The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center | Hostel in Hellissandur

8.1 (1238 Reviews) |   25 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  26 Guests
Rif Hostel | The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

25 Bedroom Hostel in Rif, Hellissandur

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.

The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center is located in Hellissandur.

This 25 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: View, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 1238 reviews with the average score of 8.1 . Coming to Hellissandur and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Street parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Game room
  • Entertainment staff
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Karaoke
  • Head massage
  • Ping-pong
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Back massage
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Full-body massage
  • Evening entertainment
  • Live music/Performance
  • Beach
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Massage
  • Hiking
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Heating
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Concierge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour desk
  • Private check-in/out
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
8.27
Location:
8.25
Staff:
9.07
Facilities:
8.02
Comfort:
7.99
Cleanliness:
8.18
Caroline
Nov 26, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Belgium
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: 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.
Summary: Very nice place, artistic deco and spacious common room with boardgames. Clean, and calm. Nice beds.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 26 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Stovetop

Media & Technology

CD player

General

Heating, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

View

Mountain view, Landmark view, Quiet street view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Exclusive services

Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Stovetop

Media & Technology

CD player

General

Heating, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

View

Garden view, Landmark view, View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Exclusive services

Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Family Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Stovetop

Media & Technology

CD player

General

Heating, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

View

Mountain view, Landmark view, Quiet street view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Exclusive services

Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Stovetop

Media & Technology

CD player

General

Heating, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

View

View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Exclusive services

Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Shared bathroom

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Stovetop

Media & Technology

CD player

General

Heating, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Exclusive services

Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Stovetop

Media & Technology

CD player

General

Heating, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Exclusive services

Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Family Room with Private Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Stovetop

Media & Technology

CD player

General

Heating, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Exclusive services

Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Stovetop

Media & Technology

CD player

General

Heating, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

View

View

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children
Standard Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 22 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Stovetop

Media & Technology

CD player

General

Heating, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

View

View

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Toilet with grab rails

Room Amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children
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