Selfoss HI Hostel

Good place to stay in the centre of Selfoss, it’s self check-in but can easily contact the team via Booking.com (I left my headphones and they were quick to respond confirming they still had them and put it in a safe place to collect) Big kitchen and clean throughout the hostel - no complaints !

Correct hostel with self check-in. Bedrooms are correct but a bit small. The kitchen is spacious with all required equipments.

I really liked the vibe and staff of this hostel. They give you free coffee tea and chocolate milk (and chocolate!!). Super new and clean kitchens and bathrooms. Also, free menstrual pads. The only problem for me was that the room windows were very drafty, which works on my throat and gave me a cold. This is also something personal though as im sensitive to it, should be only a minor problem for others. The walls are also thin and you can hear others very well, the signs of 8 to 10 quiet are hard to guarantee Overall a good experience, definitely worth the money you get a lot in return but there are some flaws still

What a brilliant hostel. It was so warm and welcoming. Really enjoyed it here. The vibe was perfect. Good location with shops and some bars nearby. Some guests must not have seen the 10pm quiet time signs.

Not a good place to stay in Iceland. Very old and abandoned hostel. The rooms smell musky. Beds are comfortable though. And kitchen is available, but needs some repairs. Fire alarm also a bit too sensitive.

I'm impressed by this hostel, warmest comforter I've slept under, shower stalls are huge with excellent pressure and hot water and have a place for everything so you could change easily, bathroom clean, well-supplied. Guests are very friendly and receptionist funny and tried to accommodate everyone fairly since there were many who were stranded because of a snowstorm had no reservations and it was full. Overall a surprisingly comfortable stay.

Based on my experience, I would not recommend Selfoss Hostel to anyone looking for a safe and comfortable stay in Iceland. As a female solo traveler, it was the only time during my entire trip that I did not feel safe. The hostel is run-down, with poorly maintained bathrooms and paper-thin walls that make it difficult to get a good night's sleep. To add to the discomfort, there is no receptionist at the hostel, and you are given a code to open the front door 24 hours before your reservation. Once inside, you have to go behind the desk and pick a random key and room that you want, then wander around the poorly lit hallway to find your room. Every single light was turned off in the place, making it difficult to see where I was going. There was one other person in the hostel, and I could hear every sound they made due to the thin walls. To top it off, there was black stuff on the ceiling of the room, which was a concern. On a positive note, there was a sink in the room, which was nice to have. However, considering the overall state of the hostel and the lack of safety measures, I would not recommend this place for the cost. Overall, I was disappointed with my stay at Selfoss Hostel and would not stay there again.

Convenient location for exploring the attractions, supermarkets and food options are plenty in Selfoss. Facilities are pretty basic in this hostel and not the best value for money, dorms are very basic, several beds in a mid size room. Common areas are small, dining space is nice. Good but not great IMO overall.