Dalur - HI Eco Hostel, Café & Bar

Clean hostel in a quiet location. We saw Northern lights from the hostel. The rooms are compact and cozy. There are 2 well equipped kitchens but for the number of rooms in the hostel, the bathrooms/toilet were not enough.

Nice hostel with good facilities, but the breakfast experience felt uncomfortable. Dalur – HI Eco Hostel is clean, modern, and has a nice eco-friendly atmosphere. The rooms and common areas were fine, and the breakfast itself was okay. However, even though we paid for the breakfast, a staff member came to our table and told us we were not allowed to take an apple and a banana with us. She was not rude, but the situation felt unnecessary and uncomfortable as if we were doing something wrong, even though the food was already included in what we paid for. It left us feeling embarrassed and negatively affected the overall experience. The hostel itself is good, but a bit more clarity and flexibility toward guests would make a big difference. Because of this moment, I can only rate it 3 out of 5.

Clean, quiet and comfortable hostel accommodation. My daughter and I shared a double room. Made use of the kitchen and the bar. Liked all the different sitting spaces. Helpful staff. Handy for drop off/ pick up tour buses. Convenient for baths and zoo. Two downsides: 1. Cost. Felt this was really expensive for hostel accommodation, however nice. 2. There are no cafes or restaurants in the immediate location apart from astronomically expensive and awful Domino’s pizza. The last night we were there there was a fish and chip van in the campsite but there is nothing locally. And the nearest supermarket is about a 20 minute walk away. Local buses make getting into town very cheap and easy but they are not that frequent.

If you’re planning to enjoy the beauty of Iceland and value a great location that makes it easy to both rent a car and book tours, this is the perfect place to stay. The hostel is wonderful — truly one of the best we’ve ever stayed at.

This was our first time staying in a hostel. We had our own room for five people with our own bathroom. We were just spending the night and headed out for adventures the next day so this was a perfect stay. We had a very nice breakfast and a great surrounding and, if we were staying longer, they provide spaces and opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment with your family and friends.

Dorms were nice and quite clean. Comfy beds and near the bathroom!! Bathrooms were spacious but should be cleaned more regularly. The shared kitchen was also very convenient and had everything you need to cook but should also get cleaned more often. The kitchen towels were dirty and there was too much food left from people that should be decluttered on a regular basis. It also needs a bigger fridge and better ventilation.

Had a great experience staying at Dalur hostel for two nights bookending my trip. It was a convenient base of operations in Reykjavik. There is a bus stop and taxi pick up right out front. Downtown Reykjavik is a fairly easy walk for restaurants and city attractions etc. The staff were friendly and helpful upon checking in and out as well as answering questions. The interior and exterior spaces were clean and comfortable. It was generally pretty quiet. The grocery store and gas station were quick walks down the road. A couple added bonuses were the community hot spring pool right next door and top ranked ice cream shop!

I had a great stay at Dalur Hostel. Although it's a bit too far to walk to the city center, you can take a bus. Rooms and kitchen were clean enough. You have almost everything you can expect from a hostel. The most of the staff were nice and friendly. I don't know if one person may need a bit more training, or it was just me. The breakfast was great for the price, but I overlooked the fact that I had to leave earlier. Instead of booking via online, it's a bit more flexible if you pay upfront.