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Student Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Reykjavik Harbour

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Lobby lounge
Lunch and dinner served
Lobby lounge
Towels
Interior

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
  • Reykjavik City Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Harpa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 Reykjavik City Hall. 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 15-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik hostel include Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja.
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What's nearby

  • Reykjavik City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Iceland - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Fröken Reykjavík - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stúdentakjallarinn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪National and University Library of Iceland - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Plantan Bístró - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Student Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, near Reykjavik Harbour
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)

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

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.

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.

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. 103 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam Soo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this accommodation in general.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very nice staff, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

palmi phuoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good locations nearby to the city and everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a great hostel to stay in if you’re looking for privacy and a clean/safe experience. I only wish I could have opened the window as the room was a bit stuffy, but other than that I ha
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to main bus terminal and down town
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie, Salem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very small room, but Iceland is expensive and this is a great deal for the price. The bathroom on our floor was clean and provided shampoo and soap. It's a 10-minute walk from old town city central, which is fabulous. Extremely safe area. The front desk staff were kind, friendly, and super helpful. There is a laundry room in the building (they give you free laundry detergent and let you use the machines for free -- literally, I'm not kidding), and they have lockers you can rent for very cheap to hold your valuables. Parking is free and close by (it's part of a university campus, and the overflow lot is a 3-minute walk). Overall, a very terrific and affordable option.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L Lucia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A walking path to the foot bridge to cross over to the other side where there is a subway/gas station. A cross walk to the park and past it to the church. We had a private bathroom room. Clean. They let us borrow an USB outlet plug since we did not have europlugs chargers. They provide a city map, called a cab for us, nice laundry room, and answered our questions the best they could. I recommend the Student Hostel. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mal

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

No problem.

The room was modern and clean. The bathroom had excellent water pressure and was comfortable. .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So happy that we chose to stay at the student hostel. I highly recommend this place. Clean and comfortable rooms. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Loved the separate common area for hanging out in. Super convenient to downtown and the bus terminal. They even have large storage lockers for rent. I would definitely stay at the student hostel, again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miroslav

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hanguang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just remind me & experience when I was a university student
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place easy walking distance into town very clean shared kitchen plenty of space excelent cooktops fridges cupboards very clean canteen food great and drinks half the price in town bus stop out front Great place to stay staff very good
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and well maintained student accomm with well stocked shared kitchen. A pleasant 10-15 walk through parklands to central Reykjavik
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal

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

Go there!

We spent there 5 nights with a shared bathroom. However, it did not matter as everything was extremely clean and user-friendly. Hostels all over the should be as clean as this one. I RECOMMEND GOING THERE!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Oak Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and there was a large fully equipped shared kitchen and bathroom. The students working the reception desk were all very kind and helpful. It’s a 15 minute walk to the BSÍ Bus Terminal and 10 minute walk to downtown Reykjavik. I highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Romsil

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the newer area in a 2 bed with bathroom unit. Wonderful, modern facilities and fully equipped kitchen. Student pub was fun. Shared room with my adult daughter. Short walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close and walkable to downtown shopping and food options as well as a lovely park. Having the university right there felt very safe, let alone a good chance for us to see some really neat architecture. The inside of the accommodation and the amenities were so beautiful and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the newer section and the kitchen was really nice and spacious. It was also quiet at night, and front desk was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023