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Baron's Hostel is well set in the centre of Reykjavík, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is located 2.6 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, 47 km from Blue Lagoon and 800 metres from Reykjavik Art Museum: Kjarvalsstadir. The property is close to popular attractions like Laugavegur Shopping Street, Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre and Reykjavik Old Harbour.

Excellent location, literally just behind Hallgrimskirkja (the famous Icelandic church). By foot the facility is 5 minutes from the Central Bus Station, 5 minutes from downtown Reykjavik and 10 minutes away from Bus Stop 12. The latter a critical stop if you intend to explore the rest of Iceland with various tour companies. Very safe location, easy parking and accessible at all times during the day and night.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,946 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

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. The property is located 49 km from Blue Lagoon, 400 metres from Reykjavik Old Harbour and 1.1 km from Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi. At Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse every room includes bed linen and towels.

The place is really clean and comfortable and also close to the main attractions in Reykjavik. I recommend it even for a longer stay.

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8.2
Very good
1,088 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

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. Weekly social events hosted on site are free for guests to join. Hallgrímskirkja Church is within 10 minutes’ walk. Free WiFi is offered throughout.

At Loft Hostel, guests can choose between guest rooms with a private bathroom or dormitory quarters with shared bathrooms inside the room. Lockers and bed linen are included.

The staff was great and the vibe was fun. 4th floor was a bar and rooftop overlook of the city. Place was popping for the Eurovision finals. I had no idea Europeans took the so seriously. It was cute to watch

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8.2
Very good
1,302 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Located 3.5 km from Reykjavik city centre, this eco-certified hostel is beside the geothermally heated Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool. It features a family friendly coffee house, food and bar, 2 communal kitchens and free private parking.

Everything was excellent. The rooms and sitting areas were clean. The kitchen areas were well-stocked with cooking supplies and if you need to temporarily leave bags or luggage, you can put them in the short-term storage room. The staff were helpful and the location was also very good. It is within walking distance to several restaurants.

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8.1
Very good
1,966 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Each simply furnished guest room at Student Hostel provides garden or city views. Bathroom facilities are shared.

Lake Tjörnin is just 50 metres away. The National Museum of Iceland is a 2-minute walk from Student Hostel and the Hallgrímskirkja Church is 1 km away.

This was the best hostel I've visited. The common kitchen was amazing and the room has everything you will ever need.

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8.6
Fabulous
790 reviews

Situated in Reykjavík, 2.8 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, Hostel B47 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 500 metres from Hallgrímskirkja Church, and within less than 1 km of the city centre.

Great breakfast and good value. Excellent location. Exceptionally friendly staff.

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7.9
Good
4,417 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

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.

A seating area and a wardrobe feature in all rooms at Kex Hostel. Some rooms have a private bathroom with shower.

The staff was so nice, location is good, very warm environment

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7.9
Good
4,202 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Located in Reykjavík, 2 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Reykjavik Terminal provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 3-star hostel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Staff was very nice and helpful. The room clean and warm. Perfect location if you are taking every day tours out of Reykjavik as all the buses stop next to the Hostel.

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7.7
Good
1,604 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Situated in Reykjavík and with Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach reachable within 2 km, SM Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is set 2.4 km from Solfar Sun Voyager, 46 km from Blue Lagoon and 1.6 km from Laugavegur Shopping Street. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

friendly staff, cleanliness, the room smell good, good air circulation, warm, very comfort place to stay and i love this place. i feel safe in this hostel. i read many review say , “many weird people”, but i did not find weirdo tho. probably just because of people come & go from different country, different culture, different habit.. but everything is normal like another hostel. the most important is the cleanliness, comfortable, lovely staff, thank you

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5.1
Review score
838 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Located in Reykjavík, Lækur Hostel features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2.1 km from Solfar Sun Voyager, 2.9 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 3.7 km from The Pearl. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Exactly as advertised and as can be expected for a hostel - happy with the experience.

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7.4
Good
404 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

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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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  • SM Hostel
    Budget options available

    Situated in Reykjavík and with Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach reachable within 2 km, SM Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    The personal help me and and hostels close to Mosjeed

    5.1
    Scored 5.1
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 836 reviews
  • Student Hostel
    Budget options available

    Central Reykjavik is 10 minutes’ walk from this hostel, which is set on the University of Iceland’s campus. It offers a communal kitchen and free WiFi in common areas.

