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Reviews of Vík Hostel

Suðurvíkurvegur 5, 870 Vík, Iceland

#12 of 13 hotels in Vík

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 455 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    8.0
    Great breakfast and lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The locks on the doors are SO LOUD. The old fashioned keys are cool and all but it seems like everyone was struggling to get their doors open and the walls are very thin. Also anytime my partner would open the door at night I would immediately wake up with how loud the door was.

    Almost everything was great about our stay at Vík Hostel. The bedroom and kitchen came equipped with everything you might need in a hostel, the bathroom was clean and well maintained for the most part. All of the animals on the property were so sweet and fun to play with. The breakfast was really really good!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was getting too much noise. Even though every guest were warned as being quite after a certain time, due to the room being on the corridor, was getting very distracting from sleeping.

    Very lovely hosts. The check-in and out were very smooth and fast.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    8.0
    Good to rest in a warm place and breakfast was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    some areas weren’t that well taken care off, but we think it will be improved.

    off the surroundings and the house location and neighborhood.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    8.0
    Memorable for a lot of very good reason.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    This facility exceeded my expectations. Its location provides phenomenal views and is extremely convenient. The owner/operator, Issa, goes out of her way to be accommodating. I highly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    8.0
    Great spot for the money but a few things to work on
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff isn't really there most of the time. For the amount of people staying there, two showers is a bit of a stretch. One of the toilets wouldn't lock, the door was too big for the frame and wouldn't close all the way

    Price, location and deals with local restaurants were great. The shoe dryer was a huge plus. The included breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    8.0
    Despite the downsides, I don’t regret staying here at all. The pros far outweighed the few cons
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towels were scratchy, being tall (6’) the blankets didn’t fully cover me, which was a little annoying. The space is pretty quiet, but they had something running in the reception area that drones and you can hear it from every room in the hostel.

    Included breakfast and location were delightful and perfectly situated to explore Vik and the surrounding area.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    7.0
    Hostel with all the basic facilities in a good location overlooking Vik
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy creaky doors which means you get woken up any time someone gets up in the night

    Great location overlooking Vik and has all the basic facilities. Breakfast at the nearby restaurant was fantastic

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    9.0
    Lovely spot to spend a few nights in Vik
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not quite enough bathrooms.

    Very nice place, typical hostel - no luxury but homey and comfortable. Common bathrooms, kitchen, dining and sitting area, all well equipped. Very comfy beds. Great breakfast in the restaurant next door. Lovely surroundings.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room only contains 2 beds, no chairs, no hangers, no light next to the bed - these things would be good additions to the room. The floor in the room was quite dusty.

    Nice hostel with decent facilities (kitchen, bathrooms) and a nice view onto the town and the ocean. The breakfast at the hotel nearby was tasty.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    We stayed in a 4-bed room. The room was super small, not enough place for 4 suitcases. Be prepared for the "morning alarm" - roosters are in the garden just next to the hostel and they are super load.

    The breakfast was really good, with fresh bread which was a nice surprise. Common kitchen and dinning area is nice and clean.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    terrible sound proofing breakfast served from 8 am, could be earlier

    cozy place friendly staff the dogs the duck and chickens. they’re disturbing in the morning but its a reminder to get up early to explore

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    7.0
    breakfast makes it worth it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very basic room with relatively thin walls, so if you’re a light sleeper this might be a serious issue.

    conveniently located and as others have mentioned, the breakfast is a huge plus!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect. :)

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are quite small but defiantly enough space for a night or two.

    Delicious breakfast, perfect location. Clean. Well-equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bathroom was quite busy as it is shared

    good for overnight stay

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    9.0
    Convenient and “homey”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    have stayed here twice, same room both times. looks like some renovations have been done since our last visit. great location, easy to find, quiet, facilities are great, kitchen available. A very nice and “typical” hostel environment.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    8.0
    Definitely recommend this place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a super friendly place to be! Absolutely feels like home. Such a pity we couldn’t stay longer. There’s a big kitchen for guests to use, comfortable bed, clean bathroom, notes everywhere so it’s easy to understand the rules and other stuff.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are very helpful and accommodating. The dogs are super nice too!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Homemade breakfast was delicious!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are not many bathrooms for all the guests and if you didn't have a shower at time there might be a long queue.

    The breakfast was excellent and the place was very beautiful. You can play with the dogs they have outside! And the staff is also very kind.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    8.0
    Good choice to visit the close spectacles
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I can't tell anything bad, but maybe the upstair shower and the kitchen need renovating. It was also crowded.

    Good location, easy to find (we were with car)

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    8.0
    Cozy, close to center and great price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cute house! Great breakfast

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    9.0
    amazing hostel in Vík
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    cosy rooms, very clean and well organised.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2022

    9.0
    The surroundings are so beautiful and this little hostel was charming. You really feel the good vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hope that the middle bathroom will be done with renovation soon. It would help since there are many rooms sharing bathrooms. But the one on our floor and downstairs were working well. :)

    The breakfast was fantastic! So many choices for the price we paid. I have to commend Barbara who was so generous in giving my new discovery- cowberry milk! Yum!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    7.0
    Decent. cute home but not great facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff wasn’t there at all. i asked for a bottom bunk and didn’t get that. the people in my room snored loudly so I didn’t get much sleep at all. that isn’t the property’s fault of course. bring earplugs, though. there were not enough showers and bathrooms and they didn’t feel that clean. there were geese outside making noise during the night. i wish there was a bigger, warmer living room type area for travelers to gather in. all power went out at once. one person staying there did call the staff and they got it running again quickly but didn’t apologize or check on us at all. not having any staff there just doesn’t feel very welcoming.

    The house is very cute and cozy. It’s in a good location. The breakfast was included (this is rare) and really delicious! plenty of vegetarian options!

    Stayed in September 2022

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