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Stayed in May 2023

Very nice and friendly personel, clean. It's a low budget place so can't expect more for the price. Good food in the bar/restaurant

Stayed in May 2023

Unfriendly cleaning staff Prices

Reasonably friendly reception staff Ability to get coffee and panini (but expensive as per Iceland generally) Room ok Good bathroom/shower facilities and clean

Stayed in May 2023

See above.

Only 1 - one- miss: I did not get the code on time. It was sent from B47 late Sunday evening to my mail. Arriving Reykjavik from Wien in the middle of the night Sunday (01:30) in rainy wether, not having a code to enter B47 when going with the bus, forced me to arrange for a near by hotel (Foss Hotell) for one, the first, night. They were most helpful and gave me a helpful deal, Their night person was very helpful. NEXT day I found B47 and got the code. I had asked for getting a code earlier. Will recommend you to open that possibilty. Some people might have quite a schedule to combine.

Stayed in May 2023

The location was great, just right behind Hallgrimskirkja church and a few meters from the city center. Very kind staff, quiet rooms and clean services. Would recommend!

Stayed in May 2023

Entrance wise, they could do with having the various side doors open - it was annoying to have to walk around to the back of the hostel every time I got back. This might have something to do with there being the two hostels in the same building, though? Only other downside was the grumpy looking owner who likes to sit in the dark in the dining area - he owns the place whilst others run it, and apparently he's not a happy chappy. He could do with glowering in his own room! A few more positives: tourist bus stops for booked activities are within a few hundred metres. There's lots of different cuisines about the central city, from traditional Icelandic fare (e.g. Cafe Loki, the much recommended Seabaron and its lobster soup and whale taster), to European, to Asian (there's a lot of Vietnamese restaurants around, some east of the hostel).

I booked a hostel as hotel prices in Iceland are ridiculously high. Even hostel prices are high. My first time in a hostel in about eight years, so glad it was a good experience! Hostel B47 shares the building with another hostel (Baron's Hostel) - I'm not quite sure how the building is split between the two. The builiding is about a 15 minute walk from the bus station where the Airport Transfers drop you (uphill from the bus station, downhill from the hostel). It's a 2 minute walk behind the majestic Hallgrimskirkja church, so it's always easy to find your way back! No problems in getting into the building at all hours: both the main door and rooms have number code locks. The hostel itself is spacious, has lots of bathrooms and toilets (never had a problem accessing one), and seemed to have been recently renovated (there was painting going on whilst I was there). There's good sized kitchens and fridges about each floor and behind reception. There's a larger dining area just beside reception, where you can order some basic fare. I was booked in an 8-bed dorm, which was very large (though 6 of the beds were placed reasonably close to each other, for some reason). There was a basin and mirror in the room. It being Iceland, the heating is excellent! The beds themselves were comfortable. There were a reasonably amount of plug sockets available, but not beside every bed. I can recommend the coffee and cake, both exceptional (and a nice touch with cream being added to the cake) - I had some every day :) Only downside with the rooms was that they could have done with more hooks for hanging jackets, etc. as you do end up wearing a lot of layers for most of the year, there! Re amenities, Rejkjavik is small, so you can get around very easily (especially if you hire one of the local scooters, which can be found about the city).

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing

The location, staff, cleanliness.

Stayed in May 2023

Enjoyed my stay. Thanks to the staff at this property, great facilities. Some people snore… take earplugs (and a face mask for all day sunshine).

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, they reserved the lower bunk on my request and looked after my bag after check out so I could look around town. The property is in a good location, close to the local swimming pool (with varying temperature natural hot pools) and the bus station to the airport. Bathroom and kitchen facilities were clean and the bed sheets smelt fresh and the bunk bed comfortable. Rooms are basic, but felt secure with codes to get in. There’s a bar, common room, showers and funky decor.

Stayed in May 2023

Great place near to everything and great staff!!

Stayed in May 2023

room temperature got really warm at night

Great location near bus terminal and downtown.

Stayed in May 2023

Kitchen just had 2 stoves. Could use some more with this many people staying there and cooking for themselves. Room was very warm (heating turned up a lot). And there was no option to turn down the heating and just a small part of the window could be opened. So we slept warmer than we wanted to.

Super nice, helpful and flexible personnel. Jointly used bathrooms were cleaned frequently and always super clean when I was there. Room was very clean as well with good beds for a hostel.

Stayed in April 2023

door sound is little bit noisy specially at night that’s the only one small issue

everything is exceptional specially staff of the hostel

Stayed in April 2023

Very comfy, warm beds, great facilities and location

Stayed in April 2023

See above

Loved the location and the decoration of the space! Mattresses could definitely be more comfortable

Stayed in April 2023

No complaints :)

The interior is super creative and fun! The beds and linen were really comfortable. We came late and left early so we just slept, so we just have experience with the room as such!

Stayed in April 2023

the sink is too close to the bed

the bathroom is big and clean. the breakfast is good with diverse choices.

Stayed in February 2023

the entrance is in the back .. can get confusing the first time but they do give instructions .. could do better showers

everything

Stayed in March 2023

kitchen was very busy and cluttered. bathrooms across the hallway from the room.

cheap, central location, free parking, clean, secure rooms with pin locks

Stayed in March 2023

Bed was noisy when you move while sleeping causing disturbance to others. If Hostel is full, people to washroom ratio van be cumbersome.

Location Facilities Cleanliness Staff and Reception Handling

Stayed in March 2023

beds wasn’t the best

location is amazing, close to centre

Stayed in March 2023

The cleaner came in and was removing some of the bedding off other beds while some of us were still in bed before the check out time which felt a bit unnecessary I felt. The shower water got cut off due to plumbers coming but with no notice, message sent, signs up or anything so needed to go onto a long flight without having a shower which was upsetting.

This place was absolutely awesome! I normally wouldn't stay in a hostel but in particular the 6 bedroom room was a good spacious size. On the last day I stayed in an 8 bed room and that was a bit more squishy so I think it's worth paying the few dollars extra for a 6 bed dorm if staying for a few days. The common areas were excellent especially if you are working remotely. Loads of space to work privately- I could even do video calls in the common areas which was a nice surprise to have quiet spacious areas like this. I might come back and stay for a couple of weeks it was that good for co-working. Staff were friendly.

Stayed in March 2023

Very clean and spacious hostel

Stayed in March 2023

it is very nice overall for a hostel. you pay a little more, but it is certainly a bit nicer.

Stayed in March 2023

We had to use a back entrance for going in and out despite having entrances on each side of the building.

The location was 10 mins walking distance from BSI Terminal. 10 mins walk from city centre. 5 mins walking distance from the famous church. (Bus stop 8) - Tours pickup location.

Stayed in March 2023

Only one or two cooking spots, not enough for all the guests!

Stayed in March 2023