Hotel Dengan Bar di Iceland Selatan, Iceland

We stayed here as the mid-point stop on our way to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. It is true that because it’s one of the larger hotels in the area, it is used by large tour groups, but that did not interfere with our stay at all. It is a roadside hotel, don’t expect any luxuries, but perfect for a one or two night stay. The rooms are very spacious and clean (because it’s a busy hotel, your room may not be ready before check-in time). The restaurant is large and they were able to accommodate us with no problem for dinner, and their breakfast buffet (included in the rate) is fantastic. It also has a great view. The location is great, close to Dyrholaey, Vik and Reynsfjara (black sand beach). Pro-tip: if you have dirty laundry, they will do it for you for about $25 per bag regardless of the size. I thought it was expensive so didn’t do it, and regretted it - everywhere else was either more expensive or didn’t offer the service at all. The staff works so hard - I saw the same person cleaning my room helping out at the restaurant, and everyone was very pleasant.

Wir waren begeistert, und das ist nicht leicht uns zu begeistern. Wir haben in Island einige Kaschemmen gesehen, aber dieses Hotel hat uns sehr gefallen. Man muss das immer im Vergleich zu anderen Hotels sehen, denn die Hotelpreise in Island sind insgesamt recht hoch. Es liegt am Ufer und nahe des Hafens. Unser Zimmer war geräumig, hell, einfach und geschmackvoll eingerichtet und groß genug für zwei Personen. Das Frühstück war OK. Am Hafen befinden sich nette Restaurants in Laufnähe, wo wir sehr gut gegessen haben. Für einen Stopp auf der Island-Rundreise ist es bestens geeignet.

Great location and nice view from our king room with river view. Bed was comfy and room was very clean. Desk personnel were exceptionally helpful and friendly. I can't comment on the value, as it was part of a package tour as prices were not broken out of total, but we would definitely stay there again. We had prepaid for breakfast, which was excellent, but we did not otherwise dine at the hotel restaurant, so can't comment on that.

Hotel Katla is located a few miles outside Vik. There is a central building that houses the restaurant and a number of separate buildings with guest rooms. There is an outside hot tub and a small lake. The rooms are good quality and spacious. The breakfast room is large and the breakfast was fine although we often had wait for items that had run out to be topped up. There is plenty of parking on site.

住宿學校改建的，廁所洗澡共用，在彩虹瀑布邊上，預定了二天，想減少一天住宿時間，不管是攜程和我自己去和店家商量，都沒成功，酒店價格貴，性價比不高，還不可商量

Check in were smooth and the hotel was located near a convenient shop. Breakfast was good and staffs were very friendly and helpful.

I have experienced youth hostels and campsites that were better maintained. The furniture looks like it came from the bulky waste, the window had a crack in the glass, the paint on the frame had peeled off completely, there was a hole in a tile in the bathroom, the veneer on the bathroom door was peeling off, I could continue the list. The two nights I stayed there, I did not dare to take a shower, as the mould on the rubber seals was not inviting here either, and in the mini-bathroom, moreover, there was no ventilation whatsoever other than through the door (i.e. there was no ventilation system/fan or similar - hence the mould, I guess). We also ate there on the first evening - a mistake. Lovelessly prepared, overcooked and at best mediocre canteen level. The only time in my entire 14-day Ring Road trip that I did not eat well. The only plus: the thoroughly nice staff. Even though it is the only one among the guesthouses/hotels in Iceland we stayed in where the staff is apparently not used to food and drinks consumed on site being written on the room and paid for on departure. This caused a misunderstanding as they asked the tour operator if full board was also booked and told us, panicking, we should immediately call the operator. This caused unnecessary confusion, but was the least of the problems. Overall, I cannot recommend a stay here. And since the trip was a very expensive one (several thousand euros through a regular travel agency and not a cheap provider), such a mistake in booking the accommodation should not happen. Very disappointed.

The hotel is clean and functional but is basically a big sprawling motel for bus tour groups. Independent travellers like us do stay there but it is nothing special. The shower was a small space which my tall husband found to be cramped. The bistro served a decent evening meal without being exciting. Tea and coffee was only in paper cups in both room and breakfast bar. The breakfast buffet was OK but after the bus groups had gone through like a swarm of locusts not everything was replenished.

