Laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues. Bathrooms are shared.
Puffin Hostel Vik offers 12 shared accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Vik I Myrdal hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.
During your stay at Puffin Hostel Vik, you're just a quick walk from Black Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Services include luggage storage
Within a 10-minute walk of Black Beach and Reynisdrangur
As a guest of Puffin Hostel Vik, you'll find barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 shared bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Shared kitchen access
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Heating
Shared accommodation
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Puffin Hostel Vik
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
We should mention
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Puffin Hostel Vik Vik I Myrdal
Puffin Hostel Vik Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Puffin Hostel Vik Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vik I Myrdal
Puffin Hostel Vik Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Very small old building, doors were short, my son kept bumping his head, bathroom was not on same floor and stairs were very steep. Bathroom ran out of tp. Very loud! Everyone echoes through the building, can hear everything.. doors slamming all night long. Did not get much sleep at all.
The place is really cute and has a lot of character. The rooms are really clean and the place has everything you need. It's centrally located but just beware that there are no puffins lounging around. If you're a light sleeper bring ear plugs because the house is pretty creaky.
mellisa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Carrie
Travelled with group
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The town of Vik is amazing and worth a visit. The Hostel was ok, a little noisy in the evening, but was a clean place to sleep.
I got the room with the two bunk beds but the best was horrible! It felt like I was sleeping on a rock.
The kitchen was fully equipped with stuff which was great
Un guesthouse equilibrado, vale la pena hacer un paseo hasta la playa.
Debidamente equipado y con unas habitaciones correctas.
No destacaríamos nada, para arriba ni para abajo, OK 👌
For a small price, the Puffin Hostel was lovely. Definitely an older building where you can hear others walking around, but the room was nice and clean and great for our stop through Vik!
Property was great ! Very good free breakfast especially since Iceland is expensive.
Next door is a hostel to stay at which has a living area and kitchen too if the rooms are booked fully.
The reception of arrival was far from warm. The condition of the main staircase was not really great, narrow winding steps and a banister that was unstable. The rooms are basic, to be expected in a hostel, and the beds comfy. Staying with other hostel guests who left their rooms doors open made the stay slightly uncomfortable.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Krikor
29 Feb 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very creaky building where even the slightest noise will be heard by everyone. The restrooms are quite small and on the floor I stayed on there was only one. Kitchen and dining area were incredible but the room felt like I was in a mental asylum… and to add, my sheets were dirty and stained, I slept fully clothes as I was uncomfortable from touching the sheets. Location was convenient tho. I did the Katla Ice Caving (with Troll expedition) and the pick up point is right across the street.
Krikor
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
9 Feb 2024
Ok accom
Ok accommodation, rooms are tiny and its quite noisy at night as the walls are paper thin. The kitchen area is well equipped and there is a communal area to relax in.
Nothing fancy, enough for sleep for one night. Clean and organized.
Rafael
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Takahiro
1 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staffs were very kind and I could spent comfortable time.
Takahiro
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Kai Teck
Travelled with partner
4 Nov 2023
Liked: Amenities
An old building located at Vik town. Our room on Level 3 and the only way was to climb up a spiral staircase. It was really a challenge for us to bring up 2 L Size luggages to the room. The room is narrow and beware of the door height which easily hit your head.