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Nordic Hostel

Reykjavík 101, Reykjavík

Nordic Hostel is well located in Reykjavík, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

H
Huiting
From
China
I had a very pleasant four-day stay here. It is newly-opened, clean and comfortable, with a modern design and great attention to detail. The manager, Federico, was very friendly and gave me excellent recommendations for local dining and activities. I would especially like to thank Gabriela, the reception girl. She helped me out of an unpleasant thing, very warm, cheerful and chatty. She is definitely one of the reasons that I will choose to stay at Nordic Hostel again. Additionally, the bed is very comfortable and come with blackout curtains, ensuring a great night’s sleep. The kitchen is also very clean and well-equipped with all the necessary utensils and cookware. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 960 reviews
Price from
US$96.98
1 night, 2 adults

Baron's Hostel

Reykjavík 101, Reykjavík

Baron's Hostel is well set in Reykjavík, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

L
Lupu
From
Romania
It was my first time staying at a hostel and it made me want to go to hostels more often. The location is great, just a couple of minutes away from the church and about 15-20 minutes from BSI (which honestly, if you don't have heavy luggage you can do it in about 10 minutes and the road is really easy to follow). The receptionist was nice, asked me if I'd like a top or bunk bed which was greatly appreciated. The rooms were spacious even though there were 8 of us there, but the mattresses were hard, which for me was a con, but not entirely uncomfortable. The facilities were really clean even throughout the night which I appreciated, the bathrooms were nice, there was enough space to change in, The common kitchen/area was really beautiful and you could see the church from it, there was complimentary tea and coffee, even condiments left from previous tenants as a way to help fellow travellers. Would book again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,795 reviews
Price from
US$153.87
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel B47

Reykjavík 101, Reykjavík

Situated in Reykjavík, 2.5 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, Hostel B47 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

M
Mary O'Shea
From
South Africa
Good location, clean, easy to check in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,013 reviews
Price from
US$120.42
1 night, 2 adults

Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse

Vesturbær, Reykjavík

Well situated in the Vesturbær district of Reykjavík, Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse is set 1.5 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church, 1.6 km from Solfar Sun Voyager and 3.6 km from The Pearl.

C
Camelia Georgiana
From
Romania
The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The check-in was very easy, because I received one email with the code to open the door and my room. Was possible to let also my luggage there in the last day for free- they have special place for luggages. One small supermarket is near the Guesthouse, just cross the street. The city center is 10-15 minutes walking and the bus station for the airport is only 5 minutes walking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews
Price from
US$183.38
1 night, 2 adults

KEX Hostel and Hotel

Reykjavík 101, Reykjavík

Set just 250 meters from Laugarvegur shopping street, this central Reykjavik hostel offers guest rooms and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Harpa Concert Hall is 1 km away.

J
Joyce
From
Netherlands
Good hostel with good location. Clean rooms and clean showers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,456 reviews
Price from
US$124.78
1 night, 2 adults

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Reykjavík East, Reykjavík

Located in Reykjavík, 1.9 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, Bus Hostel Reykjavik provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

L
Levs
From
Latvia
Hostel is located in the city centre of Reykjavik but still has large free car park. It’s very clean and has all the possible facilities: shared spaces like bar and good kitchen with option to make food, saving some money. Bed and room itself were fine, nice and clean, with good WiFi and charging station next to the bed. If you’re looking for a relatively cheap place to stay, this hostel is probably the best option.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,879 reviews
Price from
US$118.82
1 night, 2 adults

Loft - HI Eco Hostel

Reykjavík 101, Reykjavík

Featuring a lounge, bar and a rooftop terrace with a city view, this eco-hostel is just a few steps away from Laugavegur, Reykjavík's main social hub.

O
Omar Aqlan
From
Netherlands
Everyone was respectful and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,719 reviews
Price from
US$187.25
1 night, 2 adults

Student Hostel

Reykjavík 101, Reykjavík

Student Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Reykjavík. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, an ATM and free WiFi.

