Hafaldan Hostelling International Hostel

Hafaldan Hostelling International Hostel

Seythisfjorthur, Iceland

Reviewed July 5th, 2005

Perched on the harbor of the beautiful east fjord village of Seythisfjorthur is a cozy little hostel. Outside the pink tin building looks like it may house flamboyant trailer trash or perhaps a poorly performing Mary Kay salesperson. But the interior is increbibly warm and welcoming. Visitors must take their shoes off upon entering, a step which has saved many a mud-packed Montrail from infesting these floors. The restroom is located right near the entrance and it may be tempting to leave your shoes on, but the cleanliness inside assures you that, no, shoes are not really necessary. Okay maybe slippers.

The restroom is a strange conbobulation of sinks, toilets, wood paneling and mirrors. The larger stall had it's own sink and a crazy mirror with Lady and the Tramp graphics on it straight out of the 1988 county fair. On one visit there was no toilet paper in this stall, but the unnaturally soft paper towels make a suitable substitute and may actually be softer than the gritty thin tissue in the other stall.. which houses a spectacular view of a trickling waterfall not more than 100 yards away. Yellow and natural wood were the colors of choice. If you're squirmish about restroom noises or sharing a restroom with the opposite sex, you may feel a bit uncomfortable in here as the restroom is quite small and you may see any number of men or women coming in during your visit.

RESTROOM RATING: 6
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