Good position to stop, from diamond beach to Reykjavík. Staff very friendly and helpful. Beds and room are good. Breakfast (incl dining room) and Dinner are quite basic and no alternatives nearby. If it’s on the right spot on your trip, take it, if you have alternatives, this is not a “must” on your trip.

Wir waren begeistert, und das ist nicht leicht uns zu begeistern. Wir haben in Island einige Kaschemmen gesehen, aber dieses Hotel hat uns sehr gefallen. Man muss das immer im Vergleich zu anderen Hotels sehen, denn die Hotelpreise in Island sind insgesamt recht hoch. Es liegt am Ufer und nahe des Hafens. Unser Zimmer war geräumig, hell, einfach und geschmackvoll eingerichtet und groß genug für zwei Personen. Das Frühstück war OK. Am Hafen befinden sich nette Restaurants in Laufnähe, wo wir sehr gut gegessen haben. Für einen Stopp auf der Island-Rundreise ist es bestens geeignet.

I have experienced youth hostels and campsites that were better maintained. The furniture looks like it came from the bulky waste, the window had a crack in the glass, the paint on the frame had peeled off completely, there was a hole in a tile in the bathroom, the veneer on the bathroom door was peeling off, I could continue the list. The two nights I stayed there, I did not dare to take a shower, as the mould on the rubber seals was not inviting here either, and in the mini-bathroom, moreover, there was no ventilation whatsoever other than through the door (i.e. there was no ventilation system/fan or similar - hence the mould, I guess). We also ate there on the first evening - a mistake. Lovelessly prepared, overcooked and at best mediocre canteen level. The only time in my entire 14-day Ring Road trip that I did not eat well. The only plus: the thoroughly nice staff. Even though it is the only one among the guesthouses/hotels in Iceland we stayed in where the staff is apparently not used to food and drinks consumed on site being written on the room and paid for on departure. This caused a misunderstanding as they asked the tour operator if full board was also booked and told us, panicking, we should immediately call the operator. This caused unnecessary confusion, but was the least of the problems. Overall, I cannot recommend a stay here. And since the trip was a very expensive one (several thousand euros through a regular travel agency and not a cheap provider), such a mistake in booking the accommodation should not happen. Very disappointed.

We were doing a 3-day Golden Circle tour and stopped here for one night. The buildings have an old-style quality to them. Knick-knacks everywhere give it a homey charm, along with the warm colours. Our room was comfortable and we slept great. Highlight was the restaurant. The food was well-priced and delicious. My partner and I each got a soup of the day, then we shared the cheese pizza. Many of the ingredients were local, including a beer made with arctic thyme. I wish I had saved room for dessert, because those sounded delicious as well. In the morning there is a free buffet breakfast with plenty of hot and cold options. My favourite was the pancakes with ”milk jam”, which tasted like dulce de leche, and bananas.

In the small town of Hofn. Very small rooms. No cupbard. Very small sink and shower stall. Comfy beds. Near town amenities with supermarket. No bottled water, slippers, robes, safe etc. Kettle with coffee and tea. Actual keys to rooms vs key cards.

Having booked for the following day and not being able to continue towards Hofn due to a strong snowstorm, considering the very dangerous situation, we asked for availability or if they were full to let us sleep in any lucky situation or on a sofa in the hall . The Receptionist firmly denied any possibility of help both because they were full and for the lack of sofas and space in the hall, advising us to go to a guesthouse about twenty kilometers further on, stating that the storm would end shortly , unfortunately the news was without foundation. The next day, when we finally reached the room, to our amazement and disappointment we found that in the sleeping area of the structure there was actually a great deal of sofas and space available. Fortunately, on the evening of the storm, the nearby structure, even if complete, offered us hospitality Avendo prenotato per il giorno seguente e non essendo in grado di proseguire verso Hofn causa forte bufera di neve, considerata la situazione molto pericolosa, abbiamo chiesto disponibilità o in caso fossero al completo di farci dormire in qualsiasi situazione di fortuna o su un divano nella hall. L’ addetta alla Reception negava fermamente ogni possibilità di aiuto sia perché erano al completo e sia per la mancanza di divani e di spazio nella hall, consigliandoci di rivolgerci a una guesthouse a una ventina di chilometri più avanti affermando che la tempesta sarebbe terminata a poco, purtroppo la notizia risultava senza fondamento. Il giorno successivo, quando finalmente abbiamo raggiunto la camera, con nostro grande stupore e disappunto abbiamo constatato che nella zona notte della struttura in realtà c’era grande disponibilità sia di divani che di spazio. Fortunatamente, la sera della tempesta,la struttura vicina, anche se completa, ci ha offerto ospitalità.

