Central Reykjavik is 10 minutes’ walk from this hostel, which is set on the University of Iceland’s campus. It offers a communal kitchen and free WiFi in common areas. A bus stop is located in front of the hostel, and offers connections to the airport and city. Each simply furnished guest room at Student Hostel provides garden or city views. Bathroom facilities are shared. A café, restaurant and bar are found on site, as well as a book store. A variety of restaurants can be found in the surrounding area. The hostel doubled in size and the new building has 30 new modern designed rooms with Private Bathrooms and large fully equipped Kitchens on each floor. Lake Tjörnin is just 164 feet away. The National Museum of Iceland is a 2-minute walk from Student Hostel and the Hallgrímskirkja Church is 0.6 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kjersten
    United States of America United States of America
    Convenient location and the laundry facilities were a lifesaver a week into our two week trip! It was clean and quiet and the kitchen was convenient for preparing food. It was nice to have a private bathroom as well for a good price. I would stay...
  • Valerie
    United States of America United States of America
    was very happy to have access to full laundry facilities after our car camping trip.
  • Jose
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved access to the kitchen. The lounge area was very comfortable and inviting. It was louder than we expected but we kept in mind that it was dorms/shared space. Kitchen was clean. Bathrooms were clean. Location was great, within walking...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Stúdentakjallarinn
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Student Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Off-site
  • Nightclub/DJ
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Student Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Student Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in set prices in ISK upon arrival.

Please note that construction work takes place next the property until 2021. Guests may experience some noise disturbances.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Student Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Student Hostel

  • The prices at Student Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Student Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Stúdentakjallarinn

  • Student Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Stand-up comedy
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live music/Performance
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Student Hostel is 2,450 feet from the center of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Student Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.