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Student Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Reykjavik Harbour

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom | Living area
Lunch and dinner served
Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa, Student Hostel offers a lively retreat with free in-room WiFi. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the lobby or at the on-site cafe, explore the garden, unwind at the bar or indulge in lunch and dinner options from Stúdentakjallarinn.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (9)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Children stay free
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Garden
  • Blackout curtains
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
The current price is £113
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun

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Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Towels

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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Hringbraut 29, Reykjavik, IS-101

What's nearby

  • Reykjavik City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Iceland - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harpa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 3 min drive
  • Keflavik International 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

Student Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Stúdentakjallarinn, which serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Icelandic

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
    • Guests will receive an email within 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (ISK 10 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

Special features

Dining

Stúdentakjallarinn – This restaurant serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 August and 31 May.

Parking

  • Self-parking costs ISK 10 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Student Hostel currently open?

The property is closed between 23 August and 31 May.

Does Student Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Student Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Student Hostel?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Student Hostel?

Yes. Self-parking costs ISK 10 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Student Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Student Hostel and nearby?

Student Hostel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Student Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Stúdentakjallarinn.

What's the area around Student Hostel like?

Student Hostel is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 3-minute drive from Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) and 13 minutes' walk from Reykjavik Harbour.

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Student Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Location
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Reviews

10/10

Good locations nearby to the city and everything
1-night trip

10/10

Great location, comfortable, clean rooms, easy checkin and check out
2-night trip

10/10

I enjoyed my stay at the Student Hostel. With a shared kitchen it's of course always a bit hit and miss, some people are tidy, others leave it for the next one to tidy after them.... The only thing I would criticise is the cleanliness of my bathroom. The floor and even the wall in the shower were covered in thick, black, medium length hair! That's a bit disgusting, right? Other than that, everything was fine. And I slept very well.
4-night trip

10/10

Lovely staff and nice, clean place to stay for a great price. Would absolutely recommend!
2-night trip

10/10

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at
2-night trip

10/10

Very friendly staff, clean bedrooms, quiet at night, 10minutes from city, excursion pick up point 8minute walk.
3-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
7-night trip

10/10

a very nice place, very clean , the bed is very comfortable and the kitchen has all you need.
1-night trip

8/10

Walking distance to main bus terminal and down town
3-night trip

10/10

Had a great experience. Very nice for a hostel and great location! Staff were super helpful when we got in early in the morning and helped us get around while we waited for check in!
1-night trip

10/10

Great location, very close to city centre, kitchen was available for use
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

great
1-night trip

10/10

We had an excellent stay at Student Hostel. It was an easy walk to the downtown area which offers so much to see and do. The bus stop is right outside the hostel if you’d like to explore a little further. The beds were very comfortable which left us well rested for our next day’s adventures.
3-night trip

10/10

Nice place in a nice area, close to city center. Hugh parking areas.
2-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Very friendly and helpful staff. The young woman at the counter was super helpful with local information. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean and well-apportioned, and the community room is a great spot for hanging out.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

Safe, quiet and a walking distance from BSI terminal. Reception staff were pleasant and accommodating. Its a bit of a walk to get to a supermarket or a restaurant but nothing is too far.
1-night trip

10/10

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!
5-night trip

10/10

I loved it!
1-night trip

6/10

Very simple room with shared bathroom, dated but clean. Expensive for what it offers, like most accommodation in Reykjavik. Checkin/checkout was efficient but the least friendly I experienced in Iceland. It was fine for me for 1 night and I did discover a fantastic bakery for breakfast a couple of blocks west of the university, near a swimming pool.
1-night trip

8/10

Was decent enough for a few nights, however there was bits of food behind my bed when i got there
3-night trip