Reviews of Hvoll Hostel
Hvoll Road 201, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
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Reviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewNice spot, convenient for travelling between Vik and Jökullsarlon. All commodities included. Cosy little room. Staff was amazingly nice and welcoming, it was a pleasure to exchange with them.
Sound insulation from the common room is not ideal ; we had a room downstairs, and group of 15 youth who were quite noisy in the common parts, but it was alright in the end (my mum asked them to lower their voice)
Reviewed: 7 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, helpful owner, warm and cozy
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPlace in the middle of nowhere, the location is stunning. The room was confortable. Self check in very convenient Several kitchens with everything that you need to cook a proper meal.
Very few showers for so many people It was saying that there might not be hot water for all the guest. By chance it didn't not happen for us, but this would have been a real negative point
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood accommodation for a hostel, cooking facilities were clean and tidy,
Bit remote
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPls take care of the spiders!!
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewcheck-in was easy, great kitchen with everything you need, nice view from the window of both the room and the kitchen
This was the noisiest room during our stay in Iceland. I couldn't sleep for half the night because there were noisy guys checking in, and the soundproofing was very poor. It seemed to me that someone was rolling stones on the floor.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt would have been ok- but nothing special - without having to compete with large, loud group
The dining hall was incredibly loud. Large group took over the 3 small cooking stations Almost entire floor of dining was covered in sticky mess thst was impossible to avoid stepping on in socks
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewShower
Noise
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEasy self check in. Good ambience with beautiful view. Spacious shared kitchen. Lot of toilets
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis hostel is quite a large one with 3 large kitchens. Located in the middle of the nature. All is clean despite the number of travellers.
Nothing
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHad everything you needed!
Bit pricey for what you get but I think that’s due to scarcity in the area
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFine. Nothing special, but got the job done
Too expensive
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood service
Good
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location, room, washroom, kitchen & the sitting area
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis hostel is cozy and clean. The views are stunning, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature.
Nothing
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewValue for money is incredible considering the extremely high prices in Iceland. Facilities are kept clean despite being shared by many travelers. Despite being a hostel, there is a hair dryer and a small sink in the room - which helps for quick needs such as brushing your teeth and setting your hair.
Nothing much, really. Well, it is a "hostel," so don't expect a luxurious room with private bathrooms.