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Student Hostel Reykjavík, Reykjavík

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About the Hotel

Hringbraut 29, Reykjavík, Iceland, 101

Student Hostel, the oldest building on the University of Iceland campus, first opened as a dormitory in 1934. It offers budget-friendly accommodation with a unique academic ambiance. Located just a 10-minute walk from central Reykjavik, it provides easy access to cultural sites. Amenities include a communal kitchen and free WiFi in common areas, catering to both short-term and long-term guests.

Location

Student Hostel is situated a short walk from Reykjavik's city center, surrounded by cultural landmarks such as the National Museum of Iceland and Reykjavik City Hall. A bus stop nearby connects guests to the airport and other city destinations. The hostel's location on the university campus provides a unique educational environment for travelers.

Rooms

The hostel features simple accommodations, including single rooms with in-room wash basins and shared bathroom facilities. Twin rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, walk-in shower, and views of the garden. Guests are required to bring their own linen and personal belongings. Heating is available in the rooms, enhancing comfort during colder months.

Eat & Drink

Háma, the on-site restaurant, offers a diverse selection of meals, including hot lunches and soups, at affordable prices. Guests can choose to dine there or opt for takeaway. Additionally, Stúdentakjallarinn features a bar and serves meals within the university's vicinity. Various other restaurants are also located nearby, providing ample dining choices.

Leisure & Business

Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access in common areas and a television for guest use. The hostel offers luggage storage and coffee/tea facilities in communal areas. Safety features like fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are in place for guest security. Guests are expected to conduct themselves appropriately while on the property.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
13 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Garden view
Shower
Heating
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Deluxe Private Bathroom Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
16 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Garden view
Shower
Heating
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Single Room
Max:
2 persons
Bed options:
1 Single bed
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Reykjavík2700 ft
Airports
Reykjavik (RKV) 1.1 mi
Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF) 31.3 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Baggage storage
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Services

  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
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Location

Hringbraut 29, Reykjavík, Iceland, 101
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Hringbraut 29, Reykjavík, Iceland, 101
Nearby
Museums
National Museum of Iceland
400 ft
Saemundargoetu 11
Nordic House
1600 ft
Parks
Parc Hljomskalagardur
1400 ft
Restaurants
Tacoson
2800 ft
Laekjargata Mæðragarður/Mothers park
Fish&Co
2400 ft
Frakkastig 25
Kornio bakari
3100 ft
Laekjargata 4
Dirty Burger & Ribs
2900 ft
Miklabraut 101 Beint a Moti Kringlunni
101 Reykjavik Street Food
3700 ft
Ingolfsstraeti 2

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
78%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Great location
Clean rooms
Limited dining options
Service could improve
7.8/10
Very good
Rooms
8.5
Location
9.7
Service
7.9
Dining
6.2
Guest reviews
7.8/10
based on 15 reviews
8.6
8.6/10based on 1108 reviews
Elizabeth
United States of America, August  2024
7.6/10

The hotel is located right in front of a lovely park and close to the city center, making it a great spot for exploring. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, which I really appreciated. While the staff was friendly and helpful, the service could have been a bit more attentive at times. Overall, it offered good value for money, but the dining options were a little limited, and some amenities could use an upgrade.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well maintained and clean, providing a comfortable stay.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly, but I found the service could be improved.
Location
10.0
The location is fantastic, right in front of a park and very close to the city center.
Dining
6.0
While the dining options were included with our rate, I found them somewhat limited.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but some aspects could use modernization for a more luxurious experience.
Juan
United States of America, August  2024
7.8/10

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel; it's in a great location close to the city center, making it super convenient for exploring. The rooms were well-maintained and clean, and I appreciated the free coffee and tea available. The dining was decent, but it could use more variety. Overall, the hotel offers good value for money, although I wish the Wi-Fi was free instead of being an extra charge.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well-maintained and clean, with free coffee and tea provided.
Service
8.0
The service was polite and helpful, providing assistance whenever needed.
Location
9.0
The hotel is very close to the city center and the bus terminal, which is fantastic for getting around.
Dining
7.0
The dining included with our rate was nice, but I felt it lacked variety.
Facilities
7.0
I found the facilities to be adequate, though not overly impressive.
Ron
United States of America, August  2024
7.4/10

