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“I'm repeating myself from my first visit to Gimli 4 years ago but the hostel is …”
“Great place to stay, Bjarni - the host is a great guy who really takes care of h…”
“It is quiet, the location is great and it is just ever so peaceful”
“Our room was clean and comfortable and we appreciated the big kitchen with all f…”
“A small village near the harbor — pure Icelandic magic”
“The location is perfect for the ferry trip to Grimsey Island”
“The host is very friendly and the rooms are clean and nicely decorated”
“Simple room but everything you need, clean shared bathroom and spacious kitchen/…”
“Good value for money, locatiin amazing and helpful staff”
“Very friendly and helpful host, good value for money”
Situated in the centre of Dalvík, across from the harbour, this family-run hostel is 45 km from Akureyri. It offers free Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen and individually decorated rooms. The simple, yet modern rooms at Dalvík Hostel Gimli all have a wardrobe and access to shared bathroom facilities. Staff sells ski passes on site, as well as helps arrange horse riding trips and airport shuttle services. Hostel Gimli also has BBQ equipment that guests can use. Restaurants, cafés and a grocery store are all within 50 metres. Area activities include whale watching tours, hiking along the black sand beaches and bird watching in the Svarfadardal Valley, 4 km away.
Antonella
family_with_children
November 4, 2025
A small village near the harbor — pure Icelandic magic. From here I experienced unforgettable moments: a whale-watching tour and the wonder of the Northern Lights dancing in the sky. I stayed in a shared house with people from all over the world, in a warm and genuine atmosphere. A special place where nature and simplicity create emotions that stay in your heart. 💙
Petculescu
family_with_children
October 3, 2025
The location is perfect for the ferry trip to Grimsey Island. The host is very friendly and the rooms are clean and nicely decorated. There is a well equipped dining room.
Jean-Daniel
family_with_children
September 19, 2025
“Great place close to the harbour and whalewatching tours, great host, with wonderful collections”
Marco
solo_traveller
August 12, 2025
I'm repeating myself from my first visit to Gimli 4 years ago but the hostel is one of the best hostels I have visited. It is quiet, the location is great and it is just ever so peaceful.
Karleen
solo_traveller
August 4, 2025
Simple room but everything you need, clean shared bathroom and spacious kitchen/,living room where you can cook your own meal. Original house decorations. Very convenient location for people taking the ferry to Grimsey, just across the street. There's no real center in Dalvik, but it's located along the main road nearby the little harbor. Road to Dalvik along a beautiful fjord (but the town itself is more a collection of houses along the road). Bus stop at a couple of 100 meters. Warm welcome by the owner.
Izabela
couple
July 11, 2025
“Great place to explore nothern Iceland!”
Great place to stay, Bjarni - the host is a great guy who really takes care of his guests. The place is very clean, the kitchen offers all what you need.
Lövenholdt
couple
July 6, 2025
“Enjoyable and nice”
Good value for money, locatiin amazing and helpful staff
Danny
solo_traveller
June 9, 2025
“Traditional with warm welcome”
Possibly the nicest hostel I have ever stayed in. Advertised as a hostel but had the feel of a traditional guest house. Bjarni is a very welcoming and approachable host. Directly across the road from the Grimsey ferry.
Michaela
couple
May 18, 2025
Bjarni was wery helpful with self check-in. Our room was clean and comfortable and we appreciated the big kitchen with all facilities we needed. Would stay again if I’m back!
Josephine
solo_traveller
April 26, 2025
“Comfortable, peaceful - 10 out of 10.”
Firstly Bjarni was a fantastic host. Very helpful and enthusiastic. He very kindly gave me a slightly bigger room. I stayed 2 separate nights and was able to leave a bag whilst I was Grimsey. The hostel was spotless. Kitchen also really well equipped. I am already planning my return trip for some whale watching.
Konstantin
family_with_children
April 22, 2025
Nice and cosy hostel in the heart of Troll peninsula
Claudia
couple
March 4, 2025
Lovely hostel in Dalvik! Me and my partner loved the location and felt very welcomed by the owner! Clean, spacious, and cozy!
Hayley
couple
February 26, 2025
“Cosy & comfortable”
We were warmly welcomed by Bjarni and had such a comfortable and cosy stay. The room was warm, the bed comfortable, the shower hot with good pressure and the kitchen was fully equipped. Thank you for having us, it felt like home :) also - the hosts have a great cafe walking distance, recommend going!
Daniel Saavedra
extended_group
January 29, 2025
“A place to chill and enjoy dalvik”
Lovely place with everything you need in your travel the owner very good person
Siew Fong
extended_group
August 27, 2024
“Cosy stay”
Cosy stay here. Beautifully decorated n ample kitchen n dining area. Have a good time . Surrounding so peaceful n serene.
Marie-Louise
family_with_children
August 15, 2024
“Cozy Museum Stay ; )”
Very friendly and helpful host, good value for money. Quiet at night, enough shared bathroom facilities, clean. Nice atmosphere in this old house, felt a bit like a museum!
Ruby
family_with_children
August 9, 2024
Friendly , good stop over, spacious beds with pair price for family
LiTing
couple
August 7, 2024
The host is very sweet and welcoming. The house is in a great location, just a five-minute walk to the whale watching center. The decor has a charming, vintage feel, and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need. We loved the café on the corner, where the fresh fish soup and bread were some of the best we've ever had. Next door is a century-old cinema with a vintage projector. Everything was wonderful. Highly recommend!
susan
couple
August 4, 2024
“The host makes this a very special place to stay.”
The host - friendly, charming, informative. Well-equipped kitchen.
Jennifer
solo_traveller
June 19, 2024
Location is perfect, the host is lovely and I really enjoyed the decoration of the property.
Fishing, Skiing, Hiking, Horse riding
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Breakfast options
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Shared kitchen
BBQ facilities, Garden
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Babysitting/child services, Airport shuttle, Luggage storage
Ski equipment hire on site, Ski pass vendor
Basic accommodation in a dormitory with shared bathroom facilities.
Individually decorated room with a wardrobe and shared bathroom facilities.
Individually decorated room with a wardrobe and shared bathroom facilities.
Individually decorated room with a wardrobe and shared bathroom facilities.
Individually decorated room with a wardrobe and shared bathroom facilities.
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