Húsey HI Hostel & Horse Riding

A Hostel, Farmhouse and Stables, this is the perfect place to experience the pace of Icelandic farm life and nature. Having welcomed hostel guests for decades, Húsey HI hostel is a splash of colour in the unspoilt landscape of the East.

With seals, birds and reindeer calling this place their home, even the drive up the road is picturesque. During summer you can soak into the rays in the sunroom and during autumn watch the Northern Lights dance over the sky.

Unforgettable horse riding tours are available and booked through emails or phone.

In the area:Horse riding tours are offered for both experienced and inexperienced riders - over moorland and along the great rivers to spot birds and seals. See the website for details and bookings.

A great base for attractions in the East, including Borgarfjörður, Stórurð and Stuðlagil. A short drive from Húsey you can find a recently reconstructed Viking Turf Church.

Things to noteExpect a limited WiFi connection but plenty of peaceful quality time to enjoy endless days of nature. From road no.1 (at the bridge over Jökulsá á Brú) take 925, then 926 and Húsey is at the end of that road. The gravel part of the road is passable by all types of cars.There is no public transport to Húsey.

At HI Iceland, we strive to meet and exceed the standards expected of us as a leader in sustainable travel. We take an active role in promoting sustainability within our community and we lead by example, and by good actions and practices in our operation.