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North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Studio, Mountain View
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View
Studio, Mountain View
Double private Pod In Mixed Dormitory Room | Shared kitchen
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hafnargata 11, Rif, IS-360
  • Place, Björnsteinn
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kirkjufell Mountain
  • Place, Kirkjufellsfoss
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Coffee/tea maker

Studio, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double private Pod In Mixed Dormitory Room

Double private Pod In Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Rif

Located in Snæfellsbær, North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel is in the mountains, a 4-minute walk from Björnsteinn and within a 5-minute drive of Ingjaldshóll Historic Site. .This hostel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Maritime Museum in the Fisherman's Garden and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Murals of Hellissandur.
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What's nearby

  • Björnsteinn - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Murals of Hellissandur - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Skarðsvík Beach - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 25 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 27 min drive - 35.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sker - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Matarlist - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Matarlist - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gilbakki - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reks - ‬6 min drive

About this property

North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel

Hostel in Rif with free parking
North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This hostel features designated smoking areas and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

North Star Apartments Rif Apartment
North Star Apartments Rif
North Star Apartments in Rif
North Star Apartments in Rif Hostel
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North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Florence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The outside of the building looks terrible. Abandonbed. I thought my husband was joking when he said that was it. But the inside was completely redone and surprisingly modern and clean. Communication was terrible, but thank goodness the couple who cleans was there and they were a huge help, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to get our access code.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

JYOTHI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

North Star Was a Pleasant Stay

North Star Apartments in Rif was a pleasant stay. Nothing exceptional. But it was good. The apartment was adequate for a family of five (my 4 year old slept with Mom in bed). We were able to get extra sheets, pillows, and bedding from a couple that stayed on the floor with us. I think they were the custodial/janitorial staff. No one else was in the property which was eerie for us. But it turned out OK. The exterior of the property looks run down and old but the inside of the place is as fine as any other hotel or apartment. No food here. But there are nearby towns and restaurants. We didn't get the email/message notification for our stay and the key entry. We checked our junk mail/spam folder as well but nothing. So we had to call the main office and get that. Luckily, someone picked up and answered to get us that info. Other than that, North Star was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was clean and had a comfortable bed. The TV had less than 5 channels, of which some did not work all the time. But there are plenty of beautiful sights to see in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Sunday

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place I stayed Apartment 7 was really comfortable.it has its own stove bathroom, spacious room and a ref.When we went in we just found out there were 2 big flies and I dont know where it came from.From the outside the building looks run down but inside it was clean and well maintained.There is no reception there and you only get an email for the code to get in into the room so be aware.I read one review that she didnt know about it and the email went to her spam.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice inside. Two rooms are large. Close to the national parks: very short drive to see the craters and to join the lava cave tour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Wes, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we first arrived to the property, we weren't sure if it was for real. The outside looked like it was an abandoned property, as there is a spot where what used to be a supermarket now lies dormant. There were rust stains on the walls, and not a soul in sight. However, when we opened the room we were very surprised to see its condition. It looked like a 4-star hotel room as everything is clean and modern. There's one TV channel for cable but it was a nice, quiet place to spend the night. Check-in was a breeze, and there were no issues at all with the amenities provided.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Fidel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Surprise!

We were pleasantly surprised with the hotel. When we pulled up, it appeared as the hotel was abandoned. It looked pretty run down on the outside. When we finally got into our room, we were pleasantly surprised of the nice and clean room with the kitchenette. We only stayed for one night, but we enjoyed our stay there. There is nothing in the area for restaurants, stores, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The towel was dirty and a very bad smell in the room and in the bed clothes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No check in counter, email was sent promptly a week before your stay for access code. Room with kitchenette was clean and nice and located in a quiet town with minimal activities. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Namhun

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heater not working

The room was large enough to stay 3 people. The equipment was also okay. HOWEVER, the heater was not working. I contacted the number that was mentioned at the room. Even though the staff came after one hour, he couldn't speak English at all. His body language indicated the temperature would be going up after 1 hour. HOWEVER, the heater didn't work in ICELAND!! Also they didn't response at all after the first communication. Terrible service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

clay green

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

dont judge book by its cover

nice room, kitchen, but outside of building lacks attention and no TV or microwave as advertised. very convenient location to national park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

quiet and quaint

Nice hotel in tiny location. No service, you are on your own. They have TVs with only one channel, and music channels. Clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

GAURAV

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Avoid if possible.

No checkin desk, no staff. Really dirty linen.. bed sheets stained. Towels dirty. Had to use own linen. No facilities. Would avoid. Better and cheaper options available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
TV cable was broken and one of the electric outlets were open i.e. electric hazard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Clean, spacious and comfortable

The location of this hotel is excellent, close to the glacier that draws everyone to this area. Food and groceries are available within a 5 to 6 km radius. Our apartment was very nice, clean and spacious, with sea views. The building has no elevator, so you have to carry your bags up the stairs. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

stanley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

never come here again

feel like we stayed behind the factory and run down property !

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Very good apartment. Ideal base to view all attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy and clean

Very clean and comfy room with a kitchinette. Heated floor was very welcomed after a chili and rainy day. Would stay there again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great start to our trip accommodations!

I wasn't quite sure what to expect with this location - there were not a ton of options near Rif to stay, but my friends and I were pleasantly surprised! I'm thankful for the reviews here so I knew to look for the code to let us into the hotel, otherwise, that may have been an obstacle. The room was clean, the accommodations great, and the kitchenette was a nice addition. For this price, I would send anyone looking to stay in the area to this hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean hotel

Located in the sleepy fishing town of Rif, this hotel was very easy to find. There is no front desk when you check in but you will receive a password for the keypad on the assigned rooms. The whole process was seamless. The room and the bathroom were very clean. The floors in the bathroom were heated which was a great advantage in the middle of the night. Our only concern about this hotel was that it supplied a coffee maker but no coffee was provided. I suggest they leave single serve sizes for future guests.