    Very clean space, comfortable room, new kitchen area

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 790 reviews
  • Nordic Hostel
    Budget options available

    Nordic Hostel is well located in the centre of Reykjavík, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

  • Holiday Hostel
    Budget options available

    Well situated in the Reykjavík East district of Reykjavík, Holiday Hostel is set 2.8 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, 1.2 km from Solfar Sun Voyager and 1 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church.

    Hospitality and kindness of owner Thank you very much!!!

    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 39 reviews
  • Fox Hotel
    Budget options available

    Conveniently located in the Reykjavík East district of Reykjavík, Fox Hotel is set 2.8 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, 1.2 km from Solfar Sun Voyager and 1 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church.

    Thank you so much! Hopefully next year I can come again :)

    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 88 reviews

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  • Baron's Hostel
    Central location

    Baron's Hostel is well set in the centre of Reykjavík, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Amazing location, friendly staff, fantastic hostel

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,941 reviews
  • Loft - HI Eco Hostel
    Central location

    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.

    The staff very extremely knowledgeable and helpful

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,301 reviews
  • Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse
    Central location

    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.

    Great location, comfy beds, clean, good facilities

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,086 reviews
  • Dalur - HI Eco Hostel
    Central location

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

    password locks instead of needing key, self check in

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,963 reviews
  • Kex Hostel
    Central location

    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.

    Price, location, decent breakfast as for Iceland prices

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,199 reviews
  • Hostel B47
    Central location

    Situated in Reykjavík, 2.8 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, Hostel B47 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Easy to get too with free parking. Front desk for check in.

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,413 reviews
  • Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Reykjavik Terminal
    Central location

    Located in Reykjavík, 2 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Reykjavik Terminal provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    everything was quite perfect! no complaint whatsoever.

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,600 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in Reykjavík

  • Avg. price/night: £119.52
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 710 reviews
    Great location. Good sound proofing from outside (important as it is very central)
    Ellie
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,963 reviews
    One of the best hostels ever, highly recommend
    Tkachenko
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £105.38
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,199 reviews
    Cheapest place to buy drinks in the evening, great atmosphere. Facilities are decent and it was in a great location.
    Eben
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £105.38
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,199 reviews
    What an amazing hostel. Everything was perfect. It was clean. Extremely friendly staff. The offerings of the bar were great. Extremely easy to meet new people. I didn't cook, but many others did and the kitchen seemed well equipped. Walking distance from everything interesting in Reykjavík. I can't recommend the Kex enough.
    Odai
    Solo traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 155 reviews
    This is a superb apartment with all the modern comforts. It is large, airy and light with a great kitchen and very comfy beds. Great location - walking distance to all the main sites in Reykjavik and to a great range of restaurants from cheap to more luxurious. Our apartment had the harbour view and it was so peaceful and beautiful to watch the old harbour from our window. It was also an easy pick up spot for taxis. Highly recommend.
    Madeleine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £112.85
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,413 reviews
    Central location close to BSI and Hallgrímskirkja (church), is in the same building as Baron's Hostel (different entry/exit doors though). Neighbourhood seemed safe and I walked to BSI in early hours with no problems. Towel was provided.
    Victoria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £92.05
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,600 reviews
    The accomodation was clean and the location is really perfect, the BSÍ bus terminal was close by, it's a walking distance to the city centre, plus there are a bunch of day trips where a bus will pick you up directly from the hostel. The rooms, beds and bedding were simple but quite comfortable and clean. There are a lot of bathrooms on every floor so even with the hostel almost full, I never waited too long for one. The kitchenette has everything you need to make a quick. For such a cheap price, this is really an amazing place to stay.
    Lucie
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £112.85
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,413 reviews
    This hostel was perfect for a couple of backpackers like us! It had all the basic necessities needed, the facilities were always clean and well maintained. The location was a good walking distance from all main attractions if you wanted to save on taxis/buses. Beds were comfortable.
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £112.85
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,413 reviews
    Everything, this could be the best hostel in Reykjavik
    sim ying
    Solo traveller
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 979 reviews
    Great location for pick ups by tour operations with a stop just a couple of minutes from the hostel. Loved the privacy of the bunk bed - easy to keep yourself off sight if wanted. Large enough lockers. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Thank you
    Anna
    Solo traveller

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