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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Alissa
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Kimio
Jul 6, 2025
Kimio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James
Jul 1, 2025
James
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anika
Jul 1, 2025
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.
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.
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!