Hafnarbraut 4, 620 Dalvík, Iceland
#2 of 6 hotels in Dalvík
Guests' ChoiceBased on 108 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 April 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomLeaving!
Bjarni was an excellent host. He went out of his way to help and made us feel very welcome and this definitely added an extra element to our trip. We were in Dalvik to ski tour and the hostel was perfectly situated for that purpose. It was within walking distance from the supermarket and the excellent Cafe Gisli. The other people in the hostel were also great and we got to know them all quite well during the week. Dalvik is just beautiful and getting up in the morning and going into the kitchen and being greeted with an incredible view across the Fjord was something else! We will definitely be back.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Dela
IrelandA bedside light would be great.
Lovely old building with lots of quirky bits and pieces and antique furniture. Atmospheric. We met interesting people. The owners are very welcoming
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Hugh
IcelandNot to complain, as there are full time residents, the bigger communal kitchen doesn’t fit, as residents are cooking full on meals, using multiple cooking and prep surfaces, so you really left confused as can I use this pan? The coffee? The plates?
When you step in it is like back 50years, with decor, actual beds, bed setups, kitchen, you name it, even the keys. Although not a retro fan, this is not retro. I stayed here as I needed a place to sleep before catching the ferry to Grimsey Island. I got a room upgrade I think, lol. Was contacted hours before expected arrival, just to clear arrival procedures. I would recommend to other travellers, it’s clean, good water pressure, Ease of access, no pets, and no issues.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Malig
ChileNothing
The host and house are amazing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Grey
New ZealandHaving to leave such a cute wee town.
Bjarni was an amazing host! He gave a full tour of the place along with the history of the town and pieces in the hostel.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
James
United StatesThe property was amazing. Location and people. Felt right at home from the start. Very helpful owner and extremely nice. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Natalie
CanadaThe walls are paper thin, so if many people are opening/closing doors in the night you will hear them. This is the only thing I didn't like.
The staff and owner were so lovely. The kitchen upstairs is fully stocked and there is a nice seating area to have your meal. The showers seem quite new and have good water pressure. The rooms are cute and cozy. Very convenient location to catch the ferry to Grimsey.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Shahrzad
Germanynothing
It felt very cosy and comfortable. Like an old Icelandic house.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Bettina
GermanyCheckout around 11am would be slightly more comfortable, but there is their cafe nearby with great cakes and coffee.
Really cosy, I felt at home
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Ingimundur
IcelandWarm trestment from the staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Monika
Czech RepublicThe owner was very friendly and communication was really clear, he gave us some useful recommendations for our next jurney and activities. Great kitchen and a tidy room.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Daniel
SpainLovely place with everything you need in your travel the owner very good person
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Kasia
BelgiumIf i really have to find something ( quite difficult as everything was perfect:) : coffee would be nice in the kitchen for the guests ;)
Extremly kind welcome ( even if we arrived after the standard arrival hours) . Very clean room, kitchen . Excellent location and value formoney!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Xi
United StatesAs some stupid Americans, I locked myself out. The owner comes in to save me in 2 minutes.
Love the location. The owner is super pleasant to talk to. It comes with a nice kitchen and surprisingly spacious bathrooms. He also owns the best bakery shop in town with a fun theatre. I ate the best cheesecake ever there.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Paul
United KingdomNothing really
Friendly welcome. All staff were very pleasant and helpful. The cost of the stay was extremely reasonable for Iceland. Good location for whale watching trips, and close enough to places like Husavik, Akureyri and Godafoss
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
David
FranceBarjni reactivity and kindness The hostel and its commodities, kitchen and common space
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Vendela
SwedenGreat value, such a cute place! The owners/hosts were super friendly, we loved our stay here!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Anita
Czech RepublicVery nice place, great location (ferry just across the road), friendly and helpful host.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Ómar
IcelandIt was very clean, organised and nice location
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Amit
IsraelBeds were just OK (quite old).
Nice owners, very welcoming and helpful. Good showers & kitchen. Well located.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Kerstin
AustriaShowers not in same floor , water tap in toilet was broken
Owner very friendly, large and well equiped kitchen with great view , original furniture and decoration - but not dusty, good place for whale watching, owner operates a café in same place with delicious fish Soul
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Zia
PortugalWould be nice to have a few more basic cooking items in kitchen like spices, cooking/salad oil. Kitchen is otherwise well equipped.
Our second visit. Very clean place, comfortable beds. Nice showers. Easy to walk to ferry, restaurants, nature trail, grocery store... Owner takes the time to help you out, answer questions...
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Nikita
GermanyPerfect location to jump on a ferry to Grimsey at the morning
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Szypulski
United StatesSmall beds.
Great location. Nice staff.
Stayed in June 2023
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