you will be eating when you want and means you either have to start early before the dinner rush or wait until the previous group is done.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean, easy to find. Great staff. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the family room with a private bathroom. It was very new and clean. The shower was a little tricky though as the curtain did not go all the way down to the floor so water can easily get out. Also, it would be even better if there's a desk in the room. The two small stools were not enough for the 4 of us to put our stuff. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Belle découverte

Belle découverte que ce lieu mêlant culture et hébergement. Il est encours de rénovation. Les chambres sont toutes neuves et pourvues d’une douche et wc. La salle commune en plus de la cuisine est spacieuse, agréable avec ses grands fauteuils et canapés. Au calme, par contre pas de commerce dans le village.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very unique. We stayed in one of the new rooms which was nice except the shower was very tiny. They should have just left the curtain off and it would seem like more space. Also no place to put shampoo etc in the shower. Lots of outlets in the room which was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trucmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay. Nice staff, friendly community, very clean place just like a hotel. We also saw a bonus live band one night. The kitchen was very useful and fun to use. Thanks for the great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alternatieve accommodatie. Met deels splinternieuwe kamers met eigen badkamer. De kamers zijn zeer klein. Geen handdoeken. Koffie/thee is te betalen. Keuken met alle faciliteiten. Op zaterdag zijn er optredens in de zaal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohan

Disliked: Staff & service
Since this is a hostel, they have shared bathrooms which I didn't realize while booking. They also have some rooms with attached bathroom. When we got there to check in the person there told us there were some repairs going on and there was no hot water. We decided to find a different place and she mentioned she will contact the manager to get us a refund as no one was available. I contacted them from the booking site a day later and they refused to give a refund. Overall the place is decent and lady who showed us the room etc. was very nice but the management has been terrible and keep refusing to give us a refund of our booking even though its their fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place is pretty far from restaurants but our main priority was to have a safe place to sleep for 1 night before we continued on our journey and it was perfect for that. they have a great common lounge that looked stocked with games, but we were so tired from hiking and driving all day that we didnt get to use this. there are lots of great and funky art pieces on the property and paints on the walls. thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid place to stay in an area with lots of drivable sites
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place and cheap

Amazing place and cheap
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Franck

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Assez surpris à l’arrivée (dans une petite zone d’activité puisque le bâtiment est une ancienne poissonnerie). Le concept est un mix entre dortoirs et chambres individuelles. Ce qu’on a pris avec sdb personnelle (Aurora3). Cuisine commune si ça vous tente, et un salon bar très sympa pour déjeuner, jouer, lire ou soirée. Un concert soft un soir. Super. Chambre très correcte et on craignait le bruit des activités mais pas du tout. Belle expérience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silke

Liked: Staff & service
Livemusik war mega
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place! Everyone friendly. Room clean and cozy with our own super nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très agréable. Très bien dormi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay and the rooms where spot on too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024