Name: Puffin Hostel Vík
Address: Víkurbraut 24a, 870 Vík, Iceland, Víkurbraut 24a, South Iceland, 870, Iceland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $71 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.3

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Hostel Puffin Hostel Vík

Víkurbraut 24a, 870 Vík, Iceland –

The hostel was centrally located and the rooms were comfortable and fairly quiet.

Shannon, United States of America

Location - walking distance from the Black Beach, good kitchen and dining area, parking

Sidimi, Netherlands

The breakfast buffet was amazing! The hostel was clean and well kept, with a very homey feel. Small rooms, but that's all you need when travelling alone!

Samantha, Canada

Large, well stocked kitchen. Dorm style bathrooms and showers.

Karen, United States of America

It was warm inside the hostel There is a good dining room

Dmitry52, Spain

Close to a couple pubs and restaurants. We were on the top floor so the mountain view was awesome to wake up to!

Hiu, Canada

Convenient for those who want to stay longer at black beach and Vik area

Lamseca, Canada

Loved staying at the Puffin hostel and in the town of Vik; this is a very cute newly renovated but still holding its old world charm and very homey feeling building - traveling with my teenage son it was an ideal stopover and one of our favorites

Ashley, Iceland

The beds were very comfortable. Slept in a 3 people room. Showers were clean. No complaints

Emmanuel, United States of America

Well equipped kitchen, friendly staff, good location near black beach, clean bathrooms and toilets

Gautam, Germany

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8.3

Great location!

What guests loved the most:
“The hostel was centrally located and the rooms were comfortable and fairly quiet.”

Shannon United States of America
“Location - walking distance from the Black Beach, good kitchen and dining area, parking”

Sidimi Netherlands
“The breakfast buffet was amazing! The hostel was clean and well kept, with a very homey feel. Small rooms, but that's all you need when travelling alone!”

Samantha Canada
“Large, well stocked kitchen. Dorm style bathrooms and showers.”

Karen United States of America
“It was warm inside the hostel There is a good dining room”

Dmitry52 Spain
“Close to a couple pubs and restaurants. We were on the top floor so the mountain view was awesome to wake up to!”

Hiu Canada
“Convenient for those who want to stay longer at black beach and Vik area”

Lamseca Canada
“Loved staying at the Puffin hostel and in the town of Vik; this is a very cute newly renovated but still holding its old world charm and very homey feeling building - traveling with my teenage son it...”

Ashley Iceland
“The beds were very comfortable. Slept in a 3 people room. Showers were clean. No complaints”

Emmanuel United States of America
“Well equipped kitchen, friendly staff, good location near black beach, clean bathrooms and toilets”

Gautam Germany

Located in Vík town center, 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.

Each room at Puffin Hostel Vík is simply decorated and has shared bathroom facilities.

Jeep tours around the surrounding mountains can be arranged. A public indoor swimming pool and horse riding activities at Vík Horse Adventureis a both 10-minute walk from Puffin Hostel Vík.

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An Inside Look at Puffin Hostel Vík

Built from timber and clad in a corrugated metal exterior, the hostel opened in 1913 and has been preservd in its original state ever since. It was designed for traveller accomodation, which makes it the longest-running hotel/hostel in Iceland. In this respect, we would like to remind our guests that this house is over 100 years old, which means the interior is old as well, with creaking floors and narrow staircases. Nevertheless, we are certain modern-day travellers will enjoy the charm of this historical building.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks *

Skogafoss Waterfall
17.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Halldórskaffi Restaurant
0 miles
Kjarval Supermarket
0.1 miles
Suður-Vík Restaurant
0.4 miles
Berg Restaurant-Icelandair Hotel Restaurant
0.5 miles

Natural Beauty *

Reynisfjall Mountain
1.2 miles
North Atlantic Ocean Ocean/Sea
0.3 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Black Sand Beach Black sand
Watching the Sunset

1,400 feet

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Good location, comfortable rooms”

Mauricio

Colombia

9.1

“I like the location and big kitchen. Also personal was nice.”

Vladimír

Slovakia

9.1

“Loved this hostel - Vik is a really lovely little town, great for exploring the south coast of Iceland. The hostel itself was basic but had all the facilities w...”

