Reviews of Selfoss Hostel
Austurvegur 28, 800 Selfoss, Iceland
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewClean and convenient
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location near the bus stop and the shops, very clean and excellent showers, and good value for money (for Iceland!) Staff were fantastic and really helpful with letting me leave bags while I hiked, and very responsive to messages
It was generally really good, but soundproofing may be an issue if there were lots of rowdy guests
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRoom temperature was about 28°C - impossible to sleep.
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat hostel! Comfortable bed and super clean bathroom. Kitchen was clean and well equipped
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly and helpful staff who solved a check in problem at ease. Fully equipped kitchen. Clean facilities. Right in the center of town with free parking in front of the building. I would stay again.
Thin walls and the bathrooms might be all busy during peak times.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReally well-equipped, clean and spacious rooms, truly quality accommodation for a good price, with a great location for trips around the area.
Overly noisy guests who didn’t show much consideration for others – they were Italians, and I also sent a note about it by email. That was probably the only drawback, but of course the guesthouse can’t really be blamed for the behavior of some guests.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt has a good location with free parking. A good budget place to stay.
All tables in the kitchen were unstable and moving,so do our beds were a bit shakey and felt like they would break if i make a move. And in the room was so hot and without option to turn down the temperature.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation, coziness, breakfast.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat kitchen and great location.
The showers were a little dirty on our second stay.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewthey can accomodate 5 people, you can cook your own food, self check in even if you arrive late, free parking
rooms are very tiny not enough space if you have plenty of luggage, you hear noises of the people outside on the patio
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBed were comfortable and good location
It was a little noisy with people walking back and forth to the kitchen
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewKitchen was very busy. On site staff friendly. My room itself kind of sucked but I got what I paid for. Very bare bones.
Doors slamming shut.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe kitchen was clean and fully stocked with utensils and cutlery and pots and pans and dishes
Parking was not marked clearly. Had to park on a near by pharmacy store
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNice hostel. Comfortable beds. Very comfortable kitchen area. Few buildings are connected on different levels so it might be tricky to know your way☺️nice stuff