Reykjavik City Hostel (Iceland): See 84 Reviews and 34 Photos

Also Known As:: Reykjavik City Hotel

Address: Sundlaugavegur 34, Reykjavik 105, Iceland

Region: Iceland > Capital Region > Reykjavik > Laugardalur

Amenities:

Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #26 of 46 Speciality lodging in Reykjavik

Price range (per night): $40 - $109

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Reykjavík City Hostel is in the green heart of the city, by Laugardalur Park, next door to the national sport stadiums and Iceland´s biggest Pool & Spa. It offers comfortable budget accommodation and excellent facilities, both indoors and outdoors. It has been an Eco certified place to stay since 2004.The Hostel offers free WIFI in all rooms and lounges, and facilities include a coffee bar, large BBQ terrace, three fully equipped kitchens, dining area and laundry facilities. The hostel breakfast buffet is a good start to the day. Free luggage storage during stay and long-term storage available. Ample lounge areas and an outdoor patio and garden. Computer access, free movie hire and social events. The hostel has 24hr access and security.The reception team will help you organize your visit to this exciting City; bus passes, bikes, rental cars and all recommended day tours and excursions, including Northern Light tours, The Blue lagoon, Husky and Glacier tours, hiking and biking. Complimentary pick-up service for most tours. Free parking. Public bus no. 14 stops outside the Hostel every 15-30 minutes, taking you to and from BSÍ and the city center in 10 minutes. Airport transportation connects with every flight, and will drop you off at the hostel upon request. ... more less

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mathis80

Reviewer

4 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Not the first choice in Reykjavik”

Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

- rooms are small and boring - Windows too small for fresh air - Internet Station only against fee - toilets and showers quite small and old - quite expensive - far away from the City (30 minutes walk) - breakfast quite okay - friendly staff though

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roj62

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Senior Contributor

31 reviews

8 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

7 helpful votes

“A little way out but well worth it”

Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Just coming to the end of a four day stay here. Will definitely be back but next time with the family. The four person rooms are very good by hostel standards with en suite. Prices are reasonable compared to out of town hotels. There is a decent bus service to get you into town and back and it's a 40... More

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Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We agree that our location is excellent for those that want to enjoy a splash in Iceland's largest pool, and for those that want to stay in the greener part of the city, albeit a little from the center.... More

Choccy90

London

Top Contributor

99 reviews

61 hotel reviews

Reviews in 55 cities

51 helpful votes

“Nice, modern, well-kept hostel”

Reviewed 29 April 2013

We stayed here for three nights in a 4-bed dorm in April 2013. We were the only two people in our dorm during the stay, so it was like having a private room. It was very cold outside, but the room heated up nicely and kept us comfortable. We cooked our evening meal in the kitchen on two occasions and... More

Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. And thanks for your kind words towards our hard working staff. We are a hostel that is made by travelers for travelers and all of our staff members have a passion for travelling and know how it is to be on the other side of the counter. Thank... More

TheFabFour18

Exeter, United Kingdom

65 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 21 cities

34 helpful votes

“Comfortable and value for money but nothing special”

Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

This hostel was cheap and provided a large room for our family of four with our own bathroom for about £50 per night so great value. However, the place is full of school children which is fine but they do take over the breakfast area and lounge areas in the evening. The kitchens were not particularly well stocked. Only one... More

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Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that your stay was satisfactory considering all matters. We are the only hostel in the city with three guest kitchens and we try to make them as well stocked as possible, thank you for pointing out the lack of tea spoons - we will take... More

Jo D

West Kirby, England, United Kingdom

Contributor

14 reviews

9 helpful votes

“Good hostel. Friendly Staff. Slightly out the way. No cleaning.”

Reviewed 8 April 2013

I was in a 4 bed dorm. good room, simple but nice. i also had the breakfast but while it was nice it wasn't anything fancy and was a cold breakfast. Could get bread and ham and cheese myself from shop and save so much money! Not worth the cost for the breakfast. lot's of school groups and children! but... More

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Dear Jo, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about City Hostel. We are sad to hear that the cleaning of your room was not up to your or our quality standards. We take pride in keeping our Hostel and rooms spotlessly clean but unfortunately that was not the case while you were staying. We have examined... More

Mull07

Perth, Western Australia

17 reviews

11 hotel reviews

14 helpful votes

“Good hostel”

Reviewed 31 March 2013

We had an en -suite room and it was perfectly fine. Clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. The only drawback is the distance from the city if you do not have a car. Also, staff did not seem to be fully aware of the shuttle bus system to the central bus station. We were told a certain time and... More

Dear Mull, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. It is true that we are not located in the city center but in a green quiet area about 30 min walk from downtown. It is true that the flybus offers pick up and drop off from our hostel free .... More

Suzanne1910

Maastricht, The Netherlands

18 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

“Great place to stay in Reykjavik”

Reviewed 15 March 2013

Our second stay in this Hostel. We enjoyed our stay in the summer of 2009 and now during our winter trip we spend again a night in this hostel before visiting the South and East of Iceland. It is a nice place to stay, well equipped kitchens, clean bathrooms and toilets, warm rooms. Free Internet access and a decent breakfast.... More

Dear Suzanne, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and agree with you that a trip to the huge swimming pool is a must. We would love to welcome you back to Iceland. On Behalf of Reykjavik City Hostel Johann David More

Lindsay54

Baltimore, Maryland

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

2 helpful votes

“Clean, quiet hostel with awesome staff!”

Reviewed 28 January 2013 via mobile

This was my first time traveling/staying at a hostel alone. Thomas really went above and beyond during my stay from booking tours to helping me order pizza. It really made my trip even better! The hostel was clean and quiet! A very nice place! Though not located in exact city center, there's still a lot in walking distance. Even a... More

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Dear Lindsay, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are glad that you enjoyed our stay and especially glad that our hard working staff get the mention they deserve. We would love to welcome you back to Iceland. On Behalf of Reykjavik City hostel Johann David More

azzap

Calne, United Kingdom

Reviews in 8 cities

“Better than expected”

Reviewed 3 November 2012

A very nice hostel, great for large groups. People are catered for well and everything is well explained. A good base to set out from very good road links nearby. Food served is good and the WiFi is an added bonus

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Out C

Chicago, Illinois

5 helpful votes

“Unexpected surprise.”

Reviewed 18 October 2012

I arrived at the Reykjavik downtown without a reservation and was told "there's no room at the inn". However, I was offered the opportunity to try the other location at is about a 20 minute stroll from downtown. I gladly accepted and off I went. The building is fairly modern and I got the same pleasant greeting as I got... More

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