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Student Hostel

2.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Front of property
Lobby lounge
Interior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hringbraut 29, Reykjavik, IS-101
  • Place, Reykjavik City Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Reykjavik

Student Hostel places you in the centre of Reykjavik, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Stúdentakjallarinn, is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik hostel include Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa.
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What's nearby

  • National Museum of Iceland - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Laugavegur - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harpa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iðnó - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Icelandic Street Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Skúli Craft Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Þrír Frakkar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stúdentakjallarinn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Student Hostel

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 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 curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (ISK 2,000 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Stúdentakjallarinn

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 August and 31 May.

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Student Hostel?

Student Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Student Hostel?

Yep, Student Hostel has a self car park for ISK 2000 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Student Hostel?

The closest beach to Student Hostel is Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach (2.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Student Hostel?

No, Student Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Student Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Student Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Student Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Student Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mo Yee

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super friendly and helpful. Though a bit out of town, it is close to the bus terminal for airbus. Taking a bue to city centre is also easy and convenient. Student canteen and bar provide good food at lower price. Good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and you canvv b eat in student restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuliya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was ok but dont plan to stay thete again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicentiu

Business traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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