Reykjavik Downtown Hostel

Vesturgata 17, Reykjavik, Iceland, Distance from city centre: 0.3km
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Rating: 91%from 5 reviews

  • 80%Atmosphere
  • 100%Staff
  • 92%Security
  • 96%Cleanliness
  • 96%Location
  • 88%Value for money
  • 88%Facilities
Downtown Reykjavik. ***Award winning, ECO labeled hostel, modern, comfortable and welcoming***

•Downtown Reykjavik. ***Award winning, ECO labeled hostel, modern, comfortable and welcoming***
•Fantastic, helpful staff available 24 hours a day.
•FREE WIFI. Surf in bed or in our lounge.
•Ecological and fair-trade drinks from our Café, served to both locals and travelers.
•Excellent facilities, fully equipped guest kitchen, cozy lounges, laundry and large, shiny showers.
•Spacious 4 and 10 bedded dorm rooms, with lockers and private facilities. Family rooms for up to 5 persons and double rooms with shared and private facilities.
•Bookable local excursions at our tour desk including free pick up.
•Bike and car rentals, movie nights and special events.

Check out events, photo galleries, discounts and special offers on our Face book Page!

Prices shown are HI membership prices.
Membership cards can be purchased upon arrival.

Linen is not included, can be rented though.
Use of own sleeping-bag is allowed.


Opening hours:
The hostel is open 24 hours, all year around.
Reception open: 08:00 - 24:00. Night security.

Check in is any time after 14:00.
Check out is before 10:00.

FREE luggage storage on arrival and departure.
Long-term storage available.
Prices are per person per night.

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Hostel Facilities
  • 24 hour reception
  • 24 hour security
  • Adaptors
  • Airport transfers
  • Bicycle hire
  • Bicycle parking
  • Board Games
  • Breakfast not included
  • Café
  • Card phones
  • Ceiling fan
  • Common Room
  • DVDs
  • Fax Service
  • Free City Maps
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair Dryers
  • Hair Dryers For Hire
  • Hot Showers
  • House Keeping
  • Internet Access
  • Key Card Access
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry Facilities
  • LINENNOTINCLUDED
  • Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Tours Travel Desk
  • Towels For Hire
  • Washing Machine
Cancellation Policy
This property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Hostel Info
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Prices shown are HI membership prices. Membership cards (2000isk per person - valid for 1 year all around the world) can be purchased upon arrival.
Rent of linen is 1100isk.

Directions
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Keflav�k Airport (50 km): FlyBus and Airport Express run to a schedule connecting with every flight, and will drop you off at the hostel upon request.
Driving from Keflav�k Airport: Take Route 41/Reykjanesbraut into Hafnarfjordur town. After about 38km. Take the ramp onto Reykjanesbraut. Keep left at the fork. Continue onto S�braut. After about 10km it turns into Kalkofnsvegur and then to Geirsgata. Turn left onto �gisgata. Take the 1st left onto Vesturgata. Destination will be on the right.
Parking: You will find metered parking directly outside the Hostel which is free after 18:00 and on Sundays. Otherwise, free parking is available a short walk away.
BS� Bus Terminal (1.5 km): Take bus #14 to M�rargata bus stop. Also very close to L�kjartorg bus terminal, the stop of several other routes. The price for the bus is 350 ISK, a ticket can be bought on the bus (exact change needed) The schedules and routes of the local Reykjavik City Bus can be found on www.bus.is
Walking from BS� Bus Terminal: Once you exit the station, head north towards Gamla Hringbraut Road. Turn left at Gamla Hringbraut Road. Continue onto Soleyjargata Road. Continue onto Frikirkjuvegur Road. Turn left at Vonarstraeti Road and then turn right at Sudurgata Road. Once you reach Tungata Road, turn left and then take the first right at Gardastraeti Road. Continue along this road until you reach Vesturgata Road then turn left, the hostel is the third building from the corner.

Reykjav�k Airport (2.8 km): Take bus #15 to Hlemmur, change to bus #14 and get off at M�rargata bus stop.

Located Near

The Hostel is located in one of the city's most historically rich neighborhoods, a short stroll from the old harbor, and in the heart of the old 'village.' All of the city's major attractions are easily accessible by foot, including it's museums, galleries, shopping, restaurants, pubs and music venues.

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