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11 Sep - 13 Sep
In two weeks
18 Sep - 20 Sep
In one month
2 Oct - 4 Oct
In two months
30 Oct - 1 Nov

Our top choices for Iceland hostels

Bar (on property)

1. KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik
2.0 star property
Downtown Reykjavik
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (927 reviews)
"Great location, clean and hospitable"
Canada
Sierra
The price is ฿4,144
฿4,818 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik
Exterior

2. The Fox Hostel

The Fox Hostel
2.0 star property
Hrífunesvegur
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (127 reviews)
"Cozy friendly"
United States
Addison
The price is ฿3,074
฿3,630 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
The Fox Hostel
Living area

3. The Barn - Hostel

The Barn - Hostel
2.0 star property
Vik I Myrdal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (583 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere. The place is clean and well designed, although the rooms are a bit small. The shared kitchen was fine and had everything we needed. Overall, a pleasant stay and a good option for exploring the area."
United States
Elena
The price is ฿4,453
฿5,161 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Barn - Hostel
View from property

4. Hostel B47

Hostel B47
2.0 star property
Downtown Reykjavik
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (302 reviews)
"No bells and whistles but great location."
United States
Roberta
The price is ฿3,498
฿4,100 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hostel B47
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

5. Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Bus Hostel Reykjavik
3.0 star property
Hlíðar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (349 reviews)
"Accessible to the city"
United States
Deborah
The price is ฿4,128
฿4,800 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Shared kitchen facilities

6. Skogar Hostel

Skogar Hostel
1.0 star property
Rangárþing eystra
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (125 reviews)
"We love the kitchen! The place is very clean and comfortable."
Canada
Cheryl
The price is ฿4,254
฿4,940 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Skogar Hostel
Front of property

7. Höfn HI Hostel

Höfn HI Hostel
2.0 star property
Höfn
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (399 reviews)
"It was a very nice and clean place to stay."
United States
Anna
The price is ฿6,282
฿7,192 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Höfn HI Hostel
Living area

8. Akureyri Backpackers

Akureyri Backpackers
2.0 star property
Akureyri City Center
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (78 reviews)
"Super clean "
Canada
Alisha
The price is ฿2,488
฿2,980 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Akureyri Backpackers
Lobby sitting area

9. Lækur Hostel

Lækur Hostel
2.0 star property
Laugardalur
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)
"Expensive hostel"
United States
Ahmad
The price is ฿15,475
฿17,396 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Lækur Hostel
Food and drink

10. Start Hostel

Start Hostel
2.0 star property
Reykjanesbær
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (525 reviews)
"Size of room was great, staff helpful. Great communal facilities also."
United States
Celeste
The price is ฿5,228
฿6,022 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Start Hostel
Dining

11. Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti Hostel
2.0 star property
Akureyri City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (199 reviews)
"It was the nicest hostel that I have stayed at. Great location on the main street in Akureyri. Not the most social hostel I have stayed at though."
United States
Cassie
The price is ฿3,304
฿3,886 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hafnarstræti Hostel
Shared Dormitory, Women only | Lounge

12. B14 Hostel

B14 Hostel
3.0 star property
Laugardalur
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (65 reviews)
"JACKIE WAS AN AMAZING STAFF, I see some mixed reviews about here and I was hesitant to go, but I get here met cool ppl had late night chats. Welcomed warmly by Jackie she’s the best kind, thoughtful person! Thanks for everything - Ryan"
United States
Ryan
B14 Hostel
Lobby sitting area

13. Hvammstangi Hostel

Hvammstangi Hostel
2.0 star property
Hvammstangi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (55 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
larry
Hvammstangi Hostel
Dining room

14. Hlíd Hostel

Hlíd Hostel
1.5 star property
Myvatn
7.4 out of 10, Good, (45 reviews)
"Building is built by A lava field. Room is small, simple but .clean"
United States
Laurette
The price is ฿5,096
฿7,565 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hlíd Hostel
View from property

15. The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center
2.0 star property
Rif
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (85 reviews)
"great location to stay"
Canada
Rikki
The price is ฿3,334
฿3,919 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center
Reception

16. Nordic Hostel

Nordic Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Reykjavik
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hostel itself is perfectly located to be able to walk around the shopping and restaurant part of Reykjavik. The dormitories were perfectly adequate, though if you're not very limber, you might want to request a lower bunk and not an upper one. Bathrooms were very clean and lots of lovely hot water."
United States
Katharine
The price is ฿5,248
฿6,043 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Nordic Hostel
Lobby lounge

17. Student hotel & hostel

Student hotel & hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Reykjavik
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Great place"
United Kingdom
Katie
Student hotel & hostel
Reception

18. Tehúsið Hostel

Tehúsið Hostel
2.0 star property
Egilsstaðir
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (63 reviews)
"Highly recommend. Good place to rest and recharge."
United States
Andrey
The price is ฿2,952
฿3,496 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Tehúsið Hostel
Front of property

19. Efra Sel

Efra Sel
1.0 star property
Flúðir
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Nice location, very clean, comfortable rooms."
Canada
Charlotte
Efra Sel
Restaurant

20. Blue Hostel Bláu Fjöll

Blue Hostel Bláu Fjöll
1.0 star property
Vestmannaeyjar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Jai tres apprécié le fait que j'étais seul mais cela aitait été pratique qu'il y ai eu quelquun pour me vendre de la bière!!!"
Canada
Simon
Blue Hostel Bláu Fjöll
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Top Iceland Hotel Reviews

Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

10/10 Excellent
"Nice and convenient"
SAILI 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

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Iceland Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,622
Accommodation
53 Hostels
Lowest Price
฿2,980
Highest Price
฿17,396