Student Hostel

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(1,108 Ratings)

Hostel in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

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. The property is 800 metres from the city centre and 3 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

6.8 mi

Hljómskála Park

0.2 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

0.8 mi

Klambratún

1.7 mi

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 139 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Student Hostel

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4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(1,108 Ratings)

Hostel in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

6.8 mi

Hljómskála Park

0.2 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

0.8 mi

Klambratún

1.7 mi

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 139 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(1,108 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

離市區近建築物跟內部風格很美煮食方便

離市區近建築物跟內部風格很美

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3.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Comfortable stay

It was what we needed it to be — a comfortable room with two beds for our first night in the country. The room was larger than we thought and had a good amount of space for two people. We liked having the sink in the room, and later found out this to be very common in Iceland. Our room was right across from the bathroom which was great, too. The beds were probably our most comfortable in the whole trip. No complaints.

Our only complaint is that the parking out front filled up really fast, so we had to walk a bit with heavy bags, but it wasn't too bad.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Central, quiet, clean. And very friendly staff

Very friendly staff. Whole place super clean, quiet. Common spaces charming.

Our room was in a kind of basement floor. It was super small and very very dark. We didnt like it at all. Plus you could not open the curtains wirhout being visible for everyone who walks along the hallway.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Quiet and comfy

Rooms are clean, shared kitchen is well equipped, it is quiet at night and has free parking.

We could have used some extra pillows, only one chair to seat and

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Very good

The common room at this hostel is really nice, and the kitchens are well equipped. The rooms are spartan but comfortable - there is a nice comforter on the bed, and a sink in the room. There is a nice nes coffee machine in the common room. The hostel is right next to the university and a short walk to the city center. Staff are super friendly.

The shared bathroom is fine, but it would be nice if the showers had an area to sit and hang your clothes properly. The guests did not all use the common room courteously - some spoke loudly on videocalls. When I asked the staff, they said that people could use the room for whatever purpose. All that really means is that some people get to enjoy the room at the expense of others. It would be nice if you could also get wifi in the bedrooms - that would allow people to do videocalls in private.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Helpfull staff. Good value for money. Overall a nice place.

4.5 / 5.0

Sep 2022

great place to stay,

Decoration, amenities, brand new facilities We forgot things and they kept them for us

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Very good

Very friendly staff, very clean and new rooms. Directly on campus, so ideal if you're visiting the university. Also easy to reach from the airport using the shuttle service.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

loved very much. will come back again.

very clean, convenient at bus stop

nothing

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Superb

The staff are super friendly and helpful

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Great budget option for Reykjavik

Friendly staff that allowed us to check in a little bit early which was excellent. Good clean common areas. Comfortable beds, clean room, and I really appreciated having a sink in the room! The shared bathroom was always very clean and pretty empty with good showers. We didn't use the kitchen but it looked nice. The wifi worked well. Good location, not too far a walk from the city center. Easy to recommend!

Everything was good. Can't think of any negatives.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Superb

Great location, interesting common room

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Very good

Location was good. The lobby was very nice and comfortable. The crew at the reception was very nice and helpful. There was a comfortable equipped kitchen next to our rooms.

The rooms are a bit small, and the shared toilets and bathrooms weren’t so clean.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Superb

The calm and clean place. I slept very good

Hair dryers were not provided

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Great place, great location

First time staying in a hostel and could not have been happier. Loved everything about the place: main common area was lovely, with plenty of comfy chairs, books, games, and a coffee machine; the kitchen was large and well supplied with everything you might need; the bathroom was clean and the showers had amazing water pressure; the rooms were basic but very comfortable. Wifi was available in the common areas. The hostel is a beautiful 5 minute walk to downtown Reykjavik. We also took advantage of the bar/restaurant housed in the university and got a great food for a bargain!

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

My wife and I did not sleep due to the noise of slamming doors.

Multiple bathrooms was nice to have as well as a good kitchen area.

