The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

Hafnargata 16, Rif, Hellissandur, Iceland View Map

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Located on western Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula, this former fish processing factory has been converted into a professional theater 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 theater, live music and game nights. A variety of activities, including hiking and fishing, can be enjoyed on site or in the immediate surroundings.

336 Reviews

8.5Very Good
Cleanliness
8.2
Staff
9.0
Location
8.4

What Guests Say

  • “I stayed there several times while living in Iceland, very nice place. Clean showers and room, kitchen sufficiently equipped for light…”
  • “Interesting place with a comfy common area. Unique and memorable. The young man attending the desk was incredibly friendly and welcoming.”
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  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom - Hulduból1/4

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom - Hulduból

151 sqft • 1 Bunk, 1 Double

  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books
  • DVDs
Triple room with Shared Bathroom- Aurora 11/4

Triple room with Shared Bathroom- Aurora 1

173 sqft • 1 Double, 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books
  • DVDs
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room1/4

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

173 sqft • 1 Bunk

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  • DVDs
Standard Family Room1/4

Standard Family Room

237 sqft • 1 Bunk, 2 Single

  • Accessible toilet
  • Bath or Shower
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Triple room with Shared Bathroom- Aurora 21/4

Triple room with Shared Bathroom- Aurora 2

173 sqft • 1 Double, 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
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  • Books
  • DVDs
Triple Room with Private Bathroom1/4

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

216 sqft • 1 Double, 1 Single

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    What Guests Loved

    8.5
    Very Good

    Based on 336 reviews

    Location

    8.4

    Cleanliness

    8.2

    Staff

    9

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • I stayed there several times while living in Iceland, very nice place. Clean showers and room, kitchen sufficiently equipped for light dinner and breakfast. Comfy beds, spacious rooms. Very spacious and comfy common room.
    • Interesting place with a comfy common area. Unique and memorable. The young man attending the desk was incredibly friendly and welcoming.
    • really cool and huge space. Lots of couches to chill with blankets. Really good hot dog place called Maestro about 20 min drive away. Friendly staff but not a very social place.

    Cons -

    • There are no locks on any of the room doors and even the front door is wide open, so anyone off the streets can just walk in to any of the rooms. It was a fun hostel but there needs to be some sort of security, I didn't feel safe leaving stuff anywhere
    • That we only stayed one night ...wish we had stayed for two.
    • Nothing is included to be prepared with everything you need, or to pay for small things like a towel. The hair dryer never got hot. Expensive for the size and basic level of the room we had. It was very loud in the morning as we were right next to the front door. People were talking at full volume and slamming the door beginning at 7am. They also need better pillows.
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    7Verified guestPosted on: 5-24-2025

    There are no locks on any of the room doors and even the front door is wide open, so anyone off the streets can just walk in to any of the rooms. It was a fun hostel but there needs to be some sort of security, I didn't feel safe leaving stuff anywhere

    10CarolinePosted on: 11-26-2025

    I stayed there several times while living in Iceland, very nice place. Clean showers and room, kitchen sufficiently equipped for light dinner and breakfast. Comfy beds, spacious rooms. Very spacious and comfy common room.

    9RichardPosted on: 10-19-2025

    Interesting place with a comfy common area. Unique and memorable. The young man attending the desk was incredibly friendly and welcoming.

    That we only stayed one night ...wish we had stayed for two.

    9RebeccaPosted on: 10-14-2025

    really cool and huge space. Lots of couches to chill with blankets. Really good hot dog place called Maestro about 20 min drive away. Friendly staff but not a very social place.

    Nothing is included to be prepared with everything you need, or to pay for small things like a towel. The hair dryer never got hot. Expensive for the size and basic level of the room we had. It was very loud in the morning as we were right next to the front door. People were talking at full volume and slamming the door beginning at 7am. They also need better pillows.

    10TonyPosted on: 10-5-2025

    We stayed at a private triple room and the room was great, 1 big mattress (unlike other properties that joined 2 small ones) and spacious bathroom. The common areas were nice with board games and live music.Keep in mind to bring own toiletries and towel since it’s a hostel.

    8JocimaraPosted on: 10-4-2025

    The room was nice, good showers, coffee free in the morning, good kitchen. The room we stayed was not a really new one but clean and useful.

