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Reviews of The Barn

Norðurfoss, 871 Vík, Iceland

#5 of 13 hotels in Vík

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Review score

Based on 2035 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air ventilation in the room was not great making the room very stuffy in the morning

    Many wcs and shower rooms available. The kitchen is very well equipped. Double beds for couples in shared rooms instead of two singles. Hangers and space to store luggage available in the room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Nice quick stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe add more sockets (there is only 1) near the beds. People we are sharing room with are taking most of them, using extension wires (which I found unsafe). Sometimes blocking our entry to the bed

    It is a great stop from driving all the way to Vik from Reykjavik Bed is comfy and cozy Shower and toilet are big. Doesn't feel cramped Nice bar, internet is fast Kitchen is well equipped

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

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

    best hostel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not quite enough bathrooms perhaps

    Decor and location and kitchen

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Great option just 10 minutes from Vik center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room’s door was very difficult to lock from outside, which is not fun when it’s raining or super windy. Other than that, everything was perfect

    Great location, beautiful hotel and rooms. Very comfortable as well

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Hostel with beautiful kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too small room and short of ventilation

    Well equipped kitchen with high roof top and beautiful sunset.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    I recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Very nice room, quiet. The showers are nice, you have hairdryer. In the kitchen you have everything that you need. Location is perfect, near black sand beach and Vik.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 6-Double Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit hot and stuffy at night. The dorms could have been a bit wider. Would have liked a stand each for bags or a shelf rather than having so many bags on the floor in limited space.

    Beautiful and clean facilities. Nice atmosphere. Good location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean. Kitchen is perfect for group cooking. Showers are delightful

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    We stayed here as a part of our honeymoon. It was a nice and comfortable hotel. The shared bathrooms were very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole floor got noisy early in the morning.

    The property was very pretty. The room was small, but very comfortable. The views were pretty from the room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very odd having to walk through the common area and reception in order to get to the showers. There are no shelves by the beds to put things so I was nervous my glasses and phone would fall down from the top bunk. It was very very hot in the rooms even with the radiator off and the window open—and I normally freeze.

    Good location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a wonderful place to stay. We had a room with a private bath and shared kitchen facilities. All of it was above expectations.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shades didn’t work properly, wished for a bath mat and washcloth. Door lock was difficult and confusing.

    Location and quiet

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

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

    Nothing

    It was great stay. Beds were comfortable and everything was clean. Enjoyed the layout.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room hosted 8 people ant it was very small, very hot and quite smelly

    Nice lobby, great location, fully functional kitchen, clean showers

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Bed in 6-Double Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities were top notch. Restrooms were clean, kitchen was stocked, and staff were helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No restaurant, just a bar, but kitchen to cook your own food is available in the main building

    Friendly staff, clean and spacious room, modern decoration, very well placed near the black sand beach

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    it was a magic stay, just needs a few tweeks 😀
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the walking paths are dangerous, large rocks underfoot is unstable, kitchen is small and no where to sit for a coffee, one chair. we thought the restaurant would be open for dinner, just as well we had some soups to eat.

    beautiful setting, comfy and cozy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful views, the location is excellent and the rooms are really cozy. The cooking area is huge and well equipped. The showers were clean, the hair dryers came in handy. We had a wonderful stay!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    Classy, gorgeous facility.does not feel like a hostel location is close to stunning beaches. Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sinks are too small. Not enough hooks or places to put things while using bathrooms.

    Loved the design and attention to detail. Gorgeous interior design. Really appreciated Roberto’s attentive customer service. He was our favorite!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely clean hostel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen area was unbearably hot

    Fabulous location and well equipped

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Great location and amazing hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They were no private rooms available and we had to share a 4 bed mixed dormitory. Very little room for luggage and no specification any available part in the bedroom. A couple just took over their place and ours. In order to improve a signal could help to specify the available space of each couple/bed to leave some belongings.

    The place is very warm and cozy. Great facilities for cooking. Lots of showers with body gel and shampoo. Shared facilities were spotless and everything was working perfectly. Kitchen was fully equipped and for many people with free coffee and tea available.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Amazing experience at the hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Bed in 6-Double Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We stayed at the hostel part, and it was by far the best hostel experience I ever had! Of course, I have never paid this much for a hostel bed anywhere else either, but oh well, that's Iceland :) It was very clean, quiet, very well equipped kitchen, spacious and clean toilets and bathrooms, pleasant staff at the reception (greetings to the Latvian girl who welcomed us so warmly!). It even has a signature scent all over, - very pleasant!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Bed in 6-Double Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had a 12-bed room. The room is a bit small for 12 people, it is only for sleeping. The space for storing a backpack is very limited. You can leave your shoes outside, there are clothes dryers available. You can have delicious cocktails and drinks at the bar. There is a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal. Everything is clean and fragrant. I highly recommend it.

    Stayed in July 2025

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