Top 10 Hostels hotel in Iceland, Iceland

April 29, 2023 Esmeralda Fenner

Icecaps and glaciers, spouting geysers and steaming solfataras, volcanoes, raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, a bevy of birds, cavorting whales offshore and much more are on your Iceland itinerary. Among lively Reykjavik's multitude of attractions are Hallgrimur's Church, a bevy of geothermal baths and sizzling hot nightlife. The Icelandic capital is the starting point for the Golden Circle Route driving tour through the southwest. The mineral-rich Blue Lagoon is a 40-minute drive from the city.
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1. The Barn Hostel

Norðurfoss, Vik 870 Iceland
Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 106 reviews

The Barn Hostel

A hostel near the Black Beach.

Amazing Accommodations

Reviewed By Gr1nreaper

We arrived around 22:00, and received a friendly greeting by the staff, from check-in to our departure, service was impeccable. The Barn is a perfect location for exploring the surrounding sites, and everything is very clean and well maintained. Highly recommended!

2. Start Hostel

637 Lindarbraut, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer 235 Iceland
Excellent
57%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 197 reviews

Start Hostel

START Hostel is perfectly placed for travellers arriving or departing Iceland by air. Located right by the airport and only 8 km by road (8 min drive) from the International Terminal at Keflavik Airport. START is an excellent base for travellers to enjoy the wonders of the Reykjanes peninsula including the Blue lagoon. CLOSE, COMFORTABLE, CONVENIENT and START welcomes you. This quality hostel is designed and built to meet the needs of the budget-conscious traveller that is seeking facilities with modern comforts including private bathroom and toilet facilities in every room. The option of self service is available through spacious and well equipped self-service kitchen and washing facilities. Our staff is devoted to assisting guest with their travel planning, providing information and further reservations if needed and love to do it. The Start hostel welcome individual hostellers, families and groups alike. Guest can choose between room types from 2 bedded rooms to 6 bed dorms. Make the most of your Iceland Experience by having the START Hostel as your GATEWAY to Adventure.

A great hospitality and a huge help

Reviewed By OS0206le

It was our first night in iceland and we experienced a great help and hospitality.Engi the manager helped us to solve our problem with a lot of patience ,kindness and a great sense of humour .in addition the hotel was clean and the breakfast was very good.we thank you for the good start experience first night in iceland we y and a very personalTret

3. Kex Hostel

Skulagata 28, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Excellent
49%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1014 reviews

Kex Hostel

It' s the Icelandic word for "biscuit" and a social hostel in Reykjavik. What's not to love? Housed in an old biscuit factory in the heart of Reykjavik, KEX is just steps from all the bars, clubs, and music venues that give this city its legendary reputation. It's also a painless distance from late night munchies and a mind-boggling array of coffee houses, shops, and tourist attractions. Of course, you might not even want to venture outside of the hostel with all its features: a cafe and bar, lounge area, heated outdoor patio, tourist information desk, laundry room, and free Wi-Fi. Two guest kitchenettes and private laundry facilities are also available. And with a variety of rooms for up to 214 guests, you'll have no problem meeting interesting, new travel buddies from exotic places. KEX oozes with personality and soul-just like our guests. Every piece of decor has a story to tell. Using salvaged materials and found objects from various sources, KEX is an organic concept blending Iceland' s past with a modern, international twist. The raw industrial spaces and vintage furnishings combine to give it a homey, eclectic feel. With the affordable nightly rates, you'll still have enough cash left over to enjoy a few pints of Viking beer or sample some local delicacies like hakarl and Brennivin. In addition to our dormitory rooms we offer three different double rooms: 1. Double Plus - 1 double bed, 1 private bathroom, linens and towels, and 1 fantastic seaside view. 2. Double Standard - 1 double bed (of the most clever convertible design in case you get tired of being so close to your travel partner), shared bathrooms, linens and towels, and if you are lucky the same fantastic view. 3. Twin - 2 single beds, linens and towels, and a better than average chance of making your friends back home quite jealous indeed. LOCATION: KEX is located in the center of Reykjavik, with a view across the sea to Mt. Esja across the bay. The old factory that houses KEX is also home to The Living Art Museum and studios of various artists, dancers, and fashion designers. KEX is within an easy walking distance to the city's interesting nightlife, restaurants, shopping streets, cultural attractions, and other points of interest in the city center. To reach those places a little further afield, the hostel is well connected to the city's public bus system.

One Night Hostel Stay!

