Austurvegur 28, 800 Selfoss, Iceland
#18 of 20 hotels in Selfoss
Guests' ChoiceBased on 381 hostel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Location
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Staff
7.5
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2022
Ruth
SwitzerlandThe place is very central and clean. Parking possibility infornt of the hostel. Generally comfortable with possibilities of buying in the nearest supermarkets.
The plates in the Kitchen were not fonctionning everywhere. Generally, the kichtchen is crowded and very noisy. Many tourists never respected the rules.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Yan
IcelandNo hanger in shower room for dry clothes, a bit loud when someone is talking or walking
Self service, clean environment
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 14 August 2022
Dragon_lee
South KoreaThe hostel accommodates quite many rooms which means there are a lot of guests in the building at the same time. The restrooms were enough to avoid simultaneous usage, but the public kitchen room was a bit of a mess. I saw some group of people not cleaning their dishes and pots after using them. And some other guests were talking too loud to make me feel this place is not a public one.\
Good location in the center of Selfoss. Public restrooms are clean and enough to avoid usage with other guests.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 12 August 2022
Nina
GermanyNone
Everything as described
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 11 August 2022
Susan
United StatesNever saw a staff person on site but this was because of Covid.
Location was good. Typical hostel facilities but upgrades were needed in some bathrooms.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 10 August 2022
Hannah
United StatesKitchen was very nice and I liked that all the bathrooms and showers were individuals rather than just stalls in a larger room. No bunk beds added to a feeling of comfort and spaciousness.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 10 August 2022
Marta
SpainWe were a group of 11 and when we got there there was no place for cooking or sitting. I think it would need extra space for summer travellers.
The staff and the terrace next to the kitchen
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 2 August 2022
John
United KingdomArrived evening time - contact free check-in which a little weird. Drains were partially blocked which meant I spent 30 minutes attempting to 'un-poop' the toilet within the first hour of getting there then wading after a shower. No staff were about to contact. Thankfully there was minimal smell. Appears there was a blockage somewhere which the staff were dealing with when we left the following morning.
Booked last minute (whilst sat eating pizza down the road) - so ability to do this was excellent. Kitchen well equipped and spacious. Beds were comfy. Only flying visit. Seemed quiet but guess depends on other guests ;-)
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 2 August 2022
Sadek
Saudi Arabiacrowded
good location
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 28 July 2022
Sandy
United Statesnoisy . close to hwy. room close to bathroom noisy slamming doors
clean rooms and shared bathroom . good kitchen to prepare meals
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 26 July 2022
Konstantinos
GreeceExcellent hostel with incredible facilities. The room was as it should be. There were plenty of bathrooms and toilets, all very clean and comfortable with all the facilities (towels, hairdryer etc). The kitchen was just great, fully equipped with everything and 2 large fridges. We cooked and enjoyed our meal in the kitchen. There was also a washing machine. There is free parking in front of the building. The hostel is a perfect stopover for any couple or family making a road trip in Southern Iceland.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 25 July 2022
Eva
FranceOnly a small locker for people sleeping in the dormitory, a storage room would be useful.
Great location, the organisation of the hostel was really nice, everything was clean in the bathrooms and the kitchen. The beds are also perfect !
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 23 July 2022
Joanna
PolandA too noisy big group of young people from France.
Locality near the main road with the vicinity of bakeri (great cinnamon buns). Small but clean rooms. Well-equipped kitchen. Close to the Golden Circle and other attractions.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 23 July 2022
Raquel
SpainSelfoss is a great location to visit the Golden circle, Landmannalaugar and even Skógafoss. The hostel rooms are comfortable. The shared bathrooms and showers are clean, but could have more room to put your stuff. The shared kitchen is big enough, but the kitchenware could use an update. The hostel has some common couches but no bar
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Geir
DenmarkSome of the pillows were not so supportive.
Everything was so clean!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Irena
Israelwe found all we needed, friendly staff, easy check in even though we come early
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 15 July 2022
Henrik
DenmarkThere was a smell of sewage in our room when we arrived. Some water in the sink in the room fixed the problem in some hours. One shower also had a bad sewage smell.
The kitchen facilities was fine.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 8 July 2022
Simone
NetherlandsVery nice big kitchen, comfortable rooms, clean bathrooms
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 8 July 2022
Timothy
United StatesThis place is perfect for families to stay. Lots of room in the sleeping rooms, plenty of toilets and a really nice big kitchen/eating area as well as living area to hang out. Really great location in a cute town with plenty of dining options if you want.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 30 June 2022
Aleksandra
PolandWe had window which was just next to door where people were walking out, so we could jest everything. It could be cleaner.
Nice located hostel. Nice kitchen, and enough toilets and showers.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 27 June 2022
Matthias
IcelandEasy self check in, clean rooms and kitchen, many bathrooms which were also very clean. Staff was friendly if on site
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 16 June 2022
Douglas
United StatesOutlets next to your head while you sleep, needed a place to hang your towels
Central location
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 6 June 2022
Sinziana
RomaniaI felt a weird smell in the room but after airing it for a few minutes it went away.
The location and the facilities were great! Self check in works like a charm especially when you need to book unexpectedly,late in the night. I love the hidden dragons in the furniture and bathroom. Overall the hostel was a bit expensive but good value for the money.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 30 May 2022
Lubbers
NetherlandsThe hotel overall is nice and clean, but the bathrooms down stairs were damp, smelly and out dated. The batrooms on the 1st floor were fine, clean and modern. The staff was nice and kind.
The kitchen was well equiped, the lounges were cosy and room was small but fine. Overall the Hotel was nice and quiet.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 9 May 2022
Yasemin
TurkeyThe common areas weren't very clean but they were still decent.
The room was very clean, I didn't find teh kitchen and the toilets very clean but it was still decent. The rooms are a great size and the bed is very comfortable. My room ahd a sink inside as well, which is very convenient.
Stayed in May 2022
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