The Barn
The Barn
The Barn is located near the village of Vík between the Mýrdalsjölill Glacier and the southern coast of Iceland. This hostel provides free WiFi and complimentary parking on site. The double rooms come with a shared bathroom, some present a view over the nearby mountains. Dormitory beds with blackout drapes are available. The Barn features a communal kitchen and an information desk. Guests are provided lockers for their personal belongings. A hostel bar is at your disposal. The Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach is 2.5 mi and the closest village Vík is 4.3 mi from the property. The Dyrhólaey peninsula is located 9.9 mi from The Barn. The distance to Reykjavík’s Keflavík International Airport is 138 mi.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jada
United States
“We arrived in the evening and stayed overnight. It’s so close to one of the most popular black sand beach in Iceland and a 8 min drive into the town of Vik. The check in was simple and easy. We had one of the private rooms which was cozy and...” - Jnickal
United States
“The facilities were excellent! The entire building was well kept and beautifully decorated. Nice lounge area with seating for dining or just hanging out. Clean bathrooms and showers that were in excellent condition.” - Nuttorn
Thailand
“The location of the hotel was superb. It’s only short distance to Vik and the black sand beach. The central kitchen was spacious and equipped with every equipment I required for cooking. However, it was very crowded in the evening. The room was...” - Enrique
Netherlands
“-The shared kit was probably the highlight. A large area, with 4 stoves and multiple burners; 4 (mini) refrigerators and multiple sinks, and several tables. It allows for a cozy gathering, cooking and sharing experience. -Overall the hostel is...” - Rebecca
United States
“location was absolutely perfect and amazing for seeing the northern lights!!! the room was super modern and clean” - Christina
United States
“The Barn is so cool and chic! I had a delicious dinner there and played with their selection of (free to use) board games. It was an unexpected and very cute date night with my husband! We booked a shared room with the bunk beds to share and they...” - Samantha
United States
“We were so impressed with the layout and look of the space and absolutely loved the amazing view from our window!! Everything from the shower, the bed linens, and the heated floors were all outstanding. Having closet space to hang outerwear and...” - Jella
Canada
“This is the best hostel I’ve ever been!! The location was easy to find, property was clean and very aesthetic, and the room was comfortable and cozy.” - Amanda
United States
“Bed was comfortable and the free flavored water in the lobby was delicious!” - Caroline
Costa Rica
“Very clean and new facilities! Great location as well!”
Area info
Amenities of The BarnGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Food & Drink
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Services
- Lockers
Safety & security
- Smoke alarms
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Icelandic
- Italian
- Latvian
- Polish
- Romanian
- Russian
House rulesThe Barn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.



