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Student Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Reykjavik Harbour

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Lobby lounge
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Lobby lounge
Lunch and dinner served
Interior
Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa, Student Hostel offers a lively retreat with free in-room WiFi. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the lobby or at the on-site cafe, explore the garden, unwind at the bar or indulge in lunch and dinner options from Stúdentakjallarinn.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (9)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Children stay free
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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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)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 139 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Hringbraut 29, Reykjavik, IS-101

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

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iðnó - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fröken Reykjavík - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stúdentakjallarinn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Þrír Frakkar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪National and University Library of Iceland - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Student Hostel

Student Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Reykjavik Harbour and Reykjavik City Hall. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Stúdentakjallarinn, which serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (ISK 2000 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

Special features

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 23 and May 31.

Parking

  • Self parking costs ISK 2000 per day

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Is Student Hostel currently open?

The property is closed between August 23 and May 31.

Does Student Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Student Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Student Hostel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Student Hostel?

Yes. Self parking costs ISK 2000 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Student Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Student Hostel and nearby?

Student Hostel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Student Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Stúdentakjallarinn.

What's the area around Student Hostel like?

Student Hostel is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 3-minute drive from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) and 13 minutes' walk from Reykjavik Harbour.

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Student Hostel Reviews

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

Popular mentions

Service staff
Kitchen
Location
Bed
Room
Walking

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money and you canvv b eat in student restaurant.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enoyed our stay.
Lai Wan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ich würde das Hostel wieder buchen. Gemütliche Einrichtung, zweckmässige, saubere Zimmer, freundliches Personal
Katharina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, very nice staff, good location.
Mihaela, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Back to uni days

We love the kitchen and highly recommended
Chai Har, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great affordable place to stay in Reykjavik, close to the National Museum and the center of town. Lively, colorful atmosphere, great rooms.
Philip G, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good locations nearby to the city and everything
palmi phuoc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anika, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I recommend this accommodation in general.
Sam Soo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A 10 minutos del centro. Cómodo y agradable.

Muy bien
FRANCISCO, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay!

Room was a great location for touring the downtown cheaply. Included free parking just a short walk away. Would definitely recommend if in the area. Only issue we had was the shower drain didn't work well.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice piano in the lounge. Loved playing it. Good location.
Jeremy, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Muy comodo, bien ubicado y silencioso! Muchas gracias por hospedarnos!!!
andrea karina, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Brian, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Chambre d’étudiant dans un vaste campus. Lits confortables, douche et WC dans la chambre. Espace cuisine commune très grande. Le centre est accessible à pied.
CATHERINE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Caroline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, it needs some improvements

The place was amazing and the staff was very friendly. I wish the rooms would come with body wash and shampoo, or at least offer the option to buy a small bottle of body wash and shampoo at a reasonable price. I had to buy a big bottle from the store that I ended up using it twice and then throwing an almost full bottle into the garbage because I can't fly back with it in my luggage.
Vicentiu, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfortable, clean rooms, easy checkin and check out
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Allison, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay

very accommodating, allowed us to leave our luggage in their storage room before check in. This is student dorms that are available for guests to use in the summer. Nice, clean, quiet and well located by the ponds and within easy walking of Harpa/Old harbor. Bus stop locate within 1 minute walk of front door of the hostel. For those who might have an interest in such things, there is a beautiful old cemetery out past the dorms. If available, I'd stay at the student hostel next time I'm in Reykjavik. Front desk folks were very helpful and friendly.
view of the student hostel building
Cemetery about a 2 blocks beyond the hostel.
JOHN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice find.

Really nice student hostel within walking distance of central Reykjavik. Clean, warm, comfortable. One niggle - I could have benefitted from two pillows but this is a small thing and didn’t detract from the overall experience. I’d definitely stay here again. One piece of advice. It’s not obvious from the map where the hostel is. I walked right past it and saw other people do the same.
A M, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at
Philipp, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very well furnished hostel, great style and great location: close to BSI and the city center. Only one thing was a bit disturbing: the room door shakes every time another doors shuts me you can here any door closing. Maybe a door closer for the main doors could help… Thanks a lot!
Sarah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very close to city centre, kitchen was available for use
Ramunas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and nice, clean place to stay for a great price. Would absolutely recommend!
Marina, 2-night trip