They could have had more kitchen space.

Nice older spacious building with a bus stop ,next to a swimming pool and close to downtown . Very clean

Stayed in August 2025

Not having any face-to-face contact with an actual human being during my stay (e.g., there were no staff on site that I know of and all access codes were provided online) was a bit odd. It would be useful to have larger lockers for guests (e.g., in the rooms) that you could close with a padlock.

The location is very practical and the facilities are very modern and clean.

Stayed in August 2025

The room itself has 2 bunk beds (fits 4-people is very small. The floor is plastic (lino) and it's deteriorated because some people pushed one of the 2 bunk beds. The view is on the parking. There is no one from the hostel that we could meet. We didn't see any physical reception. Communication was very clear but only virtual.

We think it was formerly a hospital converted into a hostel. It's a very big. Well equipped with many common areas. It also look very secure for the ones travelling alone. It's also very clean. It's super well located to visit the city center by foot. It's next to one of the Sundhollin public baths in Reykjavik (2-min walk) that we recommend to try out !

Stayed in August 2025

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We had a really good stay here. We actually booked the room last minute while sitting in the parking lot, since our plans changed due to the weather, and everything worked out perfectly. The price was higher compared to other hostels we stayed at, but that’s understandable since we booked late, while others we reserved in advance. Booking through the app was quick and easy—we received the room codes within five minutes. We stayed in a quadruple room, which was clean, had towels provided, and the beds were comfortable enough. There were plenty of washrooms and showers on the floor, all very clean and well maintained. The manager was always around, very helpful, and even found us space to dry our tents. The kitchen wasn’t very large but was clean and well stocked with plates, utensils, and pans. We didn’t cook during the busiest times, but I can imagine it might get crowded. Extra perks: the parking lot is free, and there are luggage storage lockers right by the entrance, which are much cheaper than at the BSI terminal. Overall, we had a smooth and pleasant experience here and would definitely recommend this hostel.

Stayed in August 2025

Had to share the bathroom with everybody in the hostel as the bathrooms were by the main entrance. Fellt a bit weird like using a public toilet. Probably wouldnt put mother and 12yr old child on ground floor next to main entrance, felt a bit vulnerable, but nice secure door lock.

simple to check in - emailed details but no reception staff to talk to.

Stayed in August 2025

This hostel gives industrial vibes, not overly welcoming and a bit uncomfortable. The whole place needs an upgrade, especially the bathrooms. For a single night it was fine but I probably wouldn’t stay any longer.

This was a single night stay for an early morning flight for me. If you are after a bed in a safe accomodation, and close to the centre this will be fine. I didn’t use the facilities (kitchen etc.) so can’t comment on that.

Stayed in July 2025

Apparently the fire alarm goes off in the whole building if somebody lights a cigarette in their room (as indicated on many signs in the hallway). That alarm went off in the middle of the night, was on for about 15 minutes and of course woke up the whole building. It is difficult to put in words how annoying that was and of course nobody knew who was guilty.

Excellent location, very simple and easy check-in and all shared facilities were in top condition. We were pleasantly surprised at how big our family room was and how comfortable the bed was.

Stayed in August 2025

No reception

Cleanses

Stayed in August 2025

The kitchen is quite small and a little difficult to manage.

This was a great place to stay. A very functional kitchen allows you to cook your own food. The kitchen is small but there is another room where you can eat. The rooms are comfortable and surprisingly quiet for such a large building. I very much appreciated being able to enter the building in the morning while waiting until 3:00pm to be able to,get in to my room.

Stayed in August 2025

Noise from people sat outside the hostel- not sure if they were guests or not

Big single room and comfortable bed! Very close to the centre and a lovely swimming pool next door!

Stayed in August 2025

The showers were a little older, but clean.

It was self check in. We easily found the room. It was clean and in the first floor. Great location right behind the cathedral and with private parking.

Stayed in July 2025

None

Centrally located and near the airport bus stop, love the clean toilets!

Stayed in August 2025

Poor sound insulation means that you can hear loud conversations.

Great location in downtown Reykjavik. Close to major sites in town. Free parking on site. There were also 8 level 2 charging spots within 50m of the hostel. Also liked the building itself. Rooms were very clean. Beds were warm and comfy.

Stayed in August 2025

It is a little weird not to have some person in the reception.

Nice atmosphere, clean and relaxed.

Stayed in August 2025

They made us rent two rooms even though the family room had enough beds for our entire 7 person family. I did not understand their reasoning but figured it was a money grab thing. We ended up paying for the second room and not using it because we all fit in the one room. It’s a bustling hostel with people from all over. Everybody seems nice but lots of folks smoking in the parking lots and hanging around by the doors. Hot water smells like rotten eggs but I guess that’s a thermal water thing?

Proximity to downtown was great. The family room was comfy enough for a single night.

Stayed in July 2025

Noisy neighbours

Nice rooms

Stayed in July 2025

1 thing i didnt like but that is in no way the hostels or its staff fault. Big groups. They take up to much space in the kitchen.

There isnt much staff. But they are very friendly and helpfull. I had a favorite room and when i asked for it they gave me the room when possible. Cleaner team is awesome. I was close to the best shower and slso the kitchen. I stayed much longer than planned. I met a lot of interesting and beautiful people. Great stay. Will end my vacation here when im done exploring the country.

Stayed in July 2025

The kitchen space was not the best stocked.

The beds were comfortable and I liked that there were a lot of bathrooms available on our floor.

Stayed in July 2025

The location, it was clean and the staff was very responsive.

Stayed in July 2025

Good location and clean facilities

Stayed in July 2025

Whole place feels like it needs updating. Eg new white bedsheets instead of orange, new LED lighting in corridors, shelves in the bunks. But overall comfortable enough for my stay of 4 nights.

Amazing location. Always easy to find because you just walk towards the big church spire in the skyline! Great kitchen.

Stayed in July 2025

No lift and not enough amenities in the dining area.

Very central, clean and cheap. Very nice wall decorations downstairs.

Stayed in July 2025

Could use some new furniture, only 1 light out of 3 in our room was working.

Great location, well equipped kitchen. Clean rooms. Comfy beds.

Stayed in July 2025

Unfortunately, beds and linen were quite uncomfortable. Sometimes people in the hall were quite loud in the early morning when they were checking out between 6 and 7 am.

Overall a very nice hostel in a good location. We had two single beds in one room and the room was quite spacious. There was a faucet in our room, which was very convenient. The shared bathrooms in the hall were always clean and we never had to wait to use one.

Stayed in July 2025