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Aska Hostel

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Dining
Free WiFi, wheelchair access
Private kitchen
Interior entrance
Reception hall

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

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Bárustígur 11, Vestmannaeyjar, Southern Region, 900
  • Sagnheimar Byggðasafn
    3 min walk
  • House Graveyard & Pompei of the North
    3 min walk
  • Surtseyjarstofa
    4 min walk
  • Heimaey (VEY-Vestmannaeyar)
    3 min drive

Room options

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, City View

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Vestmannaeyjar

When you a stay at Aska Hostel in Vestmannaeyjar, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Sagnheimar Byggðasafn and House Graveyard & Pompei of the North. .This golf hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Surtseyjarstofa and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sæheimar.
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What's nearby

  • House Graveyard & Pompei of the North - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Surtseyjarstofa - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Landskirkja Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Herjólfsdalur & the West Coast - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Eldfell Volcano - 9 min drive - 2.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tvisturinn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tanginn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Canton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza 67 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gott - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aska Hostel

Hostel in Vestmannaeyjar with free parking
Aska Hostel offers 8 shared accommodations. This Vestmannaeyjar hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 elevators

Property is also known as

Aska Hostel Heimaey
Aska Hostel
Aska Hostel Vestmannaeyjar
Aska Vestmannaeyjar
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Aska Hostel Vestmannaeyjar
Vestmannaeyjar Aska Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Aska Hostel
Aska
Aska Hostel Vestmannaeyjar
Aska Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Aska Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vestmannaeyjar

Aska Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 56 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No one there to meet you. Had to call a number and the guy tells hou what room to go to. We had two rooms, both were already occupied. Tried to call back but no one woukd pick up. We left and found another hitel close by luckily.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Fishing Village Stay
Aska Hostel was centrally located in the quaint fishing village of the Westman Islands. Shared bathroom and shower space was clean and tidy. Towels also provided. Wi-Fi was available throughout and there was a shared kitchen on the first floor. We lucked out with a corner room and had breath-taking views of the sea cliffs from two sides. Paths to the volcano, Brothers Brewery, and delicious Joy Restaurant are only a short walk away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Omer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, clean rooms.. very basic hostel.
Pro: Really good location. Clean and spacious rooms and bathrooms. Everything went smooth. I would stay there again. Con: This is just my personal preference. I didn't see anyone at the front desk the whole time I was there (both in the evening when checking in, or in the morning when checking out). I didn't have any problems during check in/out, but I generally prefer to be able to interact with someone in person (either to introduce me to the hostel or the area, or just to answer any potential questions that I have).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tori, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hostel was clean and modern looking. The staff was incredibly friendly. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. It had a great location down town within walking distance of multiple restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Great place to stay if you make it to Heimaey!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in process was disorganized and unclear. No one was at reception, and I was forced to make an international phone call to contact the person who was supposed to be working at the reception desk. It was also unclear who at the hostel was an employee vs who were guests. The hostel itself was in great condition and had excellent facilities. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Great location - place just ok
Bedroom and shared bathroom areas were clean. Common area and coffee/tea/sink area not so much. Shared refrigerator very smelly :-(. Staff was mildly friendly but the least customer service oriented of all places we stayed on our trip. It is a typical 2 star place. A bit over priced for what you get in my opinion. I would stay there again if it was my only option but I would do so knowing it was a lower end of a two star place. We stayed at a different place every night during this trip to Iceland. ... This was definitely our least favorite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aska Hotel - Enjoyable Stay
Aska Hostel was a very nice and enjoyable hostel, at a reasonable price, located in a great part of town with a solid restaurant next door and a local craft brewery across the street. Rooms were clean and the Wi-Fi worked well. It also appeared to be a family friendly space. As this is a hostel, there are shared bathrooms/showers/sinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey, Elgin, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel is adorable! This hostel is run by a family and they are so friendly. Gave great recommendations on things to do. Right next to a great brewery and a few restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Cristina, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible customer service
It took them more than a week to finally get a response from them and they weren’t helpful at all. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel ever
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet
Nice room. Nothing fancy, but clean and the bed was comfortable. Amazing island, though not many choice on places to eat breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Les, Farnborough UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hostel in great location
Nice hostel in good location opposite the only bar - Brothers Brewery. Clean comfortable room and good shared shower rooms. Large free tea and coffee was appreciated and the staff were friendly and helpful. Cosy communal area. Would recommend this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hostel
We enjoyed our stay here – a lovely cheap and cheerful hostel. Check-in was smooth, friendly staff who were able to make suggestions about what to do during our stay. The facilities were nice, modern and clean, and free tea/coffee a plus too. Our room was plain but nice. Only improvement would have been that the two beds were different heights, which made it a bit strange when we put them together!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

HUGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, new and clean!
Very friendly staff, great location and brand new rooms, showers and bathrooms. Would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

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

8/10 Good

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location and comfortable room!
We were greeted by Paki, who was full of helpful hints, things to do. The room was comfortable and ideal for 4 people, the location was great and good value for money

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, peaceful Island
Super clean and well equipped. Had everything we needed and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The bathrooms, kitchen and lobby were all excellent communal spaces that were clean, inviting and well maintained (sometimes hostels struggle with this but Aska was excellent). In a good location close to the ferry, food, shops, and hiking--I really couldn't ask for anything more.

10/10 Excellent

Helaine , Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hostel, terrific host!
We had a wonderful experience. The host and other helpers at the hostel were enormously helpful around finding great hiking routes, giving directions around the city, interesting background information, restaurant suggestions etc. The three rooms our family had were all spacious and comfortable and one of them had a truly astoundingly beautiful view with windows stretching across three sides of the room. The common room is very comfortable also and has good cooking and food storage capacity as well. The common bathrooms and showers were very clean and spacious as well.

8/10 Good

frequent travel, G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent basic hotel
A basic hotel, with excellent rooms, extremely clean, good beds, and shared toilets and showers. Centrally located, tho the town is very small so it is hard not to be. Very friendly and helpful staff with a new owner who is determined to succeed. We had a reservations mixup, due to interaction with expedia site but the manager did his best to solve it.

6/10 Okay

Eivind, Trondheim

Ok stay at Aska Hotel
A very basic hostel, but clean and in the centre of Heimaey with magnificent surroundings. Friendly staff.

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No one to check us in; not answering calls
We booked this hotel for 2 nights way in advance of our trip. Our flight ended up being cancelled 24 hours before check in. We attempted to call the hostel several times on our own and Expedia also attempted to call and email the hostel. We repeated this process on landing in Iceland. We decided to go to the hotel anyways to at least spend our second night of the reservation there. When we arrived nobody was at the desk. We waiting for an hour and a half (this is at 8pm). There was a number to call for assistance at the desk that rang to a cell phone left at the desk. Us and another couple stuck waiting went down the street to check in at Hotel Eyjar down the street the owner was very accommodating and friendly. Spend the little bit extra and skip this hostel. The locals informed us nobody had seen the new owners for a few days.

8/10 Good

Stephen

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