Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Chris
Canada · Solo · January 2026
+Building was very well organized and guests were all very friendly
−Showers could have been bigger, and bathrooms could have been cleaner
Clark
United States · Solo · January 2026
“helpful staff”
+all
−n a
Nancy
United States · Group of friends · January 2026
“Clean, convenient but not conducive to connection”
+Nice, clean, quiet, convenient place, and the parking is great! Location is a short walk to the main touristy part of downtown. Room was spacious, beds comfortable. Bathrooms were very clean, spacious, and there never seemed to be a wait.
−The kitchen has only one sink, which results in having to wait in line a lot to wash dishes or get a drink of water. There should be a better protocol for disinfecting dishes, also, since not all guests may wash their dishes that clean. Please get rid of the scratched up teflon pans -- they are toxic, are no longer non-stick; please provide stainless steels pots and pans. As hostels go, since the kitchen and hallway were just off the bedrooms, this was not the most social or informative hostel compared to others where I have stayed. Normally at hostels, there is a lobby, lounge, or cafe, separate from the bedrooms, where travelers can consult the hostel workers about sightseeing, connect with each other to share trips, and usually get a coffee or have cafe amenities. The only social space was the kitchen, which was dominated by one large group when I was there, while the single travelers were shy and did not have a space conducive to conversation. In the hallways, there were chairs, but people kept silent, since they were just outside the bedrooms. the hallways still have a hospital feel -- it would not be expensive to get some second-hand decoration and to paint the walls or doors
Justin
United States · Solo · January 2026
“It's cheap, it's a hostel.”
+This was cheap! Also the famous church in downtown Reykjavík was just across the street so it is a great location. The building was kind of unique and filled with other hostels in addition to this one. The hosts were easy to communicate with and the reservation was simple to arrange.
−The area seemed a bit dicey and I felt nervous about leaving my rental car in the small parking lot. The hostel is cheap but you really pay for that with how uncomfortable the dormrooms are. There are no curtains on the basic bunks or privacy at all. The 8 bunk room I stayed in was loud and I didn't get much sleep. The bathrooms aren't especially clean either. I wasn't expecting much and that was what I got. On the positive side the host I met on arrival was friendly and accommodating. And the kitchen area was hopping with people so if you are staying at a hostel to meet fellow travelers, you might like it. I tend to see hostels as a place to crash at the end of a long day of exploring and not a destination to hang out at. For this purpose it was okay and cheap but I wouldn't stay here again.
Lynda
Canada · Solo · January 2026
+Great location in downtown . Nice pool hot tub sauna next door as bonus. Easy checkin - all code.
−Not quite enough bathrooms for the volume of guests - lineups in the morning for toilets and showers.
Ana
Romania · Solo · January 2026
+The only redeeming quality of this hostel is its location , it’s central and convenient for exploring Reykjavik. But honestly, that’s not enough to make up for the poor experience overall.
−I don’t usually leave reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience at this hostel in Reykjavik, especially to help fellow travelers make an informed choice. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst hostel experiences I’ve had. The cleanliness was seriously lacking , common areas were dirty, the bathrooms weren’t maintained regularly, and overall I felt uncomfortable and even worried about hygiene. Facilities were incredibly insufficient for the number of guests. There was only one sink in the kitchen, which created a constant queue and made preparing anything more than a sandwich frustrating and stressful. Bathrooms were few and far between, which led to long waits during busy times. Staff presence was another major letdown. There was rarely anyone at reception when needed, and when you did manage to catch someone, they were unhelpful and borderline rude. It felt like guests were an inconvenience rather than a priority.
JOOEUN
South Korea · Solo · March 2026
+시내에서 멀지 않고 주차 가능하고 엄청 저렴한 숙소는 여기 말고 없는듯 해요 레이캬 마지막날도 이곳에서 머물렀습니다 이 날은 일층 침대라 잠도 편하게 잤어요~
Anna
Ukraine · Solo · January 2026
+Очень классный хостел, на кухне есть все необходимое, достаточно туалетов и душевых, все в пешей доступности
−все понравилось
Maryline
France · Solo · January 2026
“Bel emplacement, hébergement appréciable”
+L'accès à la cuisine était bien pratique. 'emplacement de l'hôtel par rapport à la ville et à la station de bus est très correct.
−Le nombre de sanitaires est un peu juste. Il manque des placards ou des coffres plus grands dans les chambres.
Vanessa
Germany · Solo · January 2026
+Die Küche ist voll ausgestattet
−Auf meinem Bett lagen mehrere kleine Haare als ich angekommen bin