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Student Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Reykjavik Harbour

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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Towels
Lunch and dinner served
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
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Highlights

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

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Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
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–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪American Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Messinn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The English Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Icelandic Street Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Domino's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Student Hostel

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa, Student Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Stúdentakjallarinn, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Student Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
  • Wardrobes/closets, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English, Icelandic

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (ISK 10 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

  • Smoke-free property

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 10 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Student Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Student Hostel?

Self parking is available for ISK 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Student Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Student Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Student Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavik Harbour, and Reykjavik City Hall. Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja are also within 15 minutes.

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Student Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We enoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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

10/10

I recommend this accommodation in general.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice piano in the lounge. Loved playing it. Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location, comfortable, clean rooms, easy checkin and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Lovely staff and nice, clean place to stay for a great price. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Very friendly staff, clean bedrooms, quiet at night, 10minutes from city, excursion pick up point 8minute walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Very close and walkable to downtown shopping and food options as well as a lovely park. Having the university right there felt very safe, let alone a good chance for us to see some really neat architecture. The inside of the accommodation and the amenities were so beautiful and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed in the newer section and the kitchen was really nice and spacious. It was also quiet at night, and front desk was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

a very nice place, very clean , the bed is very comfortable and the kitchen has all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Had a great experience. Very nice for a hostel and great location! Staff were super helpful when we got in early in the morning and helped us get around while we waited for check in!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Walking distance to main bus terminal and down town
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location, very close to city centre, kitchen was available for use
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

So happy that we chose to stay at the student hostel. I highly recommend this place. Clean and comfortable rooms. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Loved the separate common area for hanging out in. Super convenient to downtown and the bus terminal. They even have large storage lockers for rent. I would definitely stay at the student hostel, again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

We had an excellent stay at Student Hostel. It was an easy walk to the downtown area which offers so much to see and do. The bus stop is right outside the hostel if you’d like to explore a little further. The beds were very comfortable which left us well rested for our next day’s adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Nice place in a nice area, close to city center. Hugh parking areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

This is on the uni property and close to BSI for easy access to bus system. Lots to do nearby without being in the tourist area. Quiet and relaxing. Easy walk into town center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

Very friendly and helpful staff. The young woman at the counter was super helpful with local information. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean and well-apportioned, and the community room is a great spot for hanging out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Safe, quiet and a walking distance from BSI terminal. Reception staff were pleasant and accommodating. Its a bit of a walk to get to a supermarket or a restaurant but nothing is too far.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Stayed in the newer area in a 2 bed with bathroom unit. Wonderful, modern facilities and fully equipped kitchen. Student pub was fun. Shared room with my adult daughter. Short walk to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The room was very spacious and there was a large fully equipped shared kitchen and bathroom. The students working the reception desk were all very kind and helpful. It’s a 15 minute walk to the BSÍ Bus Terminal and 10 minute walk to downtown Reykjavik. I highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024