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Student Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour in Reykjavik

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Interior
Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom | Living area
Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Hringbraut 29, Reykjavik, IS-101
  • Reykjavik City Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Harpa
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Reykjavik

Heart of Reykjavik.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik hostel, you'll find Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur. National Museum of Iceland and National and University Library of Iceland are also within half a mile (1 km).
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Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪American Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Messinn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The English Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Icelandic Street Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Domino's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Student Hostel

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour in Reykjavik
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Student Hostel also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and an ATM. Parking is available for a fee.

This Reykjavik hostel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Student Hostel offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Languages

English, Icelandic

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (ISK 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 23 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Student Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: ISK 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Gardur
Gardur Hotel
Gardur Reykjavik
Hotel Gardur
Hotel Gardur Reykjavik
Student Hostel Reykjavik
Student Reykjavik
Student Hostel Reykjavik
Student Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Student Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik

Student Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to main bus terminal and down town
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie, Salem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very small room, but Iceland is expensive and this is a great deal for the price. The bathroom on our floor was clean and provided shampoo and soap. It's a 10-minute walk from old town city central, which is fabulous. Extremely safe area. The front desk staff were kind, friendly, and super helpful. There is a laundry room in the building (they give you free laundry detergent and let you use the machines for free -- literally, I'm not kidding), and they have lockers you can rent for very cheap to hold your valuables. Parking is free and close by (it's part of a university campus, and the overflow lot is a 3-minute walk). Overall, a very terrific and affordable option.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L Lucia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A walking path to the foot bridge to cross over to the other side where there is a subway/gas station. A cross walk to the park and past it to the church. We had a private bathroom room. Clean. They let us borrow an USB outlet plug since we did not have europlugs chargers. They provide a city map, called a cab for us, nice laundry room, and answered our questions the best they could. I recommend the Student Hostel. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No problem.
The room was modern and clean. The bathroom had excellent water pressure and was comfortable. .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So happy that we chose to stay at the student hostel. I highly recommend this place. Clean and comfortable rooms. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Loved the separate common area for hanging out in. Super convenient to downtown and the bus terminal. They even have large storage lockers for rent. I would definitely stay at the student hostel, again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miroslav

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hanguang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just remind me & experience when I was a university student
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place easy walking distance into town very clean shared kitchen plenty of space excelent cooktops fridges cupboards very clean canteen food great and drinks half the price in town bus stop out front Great place to stay staff very good
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and well maintained student accomm with well stocked shared kitchen. A pleasant 10-15 walk through parklands to central Reykjavik
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go there!
We spent there 5 nights with a shared bathroom. However, it did not matter as everything was extremely clean and user-friendly. Hostels all over the should be as clean as this one. I RECOMMEND GOING THERE!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Oak Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and there was a large fully equipped shared kitchen and bathroom. The students working the reception desk were all very kind and helpful. It’s a 15 minute walk to the BSÍ Bus Terminal and 10 minute walk to downtown Reykjavik. I highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Romsil

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the newer area in a 2 bed with bathroom unit. Wonderful, modern facilities and fully equipped kitchen. Student pub was fun. Shared room with my adult daughter. Short walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close and walkable to downtown shopping and food options as well as a lovely park. Having the university right there felt very safe, let alone a good chance for us to see some really neat architecture. The inside of the accommodation and the amenities were so beautiful and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the newer section and the kitchen was really nice and spacious. It was also quiet at night, and front desk was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry Wayne Eidson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well-maintained no-frills hostel. Safe area with easy parking. The staff were accommodating. Onsite laundry and kitchen area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfortable, clean rooms, easy checkin and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is on the uni property and close to BSI for easy access to bus system. Lots to do nearby without being in the tourist area. Quiet and relaxing. Easy walk into town center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

keira

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was decent enough for a few nights, however there was bits of food behind my bed when i got there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay especially if you are on a budget
Very easy to walk to from bus terminal (10 mins) and same for getting into centre. Very clean with comfortable beds. Helpful staff at front desk. Use of kitchen with fridge space so you can keep costs to a minimum if you wish. Jigsaws in the lounge area if you wish something to do in the evenings. Shared toilet/showers but these are very clean so wasn't an issue. Would stay again quite happily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023