    10JordanPosted on: 9-27-2025

    Friendly staff and very cool vibe. I really enjoyed the decorations and art on the walls throughout the hostel. Very clean too.

    9JoanPosted on: 9-22-2025

    Morning coffee was excellent! The common room was large, inviting and comfortable.

    Older condition of bathrooms near the dorm rooms.

    6Xiaofang C.Posted on: 9-6-2025

    The location and room size are good.

    The guests there can play music in the living room. It was very very loud, and the whole building was affected. Not until 11:00 pm, the music / loud noise finally stopped. I also wish there is some kind of table or shelves in the room that can be used for putting things.

    8MervinPosted on: 8-25-2025

    Pretty much everything. We were in the new section with our own bathroom. I enjoyed the art in the room and all around. The staff was very friendly and helpful - superb! Nice atmosphere.

    The kitchen could be a bit bigger. The older parts of the hostelshow their age a bit.

    8EllenPosted on: 8-25-2025

    The best part was the staff there,Maximilian was super kind and helpful. The location is good close to the park.It had a large sitting room that was nice.

    My room seemed old and worn out. Upgrading mattresses, curtains, private plugs would have been nice.

    8BarbaraPosted on: 8-9-2025

    Really wonderful common area, and very welcoming host who made us feel comfortable in the common area. This hostel is a fantastic place to feel as though you can connect with other travelers. The goal of creating community here is something that makes us want to support the place! There was a foozeball table in the common area that gave our son a chance to meet other kids and play, something that was a real highlight for him.

    The kitchen was quite small for the number of guests using it - we were very happy we had arrived right at 4 pm and started cooking right away or it would have been difficult to make dinner, and the cost was quite high (maybe because of location?)

    10OleksandrPosted on: 8-9-2025

    I would rate it 11 out of 10 if I could. It's hands down the most memorable and atmospheric place we stayed at during the whole journey. Evening with live music from Max was truly amazing. Thank you!

    Location is a bit remote and it's a hostel, so you get what you pay for, but nothing to complain about: facilities and rooms are clean, you have plenty of space.

    8MomtodemPosted on: 7-7-2025

    The weekend staff were wonderful. There was a Polish hostess who minded coffee hour and was SO friendly and interesting to talk to.The common room is fun. The beds were comfortable.

    The brevity of shower water flow before turning off.We thought it was a bit expensive for three type of accommodation it was.

    8TaliaPosted on: 7-3-2025

    Cool place with a chill vibe. The room was clean and comfortable and bigger than I expected. Lots of parking out front and it was easy to find. I really liked how there were free yoga mats you could borrow.

    Writing it here in the reviews to no one else is unpleasantly surprised--the shower was one of the ones where you have to push for water every 20 seconds or so. Not the biggest deal, but I find those showers annoying. Also the water does get warm enough to be comfortable, but not super hot, so just a warning to those of you who are particular about that.

    10GeerhardPosted on: 6-20-2025

    Friendly place. Also, the breakfast recommendation is excellent.

    The rooms and common spaces were overheated, very wasteful of energy - which contrasted with the instruction to take very short showers in order to save energy.

    10elkePosted on: 6-12-2025

    Clean. Private. Lots of space. Had a nice yoga session to start the day

    8LukePosted on: 5-28-2025

    great large common area with games, books and instruments for free use. Need a car to get around but picturesque location if you do have one

    Iceland is an expensive place

    10OlgaPosted on: 5-22-2025

    The Freezer is a hidden Gem on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula! For Icelandic standards, the price was incredibly affordable, especially considering the quality of the experience. The place was spotlessly clean, full of atmosphere and artistic charm, and had everything a traveler could ask for.The kitchen was perfectly equipped, beds were very comfortable, and the linen smelled fresh and clean, making it easy to get a good night’s sleep after a long day of exploring.But what truly made this stay unforgettable was the amazing team running the place - Klaudia and Max! They made me feel completely at home with their warmth and hospitality. They shared so many insider tips about exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, helping me discover places I wouldn’t have found on my own.My If you’re looking for an affordable, cozy, and truly unique place to stay in West Iceland - this is it!

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    8MarnePosted on: 4-22-2025

    Lovely spacious shared areas, kitchen well equipped. Owners were lovely!

    Only bad thing was that our room’s water wasn’t very hot.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Location

    The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

    Hafnargata 16, Rif, Hellissandur

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