Reviews of Hafaldan HI Hostel - Harbour Building
Ránargata 9, 710 Seyðisfjörður, Iceland
#18 of 19 hotels in Seyðisfjörður
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 132 hostel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.3
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Free Wifi
9.5
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Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Giorgia
Italy81 Reviews6 helpful votes7.0Good- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was a bit smaller than we expected and a bit aged as well
The common areas were very beautiful!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: November 11, 2024
Tamás
Hungary13 Reviews7 helpful votes9.0“good choice few a few nights”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
it was easy to find it as the confirmation email had clear direction. The room is very simple and was not too many space after open 2 big suitcase but we managed it. common area in the building was all tidy and very well equipped.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: October 30, 2024
Emma
Australia17 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Quaint little hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Booked for a double, but they accidentally had us down for a single so one pillow, blanket and towel. When I text to advise they did take sometime to send someone over so we had dinner first in the common area and then someone came. Staff was very friendly.
Cute and quaint little hostel. Only a few rooms and spacious common area. Other guests were all lovely. Good location to get to, if you have a car. The town itself is very small but the hostel was great for a night stopover. Plenty of fridge space.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: October 29, 2024
Ainhoa
United Kingdom25 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice common room. It was an old room but comfortable. Clean
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 16, 2024
Maria
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The surrounding view of this property was superb. The decoration of the house and the facilities were great. Would stay there again
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 12, 2024
Diana
Germany34 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Serene spot by the fjord, friendly staff and relaxing stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Maybe the prices are a bit high for a 'hostel', but compared to other locations it was okay, it being overpriced Iceland ..
Beautiful location, best views, a beach to swim from, a wintergreen dining hall to dream in, super friendly staff (who let me check in earlier as I had to work a bit and use their wifi/coffee machine ;–) and all-round peaceful and tasteful place!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 10, 2024
Richard
Australia78 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“A DECENT HOSTEL”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen is too small for a hostel that many guests will be preparing their meals.
Friendly, helpful manager. Cosy dining room. Adequate bathrooms.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 24, 2024
Manuel
Spain77 Reviews15 helpful votes8.0“Beautiful and comfy place with great views”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi was difficult to reach in some of the rooms Walls were very thin, a problem if you have noisy neighbors, which I didn’t
Location is great, just right by the town, with astonishing view Shared Showers and toilets are very spacious and crystal clean The kitchen and the living room are unbeatable, with lots of amenities and so comfy
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 22, 2024
Jacob
United States4 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There were two showers that both didn’t drain well. Also a big window in the shower room without a curtain. It was difficult to tell if someone was using them or not without some sort of indicator/sign. There could be some improvements made there.
Super cute place with comfortable beds and linens. Neat history; interesting antiques and decor. Well-thought out kitchen. Very clean.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 5, 2024
Patrizia
Switzerland16 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
thin walls, it’s ok, you just have to know that you need to be mindful of other guests.
It‘s a small hostel with very basic facilities but everything is very clean, tidy. very cozy common area with view. also the kitchen is well equipped and clean.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: September 2, 2024
Pétillot
France6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The walls are very thin and you hear everything.
The view from the housing was just gorgeous, it was peaceful!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: September 2, 2024
Chaojun
Germany19 Reviews9.0“Close to city center and great harbor view”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wall thin, but people are quite
Kitch is big, guests there are quiet
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 29, 2024
James
Australia63 Reviews10 helpful votes8.0“I decided to have a look at the town and this hostel was a pleasant place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The weather was confronting!
The harbour view was very good although rain and foggy weather set in for a day. It was pleasant to sit in the lounge / dining area and watch the harbour and read a book.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: August 21, 2024
Graham
United Kingdom18 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Very convenient for ferry.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Shower arrangement a little weird.
Nice comfortable lounge area. Nice views.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: August 1, 2024
Miliza
Finland29 Reviews8.0“Cheap and good hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Soundproof is not very good.
The hostel was in good location and it was cheap. It was so great that we could wash our clothes and also dry them. Thank you!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 14, 2024
Sidney
Netherlands10 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice location, cute hostel. Clean rooms and showers, nice kitchen.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: July 8, 2024
Kristin
Sweden13 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Please dont let your guest use washer and dryer at 6 in the morning or late at night. Very noicy for guest in room 1.
Harbour and mountain views.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: June 25, 2024
Jain
Belgium15 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Gteat stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen appliances were not very clean.
The view is magnifient. The beds are comfortable. The bathroom are nice and clean. Though bathroom and toilet were only 2 each but i did not feel that we had to wait to use them.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: April 12, 2024
J
United States6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
a german couple tried to come into my room late at night but thankfully thora protected me hah
thora & nelson are so nice! & brossy the cat is so cute! also, the view of the harbor is stunning
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Camilla
Italy27 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The house is very cozy and the view on the harbour is wonderful. Bathrooms are well organized and clean. The kitchen and the living room are comfy and useful.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 28, 2023
Vivian
Brazil15 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They had problems with the power during our stay. But the staff were trying everything to help.
The decor was very interesting. View to the Bay was a plus.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 22, 2023
Grey
New Zealand8 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This hostel has the cutest common area with views of the town and harbour.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 20, 2023
Thomas
France42 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“One of the best hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The view. Comfy place. Nice staff.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 13, 2023
Georgia
New Zealand18 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Probably the crème de la crème of hostel stays.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This isn’t the hostel’s fault, but it was a bit disappointing that the other people staying there kept to themselves so much. It kind of felt like we were alone in the building, even though all the rooms were booked out.
My first time staying in a hostel, embarrassingly enough, but it was really lovely. The room had a beautiful view of the fjord and harbour, the beds were really comfortable, and the communal kitchen and seating area was very cool. It felt quite whimsical, actually.
Stayed in October 2023
