Reviews of Höfn Hostel
Hvannabraut 3, 780 Höfn, Iceland

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewVery nice hostel. Kitchen has two sinks and plenty shared bathrooms. Nice show.Very well organized and equipped.
Nothing
Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewI really enjoyed my stay here. The place has a clean, modern design that feels warm and welcoming at the same time. Everything was spotless, from the bathrooms to the common areas, and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The kitchen is large and well equipped, and the dining room opens to a spacious terrace with tables and a smoking corner- a great spot to hang out. But what made everything really special was LENA, the manager. Even though the hostel was fully booked, she ran everything smoothly on her own (didn't see any staff member besides her). She greeted me with a genuine smile and even helped me personally with a health issue- completely out of kindness. Lena is a beautiful person on the inside as much as on the outside :) Highly recommended ❤️
The only downside for me was the lack of privacy in the dorms. In many hostels you usually find a curtain or some kind of divider around the beds, but here there wasn’t anything. In a 10-bed dorm this can feel a bit uncomfortable.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfortable room , clean, excellent kitchen and lounge area with coffee/tea and everything to make a meal
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice shared showers and kitchen area. The private rooms are good size. Comfortable for two. Shoes are taken off upon entry, put into a basket and carried to your room. There is a limited space shoe rack by the front door. Convenient location. Parking is limited and it is located in a residential neighborhood. The bathrooms were kept very clean.
Parking was a little tight. At one point when I went to fill up on gas I lost my parking spot and had to wait a few hours before someone moved a car and o could legally park again.
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was on point. Staff was very welcome and friendly
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWhen a booking error occurred they offered us an excellent alternative for no extra charge. They ensured we had the same facilities as the hostel and were very welcoming.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat staff, very clean and good amenities.
No choice of picking bunk beds, especially when travelling with someone. The top bunks felt a bit claustrophobic, personally speaking.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewvery clean
very spartan and humid room but overall ok
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThey had a vacancy. Few choices of places to stay in area short of tents. The room had a sink. The faculty had a large spacious kitchen. I had a private room.
70 people only 4 bathrooms that I saw. They all had showers in each bathroom. No separate toilets. I was unable to take a shower but more important trouble finding open toilet in evenings when everyone taking showers.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood Location, Good facilities. Big spacious kitchen with lots of kitchen supplies. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat kitchen, clean bathrooms, friendly staff.
Nothing
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood location, good facilities. Good kitchen with stuffs.
Too many people. Kitchen is crowded.
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat showers, fully equipped kitchen with a lot of space
Would appreciate an option of choosing a room for less people, and room for luggage
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe arrived late, and the lady at the reception was helpful.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly venue
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRoom was very clean and comfortable. Bathrooms were tidy. Kitchen area was large and well equipped. We probably could have made dinner there, but there were several large groups cooking, so it seems crowded. It was nice for breakfast though and plenty of fridge space for storing perishables overnight.
Our room was adjacent to the dining area. It was VERY loud, but people mostly respected the quiet hours. Also, there is only one washer and dryer, so it may not be available (you aren’t allowed to run it at night).
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFacilities were clean and check in was easy.