Húsabakki, Dalvik

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Description

Friendly guesthouse in a scenic location on the Troll Peninsula in North Iceland. Diverse outdoor activities on offer, ideal for backcountry skiing in Iceland, hiking, and bird watching.

Accommodation is in a former boarding school with a friendly atmosphere and former school inventory, maps and old pictures on display. Up to 60 people can be accommodated in 17 rooms and one apartment. Single, double triple, quadruple and family rooms with shared bathrooms. Also a 16-bed dormitory. All rooms with mountain views. Communal kitchen, dining room and lounge with TV, books and games. Also a campsite with electricity points for camper vans, access to a washing machine, cooking facilities and shared bathroom. Free wi-fi.

Dining room where delicious Icelandic food is served for breakfast and dinner (dinner must be booked in advance). Vegetarian options available. It is possible to order lunch for groups and also packed lunches. Separate community centre building ideal for events.

Húsabakki is set in a stunning valley setting with mountains all around and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. One-site there is a children‘s playground, sports field, mini golf, meadow with a campfire, the bird exhibition ‘Birdland‘ and yoga facilities. Húsabakki is located on the edge of a wetland nature reserve with walking/hiking routes, educational trails, a barefoot path, canoeing and bird watching facilities only a few steps away.

In the surrounding area there are further opportunities for swimming, whale watching, sea angling, golfing, horse riding, backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering in winter, boat excursions to the islands of Hrísey and Grímsey and interesting museums.

Location and Contact

Location

• Drive north on road 82 towards Dalvik. When you cross the river Svarfadardalsa you see the road sign. Turn left on road 805 Svarfadardalsvegur, drive 4,5 km. Husabakki is on your left site. Look for three buildings marked Husabakki or Husabakkaskoli the reception is in the house in the middle.
• If you are driving south on road 82 from Dalvik towards Akureyri, you will see the road sign. About 1 km after you leave Dalvik turn right on road 805 and follow the directions above

Facilities and Amenities

Family-Friendly Hostel

Older travelers (+50)

Lockers in Rooms

Luggage Storage

Parking

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Airport Pickup

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Dinner

Towels

BBQ Grill

Bar

Board Games

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Food/Restaurant

Gym/Fitness Room

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Outdoor Seating

Pool Table

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Swimming Pool

TV

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Animals

Pet-Friendly

Genders: Males & Females

Max. Age: All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (dorms): All Ages

Min. Age without Parent: All Ages

Checkout: Flexible

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 08:-12:00 and 16:00 - 20:00

Size: Medium (30-60 beds)

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