| set in a residential area, this hip hostel with a funky exterior mural is 4 km from keflavik international airport, 15 km from geothermal pools at the blue lagoon and 25 km from the 19th-century reykjanes lighthouse. family rooms and the 2-bedroom units add bunk beds. parking is complimentary. the relaxed mixed-gender and single-sex dorms come with free wi-fi; bathrooms are shared. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the cozy private rooms feature flat-screens and sitting areas; some have en suite facilities. other amenities include a shared kitchen, a food shop and an industrial-chic bar. there's also a laundry room, as well as a game room and guest lounges
Keflavík International Airport 7 min
Reykjanes (23 min)
Rugged peninsula with trails past lava fields & steam vents, plus a bridge spanning tectonic plates. Viking World museum (6 min)
Modern museum featuring exhibits on Viking history & culture, including a replica ship. Reykjanes Art Museum (9 min)
Rotating exhibits of local modern art showcased in an airy facility with marina views. Viking World (6 min)
Viking history museum whose star attraction is a climb-aboard replica of a 9th-century ship. Brimketill lava rock pool (23 min)
Natural pool carved out of an eroded lava shoreline, with a viewing platform to see giant waves. Giantess Cave - Skessuhellir (10 min)
This large troll sculpture in a waterfront mountain cave draws families & the curious. Duus Safnahús / Duus Museum (9 min) Hvalsneskirkja (18 min)
Small stone church completed in 1887 in a scenic field with a serene atmosphere & old graveyard. Bridge between continents (17 min)
Wooden footbridge spanning the rocky fissure between the North American & European tectonic plates. Stekkjarkot (5 min)
This traditional 1800s fisherman's cottage made from turf, stone & timber is open to the public. Hafnaberg (31 min) The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll (4 min)
Unique museum with interactive exhibits showcasing the history of pop & rock music in Iceland. Retreat Spa (18 min)
Popular spa destination featuring an outdoor lagoon with mineral-rich waters in a lava field. | 
