Student Hostel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Student Hostel in Reykjavík offers a 2-star hostel experience with a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge, nightclub, or shared kitchen. Dining and Entertainment: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Additional amenities include a minimarket, coffee shop, stand-up comedy, live music, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Prime Location: Located 1 km from Reykjavík Domestic Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Hallgrímskirkja Church (14 minutes), Solfar Sun Voyager (1.9 km), and Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre (18 minutes). Nearby attractions include Reykjavik Old Harbour (1.2 km) and Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach (2.8 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Bar
  • Heating

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

  • Parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lea
Germany Germany
“The kitchen was well equipped with more than just the basics. So cooking proper meals was no problem. A big plus was free parking.”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good value for money, very clean room with basin. I was able to leave my bag in a locked luggage room before check-in and after check-out. Great to have access to a kitchen. Handy for the bus station; I walked there in around 10/15 minutes. I...”
Eleanor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely building with gorgeous architecture inside. Easy walking distance into town and conveniently close to bus routes. Really helpful staff on the front desk. Would definitely stay here again.”
Lisa
Germany Germany
“modern designed and attractive Hostel near the center of Reykjavík. The room itself is cleans and nicely designed with a functional bathroom. Beds are comfortable and there is a big shared room with a great kitchen and sofa for some hours with...”
Adelina
Portugal Portugal
“Location and everything available for preparing a homecooked meal Friendly staff”
Barbara
Austria Austria
“Really nice hostel, super helpful staff and a quiet room.”
Magda
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Everything was great! The room is pretty spacious, the beds were comfortable and the room is also very nicely renovated. The bathroom is older but clean. The shared kitchen is very well equipped and well kept. The front desk staff was very nice...”
P20202021
Ireland Ireland
“Staff incredibly helpful regarding lost luggage, lending a charger to me, advice on where to eat and what to do and in signing for two parcels for me with courier”
Gina
Australia Australia
“Comfortable, clean, and close to everything. Friendly staff.”
Mustafa
Italy Italy
“Everything was great! clean rooms, clean toilets, very modern space with everything you need”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Stúdentakjallarinn
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern

House rules

Student Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in set prices in ISK upon arrival.

Please note that construction work takes place next the property until 2021. Guests may experience some noise disturbances.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Student Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.