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Student Hostel

2.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Towels
Lunch and dinner served
Interior
Lobby lounge

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

Room options

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Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Student Hostel

Hostel in Downtown Reykjavik
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a garden. Housekeeping is not available.
Student Hostel offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.
Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Reykjavik hostel also offers a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and an ATM. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Student Hostel is a smoke-free property.

Stúdentakjallarinn - This restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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 August 23 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: ISK 2000 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the 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

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. 104 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every year and never have had a problem they are very helpful and the rooms are quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean and efficient. Great place and would stay again. Door looks worked well but it would be nice to be able to access the builiding through other doors than just the main door which requires a number of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in the morning before check in time and was able to leave my luggage in storage. The kitchen was available and there is a nice lounge area to wait. The woman working at reception was very friendly and helpful. The shared bathrooms were fairly clean and no wait for showers in the evening. The only downside I would mention is the noise. The room doors would slam quite loudly throughout the night (when people went to use the bathroom) and I could hear people walking around on the floor above. (I stayed in a room on the first floor.) This is not a party hostel. There were guests of all ages and everyone seemed respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pity some fellow travellers did not clean u the kitchen after themselves! But the building is lovely and the staff are great. Plan to be back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arseniy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to downtown, shops, places to eat, and to the bus terminal. Great value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Smári

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

The Perfect Location

Very nice and basic rooms. I had a private bathroom in the new building. Basic features, but all I needed. The view in the rooms facing east (mine was no. 130) is exceptional! The communal kitchen is well stocked and large. The recycling bins could use some labels, though. People were just throwing trash this way and that. The location is absolutely perfect. Just far enough from downtown to be quiet but easily walkable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at this property 5 times when taking students abroad. It is perfect for travelers who do not need bells and whistles. The kitchens are extremely well accommodated and you are sure to meet interesting people there. The rooms are small and efficient, but with great views, clean air, and powerful showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimio

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anika

We had a great stay here during our one night in Iceland, reception was very friendly and the rooms and common spaces were nice. Location was also convenient for walking around Reykjavik, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea karina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy comodo, bien ubicado y silencioso! Muchas gracias por hospedarnos!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection! Economical, clean, quiet, and short walk (10 min) to BSI bus station to catch Flybus airport shuttle, Golden Circle Tour bus, and transfer to Blue Lagoon. Maybe a 20 min walk to downtown. Reception staff were kind and helpful. It was nice to cook our basic meals in the communal kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ping

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable place to stay in Reykjavik, close to the National Museum and the center of town. Lively, colorful atmosphere, great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shuhua

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Praises and accolades to the friendly, helpful staff at the student hostel. The facilities were excellent and the location ideal for walking into town. There was free parking in the adjacent lot, which made it a perfect base for the many day trips we took in Iceland. Highly recommended!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice piano in the lounge. Loved playing it. Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam Soo

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