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Galaxy Pod Hostel

2.0 star property
Capsule hotel with free parking, steps from Laugavegur

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Close to Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja, Galaxy Pod Hostel provides laundry facilities, a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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  • 90 sq m
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About the area

Map
Laugavegur 172, Reykjavik, 0105

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harpa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bjórgarðurinn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Lobby Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Galaxy Pod Hostel

Capsule hotel near Laugavegur
Close to Hallgrimskirkja, Galaxy Pod Hostel provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and games
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser and a TV in reception
Room features
All 56 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 28 December 2022 to 1 May 2023 (dates subject to change).
This property will be closed from 1 September 2022 to 8 July 2024 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: ISK 500 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Laundry fee: ISK 2000 per stay

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, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Galaxy Pod Hostel Reykjavik
Galaxy Pod Reykjavik
Galaxy Pod Hostel Reykjavik
Galaxy Pod Hostel Capsule Hotel
Galaxy Pod Hostel Capsule Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Galaxy Pod Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galaxy Pod Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galaxy Pod Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Galaxy Pod Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Galaxy Pod Hostel located?

Located in Holt, this capsule hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Laugavegur, Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa. Reykjavik Harbour is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Galaxy Pod Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vincent J. Bennett

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you have stayed at a pod hotel in Japan, this is not the same experience. While the pods themselves are comfortable and neat, the facilities are not. The mens bathroom was a mess. Every shower stall had something broken in it; the shower faucets were hard to manage; all the shower heads were calcified;and people left their old soaps. This latter point is probably why the company does not provide soap. Even so, it was a disorganized and unappealing mess. Towels are an additional charge. Pods are not cleaned daily. Note also: the front desk is not manned 24/7 and the dorms are not divided by sex.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facility in need of some updating- couches were worn, pods squeaky and loud, doors hard to open quietly in dorms, etc. Towels cost extra and were only available during reception hours which was inconvenient. Kitchen was nice and I felt safe in the facility and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Classic hostel but with privacy.

The place place us nice and it's overall affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ingeborg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Artig å overnatte i pod. Sentralt i Reykjavik. Ungdommelig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If all you need need is somewhere to sleep and keep your luggage while you’re out all day day, it’s perfect. The shared kitchen and bathroom are clean and well maintained as are the pods. If I had one criticism it would be that the lockers In your room bed to be bigger. But if you’ve suitcases there is a luggage room that’s locked and only the staff have the key. Just remember to get you need from it during the day as the staff aren’t there between 23.00 to 09.00. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cool place to stay and close to the old harbour. Staff was friendly and helpful and facility was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for kids
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inner hallway was tagged by wonderful people, the pod rooms looked futuristic and the living room is so cozy with an amazing view of Iceland plus the cheapest hostel in the whole island 10/10 if visiting Iceland.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Common space and dorm rooms were clean. Kitchen available if you prefer to cook your own food. Cost efficient stay but maybe you might want to bring your own pillow if you have a sensitive neck/back. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Could have been better but had what we needed

Very friendly and helpful staff with very clean accommodations. Unfortunately, our pod's TV audio did not work and neither did the other four pods the staff tried for us. However, the staff did their best to try to fix the problem. The bathrooms and showers were immaculately clean and the kitchen area had everything you needed. Very close to main downtown Reykjavik and very walkable if you decide to do so. Overall, a nice experience. They just need to iron out those technical difficulties (and wouldn't have hurt to offer some sort of compensation for the problems)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and in a great location. Exactly as expected and clean, comfortable facilities. I've stayed in a few Capsule hotels in Japan and am a big fan of their cost effectiveness, locations and ease of use. This one in Reykjavik is very much like them. If booking tours, the nearest pickup spot is Bus Stop 13
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tina Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and comfy pods. Property is a 20 min walk to downtown FYI. I didn’t realize that. Scooters are typically available which helped!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty neat style of pods but they were a little creaky and uncomfortable. Walkable to some restaurants but not the main area of Reykjavik. Not many amenities but clean basic hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is my first time staying in a hostel. I was very pleased with my stay at Galaxy Pod. The staff is always very friendly and willing to help. The location is great; it is just 10 minutes walk from downtown where you cab find restaurants and stores to buy food. The rooms and bathrooms are clean. There is a shared kitchen with a microwave and a big fridge for your food. There is a shared living room with a beautiful view to the mountains. Covid masks are required. Staff is continuously cleaning and desinfecting chairs and furniture. The bedrooms are composed of several capsules (beds). They are comfortable for a good night of sleep. People are very respectful creating a quiet environment at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really wanted to like this place because the staff was very friendly. However on the first night I arrived my electronic locker wouldn’t open after all my stuff was in there. They have no one working from 9pm-9am so I had to wait until the next day to get my stuff and the front desk person showed up 20 minutes late. The pods are plastic and extremely loud, any movement of the doors will wake you up. The person below me was a loud snorer and I could hear him all night. If you are a light sleeper do yourself a favor and go somewhere else because you will not get any rest here. It’s a 20 minute walk from the city center but the bus comes frequently so if you stay here I recommend getting a bus pass.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Bernard

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

Pour découvrir

Pour découvrir ce type original de nuitées qui dépasse en intimité tout ce qu'on peut connaitre en auberge de jeunesse. J'ai du écourter mon séjour d'une nuit, il me l'ont vite débité sans discussion possible, en communication un effort a faire d'autant que personne parle le français. A déconseiller pour nos ressortissants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wenn man keine Platzangst hat super, denn in denn in den Pods hat man schon mehr Privatsphäre als in einem normalen Hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pods are good for travellers who carry less luggage. There is automatic card lock for each guest. However it can only fit a one small cabin baggage. If you have a large checked baggage then it would be a challenge. You have to just keep it on the floor outside the pod.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Tanya

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

Pretty good.

It was fine but I expected the pods to be a little better. The tv remote was missing, the headphones as well. Otherwise it's pretty decent for a hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca Kasue

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

Interessante

Uma experiência muito interessante. O hostel é muito bem equipado. Os banheiros e cozinhas muito limpos. Fácil check-in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

優質的服務

wuyulunbi
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay at the hostel and I can’t really fault it. Pods were clean and fresh, staff were fab, it’s in a great location and the atmosphere around the place is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erick, Los Angeles, CA

The staff was kind and helpful. The facility was clean. It was walking distance from downtown Reykjavik.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020