The hotel is located in the heart of the city, making it super convenient for exploring. The rooms were clean and well-kept, and having free coffee and tea was a nice touch. On the downside, while the service was friendly, I found it could be improved. The dining options were limited, especially considering the pricing, which could offer better value for money.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well maintained and clean, with free coffee and tea available.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly, but there were aspects that could be improved.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in walking distance to the town center and right in the heart of the city.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were included with our rate, which was nice, but the variety was a bit lacking.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were decent, but nothing too special stood out.
Great location
Limited dining options
Herman
United States of America, August  2024
8.4/10

The hotel is located in the heart of Reykjavik, making it super convenient to explore the city. My room was clean and maintained well, plus the staff were friendly and helpful. However, dining options could use some improvement as they felt a bit limited. Overall, it offers solid value for money considering its prime location.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were well maintained, clean, and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff were incredibly friendly and provided great assistance with tours and tickets.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in a great location, close enough to the city center, making it easy to access everything.
Dining
7.0
The breakfast was included, which was nice, but the variety felt limited.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had nice amenities, but there wasn't a pool available.
Mark
United States of America, August  2024
8.0/10

The hotel boasts a fantastic location right next to the National Museum of Iceland and very close to the bus terminal, making it convenient to explore the area. The rooms are clean and well-maintained, and there’s free coffee and tea available, which is a nice touch. While the service was friendly, I did find the dining options a bit lacking since breakfast was included but not very varied. Overall, the hotel provides good value for money, even though the dining experience could use some improvement.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were well maintained and extremely clean, plus having free coffee and tea was a really nice perk.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and accommodating, which made my stay more enjoyable.
Location
10.0
This hotel is located right next to the National Museum of Iceland and is very close to the bus terminal, making it easy to get around.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast was included with our rate, which was nice, but the options were rather limited and could use some variety.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good overall, though nothing particularly stood out as luxurious.
Barbara
United States of America, July  2024
8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, enjoying the spacious and clean rooms along with the fantastic service. The location was incredibly convenient, being close to the city center and public transport. One downside was the limited breakfast options, but overall, for the price, it felt like great value for money.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious, well-maintained, and always clean.
Service
9.0
The staff were friendly and always willing to assist.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in a great location, close to the city center and bus station, making it convenient for getting around.
Dining
7.0
Breakfast was included with our rate, which was nice, but I found the options a bit limited.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good overall, but I felt the dining area could use some improvement.
Bernard
United States of America, July  2024
8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which is located right in the heart of Reykjavik, making it super convenient for exploring the city. The rooms were well maintained and clean, providing a comfortable retreat. Plus, the friendly staff made me feel welcomed. However, I found the dining options a bit lacking, and the facilities could use a little bit more attention. Overall, it was great value for money considering the prime location.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were well maintained and clean, which made for a comfortable stay.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, enhancing my overall experience.
Location
10.0
Being in the heart of Reykjavik and within walking distance to the town centre was a major plus.
Dining
7.0
Breakfast was included with my rate, but I found the options to be a bit limited.
Facilities
7.0
While the facilities were nice, I feel they could use some improvements to enhance the overall experience.
Great location
Limited dining options
Peter
United States of America, July  2024
7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, where the rooms were well maintained and clean. It’s conveniently located close to the city center and a fascinating national museum. The service was friendly, but I found the breakfast options to be lacking. Overall, it feels like good value for money, though I wish there was a bit more variety in dining.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were well maintained and clean, making my stay comfortable.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience.
Location
10.0
The location was excellent, being very close to the city center and the bus terminal.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast was included, which was nice, but I felt the options were quite limited.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were generally good, but nothing particularly stood out.
John
United States of America, July  2024
7.4/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which is conveniently located near the city center and a short walk from the BSI bus terminal. The rooms were well maintained and offered free coffee and tea, which was a nice touch. The service was friendly, but I felt the dining options were a bit lacking. Overall, the hotel provides great value for money despite a few minor issues.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well maintained and clean, complete with free coffee and tea.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly and offered helpful services like ticket assistance.
Location
9.0
The hotel has a great location, close to everything local and the city center.
Dining
6.0
While breakfast was included with our rate, the options were a bit limited.
Facilities
7.0
The amenities were satisfactory, but there were no standout features.
Charles
United States of America, June  2024
7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was quite enjoyable overall. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the location was very convenient, just a short walk from the city center. The staff was friendly and helpful, which made my experience even better. However, I was a bit disappointed with the breakfast options, as they were quite limited. Additionally, while the pool area was nice, it could use a bit more upkeep to make it truly enjoyable.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were well maintained and clean, providing a comfortable retreat after a long day.
Service
8.0
The staff were friendly and accommodating, always ready to help with any requests.
Location
10.0
The hotel is very close to the city center, making it easy to explore the area.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast was included with our rate, which was nice, but the options were a bit limited.
Facilities
7.0
The pool area was nice but could use a bit more maintenance to enhance the overall experience.
Clean rooms
Limited breakfast options
Andy
United States of America, June  2024
7.8/10

