Bankastræti 7, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
#43 of 79 hotels in Reykjavík
Guests' ChoiceBased on 889 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Free Wifi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 3, 2023
Evelyn
MalaysiaBooking.com did not match up with the charge of the room. Booking.com did not honour your price matching statement.
Very convenient location, room is small and too expensive charged by booking.com, book direct is much cheaper.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 27, 2023
Arentved
DenmarkChecking in at 10 at night to a top bunk where I have to make my own bed while 4 roommates are asleep. Had to put on bedsheet, duvetcover and pillowsheet myself. Linen was not clean, it may have been washed but it had big spots on it and should be thrown out. The little storage room by the bed was disgusting with old boogers, old nails, used chewing gum and used snus in it. The shared bathroom didn’t seem like it had been cleaned for a while either. In general it didn’t seem like cleanliness was a priority at all. Breakfast was really simple with some cereal and bread but still cost over 2000 isk.
Good location, easy check in
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 26, 2023
Suja
IndiaI had booked for 6 people and there was 7beds and crowded
Location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: June 12, 2023
Tina92
UkraineBedside shelf was full of trash when we checked in. Bathrooms seemed to be cleaned every day though.
Good location, easy check out.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 5, 2023
Vivienne
AustraliaIt was really expensive and not the beds weren't that comfortable.
Cool bar, which is accessible to public so don't stay here for that. There are way cheaper hostels in the area so consider that.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 30, 2023
Helen
United KingdomThe windows opened over a blocked train so the smell was terrible. And all the noise from the other rooms was bouncing down the lightwell so we could hear other guests all night. We had to keep the windows closed which meant the room became really hot and uncomfortable. Also the acoustic separation from the corridor was very poor, so everyone who walked past our door we heard the doors opening, their steps and their conversations. And the smell from the drains in the bathroom was also very unpleasant.
Good location, nice social area with balcony.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: February 14, 2023
Andrea
Italythe staff
the location
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: January 29, 2023
Hall
United Kingdomthe room was cold due to the window latch being broken you could feel the winter wind blasting through the window, as I was on the bed closest to the window I could really feel the wind coming through. When I looked at the window it was all rotten and wet so obviously was leaking in too.
Likes that the room had its own bathroom, bed mattress was comfy
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 8, 2023
Devinder
Australianot much happening in terms of activities. Although it was unfortunate but someone was vandalising and breaking the entrance around 2 am one night. I was about to enter the property but due to the risks involved I stayed on the other side of the road. No security showed up even though there were cameras. The unfortunate event went on for 10-15 mins . the glass was broken and it was a safety hazard to get into property
location
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 17, 2022
Ramírez
SpainIts said it arranged bus services to the airport and was at the corner of the flybus to the airport which was not true. It was a 15 minute walk to the BSI and didn't offer the service they offered on the website. The lockers to save valuables were mostly out of order.
Very convenient and good atmosphere
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: November 8, 2022
Francisco
DenmarkBooked a double bed and got a bunk bed. Beds were not made. View from the room was over the service yard of the roof bar
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 9, 2022
Janel
CanadaThe wifi did not reach our room. I had to stand by the door to get 1 bar of wifi. I even went upstairs to see if I'd get a stronger connection, but I think they decrease the wifi after hours.
The rooms were very nice, and the beds had a little place to put your electronics while they charge. Good location and nice common area/patio. The guest kitchen was also nice with its own patio.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 9, 2022
Melissa
United StatesBathrooms were dirty, bed linens had holes in them
Rooftop bar and lounge area were very nice. Location was great. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 8, 2022
Phoebe
United KingdomI was the only one to arrive in my room and the bathroom was dirty with hairs and other bits. Otherwise the rooms were fine and beds were comfortable
There was a really good community and the staff were really helpful. Access to your room was discrete and felt safe.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 7, 2022
Evelien
BelgiumThe rooms are absolutely not quiet. The music and noise in the hall keep you up all night. Even with ear plugs, the music shakes the floor. It’s a party hostel if you want to or not. Breakfast didn’t serve any fruit. The fact that you have to make your own bed and the dirt and crumbs in the private light boxes, the messy bathroom make me doubt the cleanliness of the room. No safety measures either in social spaces. The room gets very warm and humid as well.
The location and the cosy rooftop terrace and seating area.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 5, 2022
Linnea
NorwayWindows could not be opend!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 2, 2022
Marija
GermanyGuest kitchen disgusting and so dirty, the whole hostel smells weird and needs a deep clean
Location perfect, guest kitchen good to have, breakfast is nice, staff is friendly.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: August 26, 2022
Jordan
GermanyBathroom was extremely dirty and smelly.
Everything was very easy with the codes.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: August 26, 2022
Snokie
GermanyHousekeeping took all our stuff from the room and partly dumped it, so that we had to recover some of our items from the wast bin. Beds were not made, we had to put the linen and sheets on which can be ok but when paying 210 euro for a night then it is totally out of balance what you get for your money. Windows were not cleaned.
Bed quality is very good, location perfect
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 20, 2022
Ioannis
GreeceKitchen cleanliness
perfect location.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: August 10, 2022
Winston
United StatesBeds and bathroom were not clean. Club made it hard to sleep at night.
Cool location, fun bar.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 4, 2022
Olivia
AustraliaThere were no clean sheets on my bed when I arrived. It was already 10:30pm so I didn’t want to go down to reception to find out where they were - luckily I had brought a pillow case with me which I was able to use, but I had to sleep on the bed with no sheets. The room was extremely hot and the curtain didn’t cover the window properly to keep the light out, so it was very hard to sleep. The kitchen was very small and not very tidy. It was very expensive for what it was.
Good location in the centre of town, close to the bus stops.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: July 26, 2022
Sin
Hong KongA bit chaotic when people are taking others' spots
Great location right next to the main street downtown, close to bus stop #6 where a lot of pick-ups happen
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 18, 2022
Oscar
United Kingdomlocation is central but the noise at night time is unbearable. music in the street is very loud. bathrooms cleanliness was very poor. no towels provided for people staying at dorms. you have to pay for it. the fact you have to do your own bed is very inconvenient specially if you arrive late at night into a dorm full of sleeping people.
the girl who I first spoke to at reception. she was very smiley and nice . the other girl not so much. the rooms are ample
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: July 1, 2022
Daria
PolandLack of cleanliness. The hostel needs refreshment. The bathrooms were quite dirty, even when you just checked in. Also, the wall in the kitchen (the one around the balcony doors) was coming off. Additionally, I booked a mixed dorm bed but I was the only woman with five men. It didn't feel right, especially since one of them was much older. I didn't feel fully comfortable in the room. I think for mixed dorms, they should mix guests as much as possible. Last but not least, there's no really any area to hang out once the reception is closed as they also close the common space. So after 11 pm, if you want to socialize with other guests, you need to do it outside of the hostel or in the corridors.
Location. The hostel is located in the centre and you can walk from there to any important point of the city, such as bus stops for tours or harbour. Also, there are many great restaurants around as well as grocery stores. Staff. People who work there are really nice and helpful. They do their best to accommodate guests' requests.
Stayed in June 2022
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