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Reviews of Student Hostel 2 stars

Hringbraut 29, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

#29 of 78 hotels in Reykjavík

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 427 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t say the room was dirty but there was a lot of “dust” (when you put your cellphone down and take it after half an hour, you can see a lot of dust particles on it, and on the floor. Maybe the sheets are to blame so I suggest switching to better quality material… Also the bedding was not ironed which I prefer since ironing helps with hygiene.

    The object is close to city center.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful accommodation, excellent service. Clean and efficient spaces. Friendly and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Happy and interesting choice in Reykjavik.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good. Basic but clean. Lots of equipment in shared kitchen. Minutes away from city centre.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Overall very recommended if you want a non luxury stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It could be cleaner and better maintained.

    Great location, friendly staff, very good value for money.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    7.0
    Shared facilities too dirty
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaning could be improved. Ladies showers were dirty and full of mold and mildew. The drain was blocked so the water would not drain. Kitchen was very grimy and the room dusty. Make sure to bring ear plugs as it is so noisy with people in and out all hours. It is advertised that they will keep your luggage after check out but it doesn’t sound safe as they recommended use of paid lockers.

    Great location! Good size room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only issue was an ear splitting alarm that went off 4 times during the night on our first night and once on our third night. Staff said they were having issues with the alarm but if didn't get sorted during our stay.

    Good location, good price, nice rooms, and very well equipped common rooms.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    perfect stay for short term visit (< 1 week), short walking distance into town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    for long term students it seems expensive

    Clean, spacious kitchen and nice launch area.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Great staff and location. Cooking facilities were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Great staff and location. Cooking facilities were great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    It offered a well-equipped kitchen and free parking, making it a good-value place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The kitchen was well equipped with more than just the basics. So cooking proper meals was no problem. A big plus was free parking.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice hostel in Reykjavik
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hostel in Reykjavik, close to everything.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Clean safe room, very handy for walking to the bus station and into the town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Single rooms are below the level of reception so there were extra stairs to carry a heavy bag (not really a problem though)

    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 would stay here again

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Great building, great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ladies bathroom seemed to have a blocked pipe at one point and was a little smelly, but it got sorted by the next day.

    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.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    No Wifi connection available in the room, only in the common area.

    The staff are very friendly, location is near the bus station.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    9.0
    nice and stylish Hostel next to Háskóli
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi is only available in the shared areas.

    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 groups. The Hostel is an 8 minutes walk away from Tjörnin and the City Center. It’s right next to the University of Iceland.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Nice Reykjavik stay on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room has 2 twin beds opposite of each other. There is enough space to put them together to create a "double bed", which would be a nicer option for couples. It would be nice to have some soap in the bathroom.

    The hotel is located next to the University campus. It is around 15-20 mins away from the center of Reykjavik. We rented a car, so the free gravel parking lot next to the hotel was a big bonus. The room is quite small and not very decorated but clean and comfortable. We had access to the shared kitchen which was nice for storing our groceries in the fridge and making sandwiches for our hikes.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    7.0
    Did the job, accommodation close to BSI at a for Reykjavik reasonable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shared bath and toilet facilities. When others go to them during the night you hear doors slamming.

    Student hostel is as the name indicates a hostel - student accommodation. The private room is comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen equipment could be cleaner

    Very convenient location, walking distance to the town centre

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No toiletries

    Location and everything available for preparing a homecooked meal Friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Good option for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms did not have wifi which is quite inconvenient. The shower didn't have any shampoo or shower gel but that is no real problem, but more of a good to know. Hostel is a bit of a longer walk to the center but a bus goes straight in front of the building. Some of the residents/guests were very loud in some areas even during the later hours.

    The room was spacious and clean, and everything needed for a comfortable stay like towels. There were also common kitchens that looked clean and you were able to make food. The room was very quiet and had nice blackout curtains. You are also able to leave your suitcases or bags to a locked storage room after checking out.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was in the new part of the building and had no wifi access (admittedly, due to not needing it urgently, I have not consulted the staff on this, there might have been an easy fix).

    Really nice hostel, super helpful staff and a quiet room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    Conviennent and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location walking to city center and the BSI terminal. It’s very convinrent for traveling to and from the airport and the bus tours because you can easily walk to the bus station at BSI

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    9.0
    Clean, tidy and very friendly staff. Beautiful sitting area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little coffee included would have been nice. And information about nearby breakfast. Only found out afterwards that there had been a canteen on site for the Friday only. Nil at weekend.

    For student accommodation it was good. Nice sitting room area and well equipped kitchen. Room just what we needed and in good location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    8.0
    Good for a one-night stay on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had everything I needed for a one-night stay. Flexible check-in for anyone coming in on a late flight (after midnight) from Keflavik.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    9.0
    Pleasant stay and good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windows were difficult to open and close

    Friendly reception, well organized, fully equipped kitchen, clean bathroom. Large, welcoming communal space. Guests were quiet and respectful of others. No pelarty crowds. Short walk to the city center and 15 mins to BSI.

    Stayed in June 2025

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