The hotel has an amazing location, right next to the national museum of Iceland and conveniently close to the BSI bus terminal, which was perfect for exploring. My room was well-maintained and very clean, making my stay comfortable. However, while breakfast was included, it could use a little more variety. Overall, the value for money is decent, but it could be improved with better dining options.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well-maintained and clean, providing a comfortable space to relax after a day of sightseeing.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly, and they were helpful in arranging tours and providing ticket assistance.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in the center of the city, right next to the national museum of Iceland and close to BSI bus terminal, which made it very convenient for getting around.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast was included with our stay, which was nice, but the options were somewhat limited.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate, but nothing overly impressive stood out during my stay.
Aaron
United States of America, June  2024
8.0/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, perfectly located right next to the National Museum of Iceland and just a short walk from the city center. The rooms were well-maintained and clean, plus they offered free coffee and tea, which was a nice touch. The service was friendly, but I found the dining options a bit lacking in variety. Overall, it was a great value for money, especially considering the amenities available.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were well-maintained and clean, with free coffee and tea provided.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and helpful, making my stay pleasant.
Location
10.0
I couldn't ask for a better location—right next to the National Museum of Iceland and very close to the city center.
Dining
6.0
While dining was included with our rate, the breakfast options were limited and could definitely be improved.
Facilities
7.0
The amenities were good overall, providing great value for the price.
Glen
United States of America, May  2024
7.6/10

The hotel is perfectly situated, very close to the National Museum and convenient to the bus terminal. My room was well-maintained and included free coffee and tea, which I loved. The service was mostly good, but there were some inconsistencies. While the dining included with my stay was nice, the options could use some improvement. Overall, good value for money, but not without its flaws.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well maintained and clean, providing free coffee and tea.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly but somewhat inconsistent at times.
Location
10.0
The location was fantastic, very close to the National Museum and the bus terminal, making it easy to explore the city.
Dining
6.0
Dining was included with my rate, which was a nice touch, but the options felt a bit limited.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were decent, but nothing particularly stood out.
William
United States of America, April  2024
8.6/10

I had a great stay at this hotel, enjoying the clean and comfortable rooms, as well as the friendly staff who made me feel welcome. The location was perfect, right near the city center, allowing easy access to attractions. However, the breakfast could use a bit more variety, and I wish the Wi-Fi was included instead of an additional cost. Overall, it offered good value for the price.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were well maintained and clean, providing a comfortable space to relax.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making my stay even more enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The hotel is very close to the city center, making it convenient to explore all the local attractions.
Dining
7.0
Breakfast was included in our rate, which was nice, but I found the options to be somewhat limited.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had satisfactory amenities, but I found the pool to be a little smaller than expected.
Christine
United States of America, April  2024
7.4/10

I had a pleasant stay overall, as the hotel is conveniently located close to the city center and the national museum. The rooms were clean and comfortable, making it a nice place to relax. The dining options were decent, though not extensive, and the service was friendly but could use some improvement. While the value for money was good, I did find the Wi-Fi situation a bit frustrating since it wasn’t complimentary.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly, but it lacked promptness.
Location
9.0
The hotel is conveniently located near the city center and the national museum.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was decent; breakfast was included but options were limited.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were adequate, but nothing too luxurious stood out.
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