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Reviews of Vík Hostel

Suðurvíkurvegur 5, 870 Vík, Iceland

#12 of 13 hotels in Vík

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Review Score

Based on 457 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: June 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Read the reviews, they are right :)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit small and cramped. Location of PowerPoint's could have been better and more hooks to hang things since its such a small room.

    Such a cosy room with an awesome view from the bed.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable cozy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location a little off

    Clean

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First of all, the boss was very friendly. Their dogs and cats were also very cute. The rooms were very clean and tidy, and the kitchen was well-equipped for cooking. The only drawback was that the bedding in the rooms was very damp.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely hostel in Southern Iceland with great private rooms and shared facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Lovely hostel in Vik. Easy to access, great room with excellent shared bathroom and kitchen facilities, and warm lounge area. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities were a bit run down for the price we paid compared to others we stayed at (incl another in Vik). This was last minute so they may have bumped the price up.

    We stayed here 1 night at last minute so I think we got the worst room. It was very squishy and cold - but we booked it at 2pm so probably not enough time to heat it. 1 bathroom with 1 toilet (is in same room) on ground floor wasn't enough. We waited over an hour. But other bathrooms upstairs. Very basic compared to what we'd booked 8 months prior in Iceland even though price was same. But this was last minute and the only room left in Vik because of the storm.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price was a bit to high for a hostel, given the fact that you have to share the bathroom with others.

    The room was clean and we both had separate beds, which was even more confortable. I enjoyed the social place and the fact that the kitchen was provided with everything we needed.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2025

    8.0
    Cozy stay for a weekend :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was quite cold - but ehi, it's Iceland, not Tenerife.

    Very nice hostel 💜. Friendly dogs, beautiful view.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We placed our food away from the sharing section of the communal shelf in the fridge, this is the top shelf. It is clearly marked and the signs tell you what to do. We placed our food in a corner on the lowest shelf and our food was stolen. We wished we had a postit or something to out a note to not touch as it's not for sharing. I went for a shower and forgot my necklace on the side of the wash basin. When I realised and went back to collect it, it was already taken. This is not the owners fault. Just to be mindful to future guests that hostels get all types of people and to keep your possessions close and locked up.

    It is so close to the black beach and it's surrounded by mountains and the ocean. Very beautiful. The bed and bedding was clean and super comfy. I slept so well. I like the no shoes inside rule. Pack a pair of slippers/flipflops. The owner is very friendly and the view from our room was so pretty. The animals on the property are super sweet too.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2024

    8.0
    Loved the vibe of the place. Other than room WIFI issue & space to dry wet gears, stay was adequate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We booked an economy bunk bed for four on the second floor, which meant we had to haul our luggage up the stairs. The Wi-Fi modem in our room didn't work for both days, but after reaching out to the property in the morning, we were able to access the Wi-Fi on the first floor, although it was quite slow and not very usable. My friends struggled a bit with ventilation in room. We arrived on a rainy day, which made it tricky to dry our soaked gear—some space for that would have been helpful.

    The view from the location was lovely! On clear days, you could see the ocean, and the pets were very friendly and eager to play with us—we all adored them. The bunk bed was comfortable, heater worked, slept like a baby. The shared kitchen had all the utensils, amenity we needed, along with some grocery items to enhance our meals. There was plenty of parking available. The shoe dryer and regular dryer were saviors.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A. If I had to pick I’d say weekend price, but Iceland is expensive in general.

    Great location, friendly doggos to play fetch, kitchen well stocked and good bathrooms. I had a private room which had a nice view with good heating.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely homely feel. Great cooking facilities available and modern clean rooms

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    shower room has no heater, it was cool. common area has lot of noises from other tourists at midnight.

    location is quiet, close to shopping, gas station. generally shared toilets are clean

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2024

    8.0
    Good location with nice people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a little noisy; shared bathroom.

    Good value; good location in Vik; cute animals from the property; friendly people in the house.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    7.0
    It was OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wi-Fi was not working most of the time

    First time staying at a hostel, it is hard to review because lack of comparison.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2024

    8.0
    Cute hostel with a fascinating view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One more shower would be nice, because it was occupied all the time. The common areas were really cold.

    It was the cutest hostel in which we ever stayed. The common areas were perfect, we could also cook and have some time with others. The view was beautiful from our rooms. We also really enjoyed the company of the cat, dogs, chickens and ducks.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    7.0
    It’s alright, not the most affluent hostel to be
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not the best insulation, showers are tiny, little to no wifi coverage in the room

    Nice location, lovely dogs, somewhat small kitchen but well equipped

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    9.0
    Vik Hostel September 2024
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just be careful on the driveway up to the hostel as it is quite uneven and there are a couple of holes that could damage your tyres.

    Perfect place to stay to explore Vik and the surrounding areas. Would highly recommend for those trying to travel Iceland on a low budget.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, equipped with all services, very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is equipped with all facilities: very well equipped kitchen and very clean bathrooms. Congratulations!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevators had to haul luggage upstairs.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    7.0
    Has the charm of a somewhat oldschool youth hostel of a bygone era.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Value for money was rather low.

    Nicely located with view over the village toward the sea.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very hot/warm.

    Great location! Clear communication.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price is rather high for what you get

    Convenient location. The 4 bed room was spacious, nice heater in it to keep warm. Good cooking area with a lot of cook wear and dishes available for use.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the dogs!!

    Stayed in August 2024

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