My wife and I completed the ring road in September. Almost all our stays were at AirBnb but we could not find an affordable one near Hofn. So we grinded our teeth and picked out a hostel. My memories of hostels from 20 years ago was a bunch of drunk students and beds stacked on top of each other with a shower from the 1800's. We were blown away how clean and well lit our room was. There were two different washroom/showers. One for the three rooms upstairs and one for the two rooms upstairs. The kitchen was one of the nicest galley kitchen I have ever seen with new shelfs, great selection of pots and pans. The living room was very bright and a fantastic view. The owner greeted us as we arrived earlier than we planned and was very warm and bubbly.

為啥給三顆星，因為價格3000元以上的每晚房間，窗帘衹有一層無法密閉，冰川景色房含加床4000元以上，廁所小到轉身就要碰到牆壁，雖然酒店外觀很現代，但是不值得這個價格，細節部分比其他冰島同類酒店做得差。如果定價2000以下是合適的，畢竟比冰島的沃格爾鄉村旅舍要好。必經地理位置靠近主要公路值得關注。

Struttura moderna fuori da Hofn. Ambienti luminosi. Poco pratica l'ubicazione del bagno con il lavabo in camera la doccia in ambiente separato ed il WC in altro ambiente. Buona la colazione

We stayed here as the mid-point stop on our way to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. It is true that because it’s one of the larger hotels in the area, it is used by large tour groups, but that did not interfere with our stay at all. It is a roadside hotel, don’t expect any luxuries, but perfect for a one or two night stay. The rooms are very spacious and clean (because it’s a busy hotel, your room may not be ready before check-in time). The restaurant is large and they were able to accommodate us with no problem for dinner, and their breakfast buffet (included in the rate) is fantastic. It also has a great view. The location is great, close to Dyrholaey, Vik and Reynsfjara (black sand beach). Pro-tip: if you have dirty laundry, they will do it for you for about $25 per bag regardless of the size. I thought it was expensive so didn’t do it, and regretted it - everywhere else was either more expensive or didn’t offer the service at all. The staff works so hard - I saw the same person cleaning my room helping out at the restaurant, and everyone was very pleasant.

Hotel Katla is located a few miles outside Vik. There is a central building that houses the restaurant and a number of separate buildings with guest rooms. There is an outside hot tub and a small lake. The rooms are good quality and spacious. The breakfast room is large and the breakfast was fine although we often had wait for items that had run out to be topped up. There is plenty of parking on site.

Check in were smooth and the hotel was located near a convenient shop. Breakfast was good and staffs were very friendly and helpful.

malgré un lieu sympathique et un personnel accueillant, nous avons vécus une mésaventure qui nous a laissé un gout amer. Coincé à l'extérieur de l'hôtel a notre retour de notre chasses aux aurores boréales suite a une coupure d'électricité. nous sommes rester environ 30 minutes dehors sans pouvoirs joindre personne. heureusement une cliente de l'hôtel nous a remarquée et a fini par nous ouvrir. une fois à l'intérieur j'ai essayé à plusieurs reprise le numéro qui était disponible à l'accueil mais rien à faire nous resté dans le noir. Au matin nous avons demander au personnel de nous faire rentrer en contact avec la direction, qui n'a pas daigner se montrer. au delà de l'inconfort occasionné cela pose un problème de sécurité majeur. en effet la porte électrique qui ne fonctionne pas lors des coupures de courants est indiqué comme une sortie de secours. nous déconseillons ce lieu.

