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North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel

3.0 star property
Mountain hostel in Rif

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate dining area
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Studio, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Hafnargata 11, Rif, IS-360

What's nearby

  • Ingjaldshóll Historic Site - 3 min drive
  • Murals of Hellissandur - 4 min drive
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 27 min drive
  • Kirkjufell Mountain - 27 min drive
  • Snaefellsjoekull National Park - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Söluskáli Ó.K. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sker - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gilbakki - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Matarlist - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Reks - ‬6 min drive

About this property

North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel

North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Rif. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails.

Languages

Danish, English, German, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Russian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

North Star Apartments in Rif - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

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.
Florence, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
JYOTHI, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

iris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Julie, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Sunday, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Wes, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Fidel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The towel was dirty and a very bad smell in the room and in the bed clothes
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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!
Namhun, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
clay green, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Lisa, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
GAURAV, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

TV cable was broken and one of the electric outlets were open i.e. electric hazard
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

never come here again
feel like we stayed behind the factory and run down property !
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay
Very good apartment. Ideal base to view all attractions.
Andrew, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
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