Hafnarbraut 4, 620 Dalvík, Iceland
#3 of 5 hotels in Dalvík
Guests' ChoiceBased on 96 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 September 2024
Yannis
GreeceReally clean and cozy place! Great kitchen with all facilities! I totally recommend it!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Siew
MalaysiaCosy stay here. Beautifully decorated n ample kitchen n dining area. Have a good time . Surrounding so peaceful n serene.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Marie-louise
IcelandAll good ;) but the town is missing a café that opens early for breakfast guests.
Very friendly and helpful host, good value for money. Quiet at night, enough shared bathroom facilities, clean. Nice atmosphere in this old house, felt a bit like a museum!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Ruby
IcelandA bit awful fish smells outside when we arrived , it was rainy but ofcourse its not owners fault. But good to know if you are travelling with someone who has fish allergies :) same as my son. He is so sensitive from fish. Even smell
Friendly , good stop over, spacious beds with pair price for family
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Liting
ItalyThe host is very sweet and welcoming. The house is in a great location, just a five-minute walk to the whale watching center. The decor has a charming, vintage feel, and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need. We loved the café on the corner, where the fresh fish soup and bread were some of the best we've ever had. Next door is a century-old cinema with a vintage projector. Everything was wonderful. Highly recommend!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Susan
AustraliaThe host - friendly, charming, informative. Well-equipped kitchen.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Linda
IcelandThe only thing...there was a guy in the next room one night that snored pretty loud, but I luckily had brought my ear plugs .
Everything was just great . A wonderful host. The kitchen had everything you needed. The location was perfect.The view from every window so beautiful.Felt a bit sad leaving.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 June 2024
Jennifer
FranceLocation is perfect, the host is lovely and I really enjoyed the decoration of the property.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Jennifer
United StatesWe loved our 2 nights here! Bjarni is a fantastic host, and we really enjoyed the fish soup and homemade beer bread (and dessert) at his cafe down the street. The shared areas were kept very clean, and the shower had great water pressure. The kitchen area was well-equipped, spacious, and had several tables and places to sit. The hostel has lots of antique furnishings that added to the warmth of the place. Our room was spacious and had a desk and a large, beautiful hutch of sorts. The beds were very comfortable. Dalvik is a small town, so you don't have to walk very far to get to the cafe, library, (where my dad bought a used book), grocery store, etc. The swimming pool was wonderful, too! We spent one day taking the ferry to and from Grimsey, and we only had to walk across the street and down the stairs by the restaurant to get to the ferry. Thank you for a great stay and all of your help and communication prior to our arrival! I would love to return!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Dela
IrelandA bedside light would be great.
Lovely old building with lots of quirky bits and pieces and antique furniture. Atmospheric. We met interesting people. The owners are very welcoming
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Shazia
HungaryCould have been a bit more economical, but then it is iceland!
Location is perfect..very close from the bus drop off and right in front of ferry stop to grimsey. Opposite a busy restaurant .the toiletries were of excellent quality and brand..was actually surprised
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Hugh
IcelandNot to complain, as there are full time residents, the bigger communal kitchen doesn’t fit, as residents are cooking full on meals, using multiple cooking and prep surfaces, so you really left confused as can I use this pan? The coffee? The plates?
When you step in it is like back 50years, with decor, actual beds, bed setups, kitchen, you name it, even the keys. Although not a retro fan, this is not retro. I stayed here as I needed a place to sleep before catching the ferry to Grimsey Island. I got a room upgrade I think, lol. Was contacted hours before expected arrival, just to clear arrival procedures. I would recommend to other travellers, it’s clean, good water pressure, Ease of access, no pets, and no issues.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Malig
ChileNothing
The host and house are amazing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Grey
New ZealandHaving to leave such a cute wee town.
Bjarni was an amazing host! He gave a full tour of the place along with the history of the town and pieces in the hostel.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
James
United StatesThe property was amazing. Location and people. Felt right at home from the start. Very helpful owner and extremely nice. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Natalie
CanadaThe walls are paper thin, so if many people are opening/closing doors in the night you will hear them. This is the only thing I didn't like.
The staff and owner were so lovely. The kitchen upstairs is fully stocked and there is a nice seating area to have your meal. The showers seem quite new and have good water pressure. The rooms are cute and cozy. Very convenient location to catch the ferry to Grimsey.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Shahrzad
Germanynothing
It felt very cosy and comfortable. Like an old Icelandic house.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Bettina
GermanyCheckout around 11am would be slightly more comfortable, but there is their cafe nearby with great cakes and coffee.
Really cosy, I felt at home
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Ingimundur
IcelandWarm trestment from the staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Monika
Czech RepublicThe owner was very friendly and communication was really clear, he gave us some useful recommendations for our next jurney and activities. Great kitchen and a tidy room.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Daniel
SpainLovely place with everything you need in your travel the owner very good person
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Kasia
BelgiumIf i really have to find something ( quite difficult as everything was perfect:) : coffee would be nice in the kitchen for the guests ;)
Extremly kind welcome ( even if we arrived after the standard arrival hours) . Very clean room, kitchen . Excellent location and value formoney!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Xi
United StatesAs some stupid Americans, I locked myself out. The owner comes in to save me in 2 minutes.
Love the location. The owner is super pleasant to talk to. It comes with a nice kitchen and surprisingly spacious bathrooms. He also owns the best bakery shop in town with a fun theatre. I ate the best cheesecake ever there.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Paul
United KingdomNothing really
Friendly welcome. All staff were very pleasant and helpful. The cost of the stay was extremely reasonable for Iceland. Good location for whale watching trips, and close enough to places like Husavik, Akureyri and Godafoss
Stayed in July 2023
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