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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.

E
Emelie
From
Germany
Very beautifully made hostel with well chosen interior design and a love for detail. A lot of privacy for a hostel with cosy bed nooks and high quality materials. Walking distance to nice streets, grocery stores and cool cafes and bars. Even tho they did not have their own parking it was easy to find a parking spot nearby. A lot of space for chilling and having a chat with fellow travellers - but it’s also feels nice and cosy for solo travellers 🫶 had a lovely stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 993 reviews
Price from
US$98.60
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.

S
Salmina
From
Hong Kong
The staffs are very responsive (assuming you are reaching out within their operating hours, which I believe closes at 9pm. I was shared the check-in details over email as I was arriving post mid-night when the staffs would not be in the hostel to receive guests. The hostel is located at a walking distance from the marvelous Hallgrimskirkja church and bus stop 8 and 9. The pantry is stocked with free tea and coffee and cooking oil, salt, sugar and a fridge. It's very organized, washrooms are all very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,788 reviews
Price from
US$155.37
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.

A
Annette
From
Sweden
Great hostel, the stuff was very helpful and informative when you asked them questions. Close walking distance to the centrum, BSI bus terminal and Halgrims church. I shared a room with 7 other wonderful people from other countries and it was great but you can book other kinds of room if you don't want to share with others. I recommend this hostel and I will book this place again in the future, already planing my next travel to Reykjavík.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,967 reviews
Price from
US$120.89
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.

S
Shauna
From
Australia
Amazing stay- very automated and everything well explained
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,145 reviews
Price from
US$217.84
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.

p
pavarini
From
Denmark
Very nice hostell!! The staff was amazing!!! Thank you guys!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,414 reviews
Price from
US$125.99
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
Lucia
From
Slovakia
Great clean and quiet place in bud terminal convenient when you have early or late night flights.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,924 reviews
Price from
US$108.06
1 night, 2 adults

Loft - HI Eco Hostel

Reykjavík 101, Reykjavík

Loft is located in the heart of downtown Reykjavík, with fun and exciting events happening just an arm’s length away.

E
Eirini
From
Greece
At the center of the city Easy to check in Comfy beds Clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviews
Price from
US$160.12
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.

I
Ilya
From
Russia
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room, comfortable bed, sufficient number of common bathrooms, sink in the room, location close to centre and BSI bus terminal.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,300 reviews
Price from
US$182.57
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.

R
Ramona
From
Romania
The hostel was amazing. I could see the Aurora from my bed. Clean room, nice kitchen, very quietly area. I had little interaction with the hostel staff, but they were always present.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,579 reviews
Price from
US$104.42
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.

O
Orsolya
From
Germany
The accommodation is perfectly located, very clean. The view is beautiful. Late arrivals are also very well organized. Very good communication with the host! Very good value for money. Everything went perfectly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Price from
US$111.67
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

E
Emelie
From
Germany
Very beautifully made hostel with well chosen interior design and a love for detail. A lot of privacy for a hostel with cosy bed nooks and high quality materials. Walking distance to nice streets, grocery stores and cool cafes and bars. Even tho they did not have their own parking it was easy to find a parking spot nearby. A lot of space for chilling and having a chat with fellow travellers - but it’s also feels nice and cosy for solo travellers 🫶 had a lovely stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 993 reviews
Price from
US$98.60
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.

S
Salmina
From
Hong Kong
The staffs are very responsive (assuming you are reaching out within their operating hours, which I believe closes at 9pm. I was shared the check-in details over email as I was arriving post mid-night when the staffs would not be in the hostel to receive guests. The hostel is located at a walking distance from the marvelous Hallgrimskirkja church and bus stop 8 and 9. The pantry is stocked with free tea and coffee and cooking oil, salt, sugar and a fridge. It's very organized, washrooms are all very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,788 reviews
Price from
US$155.37
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.

A
Annette
From
Sweden
Great hostel, the stuff was very helpful and informative when you asked them questions. Close walking distance to the centrum, BSI bus terminal and Halgrims church. I shared a room with 7 other wonderful people from other countries and it was great but you can book other kinds of room if you don't want to share with others. I recommend this hostel and I will book this place again in the future, already planing my next travel to Reykjavík.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,967 reviews
Price from
US$120.89
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.

S
Shauna
From
Australia
Amazing stay- very automated and everything well explained
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,145 reviews
Price from
US$217.84
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.

p
pavarini
From
Denmark
Very nice hostell!! The staff was amazing!!! Thank you guys!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,414 reviews
Price from
US$125.99
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
Lucia
From
Slovakia
Great clean and quiet place in bud terminal convenient when you have early or late night flights.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,924 reviews
Price from
US$108.06
1 night, 2 adults

Loft - HI Eco Hostel

Reykjavík 101, Reykjavík

Loft is located in the heart of downtown Reykjavík, with fun and exciting events happening just an arm’s length away.

E
Eirini
From
Greece
At the center of the city Easy to check in Comfy beds Clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviews
Price from
US$160.12
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.

I
Ilya
From
Russia
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room, comfortable bed, sufficient number of common bathrooms, sink in the room, location close to centre and BSI bus terminal.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,300 reviews
Price from
US$182.57
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.

R
Ramona
From
Romania
The hostel was amazing. I could see the Aurora from my bed. Clean room, nice kitchen, very quietly area. I had little interaction with the hostel staff, but they were always present.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,579 reviews
Price from
US$104.42
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.

O
Orsolya
From
Germany
The accommodation is perfectly located, very clean. The view is beautiful. Late arrivals are also very well organized. Very good communication with the host! Very good value for money. Everything went perfectly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Price from
US$111.67
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,145 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,579 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,788 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 993 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,924 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,967 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,414 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$139.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,788 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$126.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,579 reviews
Nice budget friendly and clean hostel. Perfect for backpackers
Guest review by
Guest
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$155
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 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$125.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,414 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$139.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,788 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$118.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,967 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$125.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,414 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$118.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,967 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$108.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,924 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$118.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,967 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