Reviews of Vík Hostel
Suðurvíkurvegur 5, 870 Vík, Iceland
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation & price
Need hooks in bedrooms to hang things.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBed is comfortable clean
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.
Sorry for the flies. They come from outside and we are working on it. About the rooms.. they are not the same price, the twin is cheaper and smaller than the double.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEasy walk to the town of Vik and nearby restaurants and grocery stores.provided towels and bed linens.
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.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery good
Very good
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLoved the dogs, the location, the staff, etc.
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
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great, comfortable and clean apartment!Our stay at this apartment was wonderful!
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe 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!
Apartment could use some thorough cleaning but guess it’s hard with older homes like that.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat 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
Very pricey for a hostel🥲
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNice hostel with friendly people and clear directions. Good shower.
Nothing in particular.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation, the chickens and dog, easy check in and out, resources for sites in the area to visit,good views.
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was not what I expected for a "hostel". Had everything we needed. Very clean!
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
However, the price seemed high considering the number of people in the hostel and the lack of sanitary facilities.
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe bed is so narrow and small, No furniture in the room except a broken sofa, there is a deep hole in the middle of the sofa
Host provide nothing, no creamer, coffee sugar, salt jar is empty
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe dogs were nice, easy check in, nice location
Rooster that woke us up early, lack of enough showers
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThis place was spotless, including the shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities. Location was good and the dogs were very friendly.
Some noise due to thin walls, but pretty minor. But truly extremely expensive for shared-bath accommodation, likely because we booked late.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNice city and comfortable clean rooms. The kitchen had what we needed for meals
This was the most expensive night on the island by a lot.