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The 10 Best Hostels in Vík, Iceland

Some of the best backpacker spots in Vík

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The Barn is located near the village of Vík between the Mýrdalsjölill Glacier and the southern coast of Iceland. This hostel provides free WiFi and complimentary parking on site.

The Barn features a communal kitchen and an information desk. Guests are provided lockers for their personal belongings. A hostel bar is at your disposal.

Loved the casual, social environment they have at their bar and lounge area. The rooms are comfortable and pretty nice with a modern design. The bathrooms, while shared, were kept decently clean. The place is popular among young backpackers. The hostel is just minutes from the black sand beach in Vik.

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8.7
Excellent
5,449 reviews
Price from
$83
per night

Located in Vík, 1.1 km from Black Sand Beach, Vík Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Very cosy + dogs were big plus

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7.6
Good
1,485 reviews
Price from
$157
per night

Situated in Vík town centre, this historic century-old hostel is a 10 minutes’ walk from Vík’s famous black beach. Guests have access to a communal, well-equipped kitchen and shared seating area. Kötlusetur Museum is located next door to the hostel.

An hostel like you'd expect. The staff was very friendly and accessible. The breakfast was great with a lot of variety 👌👌 I would highly recommend it

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7.1
Good
2,345 reviews
Price from
$90
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Vík

  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,485 reviews
    A lovely hostel with great facilities in a great location
    Laura
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,441 reviews
    I loved my stay at the barn. It was my first time staying in a hostel and I was surprised how much I loved it. The bar had amazing cocktails, Great location, Kitchen is fully equipped, Bathrooms where clean and had lots of them so no waiting time. Loved that they had board games to play in the common areas. Staff was super nice and the location was perfect.
    Karen
    Group
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,441 reviews
    The best hostel I’ve ever been. Super clean and beautiful. The beds were really comfortable. We had an amazing night
    Sol
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,441 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. The guys have really nailed it!
    Jonny
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,441 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stayed in. Busy, but it's a great location, just a few minutes from the black sand beach and basalt columns. Fantastic sunset from there. The room was so spacious (I had a double room), and the bed was SO comfy! The kitchen was spacious and well stocked with all the appliances you'd need. Obviously, the issues of shared bathrooms...waiting for showers, etc, but overall, I highly recommend The Barn.
    James
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,441 reviews
    Nice and clean place , great location. was fully booked so stayed in shared accommodation of 3 double bunk beds which had curtains for privacy. Large well equipped kitchen and dinning area . Has pub and sitting area. Free WiFi. Clean bathroom would recommend to others
    anna
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,441 reviews
    Loved the casual, social environment they have at their bar and lounge area. The rooms are comfortable and pretty nice with a modern design. The bathrooms, while shared, were kept decently clean. The place is popular among young backpackers. The hostel is just minutes from the black sand beach in Vik.
    Norbert
    Group
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,441 reviews
    I stayed in the hostel bunk bed rooms which were a nice size and they had curtains around the bed for privacy. There were sinks outside the toilets which were good for cleaning teeth. I didn’t have to wait for the showers or toilets, and they were nice and clean. The kitchen area was nice too
    Annabel
    Young couple
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,485 reviews
    The atmosphere, with the dogs, the chicken, the view. It's really a "homy-feeling" youth hostel. I'll go back there with no hesitation!
    Lorraine Geiser
    Solo traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5,441 reviews
    Maybe the best hostel i've been to. The only hostel in the world that i know of, with double size beds in the shared rooms. The design is amazing, with a great view, feels like a luxury on a budget. But most of all, great staff! they made me feel welcome and gave me some groceries when i arrived late after all supermarkets where closed. I will be back for sure.
    Yogevs
    Solo traveler