Vallholtsvegur, 640 Húsavík, Iceland
#9 of 22 hotels in Húsavík
Guests' ChoiceBased on 132 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 August 2025
Harriet
United KingdomOnly one bathroom with shower and loo.
Super clean and well organised. Very thoughtful systems for kitchen sharing
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Paola
ItalyIts location, very close to the harbor, its clean, cute and very relaxing.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Benjamin
United KingdomRooms under the kitchen and next to the bathroom need sound proofing
Staff very friendly and helpful!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Danielle
CanadaEverything was fine!
Comfortable beds, close to everything!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Hugo
PortugalThe location was great, in the center of Husavik, close to everything. We arrived late in the afternoon but received all instructions for the self check-in. But when we arrived Dorota was still there and helped us with the check-in. The room was clean as well as the shared bathroom. The common areas (kitchen and living room) were nice and gave us the opportunity to prepare our meals. The only issue is the fact that the kitchen is a little bit small and can get crowdy, but we managed to use it when available. There's enough parking in front of the hostel. The staff was very friendly and gave us some recommendations for things to do and see in and around Husavik. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Craig
United StatesN/a
Location and value
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Sabina
SwedenWalls are very thin. Luckily it was an overall quiet place so it didn't bother me too much.
Simple rooms but very clean and perfectly located. Staff was friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Jon
United KingdomComfortable, clean, relaxed place to stay. Self catering kitchen. Close to harbour, cafes and restaurants. Supermarket nearby. Also home brew bee nearby. Whale watching tours too. Husavik is a nice place.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Ettore
ItalyEverything was perfect, organised and you could see how much care was put in every little detail. Plus the host was incredibly nice and helpful in making sure I had a perfect stay, explaining the whole surrounding area and its attractions, always ready to help! I would definitely recommend it and I would for sure stay here again if I’m ever in the area! Thank you again so much for making my stay so nice!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Hannah
United KingdomPerfect location, a short walk to the harbour where the whale watching tours depart Host has lots of suggestions about what to do in the area Room was comfortable and clean
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Stephanie
GermanyPerfect located for Whale watching tours or just a stroll in Husavik. The owner is lovely and I never saw a house that clean! Comfy bed, kitchen and community room.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
David
United StatesLocated in the lovely harbor town of Husavik, the hostel was clean, comfortable and comes with a fully equipped kitchen and nice common area. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Anna
SlovakiaSince the room was tiny it was hard to get fresh air in and would get quire hot during night :)
Staff was awesome, kitchen well equipped, great book selection in the swspping library :)
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Emelie
GermanyLovely hostel with great rooms and a nice common space. Easy find, good parking right in front of the hostel. Walking distance to bars and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff - I’d come again if I go to Húsavík! 🫶
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 October 2024
Roos
NetherlandsClean cozy and hostel. Location is great if you’re visiting or just passing through the village. Host was super nice and gave good recommendations. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Silvia
IrelandNA, everything was great.
The hostel is super cozy and welcoming, it's very clean and there's everything you need. The manager of the hostel is very friendly and helpful, easy going and a pleasure to talk to. I loved the fact that they give great importance to recycling. This is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Julia
IcelandThe walls are not really soundproof, so I would not recommend this place for a decent sleep-in. ;-)
Very clean, cute and well-maintained hostel in the heart of Húsavík.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Cagdas
TurkeyBad smell in the bathroom.
Very clean. Perfect location, near to the market and center. Common area and kitchen had everything. Room is basic as expected.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Andra
RomaniaKitchen a bit crowded for more people, but nothing difficult.
Clean, true to description and pictures, very good communication.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
David
FranceIf you planed to stay in Husavik, go to this hostel ! - It feel like home - Super clean and well equiped - Staff is so helpful, they will provide everything for you needs.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Sigurborg
NorwayNothing
Spotless, very well equipped, quiet area, very central and a lovely host.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Mateja
SloveniaThe room was a little small and the ground floor doesn't get much natural light.
Super kind and friendly hostess, lots of environmentaly friendly practices implemented, very clean, good kitchen and spacious sitting area. Great location in tiny, lovely Husavik.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Brett
CanadaThe welcome staff, Anita, went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed to have a wonderful stay. She showed me around with a proper check-in tour (which some places are very lazy with with self check-in), and even chatted with me to tell me all about Husavik and great spots to visit. As well, when I was feeling run down from traveling and had stomach issues, the owner directed me to the pharmacy. They knew all the opening and closing times of places which changed depending on the season. The hostel itself was very clean and cozy. The dorm room was comfortable and all the guests who came thru were friendly. The common area upstairs was also very comfortable. They even had a clothes line outside I was able to use for my wet towel and clothes.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Hopkins
United StatesWe missed having a sink in our rooms like some other hostels did. The bunk beds were also pretty low so you couldn't sit on the bottom bunk.
The hosts here were exceptionally kind, giving us recommendations and advice. They were the nicest by far of our whole trip. The building itself is very homey and cute, and Husavik was one of our favorite towns to visit on our whole 15-day trip. We loved how easy it was to walk everywhere from the hostel. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed in June 2024
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