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Set in Hafnarfjördur, within 9.3 km of The Pearl and 11 km of Hallgrímskirkja Church, Hostel Fjordur offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

I love how clean the bathrooms are and easy access throughout the building. The room was perfect for me: cozy bed, the linens were pretty clean and neat, and I was able to adjust the heater! But something I really loved was: it had where to hang a few items inside the room 😍 I'll go around the Island and I already booked for the last 3 days I will be here!! Fully recommended!!
Review score
10.0
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£95.48
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Hafnarfjördur, 8.6 km from The Pearl, Lava Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Amazing customer service!
Review score
7.3
Good
84 reviews
Price from
£154.71
1 night, 2 adults

Nordic Hostel is well located in the centre of Reykjavík, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

The rooms were cosy, and the beds were so comfortable, and despite the number of people in the room it was very quiet. At check-in, the staff went above and beyond to show me around and answer any questions. The facilities were all very clean and tidy, probably one of the nicest bathrooms I've ever been in, and the curtain on the beds allowed for a lot of privacy. Overall, this stay far surpassed what I expected and I would definitely go back.
Review score
9.4
Superb
476 reviews
Price from
£81.63
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a lounge, bar and a rooftop terrace with a city view, this eco-hostel is just a few steps away from Laugavegur, Reykjavík's main social hub.

Location to bus stop 6 and town
Review score
8.5
Very good
1,644 reviews
Price from
£162.95
1 night, 2 adults

Located 3.5 km from Reykjavik city centre, this eco-certified hostel is beside the geothermally heated Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool.

Comfy. Well organised
Review score
8.1
Very good
2,622 reviews
Price from
£131.15
1 night, 2 adults

Well situated in the Vesturbær district of Reykjavík, Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse is set 1.5 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church, 1.6 km from Solfar Sun Voyager and 3.6 km from The Pearl.

Close to the city centre, quite place, small but well equipped kitchen, clean bathroom with free cosmetics, comfortable😊
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
1,190 reviews
Price from
£167.20
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Reykjavík, 2 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Reykjavik Terminal provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

Great clean and quiet place in bud terminal convenient when you have early or late night flights.
Review score
8.1
Very good
2,891 reviews
Price from
£113.55
1 night, 2 adults

Student Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Reykjavík. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, an ATM and free WiFi.

Comfortable, clean, and close to everything. Friendly staff.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
1,108 reviews
Price from
£124.68
1 night, 2 adults

Baron's Hostel is well set in Reykjavík, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Excellent location. Can see hallgrimskirkja from the hostel and is a few minutes by walk. Very close to coffee shops. Free and spacious parking. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Really made my stay in iceland easy as a solo traveller and this was my first solo trip.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
3,366 reviews
Price from
£123.74
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Reykjavík, 2.8 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, Hostel B47 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A lot of car park and easy to go to travel spot
Review score
8.0
Very good
5,035 reviews
Price from
£90.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Hostels that guests love in Hafnarfjördur

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  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 84 reviews
    This is my favorite hostel. It is cozy and comfortable. The kitchens are great. The staff is so helpful and friendly. I would stay here every time I come to Iceland if it worked out.
    Guest review by
    Bloch
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £84.67
    Review score
    5.7
    Passable · 21 reviews
    The price was very affordable. I picked it from the internet and expected a hotel, but it was more like a hostel. The room was clean and bedding fine, but it felt like my friend and I were sleeping in a closet (no windows; if we closed the door, it felt somewhat claustrophobic and very warm!). It was quiet and dark, so that part was great. We were kind of stranded at the Rekyvakik airport and you came and picked us up and then took us to Keflavik airport the next day. We appreciated that very much!
    Guest review by
    Eileen
    Group
  • Review score
    7.3
    Good · 84 reviews
    The location is in a really great part of town. Right next to the park. It's a little bit away from Reykjavik city center so it's quiet and calm and close enough to get to rekjavik by bus or long walk. Very nice. The hostel was clean and quiet and good lighting and water. The kitchen and laundry facility were such a treat very nice and clean. The staff was super nice and helpful with anything I needed. Will definitely come back here. 👍
    Guest review by
    Bloch
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £145.43
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 2,965 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff, super cosy beds. Access to hot tub outside, great viking ornaments all over, great restaurant with rich buffet breakfast. Something a bit different, but great!
    Guest review by
    Morana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £145.43
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 2,965 reviews
    Charming boutique hotel. Great location, very friendly and informative staff! We stayed in a cabin that although small and basic, was meticulously clean. The shower pressure is amazing although the water has a sulfur smell which apparently is common for the area. We had to leave for the airport before breakfast and they were kind enough to make us a sandwich to take with us. We rented a car and there was plenty of parking.
    Guest review by
    Lori
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 41 reviews
    The best apartment we have ever stayed in. Perfect location with excellent decor. It made our holiday so relaxing to come back to such a beautiful place. So comfortable with everything you could possibly need. Great location if you have a hire car as 10-15 mins drive to Reykjavik. Lots of facilities nearby. Close to restaurants. We loved sitting by the windows watching the water and occasional seal in the Harbour. Super clean. Just perfect.
    Guest review by
    Wendy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £145.43
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 2,965 reviews
    Great location, with easy access to both the airport bus stops right outside the front of the hotel) and public transport buses (less than 5 minutes walk). Friendly staff. Very clean. Interesting display cabinets around the ground floor . Nice and warm given it was very cold and snowing outside. Comfortable bed and room was dark and quiet at night. Felt comfortable being here as a solo traveller. Hairdryer in bathroom.
    Guest review by
    Nicola
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £145.43
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 2,965 reviews
    Great location and decor! Nice and clean.
    Guest review by
    Gemma
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £145.43
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 2,965 reviews
    Great location and the room set up was excellent plenty of facilities offered very comfortable and clean!
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 14 reviews
    It was a great location for our needs. Very clean and tidy.
    Guest review by
    Julie
    Group