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Reviews of Hostel B47

2 out of 5
Hostel B47
Baronsstigur 47, Reykjavik

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 107 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Weijia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location with reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hostel B47 team☼ on 22 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us, Weijia!We hope to see you again in your next trip to Iceland!

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
사실 숙박한 호스텔중에서 b47이 가장 최고입니다 ! 왜냐하면 직원들이 친절하고 시설하도 깨끗하고 가격도 적절합니다 ! 게다가 b47 위치가 아주 좋기 때문입니다 . 아이슬란드에 방문하면 꼭 b47에 숙박해 보세요 ! 진실 - 미국인 로버트 B47 is the best hostel I have stayed at! The staff is friendly , the facilities are very clean and the prices are affordable. If you visit Iceland then B47 is definitely the place to stay ! Sincerely , Robert (USA)
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hostel B47 team☼ on 22 Feb 2024
Hi Robert,Thanks so much for your kind review. We really hope you get to visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Roange Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at B47 were amazing ! Between answering all questions & amazing customer service!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hostel B47 team☼ on 22 Feb 2024
Thanks so much, Roange! We will be here for you in your next adventure to Iceland.

10/10 Excellent

Thibaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. The staff was helpful, friendly and they had safes allowing to sleep peacefully. I just wish they had more common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Hostel B47 team on 9 Feb 2024
Thanks for choosing us, Thibaud! It is always a pleasure to have guests like you!

8/10 Good

gunatit

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 9 Feb 2024
Thanks for staying with us!

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a shared female dorm, I felt very safe and the other occupants were very quiet and considerate. The room could have been cleaner but it wasn't too bad. The shared bathroom was clean. Buying food out in Reykjavík is very expensive so having the communal kitchen and dining area was very handy. I'd stay here again, it's good value and very close to the centre of town. Thank you 😊
Response from Hostel B47 team on 9 Feb 2024
Thank you, Samantha, for staying with us and for your valuable opinion. Were glad you had a safe time with us and we welcome you to come back soon! :)

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry James

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Love the place, walkable on everything in downtown area.... Fantastic staff front desk..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hostel B47 Team ☼ on 14 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us and for your review, Jeffry!We hope to see you next time youre in the city.

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel at a great location, next to the church
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hostel B47 Team ☼ on 14 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us, Marco!

2/10 Terrible

Morten

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hostel B47 Team ☼ on 17 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hostel B47 Team ☼ on 17 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us.

6/10 Okay

Hawase

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 3 Oct 2023
Thanks for staying with us

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very kind and friendly and super helpful whenever I had questions about anything. The shared bunk room I was in filled up by the third night but everyone was as quiet and respectful as you could reasonably expect. The location is great and very convenient for walking or taking a scooter anywhere downtown, and the free parking in back is crucial. I hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 24 Sept 2023
Thank you Travis!We hope to see you soon.Safe Travels!

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean, large well equipped shared kitchen area, felt safe as a lone female traveller.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 18 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for your review!We hope to see you soon

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in hostels throughout the world. B47 was centrally located, easy access to public transportation and safe designated parking. The facility was very clean and one's safety was assured.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hostel b47 team on 7 Sept 2023
Thanks Lee! We appreciate your review! WE hope to see you in your next visit

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 26 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying with us, Craig!We hope to see you in your next adventure to Iceland.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff who greeted us at check-in. The private room and bathroom were clean. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 11 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying with us, Melissa!We hope to see you in your next visit!

8/10 Good

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 16 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying with us! :)

2/10 Terrible

Rahel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible relation ship Staff not help for every body and every one Mestake for information Big mestake of staff about connection I look for some number station of bus And woman from staff send me another direction I spend 2 ours and not find my bus That was crezy My food was closed still 10 o’clock at morning And never mind My first time I meet this relation ship from hostel My best regard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hostel b47 team on 2 Sept 2023
Hi Rahel,we assist you as much as you requested, we even draw it on the map, and ask you several times where did you want to go specifically. Also kitchen is opened every morning between 6:30 am and 7:00 am. Im sorry your experience wasnt the best.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Below Average Services
Our first impression of this hostel wasn't good due to two reasons: firstly, we made our booking via Hotels.com and paid the full price before our visit. However, during our check-in, their staff said they hadn't received our payment and refused to let us check in unless we paid again. Obviously, something went wrong, but they didn't want to resolve the issue by listening to our situation. They frankly said 'they don't want to listen,' and their attitude was clearly impatient. Nevertheless, one of their members kindly checked our bank transaction (at least that made us feel they were resolving the issue). But in the end, we had to pay them twice at the hostel and spent two hours on the phone with Hotels.com customer service to request a refund. Secondly, we booked a room with a private bathroom. However, the condition and cleanliness of the private bathroom gave us a negative impression as there were male and hair residue. We didn't raise it with the staff due to our check-in issue, and we used the shared bathrooms instead. It is also worth mentioning that the cleanliness of the shared bathrooms was of a high standard, and they did apologise after we contacted Hotels.com.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 11 Sept 2023
Dear guest, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Nan, Silver Spring

Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicest hostel I’ve ever stayed at!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 2 Aug 2023
Jody! Thanks for staying with us!

