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Student Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour in Reykjavik

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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Interior
Lunch and dinner served
Towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Hringbraut 29, Reykjavik, IS-101
  • Place, National Museum of Iceland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik City Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reykjavik

Heart of Reykjavik.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik hostel, you'll find Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur. National Museum of Iceland and National and University Library of Iceland are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Reykjavik City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Iceland - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harpa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iðnó - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Þrír Frakkar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stúdentakjallarinn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fröken Reykjavík - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kaktus Espressobar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Student Hostel

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour in Reykjavik
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Student Hostel also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and an ATM. Parking is available for a fee.

This Reykjavik hostel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Student Hostel offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (ISK 2,000 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 23 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Student Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Self parking fee: ISK 2000 per day

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is 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

How close is Student Hostel to the airport?

Student Hostel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) away from the Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Student Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Student Hostel.

How close is Student Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1.9 mi (4-min drive) from Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach.

Does Student Hostel offer free breakfast?

Student Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Student Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Student Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Student Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for ISK 2000 per day.

Does Student Hostel have a pool?

Student Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Student Hostel have a restaurant?

Student Hostel is home to Stúdentakjallarinn, which features light fare.

Does Student Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Student Hostel to downtown Reykjavik?

Student Hostel is 0.5 mi away from Reykjavik.

Reviews

Student Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicentiu

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, it needs some improvements

The place was amazing and the staff was very friendly. I wish the rooms would come with body wash and shampoo, or at least offer the option to buy a small bottle of body wash and shampoo at a reasonable price. I had to buy a big bottle from the store that I ended up using it twice and then throwing an almost full bottle into the garbage because I can't fly back with it in my luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ying

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The description of this property is not accurate. The description on expedia says there is free wifi in all the rooms. This is incorrect. Actually, there is no wifi in any of the rooms, only in the common areas. The receptionist said the hotel was not designed to have wifi in any of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfy, kitchen and hallways were very nice. Our room was assigned wrong originally but they were very helpful and upgraded us to a private bathroom. The shower flooded the bathroom with no mat and we only had 1 towel each, so we weren't able to dry the floor, but other than that we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice find.

Really nice student hostel within walking distance of central Reykjavik. Clean, warm, comfortable. One niggle - I could have benefitted from two pillows but this is a small thing and didn’t detract from the overall experience. I’d definitely stay here again. One piece of advice. It’s not obvious from the map where the hostel is. I walked right past it and saw other people do the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay!

Room was a great location for touring the downtown cheaply. Included free parking just a short walk away. Would definitely recommend if in the area. Only issue we had was the shower drain didn't work well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very close to bus station and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chih-Yi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with good price. The shared kitchen was nice and clean, so as the room! Staffs there were all very helpful and responsive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Irfan, Wollstonecraft

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Grossly overpriced, like everything else in Iceland. Very average accommodation for the price. Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on my last night. Lovely building on campus. Rooms are fairly modern, clean and comfortable. Beautiful common space off of the lobby that is colorfully decorated and has cozy chairs and a piano. 10 min walk to the BSI bus station which made getting to the airport easy in the AM.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here before and after a long horse ride holiday. It's always the same and very affordable if you don't want to spend a ton of money on a room you will barely be in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chai Har

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back to uni days

We love the kitchen and highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

very accommodating, allowed us to leave our luggage in their storage room before check in. This is student dorms that are available for guests to use in the summer. Nice, clean, quiet and well located by the ponds and within easy walking of Harpa/Old harbor. Bus stop locate within 1 minute walk of front door of the hostel. For those who might have an interest in such things, there is a beautiful old cemetery out past the dorms. If available, I'd stay at the student hostel next time I'm in Reykjavik. Front desk folks were very helpful and friendly.
view of the student hostel building
Cemetery about a 2 blocks beyond the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. The beds were comfortable. The hostel is close to everything. My only wish is that someone could turn the big light in the sky off when i went to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

xiangyang

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet place. Nice people. Close to the city Hall and BSI
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every year and never have had a problem they are very helpful and the rooms are quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean and efficient. Great place and would stay again. Door looks worked well but it would be nice to be able to access the builiding through other doors than just the main door which requires a number of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in the morning before check in time and was able to leave my luggage in storage. The kitchen was available and there is a nice lounge area to wait. The woman working at reception was very friendly and helpful. The shared bathrooms were fairly clean and no wait for showers in the evening. The only downside I would mention is the noise. The room doors would slam quite loudly throughout the night (when people went to use the bathroom) and I could hear people walking around on the floor above. (I stayed in a room on the first floor.) This is not a party hostel. There were guests of all ages and everyone seemed respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025