Nicola

United Kingdom

9.1

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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

Puffin Hostel Vík accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that the property is located on 3 floors and does not have a elevator.

Please note that check-in and key collection take place at: Puffin Hotel Vík, Vikurbraut 26, Vik 870.

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Reviewed: June 17, 2019

Agnieszka
Israel
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My room was on top floor, the closest bathroom was one floor below. The stairs were not comfortable. The door to the room were too small, I could hit my head if not aware, I am 176 m height. The door reached my eye.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 12, 2019

Catherine
Iceland
5.4

“Careful which way you turn the heat. Very warm when turned in full”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Third floor Steep stairs.
Needed three beds

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 12, 2019

Kheng Meng Chan
Singapore
Age group: 45 – 54
4.6

“Overpriced”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Old, small, congested and overpriced
Location in town and close to interesting sites

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 10, 2019

Ewa
Poland
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Budget Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
price is really too high, tiny room, lack of hair dryer (there is possibility to borrow it at the reception - personnel will ask for 5000 isk and your passport as a deposit, ID was not enough), heating was not working - we received separate heater from the personnel, but because of the heater, space for walking in our room was even smaller
well equipped kitchen, clean common bathrooms and kitchen, good location - near to the black beach and great restaurant

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 10, 2019

Jaison
Austria

4 helpful votes
7.5

“Nice location”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was too small.
Nice location

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 9, 2019

Andrew
Malaysia
4.2

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sound insulation in room is very bad. Room is extremely hot. Stayed in room number 4 and the common area is right beneath, there were loud noises of people walking and talking even after 10pm.
Its one of the cheapest in Vik

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 8, 2019

Yuliia
Ukraine

2 helpful votes
10

“Icelandic atmosphere”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms are just too tiny
The place has a flavour of old times in Iceland, very neat at the same time.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 7, 2019

Ronan
Spain

1 helpful vote
4.6

“A bit uncomfortable as it is an old house. Good bad and nice breakfast though. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit old and not really adapted to a guest house needs. No bathroom in all the floors and the rooms are way too small.
Comfortable beds and good breakfast

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 7, 2019

Mauricio Durán Forero
Colombia
Age group: 25 – 34
9.2

“Worth it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good location, comfortable rooms

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 3, 2019

Shannon
United States of America
7.1

“A cute little hostel in a cute little town.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My room was VERY small, which they did warn me about. For the price, I would have either expected a bigger room, or a lower price.
The hostel was centrally located and the rooms were comfortable and fairly quiet.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 2, 2019

Leonardo
Sweden
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We booked room for 3 and they put one of us in another room

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: June 2, 2019

Sidimi
Netherlands
Age group: 45 – 54

1 helpful vote
7.5

“It is OK to crash 1 night”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything is very outdated. You have to take your shoes off.
Location - walking distance from the Black Beach, good kitchen and dining area, parking

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 28, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff was extra helpful in checking us in even when we arrived later than expected. Some people in other reviews complained about the showers frequently going off which is true (you have to keep pressing a button for the water) but pressing the button wasn't an issue, the water was warm, and the showers were very clean.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 23, 2019

Thomas
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
6.3

“Vik is beautiful. The accommodation options are few. Budget price accommodation does not exist.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Private twin room was tiny (the width of two beds and ever-so-slightly longer). The decor and furniture were very old and shabby. The doorways were super low (i.e. nose height for someone 176 cm tall). The price is super high.
Friendly staff, great location

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 23, 2019

Samantha
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The breakfast buffet was amazing! The hostel was clean and well kept, with a very homey feel. Small rooms, but that's all you need when travelling alone!

Stayed in May 2019

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	Basic Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Simple room with shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Bidet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Budget Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Simple room with shared bathroom facilities. Please note that this room has a bunk bed with a bottom double bed and a top single bed. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Rooms are 8 square yards. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Small Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This compact room is 5 square yards. Please note that the bed is 71 in long. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 3 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Rooms are 8 square yards. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Bidet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Budget Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Rooms are 8 square yards. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Heating • Shared toilet • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 4 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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