The amount of noise at night. My wife and I were unable to sleep due to doors slamming (which woke me several times, even with wearing ear plugs and having a white noise machine running). This was frustrating for us because we were traveling home the next day and were hoping for a night's rest beforehand. I would want to be able to recommend Student Hostel to a friend, but I unfortunately would tell them to not stay here due to the noise and being hard to sleep. Also frustrating to not have WiFi in the individual rooms.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Would stay again

Lovely communal space. Sink in the room was useful. Comfy beds. Really helpful and kind staff. Kitchen to use.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Wonderful time at a well-decorated, comfy communal space

Location was excellent and a pleasant walking distance from downtown. The bathrooms and facilities were very clean, and most guests were quiet / respectful of others

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

This was our second stay with the student hostel. Kitchen was well equipped, the room was comfortable. We were positively surprised with a private bathroom on this occassional as well. Staff were friendly and provided luggage storage while we explored Reykjavik on our final day in Iceland.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Convenient stay in Reykjavik

The hostel is in a convenient location (10 mins from BSI and the town), it's also right next to the national museum of Iceland. The room came with two single beds and a sink. The shared bathrooms were clean.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Superb

- convenient location - free parking - simple but functional rooms - early check in

- you can hear door slamming - noisy people at the corridors late in the evening

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Very good

Due to my earlier arrival, I was spending one night alone at the Student Hostel while I attended the University of Reykjavik's summer programme. Having never been at the hostel before, I had no idea what to anticipate. But there are so many things there that I absolutely appreciated. Most of the hostel's amenities are pretty great, and it has recently been remodelled. My suitcase got misplaced at Vienna when I arrived on June 11. Due to my early morning departure that day, I was really stressed. The staff at the student hostel was incredibly lovely and welcoming. They advise me of the location of the closest store where I may buy necessities. Since my luggage came early in the morning while I was still asleep, they even picked it up the following day. For the remainder of my summer programme, I resided at the Student Hostel for an additional 14 days. The hostel is peaceful, and each floor has a kitchen and woman/man seperated bathrooms. The common areas are cleaned often so they are never unclean (well, the kitchen was occasionally dirty, but that was only because other residents neglected to clean it). Anywhere you like, you can request new bed linens and towels. You can borrow a hairdryer from the front desk. The hostel also has a laundry room. During my visit, I also took a few excursions, and the majority of Reykjavik bus excursion firms had the pivk-up option at the Student Hostel.

Some guests have complained that it would be wonderful if the floor in the room was cleaned by housekeeping staff while we were there. Additionally, since that was a summer school for me, I really missed the fact that the Wi-Fi connection only worked in the community area and kitchen, not in the rooms. Which is a little unsettling considering that some Americans use the community room to have a drink and chat while paying little attention to the other people using laptops there. Additionally, our room's sink was clogged from the start.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Nice room not far away from the center of the city. Clean and confortable!

We were able to arrive earlier, the room was ready. It was confortable and the staff was realy nice! Thanks again.

Doors slam early in the morning (other clients and cleaning staff).

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

dorm style but comfy

Great value and the room was practical with everything we needed. the staff were super friendly and helpful. the kitchen and bathroom were separete and were fully equipped and had everything you could hope for. the shared room was awesome!

the Internet didn't reach the rooms

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Excellent stay, if ever in Iceland would return here again

Functional kitchen and helpful staff. Clean facilities and other guests are generally respectful. Comfortable rooms and great location close to city center.

Other guests could be loud sometimes, no wifi in rooms.

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

A comfortable room and great value for Reykjavik

Comfortable bed, very clean shared bathroom and kitchen down the hall. There is a sink in the room and two single beds. It's a great value for Iceland while you still get a private room. The common room is beautifully decorated with a retro look, which is especially nice after staying in so many minimalist hotels in Iceland!

The location is pretty but it is a good 10-15 minute walk (through a peaceful park) from shops and sights. To walk there from BSI bus terminal, it was nicer to stay on the south side of the busy highway - take the pedestrian flyover and walk through the north end of the park before crossing the highway in front of the university.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Reykjavik?

The average price for a rental in Reykjavik is R 2,949 per night. This rental is R 570 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Student Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Student Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Student Hostel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and tv.

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet

Student Hostel

Hostel in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Reykjavik?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Student Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Student Hostel?

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