Reviews of Dalvík Hostel Gimli
Hafnarbraut 4, 620 Dalvík, Iceland
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI'm repeating myself from my first visit to Gimli 4 years ago but the hostel is one of the best hostels I have visited. It is quiet, the location is great and it is just ever so peaceful.
Some guests clearly have never used a door properly in their lives. Instead of bashing the doors shut, guests could pay more attention when closing doors.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSimple room but everything you need, clean shared bathroom and spacious kitchen/,living room where you can cook your own meal. Original house decorations. Very convenient location for people taking the ferry to Grimsey, just across the street. There's no real center in Dalvik, but it's located along the main road nearby the little harbor. Road to Dalvik along a beautiful fjord (but the town itself is more a collection of houses along the road). Bus stop at a couple of 100 meters. Warm welcome by the owner.
No negative feedback, but you have to be aware that there is no staff available in the house. The owner comes as soon as you call him and replied very quickly to all messages and questions through Booking. Dalvik is rather isolated, if you don't have a car. I couldn't find food after 5 pm (too bad I was just too late for the super cosy looking cafe of the hostel owner at 100 m from the hostel). No shops or restaurants open when I was there in July on Sunday and Monday night.. Luckily a pizza takeaway opened from a local house kitchen at 6 pm.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewwe had a great stay in this hostel, the owner is one of the nicest person i have ever met
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat place to stay, Bjarni - the host is a great guy who really takes care of his guests. The place is very clean, the kitchen offers all what you need.
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood value for money, locatiin amazing and helpful staff
Smell bad, could easily feel nicer with less clutter .
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewPossibly the nicest hostel I have ever stayed in. Advertised as a hostel but had the feel of a traditional guest house. Bjarni is a very welcoming and approachable host. Directly across the road from the Grimsey ferry.
Reviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBjarni was wery helpful with self check-in. Our room was clean and comfortable and we appreciated the big kitchen with all facilities we needed. Would stay again if I’m back!
Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewFirstly Bjarni was a fantastic host. Very helpful and enthusiastic. He very kindly gave me a slightly bigger room. I stayed 2 separate nights and was able to leave a bag whilst I was Grimsey. The hostel was spotless. Kitchen also really well equipped. I am already planning my return trip for some whale watching.
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNice and cosy hostel in the heart of Troll peninsula
Reviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLovely hostel in Dalvik! Me and my partner loved the location and felt very welcomed by the owner! Clean, spacious, and cozy!
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe were warmly welcomed by Bjarni and had such a comfortable and cosy stay. The room was warm, the bed comfortable, the shower hot with good pressure and the kitchen was fully equipped. Thank you for having us, it felt like home :) also - the hosts have a great cafe walking distance, recommend going!
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Reviewed: 30 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewIt was a nice location, and ferry was close. Decoration was cool
There were no toiletries It was cold The host was rude
Dear Enida. Im sorry about your dissapointment. But complaining about no toiletries is not valid, we only provide wc paper and hand soap and you had plenty. Rooms can be easily be heated with thermal water heating - you did not even ask for assistance. And last but not least - sneaking you way into our guesthouse many hours after departure to use our facilities again without asking was not to our liking. That was rude!
Dear Enida. Im sorry about your dissapointment. But complaining about no toiletries is not valid, we only provide wc paper and hand soap and you had plenty. Rooms can be easily be heated with thermal water heating - you did not even ask for… Show more
Reviewed: 19 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 September 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReally clean and cozy place! Great kitchen with all facilities! I totally recommend it!
Reviewed: 28 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewCosy stay here. Beautifully decorated n ample kitchen n dining area. Have a good time . Surrounding so peaceful n serene.