We really enjoyed our stay here. It’s quiet, only about 7 rooms. The girl working when we arrived is just the nicest and so hardworking. She was a huge help the day we arrived running our drenched clothing through the dryer for us. We will be forever grateful for that. Rooms are very spacious and clean. It’s sorta middle ground, not a fancy place by any means, but also a step above basic. Breakfast was lovely and included freshly scrambled eggs. They have great blackout curtains for blocking the never setting Iceland sun. There did seem to be a bit of a funky drain smell in the bathroom at times that wafted. Location was great for getting to Vik, black sand beaches, glacier hike, etc.

Our family of 4 wanted to stay close to the Black Sand Beach, and make our own meals, so we decided to stay at the Puffin Hostel. The hostel is an older building, and has everything on the 1st floor; dining with plenty of seating, kitchen with a tall refrigerator & a couple of ovens with stove tops, sinks, separated showers & bathrooms. The room we had was on the 2nd floor (1st floor was common areas), and a small water closet was next to our room. In our room was hot (a window can be opened), and 2 bunk beds with towels and linen are present. Not many sockets on the wall, but we were prepared with double usb phone chargers. A grocery store is nearby & gas station (No man pump) & the Lava Show was a 5 minute walk from the hostel. Puffin hostel is in a good location, has a normal road (no gravel/dirt), plenty of parking, so if traveling the Ring Road on a budget, and VIK is on the travel itinerary, then here for 1 night works.

Great location and beautiful building! Plenty of bathrooms and showers - although at peak times only cool water was available in the shower. The bedrooms were well equipped but way too hot on a sunny day. Be aware that the rooms have no locks and there is no place within the shared rooms to lock up your belongings, although there are lockers in the hallways. The bar has nice but expensive drinks. Surprisingly not social for a hostel with a bar - there were a lot of families and groups seemingly staying.

I loved this place so much, despite advance booking that was a bit vague. It's in a remote but easily accessible area, and I don't remember ever being in a place so quiet and peaceful. Truly. With tons of fresh, Icelandic air. We stayed here for two nights while exploring the glacier lagoons to the east, along with Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara beaches (and tons of nesting puffins!!!), and it was perfect. Our room was really sweet, with a huge bathroom. The owner — who moved to the location from Reykjavik when she was 20, with her horses — said that one wing used to be cow stables. In 2008 she converted the facility to a guesthouse. Everything was immaculate, with the traditional Icelandic custom of not wearing shoes inside — slippers were offered. We enjoyed a simple dinner there on our first night, with a choice of either chicken fingers or fried fish with fries and a salad (make a reservation). This was a huge convenience, because we arrived around 6 p.m. tired and not excited about venturing out to Vik, which the owner said was really busy at the time, with long waits at restaurants. Breakfasts were fine, with basic buffet items (cereals, cold cuts and cheese, hard-boiled eggs, various breads and jams, yogurt). The dining area, with windows all around, allows for great views. Despite what some online reviews said, we found the staff to be super friendly and accommodating. There's a nice sitting area with toys for children and an alcove with a small table and chairs for a mini-retreat area. I highly recommend this place — during our two-week vacation, this was our only ”guesthouse,” and it was fabulous. We felt very at home, even though we were just passing through.

We stayed here as the mid-point stop on our way to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. It is true that because it’s one of the larger hotels in the area, it is used by large tour groups, but that did not interfere with our stay at all. It is a roadside hotel, don’t expect any luxuries, but perfect for a one or two night stay. The rooms are very spacious and clean (because it’s a busy hotel, your room may not be ready before check-in time). The restaurant is large and they were able to accommodate us with no problem for dinner, and their breakfast buffet (included in the rate) is fantastic. It also has a great view. The location is great, close to Dyrholaey, Vik and Reynsfjara (black sand beach). Pro-tip: if you have dirty laundry, they will do it for you for about $25 per bag regardless of the size. I thought it was expensive so didn’t do it, and regretted it - everywhere else was either more expensive or didn’t offer the service at all. The staff works so hard - I saw the same person cleaning my room helping out at the restaurant, and everyone was very pleasant.

Hotel Katla is located a few miles outside Vik. There is a central building that houses the restaurant and a number of separate buildings with guest rooms. There is an outside hot tub and a small lake. The rooms are good quality and spacious. The breakfast room is large and the breakfast was fine although we often had wait for items that had run out to be topped up. There is plenty of parking on site.

