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Bus Hostel Reykjavik

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Perlan

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Exterior
Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Skogarhlid 10, Reykjavik, IS-105
  • Place, Perlan
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 beds dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 beds dorm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 20 beds dorm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory (Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory room)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory (Bed in 16-Bed Dormitory room)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reykjavik

City center stay.With a stay at this Hlíðar hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Perlan and 2 miles (3 km) of Hallgrimskirkja. Reykjavik University and Laugavegur are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Perlan - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reykjavik University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Laugavegur - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Víkinga Pylsur - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

3-star hostel near Perlan
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Bus Hostel Reykjavik. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Reykjavik hostel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Bus Hostel Reykjavik offers 22 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 4:00 AM to noon for a fee: ISK 500 to 2,000 for adults and ISK 500 to 2,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately ISK 500 to 2000 for adults, and ISK 500 to 2000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 3890 per person (one-way)
  • Towels fee: ISK 500 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bus Hostel
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Reykjavik Bus Hostel
Bus Hostel Reykjavik Reykjavik
Bus Hostel Reykjavik Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Bus Hostel Reykjavik Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bus Hostel Reykjavik to the airport?

Bus Hostel Reykjavik is 0.7 mi (5-min drive) away from the Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bus Hostel Reykjavik have an airport shuttle?

Bus Hostel Reykjavik offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of ISK 3890 per person, one-way.

How close is Bus Hostel Reykjavik to the beach?

This hostel is 1.3 mi (9-min drive) from Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach.

Does Bus Hostel Reykjavik offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Bus Hostel Reykjavik, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between ISK 500 and 2000 for adults, ISK 500 and 2000 for children. It's available every day from 4:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Bus Hostel Reykjavik have a pool?

Bus Hostel Reykjavik does not have a pool.

Does Bus Hostel Reykjavik have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Bus Hostel Reykjavik to downtown Reykjavik?

Bus Hostel Reykjavik is 1.2 mi away from Reykjavik.

Bus Hostel Reykjavik Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 317 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sixtine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and bathrooms were very clean, staff were very nice and easy to check in and out. Would have liked a water fountain but that’s the only thing I could find that wasn’t positive about the place. I do recommend having a car if you are here as it’s 10 min away from center drive and far walk
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry, Nanaimo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hostel was fine. But honestly if you don't have a car it is not convenient at all unless you wnat to walk about 30 - 45 minutes to get anywhere. It is not close to the BSI bus station and the bus is a pain as you have to buy add on tickets when you get the airport bus. I was charged around $45 for a cab from the airport. You can't check in till 3pm and there is nowhere around there to eat or in the hostel. They have a kitchen and suggested I make my own food that I bought form the supermarket. Which is not close and I didn't have a car! The vending machine was super expensive and only had some really bad sandwiches. And the coffee machine is inside the reception which i closed after 9pm so good luck getting a hot drink! The beds were really hard and two singles stuck together. (I was in the private room 8). There was no desk / chair or TV which made it really awkward to use a laptop. The shared bathroom was clean. Also if you want to get the hop on hop off bus tour the nearest stop is at Perlan which is about a thirty minute walk uphill through a park with winding roads and by a really busy motorway which is impossible to cross unless you use the subway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ikebana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I didn't like no night front desk, and guest not cleaning after themself, small shampoo for 35 dollars to use for a couple days, very over priced, dorm lockers extra small can even fit a carry on, front desk not very helpful if services not contracted with them and get a commission, got pretty warm at night. I liked the location and very close to BSI.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostel, so happy I chose it. The receptionists are amazing, friendly and informative. The rooms, bathrooms, lounge and outside areas are all super clean, welcoming and comfortable.. the activities are a lot and they pick you up from right in front of the hostel. And the downtown is just a 20 mins walk … totally recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrik

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadrack Yaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel. Very best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Blacksburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a structural problem with one of the beds, but it was addressed promptly and professionally with a suitable, permanent repair. I was also impressed by the good work of the cleaning staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good budget option about 20m walk from Halmgrimskirka. Easy logistics, everything makes sense, staff very accommodating. A few minor issues: west facing rooms get very hot on sunny days and no real option to cool (other than drawing shades). As others have noted, shower/WC combo means WC is often unavailable, especially around 6am when buses to out. It was surprisingly quiet the three days I was there, even though they were full all nights. Kitchen is serviceable for quick meals and keeping items cool (no freezer) -- they are aggressive about removing unlabeled items but labels are provided/easy. It does get busy and a bit loud in the half hour or so before big tours pull out. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised this worked so well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kermit

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bus Hostel is what it is... convenient location to airport transportation and downtown Reykjavik, relatively affordable (for Iceland), clean, and friendly staff. But the shared bathrooms need more hooks to hang clothes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle, Santa Fe

Traveled with family
Affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maricel, Everett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed a night. Place was clean. Be careful the bathrooms may be slippery if someone used the shower beforehand. Staff were helpful. I found it to be pretty far from everything. I didnt see many restaurants or stores within walkable distance. Was a 15 min walk away from bsi bus station. Hostel is really warm inside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would be nice if, "quiet time at 9:00 pm" was posted. And no lights. It's a hostel, 14 beds in my room, 8 people trying to sleep and 6 were a bit rude.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If ALL you need is a clean bed, in an affordable dorm, yo’ll get it. But there is no vibe inside or out. The place is cold, boring and very far from any coffee shop, restaurant, pub and all tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well kept
Stayed 1 night in May 2025