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Reviews of Vík Hostel

Suðurvíkurvegur 5, 870 Vík, Iceland

#12 of 13 hotels in Vík

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Review score

Based on 459 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Lovely hostel, clean & meeting new friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need hooks in bedrooms to hang things.

    Location & price

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    7.0
    ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    So many flies in the kitchen Only2 bathrooms Booked 2 rooms at the same rate but one is located downstairs only 1 chair 2 single beds....rather simple small comparing to another one with nice bedding 2 sofas and 1 table.

    Bed is comfortable clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's a gravel road that leads to the hostel, but there are no signes.the road looked like a private property that confused weather to take the road or not due to no sign.

    Easy walk to the town of Vik and nearby restaurants and grocery stores.provided towels and bed linens.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were quite a few flys in the kitchen which made me hesitant and would LOVE another shower. I did have to wait quite a while to shower

    Loved the dogs, the location, the staff, etc.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Great stay in Vik
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartment could use some thorough cleaning but guess it’s hard with older homes like that.

    We got an upgrade to an apartment about 2 mins away which was appreciated. The apartment was old but spacious and had all necessities. Location is perfect to explore Vik town. You get greeted by the cutest dogs upon arrival to the reception and if you’re lucky you get to meet the cat too!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very pricey for a hostel🥲

    Great location. Comfy room. Nice restaurants around. Friendly staff, warm and welcoming atmosphere. Well equipped kitchen. They have 3 very sweet and cuddly dogs! Love them so much

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location and suited our travel needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, the chickens and dog, easy check in and out, resources for sites in the area to visit,good views.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    However, the price seemed high considering the number of people in the hostel and the lack of sanitary facilities.

    The location is great for visiting local attractions. The check-in process was straightforward, with all the necessary information provided in a note. When we arrived, the space was neat and clean, and there were fresh towels and bed linens available. A well-equipped kitchen and a seating area for meals were also provided.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Surprisingly good if expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some noise due to thin walls, but pretty minor. But truly extremely expensive for shared-bath accommodation, likely because we booked late.

    This place was spotless, including the shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities. Location was good and the dogs were very friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice facility that was clean had a good kitchen and bathrooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was the most expensive night on the island by a lot.

    Nice city and comfortable clean rooms. The kitchen had what we needed for meals

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need a front door mat, there was no oven, small kitchen for the amount of people staying. Very small space for headroom if you are on the top bunk.

    Good to have a sitting area and eating area, seperate to the kitchen. Beds were comfortable. Staff were lovely and it had great views. Awesome to see the whale in the main beach! Thanks to the hosts for letting us know it was there.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice place and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was fine

    Homey, close to other things in Vík

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

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

    The staff was amazing! Elsa went out of her way to help when we realized we had initially booked the wrong dates and came up with a solution that exceeding our expectations.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Hostel that feels like home located in the best part of Iceland
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some bedside tables or similar furnishings would be nice.

    Vik and the area are an extremely beautiful part of the country. A gateway to the waterfalls, lava beaches, and glaciers. The small city has everything. Gourmet restaurants, shops, tour organisers, hiking paths, and a Scandinavian trampoline for little ones to jump on (look for a colorful bump in the ground wherever you go)... The hostel feels like home, the kitchen is perfectly organised, with some details you can never forget (like angelica syrup for your drinks or lava salt for your dishes). The dogs, rooster (in the morning), and horses nearby make the stay truly unique.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    8.0
    Really nice place, we had a great view and the patrons were also nice and respectful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dirt road on the way did not give us signs to proceed.

    The location and the price

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    A clean, comfortable stay in a great location, though the cost for a family was higher than expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only drawback was the price. As a family of four, we had to book two separate rooms since there wasn’t an option to stay together, effectively doubling the cost. At $550 for one night, it was the most I’ve ever paid for a hotel stay for our family.

    Great location with very comfortable beds. The facility was clean and well-maintained, and communication was easy throughout our stay with no issues.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    8.0
    Good hostel in lovely town of Vik
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilets having hand dryers is guarantees to wake you up in middle of the night. Slightly annoying, yes.

    Location, roomy place to eat dinner, comfortable sofas to hang around

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many people, full season! The handdry machine Is not nice at night Thin wall's

    Excellent Location in a rural area right next to Vik The facilities excellent, nice kitchen an utensils The dorma are nice and comfy, big fridge for everyone uses, salt, olive oil, tea... Súper

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Read the reviews, they are right :)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

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

    Bit small and cramped. Location of PowerPoint's could have been better and more hooks to hang things since its such a small room.

    Such a cosy room with an awesome view from the bed.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable cozy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location a little off

    Clean

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First of all, the boss was very friendly. Their dogs and cats were also very cute. The rooms were very clean and tidy, and the kitchen was well-equipped for cooking. The only drawback was that the bedding in the rooms was very damp.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    9.0
    Lovely hostel in Southern Iceland with great private rooms and shared facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing.

    Lovely hostel in Vik. Easy to access, great room with excellent shared bathroom and kitchen facilities, and warm lounge area. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

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

    Facilities were a bit run down for the price we paid compared to others we stayed at (incl another in Vik). This was last minute so they may have bumped the price up.

    We stayed here 1 night at last minute so I think we got the worst room. It was very squishy and cold - but we booked it at 2pm so probably not enough time to heat it. 1 bathroom with 1 toilet (is in same room) on ground floor wasn't enough. We waited over an hour. But other bathrooms upstairs. Very basic compared to what we'd booked 8 months prior in Iceland even though price was same. But this was last minute and the only room left in Vik because of the storm.

    Stayed in June 2025

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