Name: Circle Hostel
Address: Hringbraut 121, Vesturbær, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Hringbraut 121, Reykjavik Greater Region, 101, Iceland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $21 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.6

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in tours, excursions and friendly locals – Check location Hringbraut 121, Vesturbær, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in tours, excursions and friendly locals – Check location Great location - show map

“I liked closeness to the Straeto bus stop. The stop of the bus 15 is just around 2 blocks. The bus goes to Landspitallin - the closest stop to Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik bus terminal where all bus tours and transfers to Blue Lagoon or Keflavik airport start. Also, Netto supermarket is in just about 10-15 minutes of walk. Unlike many grocery stores, it works 24/7, so I picked up some food there before going to the tour.”

Elena

Ukraine

“The location of this hostel is beautiful. It is right by the water. Our room was ocean view which made our stay more pleasant. The rooms and hostel is clean. Their kitchen has a lot of food which is available for use for everyone as it is left by departing guest. We even found beer in the kitchen in the sharing shelf.”

Nisha

Canada

“Building is quite old and would need some refreshing (paintings on roof, walls..) but overall: Good location (10-15min walking to main restaurants and bars) Quiet building Comfortable bed Rather clean bathroom and very spacious which is appreciable We didn't see any staff but the code check in process was easy and well described by e-mail. Convenient to have code rather than key for the room.”

Flavie

France

“It is centrally located and near grocery stores like Bonus and Kronan. Check in was a breeze as they email you several days in advance what you need to know in case you arrive late at night. We are a family of four, we stayed at the 3 bed room but found it a little tight because of all our belongings. There were a lot of shared shower and toilets, so if you are worried about being an issue, don’t. ”

Jemelleeh

United States of America

“We were looking for budget and the Circle Hostel was affordable for the one night we needed. We spent the week touring around IS and spent our last night town. Easy to drive to and .5 mile walk to the center of town. Easy to drive in and out of town from this location. We booked a two bed room with private bath. Amazing view of the water from oversized window an unexpected plus”

Thomas

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Reviewed: December 9, 2019

Helen
United Kingdom
1.0

“Disappointing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Room very dirty and old, the pictures must have been taken a long time ago. It had a hospital/old people's home vibe and the entire place smelled weird. Luckily, we were out a lot.
Warm.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 8, 2019

Eva
United Kingdom
10

“Very decent hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s about 20 mins walk to town centre
The hotel was very clean and it was a good value for money. Never stayed in a hostel before so I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was positively surprised. Would recommend to my friends.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 2, 2019

Mariana
United Kingdom
8.0

“Good hostel, clean, and easy access to activities in Iceland.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
I really liked that the hostel was close to downtown Reykavík and all the activities that I did had a pick-up/drop-off to this hostel which made it super convenient.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 2, 2019

Tom
New Zealand
1.0

“Nice location, but terrible overall. Hugely disappointing and the worst part of our trip.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
The bed was two singles instead of one double. The room was not what the photo looked like. The sheets were itchy. The pillows were lumpy. The toilets smelled like garbage. The bathroom lights didn't extend into the showers and I almost slipped. The carpets in the corridors were unclean and uneven. The floor in the room was sticky and dirty. The beds couldn't be pushed together. The radiator could not be turned off. The windows barely opened. The windows were dirty. The breakfast option/discount at a bakery was extremely expensive.
The shower was very nice if you were prepared to wait for 10 minutes. It was a good location to see nice things in and around Reykjavik.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 28, 2019

Janis
Latvia

5 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is a nice kitchen! We really enjoyed the self check-in thing and overall had a good stay!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 26, 2019

Anonymous
Poland
7.5

Good
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen was dirty

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 26, 2019

Shabina
United Kingdom
6.0

“It was a good starting point to my stay in Iceland”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The cupboard next to my bunk bed was broken so it meant I could not securely lock my bags.
It was a to the point hostel and there were also a couple of places to eat next to it. I managed to get a pick up from the hostel for a nothern lights tour. Its also a 15 minute walk to the city centre.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 25, 2019

Aleksandra
Poland
4.0

“Cheap and in a good location, but not for a long stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I dislike the fact that due to some error in the system our room wasn’t cleaned up after previous guests, therefore we ended up having dirty bed linen and towels and nobody to contact in the night. Tip 1 - note that there is an emergency phone number near the elevator (which we discovered too late, but it might turn out to be helpful for you), tip 2 - take your own towels, as these aren’t included in the price.
I liked the location - it was easy to hit the road for the Golden Circle from there and there was a big parking free of charge. I also enjoyed self-checkin’ at any time and nicely equiped kitchen, available for the guests. I admire the fact that we received a response to our complaint within a reasonable amount of time with a reasonable compensation.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 25, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.0

“Not a bad place considering it's low price.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
I didn't like the fact that it was requested for all the food stored in the kitchen to be labelled (which is understandable) but there was nothing to write on provided - no marker pen/ no stickers. Also, during our stay there were some people sleeping on the stairs - not sure if they were homeless or tenants that couldn't get in
It was very basic but enough for the price we paid for it. I found it clean and unlike in some of the reviews I've seen online, there was a supply of the toilet paper and soap in the toilet. Room was warm and clean. I like the idea of free food shelf in the kitchen.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 24, 2019

Tomek
Poland

5 helpful votes
3.3

“If you just need a shelter from cold and rain...”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Well, it is hostel with equipment worse than a prison cell- just bed, clothes janger and absolutely nothing else. I didn’t get double bed from my order, just 2 single beds. But most off all dirt. Sticky flors in toilets and bathroom, dirty toilet seat planks... and even missing toilet paiper for 3 Days!!! ( I was 4 days there) where : mans cabins on 5th floor. I even ignored the fact nobody cleande the rooms for whole period even advertised.
View from the window...and free parking

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 21, 2019

Elena
Ukraine
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I lived on the fifth floor and the skylight window was just above my legs when I was lying on the bed. The window was apparently very untight as when I chilled on the bed after long walks through the city (still dressed in my jeggings and socks), I could clearly feel the cold air descending on my feet and knees. The window was closed, though.
I liked closeness to the Straeto bus stop. The stop of the bus 15 is just around 2 blocks. The bus goes to Landspitallin - the closest stop to Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik bus terminal where all bus tours and transfers to Blue Lagoon or Keflavik airport start. Also, Netto supermarket is in just about 10-15 minutes of walk. Unlike many grocery stores, it works 24/7, so I picked up some food there before going to the tour.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 21, 2019

Maria
Ireland

1 helpful vote
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Muuuch smaller room than photo advertised. Basic
Comfortable bed, clean facilities. Good price for iceland!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 18, 2019

Łukasz
Netherlands
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Smell, lack of furniture, no hairdryer, no free towels
Huge open kitchen and deck

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 18, 2019

Gabriel
United Kingdom
5.0

“A bit rough but if you're going to Iceland on a budget, this will do.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
Hallway wasn't clean and stank a bit. The kitchen was dirty at all times. It was a bit gross but for the price we paid, this was exactly what we were expecting, I guess.
It was cheap which is a treat in Iceland

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Derekau
Malaysia

2 helpful votes
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
room was too hot and smelly, cabinet was broken
bathroom are clean , and received the self check in instruction message from receptionist before arrival (but never meet the staff there)

Stayed in November 2019

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