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The Barn - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Black Sand Beach in Vik I Myrdal

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Norðurfoss, Vik I Myrdal, 0871
  • Reynisdrangar
  • Black Sand Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Black Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Double Bed Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 6 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Double Bed Mixed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 4 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 single beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double bed with private bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double bed with private bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Vik I Myrdal

In Vik I Myrdal .At this Vik I Myrdal hostel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Black Sand Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Hálsanefshellir Cave. Vík i Myrdal Church and Black Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Black Sand Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Vík i Myrdal Church - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Black Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Hálsanefshellir Cave - 19 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Dyrhólaey - 20 min drive - 12.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Crust Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lava Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smiðjan Brugghús - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Strondin Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Barn - Hostel

Hostel near Black Sand Beach in Vik I Myrdal
The Barn - Hostel offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

This Vik I Myrdal hostel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
The Barn - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Vik I Myrdal hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Hótel Dyrhólaey

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,007 reviews
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Barn Hostel Vik I Myrdal
The Barn
The Barn - Hostel Vik I Myrdal
The Barn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Barn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Vik I Myrdal

Frequently asked questions

Does The Barn - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Barn - Hostel.

How much does it cost to stay at The Barn - Hostel?

As of Aug 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Barn - Hostel on Sep 7, 2025 start from $134.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is The Barn - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 2.5 mi (5-min drive) from Black Sand Beach and 4.5 mi (6-min drive) from Black Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Barn - Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Barn - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Barn - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Barn - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Barn - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does The Barn - Hostel have a pool?

The Barn - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Barn - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Barn - Hostel to downtown Vik I Myrdal?

The Barn - Hostel is 2.1 mi away from Vik I Myrdal.

The Barn - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 477 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lara

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA SALUD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Clean, great location. Like the kitchen . Still private even with shared bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kailee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Barn is a lovely hostel and I highly recommend if you are wanting to stay in the area! The building is very modern and beautiful on the inside and out. The common area is very large with a huge kitchen and plenty of seating. The rooms are a little small but we were only staying one night so it wasn’t a problem. The bathrooms are spacious and the shower is great. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. There is a gorgeous view of mountains and the beach behind the Barn!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
No thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond clean and beautiful. Vík is 8 minutes away from this hostel. Very friendly and nice! Book it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Hyesoon, Scarborough

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The common kitchen is great. However, watch your head. The ceiling in the double bedroom is low.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Double beds in a luxury hotel feeling hostel. Great self catering facilities. Clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thrishma Reddy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent and very clean. Would recommend.
Stayed 0 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While this Hostel facility was newer, beautifully designed and impeccable, sharing a room with 4 beds with other guests just wasn't for us. Staff was awesome. We were supposed to stay 2 nights, but opted for a regular room for night 2. If you don't mind the hostel experience, then you're good to go!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Archer

Traveled with family
The views of the fields leading to the ocean are unmatched. It is quiet and dark, if you have a private room. I would pay the extra money for the quiet and relaxed location. We stayed at another hotel in town on the way back and it was not as restful(intense bright lights all night, noise in the morning and we didn’t get the bed we had requested). The town hotels had breakfast included but I would spend my money on the barn and still make my own breakfast in the communal kitchen or grab a few pastries at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuobei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hostel

Pretty good place to stay for a night if your goal is to just find a place to sleep, not a place if you want to enjoy the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our March stay was nice. The double room with shared bathroom was comfortable. It was quiet during the quiet hours. The flavoured water at the front was a nice touch. Check in was easy. Plenty of parking available. The downstairs lounge had comfy seats to lounge and hang out in. More guests should use the bath mats provided to keep the shower floors dry. The kitchen area and bathrooms are cleaned daily by staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property with a great bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay in Vik! Right down the road from black sand beach and a 7 min drive into town! Gorgeous views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was amaizng. Very charming and scenic views. Easy to travel into local town of Vik. Close to black beach and all other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

GYUNGSOOK, Rocky Face

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostel ever!

Incredibly clean and incredibly accommodating, isolated for lights and all the views! Full bar, great parking! Comfy beds with a great curtain for privacy! Clean showers and bathrooms! Full kitchen, cannot say enough great things about this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a private bed/bath suite and it was amazing! Open and spacious room with great private bathroom. Easy parking on site and 5 mins from black sand beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our nights at the Barn, for a hostel the conditions were amazing and it was great having such a good kitchen and dining space to use. Also handy for Vik town and standing out looking for Northern Lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hostel

The Barn was a very nice pod-style hostel. We stayed in a 6 Bed Dorm. They are double beds with a curtain to separate. The bed is quite comfy, albeit one more pillow would’ve been nice. A shelf within the bed pod would’ve been handy to put items such as phone and other night time essentials. There were a decent amount of toilets, showers, and sinks. There is a kitchen facility upstairs however I did not use it. Everything seemed fairly clean. One downside for me personally, is that you check in and are assigned your bed. But there is no key card or code to access the dorm room, and there are no lockers for your stuff. So you have to be very trusting. It was okay for us but bear that in mind if you have any valuables or are wary of leaving your belongings. There is an area with two hairdryers and a big mirror which is ideal for women getting ready. I would suggest however that they add better lighting to this area. The shower was fine and there are about eight. I would suggest they add in a shelf at the door for your clothing as there are only some hooks. It can get very noisy, we were in the bed nearest the door to the communal area, and some people do not shut the dorm room door fully (with pressure applied) and therefore everything could be heard from the common area and it was quite loud at times. Overall, I think this is a nice, modern hostel. We stayed for two nights, but I wouldn’t begrudge staying longer if you needed more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Amenities
This is a great place to stay if you’re looking to stay by Reynisfjara Beach or Vic. The kitchen is very large with plenty of seatings and the beds very comfortable although I wish the top bunk wasn’t slanted because I kept hitting my head on it. Showers are clean, however are oddly located where you have to go past the lobby with all your belongings. Watch out for rocks on the driveway. Overall good value for what you pay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shreya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very brisk, but facilities were clean and accessible. Slippers should be sold on site for visitors without their own, or instructions prior to arrival should include a note to bring your own. Given the snowy conditions during my stay, the parking lots should have been cleared a bit for safety if nothing else. Otherwise, a pleasant stay. (Dress down a bit because the heat is turned up very high)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025