M
Mariana
From
Portugal
The Hostel is very central, Reykjavik Center is very near by foot (not even 10 minutes), the hostel in itself is modern, nicely decorated, calm, had a fantastic kitchen and the staff was really nice! The beds were super comfortable, we love that there was a sink inside the room, making things as skincare or brushing the teeth more private and it’s nicely separated from the beds with furniture in the middle. 5 points for the window blackouts as well, since at this time of the year it’s important to have darkness in the room at night. Showers/WC were very nice and private. Lovely stay! 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,300 reviews
Price from
US$180.11
1 night, 2 adults

Dalur - HI Eco Hostel

Reykjavík East, Reykjavík

Located 3.5 km from Reykjavik city centre, this eco-certified hostel is beside the geothermally heated Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool.

K
Kalim
From
Belgium
I really enjoyed it. Everything was great😍🫶
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,575 reviews
Price from
US$120.57
1 night, 2 adults

Lækur Hostel

Reykjavík East, Reykjavík

Located in Reykjavík, Lækur Hostel features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

T
Tahwa
From
United Kingdom
Exactly as advertised and as can be expected for a hostel - happy with the experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
Price from
US$95.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Avg. price/night: US$159.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,795 reviews
This hostel is in a great location. Easy walk to BSI, the main streets and buses. Pool next door. Cheaper restaurants nearby.
Guest review by
Susanna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$191.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,575 reviews
Nice budget friendly and clean hostel. Perfect for backpackers
Guest review by
Guest
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$270.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,719 reviews
Incredible service from the staff here. I was in an awkward situation and they spent the time to reaccomodate me in difficult circumstances. It’s always tidy. It’s cosy. It has cool events on. I felt very safe and even at home on this stay. Best hostel in Reykjavík, definitely recommend booking while it’s available.
Guest review by
Louise
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$124.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,456 reviews
Great Location, very popular hostel with travellers from all over the world. Great party hostel vibe, if that’s your thing. Breakfast provided at a cost was excellent. Smooth check in . I would advise if going with friends to book together, otherwise you will not be guaranteed to be sharing a dormitory like in our case. Beds ok does the job.
Guest review by
Dionne
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$159.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,795 reviews
Friendly staff when you actively approach them yourself, room mates and great location. It was clear that they attempt to keep things clean (but given the small amount of bathrooms and large amount of guests, it can get dirty). It’s an Alright budget friendlier option (in terms of Icelandic pricing) for a few nights if you are ok with a very basic hostel experience and out and about most of the time anyway as I was. Rooms were mostly clean
Guest review by
Lisa
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$163.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,013 reviews
Great location ! A 5 minute walk from the main part of the city, friendly staff, our bed was super comfortable and the room itself was lovely and warm! Key code entry system was great too, felt safe and didn’t have to worry about leaving a key somewhere, perfect to stay at if you’re trying to see Iceland on a budget
Guest review by
Chloe
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$124.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,456 reviews
It's a classic backpacker hostel, very well situated, near a supermarket, to the sea and few minutes from center town. I slept in mixed dormitory. All kind of servics are available; it's possible to cook there.
Guest review by
Mirko Novello
Group
Avg. price/night: US$163.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,013 reviews
Great location, easy walk from bus station. Clean. Very safe measures with a code to enter each room. Arrived at 2am, easily got in with codes and found bed and towel. Next door to geothermal swimming pool, $8.50, but free for those 67 and older. Good price for hostel in Iceland! Very pleased with my stay.
Guest review by
Ruth
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$139.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,879 reviews
it was my first time staying in the Hostel for curiousity😄also cheap😅 walking distance to the city and bus stop Klambratum, great location..
Guest review by
Watts
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$163.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,013 reviews
- Very clean, especially considering this is a hostel - Great location, only a few minutes walking to downtown area - Rooms were quite spacious - Nice food and drink selection available at the front desk and very cheap for Icelandic standards - Plenty free parking spaces available - Towels and bed sheets are provided for free
Guest review by
Philipp
Group