Check in were smooth and the hotel was located near a convenient shop. Breakfast was good and staffs were very friendly and helpful.

malgré un lieu sympathique et un personnel accueillant, nous avons vécus une mésaventure qui nous a laissé un gout amer. Coincé à l'extérieur de l'hôtel a notre retour de notre chasses aux aurores boréales suite a une coupure d'électricité. nous sommes rester environ 30 minutes dehors sans pouvoirs joindre personne. heureusement une cliente de l'hôtel nous a remarquée et a fini par nous ouvrir. une fois à l'intérieur j'ai essayé à plusieurs reprise le numéro qui était disponible à l'accueil mais rien à faire nous resté dans le noir. Au matin nous avons demander au personnel de nous faire rentrer en contact avec la direction, qui n'a pas daigner se montrer. au delà de l'inconfort occasionné cela pose un problème de sécurité majeur. en effet la porte électrique qui ne fonctionne pas lors des coupures de courants est indiqué comme une sortie de secours. nous déconseillons ce lieu.

We really enjoyed our stay here. It’s quiet, only about 7 rooms. The girl working when we arrived is just the nicest and so hardworking. She was a huge help the day we arrived running our drenched clothing through the dryer for us. We will be forever grateful for that. Rooms are very spacious and clean. It’s sorta middle ground, not a fancy place by any means, but also a step above basic. Breakfast was lovely and included freshly scrambled eggs. They have great blackout curtains for blocking the never setting Iceland sun. There did seem to be a bit of a funky drain smell in the bathroom at times that wafted. Location was great for getting to Vik, black sand beaches, glacier hike, etc.

Our family of 4 wanted to stay close to the Black Sand Beach, and make our own meals, so we decided to stay at the Puffin Hostel. The hostel is an older building, and has everything on the 1st floor; dining with plenty of seating, kitchen with a tall refrigerator & a couple of ovens with stove tops, sinks, separated showers & bathrooms. The room we had was on the 2nd floor (1st floor was common areas), and a small water closet was next to our room. In our room was hot (a window can be opened), and 2 bunk beds with towels and linen are present. Not many sockets on the wall, but we were prepared with double usb phone chargers. A grocery store is nearby & gas station (No man pump) & the Lava Show was a 5 minute walk from the hostel. Puffin hostel is in a good location, has a normal road (no gravel/dirt), plenty of parking, so if traveling the Ring Road on a budget, and VIK is on the travel itinerary, then here for 1 night works.

Great location and beautiful building! Plenty of bathrooms and showers - although at peak times only cool water was available in the shower. The bedrooms were well equipped but way too hot on a sunny day. Be aware that the rooms have no locks and there is no place within the shared rooms to lock up your belongings, although there are lockers in the hallways. The bar has nice but expensive drinks. Surprisingly not social for a hostel with a bar - there were a lot of families and groups seemingly staying.

I loved this place so much, despite advance booking that was a bit vague. It's in a remote but easily accessible area, and I don't remember ever being in a place so quiet and peaceful. Truly. With tons of fresh, Icelandic air. We stayed here for two nights while exploring the glacier lagoons to the east, along with Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara beaches (and tons of nesting puffins!!!), and it was perfect. Our room was really sweet, with a huge bathroom. The owner — who moved to the location from Reykjavik when she was 20, with her horses — said that one wing used to be cow stables. In 2008 she converted the facility to a guesthouse. Everything was immaculate, with the traditional Icelandic custom of not wearing shoes inside — slippers were offered. We enjoyed a simple dinner there on our first night, with a choice of either chicken fingers or fried fish with fries and a salad (make a reservation). This was a huge convenience, because we arrived around 6 p.m. tired and not excited about venturing out to Vik, which the owner said was really busy at the time, with long waits at restaurants. Breakfasts were fine, with basic buffet items (cereals, cold cuts and cheese, hard-boiled eggs, various breads and jams, yogurt). The dining area, with windows all around, allows for great views. Despite what some online reviews said, we found the staff to be super friendly and accommodating. There's a nice sitting area with toys for children and an alcove with a small table and chairs for a mini-retreat area. I highly recommend this place — during our two-week vacation, this was our only ”guesthouse,” and it was fabulous. We felt very at home, even though we were just passing through.