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Reviews of Hafaldan HI hostel, old hospital building

Sudurgata 8, 710 Seyðisfjörður, Iceland

#10 of 16 hotels in Seyðisfjörður

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 467 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hairdryer in the suite

    Kitchen

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great kitchen, clean bathrooms, good internet

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the conversion of the hospital and hints back to its past. The rooms were perfect for us and shared areas well equipped. Staff were friendly when showing us around

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s simple and basic

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location comfortable place with history don’t shower downstairs
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower down stairs went to take shower after 5 minutes light went out finish on dark left my matador soap case and soap behind on dark.

    Converted hospital history tall ceiling comfortable beds great location well laid out kitchen

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well placed, nice building, very clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are rather thin, but that wasn't much of a problem given that everyone is considerate and the kitchen and reception on the first floor are further away from the rooms.

    Nice interiors that make you feel interested in the history of the place. A sink in the room is very convenient (hospital legacy, apparently), you don't need to go to the public bathroom to brush your teeth. Well equipped shared kitchen with enough space for everyone. Bathrooms are well thought through - there are enough of those and toilets separate from the showers. Showers are very spacious and comfortable btw. The sauna was a highlight of our stay, it was very relaxing after a long day.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Kitchen is very clean and perfectly equiped

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sauna was included in the price, good kitchen

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely Introduction to Iceland
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was expensive for 1 niht, and you had to pay for tea/coffee, etc.

    Well located, very comfortable and quiet, had own bathroom, not noisy even though its a hostel. Good communication and instructions.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We received a very warm welcome on arrival. Good facilities with nice big kitchen and the sauna was a bonus. Very clean and comfortable and excellent location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen is well equipped, and the seating area was quite spacious. It was a bit expensive in comparison to the other hostels I stayed in, but quite good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Quaint lodging near town centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Nice budget friendly lodging near town centre, easy accesd to sights.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Perfect, cute, quaint, historical central location to walk around town.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Adorable and walking distance to everything

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Grumpy manager but a nice spot to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Manager was grumpy and not very welcoming Toilet was broken

    Great location Well set up kitchen

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    Great stay in Seydisfjordur.
    • Couple
    • Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing..

    Great hostel in handy location. Fabulous shared kitchen/dining area. Nice seating area at front & lovely seating/relaxation areas inside too. Beautifully set up.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Great place, but correct the staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls, squeaky floors but a top of it the ridiculous staff with no manners at all. To be asked to take off the bedding is one thing, but to be woken up by noisy cleaner and even not to be let on the stairs by them while holding a big luggage is not ok. He even has an inappropriate comments. But to leave and see the staff hanging up on the outside sofa- loudly complaining about the guests and not even say goodbye or farewell is total NOT ACCEPTABLE behavior and honestly this feeling is the only I will remember from your accommodation. Hope the management will read this as the spirit of the place is so cool, but staff just ruined everything.

    Location is amazing, close by the shops and restaurant (and even hospital :). Free paring space. Best facilities including sauna, washing machine and dryer, clean showers and enough toilets and showers. Spacious room and fab view. Spirit of the building.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They did not offer female only dorms. Would be nice.

    The interior design was charming and the sauna was a plus.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    9.0
    Great location and nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin or Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The double room with private bathroom was according to the description. This hostel has a very nice kitchen were you can prepare all your meals. It was also great to have a washing machine and dryer that you could use for an extra amount. There also was a small sauna for free. The buildingis quite charming as it used to be an hospital. We did the self check-in in the evening and it was very easy as per the instructions that were provided. There's plenty of parking in front of the building, which is located close to the main attractions in this small village. I would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was too small for 4, so also the private bathroom. Photos make it look much bigger than it is. Little inconvenient to remove shoes outside, but it maintained the cleanliness so I didn't mind.

    Lovely place in center of a lovely town. Simple and well decorated. All facilities for cooking in the common kitchen.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unique experience staying in this renovated old hospital building. The rooms were very comfortable, the kitchen is state of the art, showers and bathrooms very clean, and highlight of the stay - sauna! We had a great stay!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    8.0
    Amazing sauna!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sauna!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a lovely stay. Kitchen is well equipped, sauna is great and rooms are cozy.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    10
    A memorable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Incredible Hostel, with its own spirit and aura. I have never stayed in anything like it. A little bit of the hospital atmosphere remains - old photos on the wall, used hospital buckets as garbage cans, the room is like a ward. But that added charm, unusualness. Clean, tidy, comfortable beds, huge kitchen, lots of dishes. The town is of fabulous beauty. I dream of coming here again.

    Stayed in June 2025

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