2/10 Terrible

Hop Ming

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Hostel b47 team on 20 Aug 2023
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Phyl, North Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is so close to everything. A quick walk from the bus station and an even quicker walk to the Church Center.
Response from Hostel B47 team on 2 Aug 2023
Hello Phyl,Thanks for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Jody Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the most beautiful hostel I have ever stayed in. I felt very safe and comfortable. Rooms were extremely nice. I loved staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 2 Aug 2023
Hi Jody,Thanks for your review! We hope to see you next time you visit the city. Thanks for staying with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 19 Aug 2023
Thanks for staying with us, Sydney!

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay in the city centre, we walked everywhere, about 5-10 minutes right to the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Hostel B47 team on 6 Aug 2023
Thanks for your valuable opinion, Cassandra! And thanks for staying with us. Best Regards

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The 6-bed female dorm was spacious and well laid out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Hostel b47 team on 14 May 2023
Thanks a lot.

10/10 Excellent

SENG

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first stay at a hostel and I was nervous as I was staying in a co-ed room as a solo female traveller, but I felt safe the whole time. The bed was relatively comfortable and clean, and there is easy access to restrooms/showers. Some minor things were out of order like the hair dryer, but nothing concerning or inconvenient. The staff/owners were super friendly and helpful, and the area was perfectly convenient- if you plan on doing excursions with shuttle pick-up, the nearest bus stop to the hostel is only a 3 minute walk away (Bus Stop 8). As a bonus, it's next to Hallgrímskirkja as well as lots of dining/shopping options. I only paid about 112 pounds for 4 nights. Overall great value, I'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Hostel b47 team on 31 Mar 2023
Thanks so much , yse..looking forward in meeting you again. All the best

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Hostel b47 team on 28 Feb 2023
thanks a lot

8/10 Good

Masayuki

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
It was clean and exactly as described. Close to all the New Year’s Eve activities (5 minute walk)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Hostel b47 team on 3 Feb 2023
thank you sooo much . All the Best of 2023 !!!!

4/10 Poor

Kaylene

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
4 bunk beds, 8 female room. NO storage in the room. Each bunk bed had on drawer that could Not be locked. Housekeeping opens 5 to 6 rooms or more at a time for AM housekeeping then leave the area for 15 plus minutes at a time. Everybody's items are unsecured. Room was extremely HOT. Two of the beds were directly next to the heaters, surprised the person sleeping there did not get burned! Lack of comfortable community area. Dining area with couch at the dining table. Limited access to electrical outlets. They just threw 4 bunk beds in a room and called it good. Each bed needs access to USB ports, individual lights. Only one light in the room...either it is on in everybody's face or off and you can not see anything. Needs to be modernized. Due to heat, no way to unpack or secure belonging in room and then lack of bed related lighting, usb ports, plug ins I would not return.
Response from Hostel b47 team on 18 Nov 2022
Please, pleae DO NOT RETURN . Thank you !( we have tried our very BEST to please you , did you remember that at all ?....we even called an electrician to check everything , and it was all working ! The heat in the room is because ..one of the girls wanted to have it very warm , and you did not want ! ...we told you to communicate with her ...and ask her for the right temperature that suits you . Then , we also helped you to lower it down , and open the window for you . But for all your other complains and expectations..".why you did not book in private room ?"...or Hotel?... You booked instead on 8 Female dormitory , and you knew "why" you booked there , it is because it is cheap ; and honestly , we knew that you do not fit in there...and you know why. .Anyway, no matter what we have tried to please you, no amount of words now can change your opinion .You had ALL THE TIME in your stay here just to observe and critisized , did you not enjoy Iceland at least ? Well anyway , Have a good day.)

8/10 Good

Marc-Olivier

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kyle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was very pleasant at the hotel. The room was very basic but clean and comfortable. The shower had some mildew which was tolerable. The breakfast was fantastic. It was definitely worth the value for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

RENE JASON

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hostel is a 5 min walk to bus stop 8 where all the tour companies send their pick up shuttles for day trips and walking to all the food shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Hostel b47 team on 18 Jul 2022
Thanks a lot.

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

The b47 is owned by some Filipino people & they are some of the nicest people have ever met maybe in my entire life they were so friendly that I actually want to visit the Philippines now
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Hostel b47 team on 9 Jul 2022
Thank you very much!

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price for the space and area were pretty good. The manager (I think?) was lovely and accommodating. She even exchanged my currency multiple times! They offer a little restaurant with options for purchase and alcohol! Kitchen was clean and offered a fridge and hot plates to use. Only complaint is the lack of bathroom IN the shared rooms. Makes it really annoying when people are walking in and out of the rooms (and slamming doors) in the middle of the night. That's more the guests than the hostel I suppose.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Titus

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind staff and owners ♡
A situation occurred while staying there and immediately the receptionist and the 2 hostel owners took us seriously and fixed the problem. Not only were they extremely understand. They were also very kind and accommodating. The quality price ratio is excellent and I 100% recommend this place. I'll be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Just fine
It was just fine. Does the job. Unfortunately I was always the last hotel pick up though.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, attentive and perfect location for a good full day in the city center
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, highly recommended.
The check-in process was confusing but I love the room. The sink was a bit tiny but workable. The shared bathroom gets flooded easily but overall it is a clean place. Place it's an easy walk to town. We wanted to book this place again once we completed our ring road. Unfortunately, it was booked out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021