Seljalandsskola, 861 Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
#18 of 44 hotels in Hvolsvöllur
Guests' ChoiceBased on 652 hostel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 3, 2022
Janel
CanadaThe breakfast was really good! And they give out free cake during the afternoon too! Bathrooms were almost always available when I needed them. The view from the kitchen is absolutely gorgeous. Beds came with pillow, blanket, and a towel which was really nice. I stayed here for a night during a solo trip and felt very safe.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 2, 2022
Enrico
ItalyEverything was super in this structure! The staff was very kind, they welcomed us warmly, giving us advice on the nearby attractions (6 min from Seljalandsfoss - Gljufrabui). We were also allowed to use the kitchen even a little bit after the established hours (we just had to be quiet) so overall the staff were very easygoing. Food was a big up in this hostel: we were offered a free welcome cake and breakfast (included in the price) was very good (you can even taste some typical Skyr). Kitchen wasn't so big but it had everything you need and it was clean. Dorm and bathrooms were spacious and clean and we couldn't ask for more. P.S. there is a nice waterfall in the mountains behind the hostel which is really beautiful, even if it's not in the guides. It is worth a little walk (even if you have to cross a little stream) and it gives the whole place a really magic atmosphere!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 31, 2022
James
Canadabeauty spot and amazing food
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 24, 2022
Soyna
United Statesnothing!
great staff, location and facilities. Cosy!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 23, 2022
Nina
SloveniaStaff desrves a perfect 10! Cosy atmosphere & wonderful surroundings.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 20, 2022
Einar
IcelandThe room could have been bigger.
The staff was very friendly and the location is amazing, the beds were okay.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 13, 2022
Helen
United Statesnothing
nice property loved waterfall nice lounge area
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: August 9, 2022
Paula
AustraliaFriendly welcome, environmentally focused ethos, warm, comfortable. Great sleep, lovely breakfast. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 9, 2022
Gould
United StatesThe location is beautiful, the staff are kind and the food is great!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 7, 2022
Susan
United StatesWe had dinner there- the lamb stew was great, especially after a long day of sightseeing and driving! Our room was fine and everything seemed clean. I don't much care for sharing a bathroom, but it worked out fine.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 6, 2022
Nasyaruddin
AustraliaNo phone reception and wifi signal was weak in room 7. had to go to common area to have better speed.
cleanliness and brekkie was delicious
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 2, 2022
Peter
SloveniaEverything was very clean and tidy. The bed was comfy. The staff was friendly. You get a welcome cake upon arrival. The breakfast was decent with a good selection of foods.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: August 2, 2022
Padrick
United StatesWould have been nice to have a bed sized for two, but the beds we had were comfortable.
We had a good one night stay here. The staff cooked a great lamb stew which we enjoyed as well, even though we checked in close to 10pm. Wonderful view of the waterfall and out to the sea. Would stay here again.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: August 1, 2022
Dagmar
Czech RepublicNothing
The place is great. Near waterfall. The staff are nice and pleasant. Very good breakfast. The rooms are pleasant and clean. The room is large, well equipped.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 29, 2022
Karl-johan
FinlandShared toilets
Waterfall and playground
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 21, 2022
Michael
SwitzerlandVery nice staff and location.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 21, 2022
Dea
AustriaExcellent location. Very convenient and comfortable.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 18, 2022
Laura
United StatesPlease put blackout curtains in the windows! Otherwise, no complaints at all. It was wonderful.
What an amazing discovery! This was our only "hostel" on the trip (shared bathrooms). We were in a large family room with 4 people. It was our favorite stay of the whole week! Paradise Cave has such a warm, friendly atmosphere. The staff were lovely and hospitable, the room was large and spotless, the bathrooms were plentiful, private, and very clean, and the food was delicious. We purchased pizza for dinner, and it was homemade and amazing. And that view! It's only 5 min to Seljalandsfoss, so we went to the waterfalls in the evening and came back soaking wet to shower and change for dinner. It was perfect!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: July 17, 2022
Nic
Germanycomfortable, clean, great location, extremely friendly staff, beautiful landscape right behind the hostel
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 16, 2022
Danielle
Germany-
Super friendly staff! Great bathrooms Enough space for everyones belongings in the dormitory Nicely decorated and cozy dining room great dinner options for really good prices very good breakfast great price for everything they offered Would come again for sure! Best Hostel in Island until now, and I've been in 5 already.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 14, 2022
Oscar
United Kingdomperhaps another bathroom upstairs?
everything: location, the house, the people at reception (Lucia and the other gentleman), the breakfast . great place to stay
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 13, 2022
Tracy
United Kingdom7.30 is quite late for breakfast when there are so many exciting adventures to pursue in Iceland. And being so near to the ferry for Heimay - 7.00 breakfast would allow guests to eat and still catch the 08.15 ferry.
good sized room, good value for money, friendly staff, great Lavazza coffee! good breakfast. clean accommodation. good number of showers and toilets. good policy of wearing no shoes inside. lovely artwork.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 11, 2022
Wim
NetherlandsNothing
So friendly, relaxed, clean, luxery. Better than a hotel!!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 9, 2022
Katarina
SlovakiaThe italian staff running this hostel was trying their best to keep the place clean, comfortable and interesting. The shared bathrooms are really clean. The fun facts from Icelandic language on the walls made me laugh! Even the location next to the waterfall gives the place a magical spirit. (Psst, they offer you a free cake upon an arrival!)
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 9, 2022
Curzio
Switzerlandnothing to mention
beautiful location, welcoming and friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed in July 2022
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