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Our top choices for Iceland hostels

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1. KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik

KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik
2.0 star property
Downtown Reykjavik
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (964 reviews)
"We had great stay at KEX. All important tourist destinations are walkable distance from the hotel."
United States
Palani
The price is P6,303
P7,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
KEX Hotel and Hostel Reykjavik
A modern interior with wooden flooring, black brick walls, and large windows offering a city view. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

2. The Barn - Hostel

The Barn - Hostel
2.0 star property
Vik I Myrdal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (595 reviews)
"Great location"
Canada
Ankit
The price is P5,511
P6,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Barn - Hostel
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a bookshelf with books, and a painting on the wall.

3. The Fox Hostel

The Fox Hostel
2.0 star property
Hrífunesvegur
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (155 reviews)
"Nice location, good restaurant"
United States
Joe
The price is P3,870
P4,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Fox Hostel
A stainless steel kitchen with a central island, overhead ventilation, and a row of pots below.

4. Skogar Hostel

Skogar Hostel
1.0 star property
Rangárþing eystra
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (138 reviews)
"Clean room, clean bathroom, and clean, well-appointed kitchen. Check in was easy and we slept very well!"
United States
Heather
The price is P6,196
P7,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Skogar Hostel
A building with multiple windows and a tower with a spire.

5. Hostel B47

Hostel B47
2.0 star property
Downtown Reykjavik
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (311 reviews)
"Great place for hostel."
United States
Thomas
The price is P6,217
P7,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hostel B47
A modern bedroom with a black bed, a wooden floor, a fur rug, a bedside table with a vase, and a hanging light fixture.

6. Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Bus Hostel Reykjavik
3.0 star property
Hlíðar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (353 reviews)
"Accessible to the city"
United States
Deborah
The price is P6,955
P8,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
A modern building with a grey facade, a wooden accent wall, and a large window.

7. Höfn HI Hostel

Höfn HI Hostel
2.0 star property
Höfn
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (410 reviews)
"It was a very nice and clean place to stay."
United States
Anna
The price is P5,383
P6,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Höfn HI Hostel
A buffet with various food items and beverages.

8. Start Hostel

Start Hostel
2.0 star property
Reykjanesbær
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (531 reviews)
"Room and beddings were clean and comfortable. Hostels are conveniently located near the airport. We stayed there the night before we fly back home."
United States
Wonsuk
The price is P8,261
P9,584 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Start Hostel
A cozy living room with a wooden wall, a green couch, a yellow armchair, and a fireplace.

9. Akureyri Backpackers

Akureyri Backpackers
2.0 star property
Akureyri City Center
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"right in middle of downtown convenient location, very clean washroom. we only needed to use kitchen for a quick breakfast, but there is no sink (for water) or garbage bin. The bar downstairs had music on until after midnight."
Canada
ZhiHong
The price is P4,560
P5,475 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Akureyri Backpackers
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a view of the city through large windows.

10. Hafnarstræti Hostel

Hafnarstræti Hostel
2.0 star property
Akureyri City Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (201 reviews)
"It was the nicest hostel that I have stayed at. Great location on the main street in Akureyri. Not the most social hostel I have stayed at though."
United States
Cassie
The price is P6,140
P7,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Hafnarstræti Hostel
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a glass of wine. There are potted plants and a view of the street outside.

11. Lækur Hostel

Lækur Hostel
2.0 star property
Laugardalur
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (89 reviews)
"Expensive hostel"
United States
Ahmad
The price is P22,907
P25,840 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Lækur Hostel
A modern living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table.

12. B14 Hostel

B14 Hostel
3.0 star property
Laugardalur
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (65 reviews)
"JACKIE WAS AN AMAZING STAFF, I see some mixed reviews about here and I was hesitant to go, but I get here met cool ppl had late night chats. Welcomed warmly by Jackie she’s the best kind, thoughtful person! Thanks for everything - Ryan"
United States
Ryan
B14 Hostel
A room with large windows offering a view of a rocky landscape with snow patches.

13. Hlíd Hostel

Hlíd Hostel
1.5 star property
Myvatn
7.4 out of 10, Good, (46 reviews)
"No complaints"
United States
Tim
The price is P9,451
P14,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Hlíd Hostel
A restaurant interior with high ceilings, hanging plants, and a bar area.

14. Nordic Hostel

Nordic Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Reykjavik
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Very clean hostel. Staff are friendly. Easy to check in or out"
United States
Kebba
The price is P23,872
P26,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Nordic Hostel
A beach with a rocky shoreline and waves crashing onto the shore.

15. The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center

The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center
2.0 star property
Rif
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (89 reviews)
"great location to stay"
Canada
Rikki
The price is P8,792
P10,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
The Freezer Hostel & Culture Center
A wooden reception desk with a clock, a map on the wall, and a wooden floor.

16. Tehúsið Hostel

Tehúsið Hostel
2.0 star property
Egilsstaðir
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (64 reviews)
"Highly recommend. Good place to rest and recharge."
United States
Andrey
The price is P5,236
P6,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Tehúsið Hostel
A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa set, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

17. Hvammstangi Hostel

Hvammstangi Hostel
2.0 star property
Hvammstangi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (55 reviews)
"Good location"
United States
larry
Hvammstangi Hostel
A wooden deck with two lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a grassy yard and a house with large windows.

18. Efra Sel

Efra Sel
1.0 star property
Flúðir
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"Nice location, very clean, comfortable rooms."
Canada
Charlotte
Efra Sel
A bunk bed in a room with a dark wall and a wooden floor.

19. ASTIN ER SVARID HOSTEL

ASTIN ER SVARID HOSTEL
1.0 star property
Keflavík
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"Room was clean, close to airport"
Canada
Darren
The price is P8,837
P10,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
ASTIN ER SVARID HOSTEL
A two-story house with a snow-covered roof and a white picket fence.

20. Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel

Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Vesturbær
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
"It's very clean and the kitchen is well equipped! They offer some food which is very nice. You need to go around to find parking lot."
United States
Justina
The price is P8,711
P10,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel
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Top Iceland Hotel Reviews

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

Alda Hotel Reykjavik

8/10 Good
"Excellent hotel in a very convenient location. The room was fairly spacious and immaculate. Also high-end bathroom products (including actual conditioner, which many hotels seem to have replaced with an ineffective shampoo + conditioner combo)"
Diane 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Alda Hotel Reykjavik

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Iceland Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,648
Accommodation
53 Hostels
Lowest Price
P4,710
Highest Price
P26,913

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