Reviewed By tejshanbhag

Great location right by the action on Laugavegur St, warm staff, and spaces to meet people and lively bar atmosphere! Dorms were comfortable, WC services were sufficient. Stayed the night, stop in Reykjavik to sample the city.

4. Loft - HI Hostel & Bar

Bankastraeti 7, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 509 reviews

Loft - HI Hostel & Bar

The Eco-Certified Hostel, Bar and Venue that brings people together Loft has been voted by our guests as the Best HI Hostel and Best Hostel in Iceland. Location is perfect as local sites and all the great things that make this quirky city are at its doorsteps. The bus stop for airport transfers and excursions is just around the Vírnet. Loft is known by locals for its fabulous rooftop terrace, which holds an award as The best place to sip a brew on a sunny Reykjavik afternoon. Loft Happy Hour, from 16:00 – 20:00 offers a fine selection of local beer. Loft Event Calendar offers live music, bring´n´buy markets, karaoke nights, pub quizzes, and many more. Check the Facebook page out to see what is going on during your stay. At Loft, guests can choose from double, family rooms as well as dormitory options (female and mixed ones). All rooms have a private bathroom and bed linen is included. Facilities include a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, lockers for valuables, and free WIFI throughout. Loft is certified as a fully accessible building. Loft Hostel has conformed to the official Nordic Sustainability Eco-label – Swan. At LOFT, we carbon offset your stay.

The perfect central location if you want to party but not to sleep

Reviewed By Cathy750102014

I usually stay in HI Hostels when I travel (USA, Canada, Norway, New-Zealand...), I renew my membership every year and I can write that it's the first time I've been quite disappointed. Certainly the right location for students who want to party all the night, not for travellers more than 1 night and not the weekends! I was in a 6 women dorms, andY the 2 nights were just terribly noisy. I thought my bed was in front of the Reading Festival stage! The main doors were opened the whole night, and a room mate came back with a guy in the women dorm. For your info : -There are no lockers in the dorms or anywhere. - No laundry - The main room is the bar, with a terrace. It's the positive point! - Small kitchen, ok. - You can let your luggage in a storage area. - The location is central to visit the city I booked a double room the 2 following days. The room was ok, less noisy, clean. If you want some rest and privacy, do not book from Friday to Sunday, except if you have a double or family room.

5. Berunes HI Hostel

Berunes 1 across the fjord from Djúpivogur, Djupivogur 765 Iceland
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 156 reviews

Berunes HI Hostel

We wish you to join us, relax, enjoy the remote location, and treat yourself to the renowned breakfast and local meals. For 40 years Berunes has been a tranquil destination for travellers, looking for authentic experience.

Peaceful and scenic

Reviewed By SwissMissSpokaneWA

We stayed in one of the cottages with a view directly to the fjord. The cottage had a small kitchenette, and there is a larger, group kitchen nearby. We did our laundry here, hanging it up to dry in a drying shed. (There's also a dryer available I think, if you need it.) If you're up for it, hike up the hillside/mountain behind (yellow trail). It's a bit of a steep climb, but the view is amazing. I think you could walk forever. If you're here in late August, there are wild blueberries up there. We stayed 2 nights, and it was a great place to relax and take a breath on our ring road trip.

6. Hostel Vagnsstadir

Suoursveit, A-Skaftafellssysla, Hofn 781 Iceland
Excellent
19%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
11%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 151 reviews

Hostel Vagnsstadir

Hostel stay

Reviewed By Sonia S

We stayed in the hostel (older building) for two nights. Everything was either old or has a hostel quality, which gives this place an old pension atmosphere and that totally worked for us. Room was not big but had enough space for everyone. Kitchen is big and well-equipped. Dining area in the sunroom is very charming and has a view of the mountains and the ocean (there is a path to the beach, you can take a walk). Pleasant stay, nice and helpful staff, great location, would recommend.

7. Karuna Guesthouse

Saudarkroksbraut Litla-Grof, Saudarkrokur 551 Iceland
Excellent
95%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 19 reviews

Karuna Guesthouse

Karuna Guesthouse is a family-run guesthouse located in the North of Iceland. The farm is located on road 75, between Varmahlíð and Saudarkrokur. We offer all year accommodation, both in Gulluhús, a cozy house with 5 bedrooms, all twin /double rooms with 2 shared bathrooms with shower. In the old farmhouse that is newly renovated, is the lounge and 5 larger rooms that are all equipped with coffee/tea facilities and with a private bathroom with shower. These rooms accommodate one double room, two triple rooms, one quadruple room (family of four) and one family room for 5, they all have a private entrance. They are not included in Gulluhus, i.e. it needs to go outside to enter a shared kitchen and lounge. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare a great meal. We are located on a farm where we have a magnificent view, horses on grazing, hens on a paddock, and a few dogs at play. Here we offer comfort and peace

