There was a very nice feel about the place.

I felt that the desk staff could have a little more local knowledge and facts about facilities etc in the locality. (I asked three questions on various days and no details given on each). The slopping bedroom ceilings are too near the edge of the bed. I cracked my head on the edge and the cut bled for 20 minutes! Also, the key fobs for the rooms are way too large and square, making opening and turning the key hard. (I know it's only a minor point but when I was trying to be quiet early in the morning, the fob and key made for noise that I could have avoided). Otherwise, a good place and stay...

We arrived in the evening and stayed overnight. It’s so close to one of the most popular black sand beach in Iceland and a 8 min drive into the town of Vik. The check in was simple and easy. We had one of the private rooms which was cozy and comfortable. The view from the windows are beautiful or the mountain. And the kitchen had everything you could need. The room was also pretty good sound proof (we could only hear the hallway door close at times). They also have a bar in lobby area. Thanks for a lovely stay

Only the bathrooms on 2nd floor had some issues. One shower doesn’t drain, and the other had a water temperature issue (went from scorching hot to cold off and on). But overall the facilities were still very clean

The location of the hotel was superb. It’s only short distance to Vik and the black sand beach. The central kitchen was spacious and equipped with every equipment I required for cooking. However, it was very crowded in the evening. The room was good, but it took me some time to lock the door due to unfamiliar locking method. One major drawback was that the heater in the room could not provide enough power to heat the entire room, including the bathroom, so it’s very cold during showering, especially when the ventilation fas was turned on. The sink was also too small, compared to the bathroom size.

Very pleaaant place to stay - individual rooms has a designer feel, clearly a lot of money spent on fixtures and fittings. Black beach suite rooms with own bathroom were v comfortable and had kettles and coffee machine, and fantastic views. Bar in the main building was welcoming and had a nice feel to chill for a bit.

No restaurant on site and miles from anywhere which means you need to drive to dinner, eat reheated fast food at the bar or self cater (which is inconvenient if you’re not in the main hostel building). Rooms in the main building (shared bathroom) are noisy. Rooms with en suite bathroom could really do with some glasses to drink water etc from.

I had a fantastic stay at The Barn. The hotel is perfectly located, just a short drive to 1 of the attraction- Skogafoss, which made sightseeing incredibly convenient. The room was warm and cozy, which was exactly what I needed given Iceland's chilly weather. The heating system worked wonderfully, ensuring a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring. The staff were welcoming and helpful, and the hotel facilities were great, with everything I needed for a relaxing stay. I especially appreciated the spacious, clean room and the overall comfort of the hotel. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Iceland – it’s the perfect mix of location, comfort, and warmth!

The facilities were excellent! The entire building was well kept and beautifully decorated. Nice lounge area with seating for dining or just hanging out. Clean bathrooms and showers that were in excellent condition.

My wife and I shared a room with 4 bunks. We headed to bed around 11pm and were the only ones in the room. About 30 min after we went to bed we had roommates that showed up. Even though I think they were trying to be quiet they kept us up until midnight with their unpacking and such. I guess that is to be expected sometimes when you stay in a Hostel.

Best hostel I've stayed at! the beds were double beds instead of twins which was great for a couple. there was a full kitchen for guests which had lots of tools and utensils. there were a lot of showers and bathrooms so it wasn't a fight to get one as there were a lot of people staying there. There was bar that was open until midnight that served finger food. the hostel also supplied towels. It was a great location right near the black sand beach and enough outside of the Vìk that we were able to see the northern lights!

the hostel uses strong scented cleaning products and does a lot of cleaning, so it was very strong for someone sensitive to fragrances.

It is very nicely decorated, really new. Had almost all the comforts of home (except I was in a shared room) freshly made croissants and baked goods in the morning. Flavoured water, and the staff found my partner an extension cord for his CPAP. Beds were comfie, warm, gave us an extra pillow even.

Well, we did get a share room so we can't do anything about people talking or being loud (it is what it is). I do wish there were more washrooms as during rush hour it is hard to get showered and get to bed or get out the door. The rooms are cleaned or pumped with some strong perfume.? My partner and I found it hard to sleep through it. The share rooms are very tight for space though, it is 8 people jammed into a room. With baggage and whatnot, it is very very cramped.

Comfortable double beds, although it is better to choose rooms with fewer beds, less noises and less smells :) bathrooms super clean, spacious, you don't have to worry about something getting wet during a shower. no queues for showers, toilets etc. communal kitchen, very well equipped, even with disposable cutlery, the only nimus, it can be terribly hot there when everyone is cooking, and the windows don't open and the cooker hoods don't work. Great common space with comfortable sofas. , also a bar on the ground floor,

The Barn is a beautiful hostel and the perfect place/ base for your visit to Southern Iceland. We stayed for three nights with our 3-year-old son, which was an adventure at itself, but definitely made easier by our stay here. The hostel environment, while still having the opportunity to book a private room is fantastic. Our son enjoyed the company of several other kids, which made it a bit more relaxed for us. We had a nice stay at the Barn, a beautifully decorated hostel with a very warm atmosphere.

The rooms are not super spacious, but not too small either. A bit bigger would be interesting, especially for families.