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Student Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Reykjavik Harbour

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Located close to Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa, Student Hostel provides free in-room WiFi and a lively atmosphere. Travelers can grab coffee in the lobby or at the on-site cafe, relax in the garden, visit the bar, or enjoy lunch and dinner at Stúdentakjallarinn.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Oven
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Blackout curtains
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Oven
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

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

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iðnó - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Þrír Frakkar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stúdentakjallarinn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fröken Reykjavík - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kaktus Espressobar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Student Hostel

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Harpa and Laugavegur, 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), coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Student Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and ovens
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

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 23 August and 31 May.

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring 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 2000 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?

Checkout 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 Harpa are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Student Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lai Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam Soo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this accommodation in general.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice piano in the lounge. Loved playing it. Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chai Har

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back to uni days

We love the kitchen and highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Abra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on my last night. Lovely building on campus. Rooms are fairly modern, clean and comfortable. Beautiful common space off of the lobby that is colorfully decorated and has cozy chairs and a piano. 10 min walk to the BSI bus station which made getting to the airport easy in the AM.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option to stay next to the city and the central bus station (BSÍ) for lesy money. Own sink in the room, only toilet and showers are in an extra room. Very nice kitchens with enough space to store food. Everything clean and new.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pimchanok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

JUDITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay especially if you are on a budget

Very easy to walk to from bus terminal (10 mins) and same for getting into centre. Very clean with comfortable beds. Helpful staff at front desk. Use of kitchen with fridge space so you can keep costs to a minimum if you wish. Jigsaws in the lounge area if you wish something to do in the evenings. Shared toilet/showers but these are very clean so wasn't an issue. Would stay again quite happily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A walking path to the foot bridge to cross over to the other side where there is a subway/gas station. A cross walk to the park and past it to the church. We had a private bathroom room. Clean. They let us borrow an USB outlet plug since we did not have europlugs chargers. They provide a city map, called a cab for us, nice laundry room, and answered our questions the best they could. I recommend the Student Hostel. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge Avendaño

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien, me hospedé en dos ocasiones diferentes y todo muy rápido. Una sala muy bonita. Solo faltaría mejorar la limpieza en cocina y baños.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge Avendaño

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno en general. Solo que lo baños un poco sucios
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mo Yee

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super friendly and helpful. Though a bit out of town, it is close to the bus terminal for airbus. Taking a bue to city centre is also easy and convenient. Student canteen and bar provide good food at lower price. Good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was ok but dont plan to stay thete again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ying

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The description of this property is not accurate. The description on expedia says there is free wifi in all the rooms. This is incorrect. Actually, there is no wifi in any of the rooms, only in the common areas. The receptionist said the hotel was not designed to have wifi in any of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bonne option pour 1 nuit ou 2 pour visiter Reykjavik avec un très bon rapport qualité-prix pour l’Islande. La salle commune est très bien décorée et chaleureuse. Accès à une cuisine commune bien équipée.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfy, kitchen and hallways were very nice. Our room was assigned wrong originally but they were very helpful and upgraded us to a private bathroom. The shower flooded the bathroom with no mat and we only had 1 towel each, so we weren't able to dry the floor, but other than that we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very close to bus station and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025