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Student hotel & hostel

Property class: 2
This vibrant hub near Reykjavik's landmarks offers helpful staff and excellent dining options, with spaces to work over coffee or explore nearby restaurants

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Kitchen

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

A room with two single beds, a small table, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of a building and a lawn.

Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik, Student hotel & hostel is near the airport. Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Laugavegur. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsholl or Laugardalsvollur. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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Hringbraut 29, Reykjavik, IS-101

What's nearby

  • A modern building with large glass windows and a curved roof.
    Reykjavik City Hall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historic stone building with arched windows and a central entrance.
    Parliament House
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A street with a pink bicycle, a yellow bench, and various storefronts.
    Laugavegur
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A church with a tall spire and a statue in front.
    Hallgrimskirkja
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A modern building with a reflective glass facade, surrounded by a marina with several boats.
    Harpa
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bæjarins Beztu
    11 min walk
  • BakaBaka
    12 min walk
  • Icelandic Street Food
    10 min walk
  • Te & Kaffi
    12 min walk
  • Hard Rock Café Reykjavik
    11 min walk

About this property

Student hotel & hostel

  • Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour
  • Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa, Student hotel & 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 smoke-free property
    • A TV in reception, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Student hotel & 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shared 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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Student hotel & hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Student hotel & hostel?

Self-parking is available for ISK 2000 per day.

What time is check-in at Student hotel & hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Student hotel & hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Student hotel & 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Student hotel & hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 197 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff wonderful and very helpful! Unfortunately part of the year it is a firm fur students otherwise I with have stayed again this trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit further away from the center but still walkable distance. The room was clean and included bathroom. Share massive kitchen and a great living room. Parking is free at the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice student vibe. 5 minute walk from the BSI bus station and 10 minute walk to the RKV airport. Rooms are basic but very functional. Every room cluster has a large kitchen with common sitting area with a television and access to outdoors. Property feels safe and is close to the University and Museum of Iceland. Ate at the student cafe: simple but good. Was able to store luggage until check in time. Pricing is probably the lowest you can find with Reykjavik being so expensive. Walking distance to a pretty park and downtown. Great place to stay for one or two night when traveling on the way to elsewhere in Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

solim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have given a full five star because the building is beautiful. Rooms are beautiful. The staff is kind and helpful. Amenities are great! however, the shower drain really gave off a bad smell and the vent in the bathroom isn’t strong enough to remove the drain smell and it creeps out into the room so that was very unfortunate because everything else was fantastic. Location was fantastic staff was kind. Everything was top-notch but the drain smell was pretty bad. I hope the management can work on that.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very nice staff, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfortable, clean rooms, easy checkin and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

palmi phuoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good locations nearby to the city and everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anika

We had a great stay here during our one night in Iceland, reception was very friendly and the rooms and common spaces were nice. Location was also convenient for walking around Reykjavik, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and really tried to help with any questions I had. Everything was very clean, parking you have to pay for and they showed me how to use this Parker app. The shower curtain wasn’t long enough in the shower so the water just wandered off all over the bathroom floor, but there was not much you can do about that. We were in room 233 and it was quite warm, that was a very, very small window that was able to be open to cool off, but I would imagine normally that’s not an issue in Iceland. The kitchen has all you need to bring your own food and cook and all the people that stayed here cleaned up after themselves nicely. Highly recommend people to stay at a youth hostel because it’s all ages and you meet people from all over the world. If you were like me and traveled to multiple hotels and had extra things like teabags or cookies that you might not take back with you, you can leave them in the common area for all to share.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chih-Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with good price. The shared kitchen was nice and clean, so as the room! Staffs there were all very helpful and responsive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service from the staff was great :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every year and never have had a problem they are very helpful and the rooms are quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here before and after a long horse ride holiday. It's always the same and very affordable if you don't want to spend a ton of money on a room you will barely be in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean and efficient. Great place and would stay again. Door looks worked well but it would be nice to be able to access the builiding through other doors than just the main door which requires a number of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. The beds were comfortable. The hostel is close to everything. My only wish is that someone could turn the big light in the sky off when i went to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a great hostel to stay in if you’re looking for privacy and a clean/safe experience. I only wish I could have opened the window as the room was a bit stuffy, but other than that I ha
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place easy walking distance into town very clean shared kitchen plenty of space excelent cooktops fridges cupboards very clean canteen food great and drinks half the price in town bus stop out front Great place to stay staff very good
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jerry Wayne Eidson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well-maintained no-frills hostel. Safe area with easy parking. The staff were accommodating. Onsite laundry and kitchen area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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