HI - Njardvik - Fit Hostel

Location

Fit Hostel is located just a few miles from Keflavik airport, and taxi service is readily available for a reasonable fare. If arriving on your own, be aware that the entrance is not directly off Fitjabraut, there's a small gravel alley leading to it. If you can't find the blue and white Hostelling International flag, you definitely can't miss the dry dock right across the street.

Amenities

Iceland as a general rule has very well-kept hostels, and this one is no exception. Reception may not be open when you arrive, but there is a free phone you can use to page the hosts' cell phones. Dorm rooms hold a rather large number of beds, but allow for enough floor space to comfortably house a couch and some tables and chairs. Common rooms are well-furnished, although you may encounter a few loose connections with the TVs or VCRs. Many movie titles are in English with Icelandic subtitles.

There is definitely no shortage of kitchens, and although some extra tidying may be required, the amount of extra food left behind by former guests will probably make up for it. Laundry facilities, key for any visit to Iceland, are found in some of the bathrooms around the hostel. Washers and dryers may be found in separate rooms. Although they operate without coins, don't assume they are free. You can pay at reception for their use. The hostel also has luggage storage just in case you are on a stopover in Iceland and want to travel light within the country before continuing on your trip.

Atmosphere

The hostel has a quiet and somewhat cosmopolitan atmosphere -- employees themselves may be from out of the country. The guests tend towards groups of adults, and there didn't seem to be any indication that it functioned as a "party hostel."

Attractions

Njardvik is located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, one of Iceland's flatter areas. It has a stark beauty that might take some getting used to. The biggest advantage of its location is its proximity to the airport. Additionally, bus service can get you around Keflavik and Njardvik, as well as to the closest attractions such as the Blue Lagoon or whale watching tours from the harbor. And Reykjavik is just thirty miles away.

Price

Iceland is not a cheap vacation for most, so every penny counts. This hostel is competitively priced with other hostels and sleeping bag accommodations in the country, and is a definite savings versus a hotel room. All in all, this hostel is a decent value and makes a great jumping-off point for visitors to the wonderful country of Iceland!

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