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Reviews of Loft - HI Eco Hostel

Bankastræti 7, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

#52 of 80 hotels in Reykjavík

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Review score

Based on 762 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location and bive and comfortable beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    loud. On the weekends you can hear some noise from the people coming up and down from the bar because the walls are thin. But it didn’t bother me.

    Nice staff, Beds are comfortable and everything was clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable everything. Easy access, nice rooftop and bar. Staff is super friendly and easy going. Ready to repeat.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It did get loud at night from the bars and restaurants, but this is not the fault of the hostel and is to be expected given the central location. Bring earplugs and this won't be an issue.

    The location was amazing for getting around the city centre, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the bar upstairs was a nice atmosphere, and they let me leave my luggage after checking out which was great as I didn't have to wheel it around the city and to conference events all day. For the price, this is a great hostel option in the city.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall are very good. I was sick during the time. They managed to keep me a small coned and try less people in the room.

    Has lift! Thanks god!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Safe storage options for valuables.

    The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I was in an 8 bunk all female dorm and it felt super safe. There are locked storage bins under the bottom bunk (although the lock mechanism broke on mine) - and you can rent padlocks from the hostel for 900ISK (as of May 2024). There's also communal bag storage you can access by going to the loft bar/check in if you arrive before check in and want to get out exploring. The communal kitchen is great, and there was loads of free food left behind which is handy if you arrive outside of local supermarket opening times. Ditto free toiletries in the shared/accessible bathroom. You're on one of the main streets of Reykjavik so be aware there is some noise from people enjoying themselves outside, I'm used to being in a loud area but if you're a light sleeper it's something to consider. Location is EXCELLENT! It was my first hostel experience and i was more than pleasantly surprised. I'd definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    One of the best hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps shower can be improved with glass isolation, as today with plastic curtain and water leakage around.

    Best location, good atmosphere, kitch and bar, very social.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room description said 6 beds, but there were 7.

    My first time sleeping in a dorm - but all went well! As my visit was during the week, there was no partying going on and so I was able to sleep well both nights. I got what I wanted - a budget friendly accommodation for a couple of nights. Felt safe as a female traveler.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    11 is too early to close common space. Price is expensive but on par with the rest of the city I think

    Room was spacious and clean. The common area upstairs was nice and lots of shared and free food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It'd be lovely to have luggage lockers and bunk privacy (like bunk curtains)

    Very nice location in the city centre. Close to Rainbow Street and attractions pick-up locations. The communal areas and facilities are a plus. It's got a toilet/bath in each room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water needed a lot of time to "escape" in the shower, creating a swimming pool around your feet. Lack of space in the kitchen,avoid rush hours.

    Perfect location, nice temperature everywhere,nice staff, nice public space in the cafe, plug in every bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    A great hostel at the heart of Reykjavik
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no free parking. You had to park at a garage(not free) about a 10-minute walk from the hostel. The bathrooms were small.

    The location is in the heart of Reykjavik! During the day, you can walk to the top attractions and be near the party at night. The staff were helpful and friendly. There is a bar/ eatery in the hostel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Self check in and check out, emplacement

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    I loved my stay in Reykjavik and would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As I mentioned: crowded and often dirty kitchen, carpet, and the bathroom in the bedroom has the shower, sink and toilet, so when one person was in it for an hour you had to hope you could use the toilet in the hallway. As I always say, curtains on the beds would be nice to allow for some privacy.

    I’ll start with the location is perfect and it made traversing the city easy and enjoyable. What’s On is just down the street and you can find out about everything to do in Iceland there. It is close to the Rainbow street and all the shopping and grocery stores. It’s a convenient location. It’s well used and in need of some upgrading, but it’s well planned and was probably really nice when new. It’s just worn because it’s always packed and accommodate big groups who take over the kitchen facilities and often leave it really messed up with garbage and dirty dishes. It is a well stocked kitchen, but rather small when big groups swarm the kitchen. The lounge is a bar, library, stage for musicians, and you can order food from the restaurant below. The room was large and always full, the bathroom was adequate, and there was a window for fresh air and light, but no view. The floor was a bit tawdry and carpet is never great. The staff were almost always nice, but busy and didn’t have time. Iceland is very expensive and this hostel allowed me to stay a week, even though it was almost 60 usd a night.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hostel vibe with friendly staff and activities in the bar/cafe area. Central location made the whole trip easier. Great rooms and boxes are provided to place your things in. The kitchen was great as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guest staying in hostel room smoking , and treating the place like a tip

    Great location , cheap friendly staff ,

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Good choice for short stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside our room, in the hallway, we saw an old man sleeping on the floor (probably homeless). Was not unsafe but probably wasn’t expecting that. One of the reasons is because you just enter with a code and there is no people checking who enters the hotel.

    The hotel was very centric, close to the church and bus stops. Also many restaurants close by. It is a good option for a short stay in Reykjavik

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Budget private bunk bed room ticked the boxes
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s basic accommodation and a good price so nothing not to like.

    I stayed for a Saturday night with my 5 year old daughter in one of the bunk bed rooms. Location is great. There are no keys so all you actually need is a code to get in but we did head up to the bar to check in (not necessary) so at least got to see it. The room has everything we needed. We sleep in a replica bed at home and it’s a fun arrangement for kids. It was also not at all noisy which I was expecting. You are supposed to strip your bed before leaving but we didn’t as we were in a huge rush. Impressive recycling. It was functional for us and everything worked a treat. Location is excellent. Thank you

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, good location. The bed is very stable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location, the bulding looks very good.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice rooms, clean, modern

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    It is a convenient stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had to set up our beds (put the sheets and covers) Towel are given for 5 euros

    Location is great, at the heart of the city center.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The comforter was a bit gross and old looking. Wish there had been actual lockers too

    The lounge/reception area with the bar was amazing, loved the rooftop access. Had everything i needed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice, beds are not moving much! Lot’s of hangers and space.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1 pillow

    The roof

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, lovely bar and great location

    Stayed in February 2024

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