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Reviews of The Barn

Norðurfoss, 871 Vík, Iceland

#2 of 12 hotels in Vík

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Review score

Based on 1991 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !

    The location and the room was amazing I loved that it had a guest kitchen which made breakfast so easy ! The room was so clean and had all amenities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. We were provided with a crib for our 3 year old. The shared kitchen was fu
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Central to Vik with Kronan, food places and gas station about 15min drive.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

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

    Nothing

    I stayed in the a dormroom, but the bed felt very private because of the curtains. Very clean. Nice bar/recreational area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like in most of Iceland, rooms do not have ventilation and someone in the shared room kept closing the window at night, so it got very hot.

    Good common areas and very clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Not the best value for the money, but very beautiful place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 6-Double Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    High price for a bed in a six beds dormitory. Sinks in the common area a bit dirty, people are quite disreagarding. This is also because this is a big place, so a lot of mixed people... Also the kitchen was pretty dirty. The food from the bar was not great either.

    Confy beds, amazing decor and design of the whole place, great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen gets a bit crowded during dinner time

    Very cool hostess with an amazing view over the black beach and the mountains. Also the bar server really nice icelandic beer.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

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

    N/a

    Great location, clean, new, friendly staff, nice room, comfortable stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Very nice for a hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you carry valuables expensive stuff (for example camera gear) I wouldn't feel very safe, because all spaces are shared. That's to be expected of a hostel of course. They offered me some lockers, but didn't feel reassured. Didn't want to leave things in the car either. (No worries. It's a safe country. Chances of something happening are low.) Rooms are small, beds like coffins and it was a bit chilly. You get what you pay I guess (for Iceland standards). The room door didn't close properly all the way. Also it attracts lots of younger age people that make more noise. (That goes to positive if you're 20😛)

    It's a first time for me in a hostel and I can say overall experience was very nice. It's very clean, has a lot of spaces outside the room to chill, bathrooms, showers and a big kitchen with a view to have lunch or breakfast. Nice decoration, well organised, easy access, check in and parking. The view outside is amazing! I do recommend it for a short stay on budget.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Staff is kind. The environment is good. Kitchen is well-appointed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hand shower head.

    The kitchen is big that it can restore a lot foods. There are many shower rooms and toilets.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Great hostel, but expensive and no hot water during evening hours!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Bed in 6-Double Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The most expensive hostel in Iceland but no hot water when you need it. I stayed there two non-consecutive nights but the only time there was hot water available was after 2am on the first night (I've checked it before at 10pm and was cold). In the morning it was fine again. So I believe if you are early enough you can also enjoy a warm shower.

    Bed was super comfortable, helpful staff, very spacious kitchen and great location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

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

    Excellent hostel, very comfortable, clean, and had great facilities. Really well located. Can't fault it

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 6-Double Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The showers didn't have something to put stuff on.

    The place looks really nice and quiet, since it's a bit out of Vik (also probably good to see the aurora). The bed was comfortable, the temperature in the room was perfect and the room very quiet even if near the common area. The kitchen is very well equipped.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

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

    Bedroom was too hot and stuffy. There was no place to keep things. The roof over the top bunk bed was way too low and caused some head hits. The bed curtain was impossible to set up right and sometimes it would open randomly.

    It was clean, bed was quite comfortable. Parking was available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

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

    great position~nice bed with soft pillow ~near the black beach and the kitchen with a great view

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

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

    The barn is a modern hostel, very clean with all the service tou need. There's also a nice bar One of the best hoatel I have ever seen!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was nothing that I didn't like.

    The Barn is really a nice place. The room is very nice and modern. You can see the sunset. The common area of the place has a nice bar and the kitchen area in good standard and practical with a view to the sea. Tea and coffee available in the room, which is really nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We got a Mountain View room and it's well worth it! The view is brilliant. The room is warm, you will not feel cold at all even during the winter - heater, heated floors, and even a small electric heater if needed inside. the room. Inside the main building, there is a bar and communal kitchen. The kitchen is well organised - easy to find everything. The bar is definitely a plus to enjoy drinks. We absolutely loved this place and would definitely recommend staying here.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I didn’t like is how expensive the food and coffee was. The pizza was just a frozen pizza that they made, so not worth the price. Coffee was just instant, so you might as well bring your own stuff and use the kitchen upstairs.

    Very clean. Pleasant stay. Kitchen had everything we needed!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

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

    Lovely hostel with a nice big lounge area. Shower are good and set up well

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    If you wanna rest for a moment it is perfect for that
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Great place
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice place to stay with the family I really recommend the place if you wanna do that

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    So far the stay I like the most! The place so organized clean modern and classic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The quilt, too thick for me.

    Design and kitchen

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wasn't particularly clean.

    Though it was quite busy, there wasn't much noise. The kitchen was very big, though a lot of people were always using it. It was really nice that we could get coffee/tea/hot chocolate or some food downstairs, for a fair price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was very nice, clean and beautiful views, the personal was very kind and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

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