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 50 metres away. The National Museum of Iceland is a 2-minute walk from Student Hostel and the Hallgrímskirkja Church is 1 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated 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:

  • Tirzah
    Australia Australia
    Cute and cosy. Staff were amazing and very helpful.
  • T
    Tatsuo
    Japan Japan
    The best asset of this accommodation is without a doubt staff members. If I visit Reykjavík, I'd stay there to see them again!!
  • Maureen
    Germany Germany
    Perfect location. The staff is very friendly and the premises are clean.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Student Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Live sport 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

Property practice

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

House rules

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

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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
Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Student Hostel

  • Student Hostel is 800 yards from the centre of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

  • Check-in at Student Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Student Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Stúdentakjallarinn

  • The prices at Student Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.