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Reviews of Selfoss Hostel

Austurvegur 28, 800 Selfoss, Iceland

#19 of 19 hotels in Selfoss

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Review score

Based on 396 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

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

    Thin walls and the bathrooms might be all busy during peak times.

    Friendly and helpful staff who solved a check in problem at ease. Fully equipped kitchen. Clean facilities. Right in the center of town with free parking in front of the building. I would stay again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Except for some guests, everything was fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Overly noisy guests who didn’t show much consideration for others – they were Italians, and I also sent a note about it by email. That was probably the only drawback, but of course the guesthouse can’t really be blamed for the behavior of some guests.

    Really well-equipped, clean and spacious rooms, truly quality accommodation for a good price, with a great location for trips around the area.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All tables in the kitchen were unstable and moving,so do our beds were a bit shakey and felt like they would break if i make a move. And in the room was so hot and without option to turn down the temperature.

    It has a good location with free parking. A good budget place to stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Good property and it worked well for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers were a little dirty on our second stay.

    Great kitchen and great location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    good that you can cook your meal, self check in, free parking infront and back of the hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    rooms are very tiny not enough space if you have plenty of luggage, you hear noises of the people outside on the patio

    they can accomodate 5 people, you can cook your own food, self check in even if you arrive late, free parking

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little noisy with people walking back and forth to the kitchen

    Bed were comfortable and good location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    Okay spot for one night, glad I didn't have to stay longer, nice that they have laundry service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Doors slamming shut.

    Kitchen was very busy. On site staff friendly. My room itself kind of sucked but I got what I paid for. Very bare bones.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was not marked clearly. Had to park on a near by pharmacy store

    The kitchen was clean and fully stocked with utensils and cutlery and pots and pans and dishes

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hostel. Comfortable beds. Very comfortable kitchen area. Few buildings are connected on different levels so it might be tricky to know your way☺️nice stuff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

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

    Room was quite small. A bit messy

    Well equipped kitchen, comfortable room, numerous shared toilets

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Very nice and clean hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The automatic lock on the room door beeps every time it locks, that´s not too nice at night.

    The hostel is well organized. Kitchen/dining room is equipped with all you can need, four sinks and stoves, enough tables, there is room for many people to cook and eat dinner at the same time. There are common spaces to sit and relax too. The bathrooms are clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom in the night was way to hot almost like a sauna. In the hostel itself was still a lot of maintenance to do. Lot of broken things.

    Staff was awesome. They worked very hard and always try to help you. Kitchen was good but little small. Could do my laundry there as well. And the bed was great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

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

    - quiet hours were not respected - the kitchen was busy and loud even after 23

    - good room size - parking was close by

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation was great for a short stay — simple but comfortable and had everything we needed. The facilities were good, and everything worked well. It was clean, quiet, and perfect for an overnight stop.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a big hostel with plenty of rooms and bathrooms and a spacious kitchen with 4 spots for cooking. Rooms are basic, but it was for reasonable price.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Hostel experience in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls—could hear loud neighbors in hallways, adjacent rooms

    Convenient location in selfoss, walkable to groceries/restaurants/shops. Great shared kitchen facilities, well equipped for meal preparation

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was near the kitchen and shower/ toiletts. There was some door slamming in the morning, but overall I'm happy with our stay.

    We were 5. The room we got was big, beds comfortable. Swimmingpool, bakery nearby. Walking distance to the center.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    7.0
    Family place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is good and family friendly. The kitchen is well equipped

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    8.0
    A vivid hub spot for the travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Minor comment: a toaster in the kitchen would be appreciated.

    Clean rooms and nice staff. Easy to check in. Well-equipped and vivid kitchen. Recycling is well organised, and all rules are clearly stated. "Free food" section is very rewarding: we have used cinnamon, salt, oil, pepper and many more.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room for 4 people could have been furnished better e.g. not enough power outlets

    Great location, spacious kitchen and clean toilets, perfect for a one night stay

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    7.0
    Gets the job done.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of street noise, poor water pressure in showers, very awkward shower set up, lumpy beds.

    A clean cheap place to stay in a very expensive country.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a problem with water pressure and shower drain problem in both bathrooms we used.

    Cheap hostel in good location and very big, comfortable kitchen.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    8.0
    good place to base yourself if visiting around.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really located at convinient place. I booked the place the same day of stay and got a place for only about 40€ which is very cheap for Iceland standards.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice room, great coffee machine in the kitchen

    Stayed in June 2025

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