Great place, beware of breakfast thieves

Reviewed By Melissa T

This is a great little hotel in a rural area of Iceland with very few accommodation options. They have kitchen facilities which were very helpful given that there are also few dining options in this area as well. Pro tip: stop and pick yourself up dinner groceries (maybe a Grandioso - most popular pizza in Norway!) at the grocery store in Blönduos. Be sure to research the hours - they close early (4pm on Sundays!). Travelers - be aware - the owner “advertises” leaving free items for you to cook for breakfast. Be prepared to arrive early or scavenge (or just bring your own). During our stay, one group of guests took over the kitchen and prepared their breakfast and lunch ( egg salad sandwiches ) with the supplies left for the guests (?) which left us and the other guests trying to politely manage sharing the last 2 pieces of bread and dry cereal. If this happens contact the owner who is willing to help. We did not know this until after our experience. In our communication with the owner, she clearly knows this has been a problem but has yet to remedy it (would recommend starting with a note in the kitchen stating 1 egg per guest please). Other than that - cute place. As noted in other reviews, the water does have a strong sulfur smell - but hey, what do you expect - it’s Iceland!!

8. Dalur - HI Hostel

Sundlaugavegur 34, Reykjavik 105 Iceland
Excellent
34%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 374 reviews

Dalur - HI Hostel

Dalur - a hostel & cafe & bar is located in the green heart of Reykjavik. Newly renovated and comfortable HI Hostel next door to the largest geothermal pool, known for being The Original Hostel in Reykjavik and the very first ECO hostel in Iceland. It is ideal for Best Friends and families of all sorts, Rooms are 2-6 persons with private bathroom, linen is included. The excellent facilities include complimentary self-service laundry, guest kitchens, and course access to the best and ever so popular by locals, the family-friendly Cafe & Bar. Free High-speed WI-FI. Self CheckÍn options for late arrivals. Free luggage storage on the day of arrival and departure. Our hostel staff knows the city inside out and are on hand to help with anything you need. All the most exciting tours and excursions are bookable with complimentary pick up / drop off. FREE Parking in front. Walking to the center is around 30 min by the coastline.

Thumbs Down

Reviewed By NicoleR2201

After hours check in was easy and quick, we received the keybox code the day of our arrival and were able to get our keycard without any problems. There is a parking lot on the property which was convenient. Unfortunately, the rest of our stay was only mediocre. It is a 30 min walk/10 min drive to the city center. We booked because there was supposedly breakfast included, only to never see any staff or any information for times. The shower in our room dripped and the floor was wet all throughout our stay. The bathroom light started flickering like a horror movie our second day, we showered in the dark to avoid the premonition of being murdered. When we went out for the day staff entered our room and left the door UNLOCKED and OPEN until we returned at 9 pm. Luckily nothing was taken, but I felt as if the "privacy" of our PRIVATE room was violated. Would not stay here again.

9. Hotel Edda Hofn

Ranarslod 3, Hofn 780 Iceland
Excellent
8%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
10%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 230 reviews

Hotel Edda Hofn

Charming Location

Reviewed By Melissa K

I really loved this location and the hotel was very nice for one night. The views and the walk around the area was so nice. Unfortunately my room looked over the parking lot, but I got the idea of this charming fishing village. The breakfast was good and plentiful and the reception area very inviting with views of the water. The staff was so nice, a very pleasant place..

10. Hostel B47

Baronsstigur 47 Our entrance is at the backside of the building, enter from the parking lot., Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Excellent
28%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
14%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 169 reviews

Hostel B47

This self-service hostel is a 5-minute walk from main street shops and bars. It features a guest kitchenette (fridge, toaster and a microwave. No oven or stove) and a comfy TV lounge. We provide free Wi-Fi. All rooms at Hostel B47 include a sink and blackout blinds. Bathroom facilities are shared. We are a self check-in hostel with no reception. You will get a code to enter your room securely without checking in. You can reach us by phone 24/7 if you need any help.

Great price-value ratio

Reviewed By KaiPan-Pictures

Good hostel stay with friendly staff and good facilities. Especially liked the breakfast selection being offered by Christina and her team. The room with two single beds was spacious, maybe some more storage space wouldn‘t harm for those who stay a bit longer. We were perfectly find to leave everything in our bags as we were staying three nights only. Thanks for your kind hospitality!

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