Skógarhlíd 10, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
#69 of 80 hotels in Reykjavík
Guests' ChoiceBased on 752 hostel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.1
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 May 2024
Shemer
United StatesIt seemed like there were a lot of charges for little things that many hostels would provide for free. I had to pay to rent a towel, as well as to store my bags after I checked out. While I was waiting for the bus in the lobby I realized that the power outlets were blocked and I couldn't plug in my phone to charge. It seemed like this hostel would do anything to save money.
Good location, clean facilities.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Beata
SwitzerlandTransfer to the airport too expensive
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Caroline
BrazilThe shared bedrooms could have more energy plugs.
Even being the meeting point of some tours, the hostel is quite peaceful. The location is good also, 10min walking from BSI (bus station) and 15min to Hallgrimskirkja (the famous church) and the main street.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Kirsty
United KingdomLocation was a bit out of the way for what I needed but handy if you want tours.
Extremely good value for money, bed was comfy and clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Sarah
DenmarkMattresses were not the best
Very nice staff - helped me arrange transportation to the domestic airport and nice waiting lounge areas. The room was nice and clean, and so was the bathroom.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Leonie
United Kingdomvery clean facilities, lots of spaces to relax, quiet rooms/doors location walkable to city centre airport service very good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Madhara
IcelandSnoring while sleeping😴
It was nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Brianna
CanadaWe didn't spend enough time there to have any dislikes. Maybe more shelves/table space in the rooms.
The bathrooms were very spacious and clean. We ended up being the only two people in our room which was great as we had a late night and early morning. We were only there for about 6 hours, but the staff were friendly, parking was available, and it was easy to find!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Denise
AustraliaWould’ve liked a towel in my room. Curtains were way too thin to keep light out.
Good location & facilities. Helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Chow
Swedensmells of the room and the fishy kitchen.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Swantjek
Germanyfar from city center
best connection for airport and other tours
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Denise
AustraliaNo towels! Mega expensive to hire & definitely annoying. Rooms had only very thin curtains so it was VERY warm when the sun came in and very light about 4am.
Nice facility, good kitchen, nice size room. Friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Jacquelyn
Abkhazia, GeorgiaBooked this last minute and was pleasantly surprised. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I loved how close the bathrooms were to the rooms. Almost all of the tours and airport transfers stop in front of the hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Elad
IsraelShared kitchen was too crowded.
Clean, tidy and renewed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Peter
SlovakiaRoom air was stuffy. The "bed" was just a mattress on a floor, but at least was comfy as well as sheets. Some of the bathrooms were not clean.
Nice spacious place with many bathrooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Mariana
BrazilThe beds at the bottom of the bunk bed are at floor level, and I thought this was very bad, especially as my bed was next to the entrance door. Every time someone entered or left the room I felt like I was about to be trampled on. I think they could put sockets for charging your mobile next to the bed. I had to wake up at 5am, and had to walk around the dark room to turn off the alarm on the phone that was charging on the opposite wall, I felt bad for disturbing the other guests sleeping in the room. Also, I'm a woman and I shared a room with 3 men, I don't know if there are rooms divided by gender, but I wasn't given that option when I made the reservation.
The staff was nice, the shared facilities were clean and good, and it's located at the main bus terminal which for me was very good as I had to catch the 6am bus to the airport.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Karol
Icelandno electric outlets and lamp next to bed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Karol
Icelandno food or any breakfast on site
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Savvas
United KingdomThe need could be more clean.
The location and price.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Taylor
United StatesDeceptive pricing on tours. Website may say “free bus transfer” and then charge $35 for a bus transfer.
No provided breakfast. Location was decent but not downtown.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Marleen
GermanyThe shared bathroom was not clean and smelled bad.
The rooms were simple, but honest and comfortable for a few nights.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Kumar
United Kingdom-
Location , blanket
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Edward
Icelandfriendy staff and help full
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Avril
IrelandCoffee machine never worked, would have been nice in the mornings..
Comfy single bed. Good location for tour pick-up. 20minute walk to downtown.
Stayed in February 2024
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