Best Hostels in Iceland

Studlagil INN Hostel in Skjöldólfsstaðir features 3-star accommodations with a garden, a restaurant and a bar. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel every room comes with a shared bathroom with a shower. Guests at Studlagil INN Hostel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Egilsstaðir Airport is 30 miles away.

- "Never judge a book by its cover!" - "A gorgeous one-night stay on a stop of our long road trip!" - "Very near to the canyon perfect place to stay with common kitchen and common bathrooms and toilets" - "Super!" - "Nice" - "Too expensive for such place" - "Ok. Not worth the cost" - "Stop only if needed after Stidaglill canyon visit"

Hostel with free parking, near Perlan
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a library, and express check-out are onsite.
Bus Hostel Reykjavik offers 22 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Exelent place, well located, the staff is super cool and friendly. Very clean, toilets and shower in perfect conditions. Would stay again." - "it was clean and good!" - "All the facilities are good, bar and kitchen are good. Some staffs seem worked overtime and lose the patient. Wifi is okay, but you have to login every half hour." - "It’s good, my wife she like. Very nice. " - "The staff was so helpful and nice and for traveling from America it was nice that they knew English. Convenient with buses come to the building and have loads of atractions you can choose to do. Definitely recommend for any solo women, I had a mixed dorm and I left my things on my bed, super safe and chill. "

Featuring garden views, Fagrafell Hostel in Husavik provides accommodations, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi. Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall is 21 miles away, and Husavik Golf Club is 27 miles from the guest house. All units come with a terrace with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Godafoss Waterfall is 5.1 miles from the guest house, while Aldeyjarfoss is 30 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Husavik Airport, 19 miles from Fagrafell Hostel.

Sports/Activities • Fireplace/Heating • Balcony/Terrace • Air Conditioner • Entertainment • Parking • Internet • Other • Tv • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Guest Services • View

Bayside hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
KEX Hostel and Hotel Reykjavik offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Reykjavik hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

- "great " - "Such an awesome location, beautiful views and walking distance to shops. " - "Nice" - "Comfortable and just as good as tour hotels in Reykjavik. Centrally located and convenient for walking self tours in town." - "Excellent hostel! Comfy beds, clean bathrooms, amazing social areas (bar and restaurant and sofas) downstairs. " - "Honestly one of the best Hostels I have ever stayed in! Staff was superb!!!! Beds were cozy! Bar had good prices and great atmosphere! This is the spot! Lots of cool people staying here and the staff went above and beyond my expectations! Great location and the staff treat you like family! If I ever go back to Iceland I would stay here for sure 100% :)"

The Barn is located near the village of Vík between the Mýrdalsjölill Glacier and the southern coast of Iceland. This hostel provides free WiFi and complimentary parking on site. The double rooms come with a shared bathroom, some present a view over the nearby mountains. Dormitory beds with blackout drapes are available. The Barn features a communal kitchen and an information desk. Guests are provided lockers for their personal belongings. A hostel bar is at your disposal. The Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach is 2.5 mi and the closest village Vík is 4.3 mi from the property. The Dyrhólaey peninsula is located 9.9 mi from The Barn. The distance to Reykjavík’s Keflavík International Airport is 138 mi.

Guest Services • Other • Fireplace/Heating • Internet • Bar • Kitchen • Child Friendly • Parking • Security/Safety

Hostel in Vik I Myrdal with free parking
This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Barn - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Vik I Myrdal hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

- "Amazing staff, nice fixtures, and classy for a hostel. This place is always clean and plenty of bathrooms and sinks to accommodate the constant turnover of guests. There is diversity of cultures spanning all age groups. I would stay here again. " - "Amazing. The best view. The best room. The best location. The best staff. The best price. My first hostel in over 30 years. It was the best. I stayed in a room with a bathroom. It was immaculate. The bed was comfy. There was a large television geared up.with Netflixs. A small spot for tea and coffee. The bathroom had a clean shower. The shower gel left a lingering lavender scent. The bathroom mirror huge. "

Set just 820 feet from Laugarvegur shopping street, this central Reykjavik hostel offers guest rooms and dormitory rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Harpa Concert Hall is 0.6 mi away. A seating area and a wardrobe feature in all rooms at KEX Hostel and Hotel. Some rooms have a private bathroom with shower. Guests have access to a communal kitchen on site. A buffet breakfast is available each morning, while other meals are served at the in-house Flatus Restaurant. Drinks can be enjoyed at the on-site Drinx Bar with musical events happening every Thursday to Saturday. Leisure options include a communal lounge and a heated outdoor terrace. Hostel Kex offers free luggage storage. Whale watching trips depart from Reykjavik Harbor, a 20-minute walk from the hostel.

- "Has been a lovely stay" - "Great gem. Stylish hostel with helpful staff" - "good" - "Convenient" - "Great hostel" - "The staffs are awesome very helpful. Location is good, bed is comfortable." - "Vibrant hostel in central location" - "Nice excellent hostel - I’ve stayed here several times" - "Good" - "Amazing place for my Erasmus students and I." - "Nice place with cosy rooms." - "One day is nice ,near the sea"

Hostel in Reykjanesbær with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Start Hostel offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Next to the airport," - "Staying at Start Hostel was a great experience. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable." - "Near the airport. Clean, spacious and freindly" - "The owners and staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. They gave us information about the city/ country. They helped me getting in and out of our rental van, provided a step stool as well. I could not thank them enough for their hospitality. "

This hostel is a 10-minute drive from Keflavík International Airport. It offers breakfast from 03:30 and free Wi-Fi. Facilities include a shared kitchen, TV lounge and terrace. Start Hostel’s rooms offer simple, modern décor and blackout blinds. Guests can choose between rooms with a private bathroom or dormitory facilities. A communal laundry room is also available. Restaurants and a gym are within 5 minutes’ walk, while a children’s playground is found on site. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is 12 mi from Start Hostel Keflavík Airport. The Viking World museum is a 10-minute drive away.

- "Would most definitely recommend" - "Great!!" - "excellent day great for the price return" - "End of trip airport hotel" - "Walking in the Winds" - "This was one of the nicest hostels I’ve ever stayed at!" - "Great stay" - "Good facilities with helpful staff."

- "Very beautiful place to stay." - "We enjoyed our visit " - "I had a good nights rest." - "This was a great guesthouse right off the main Ring Road, with gorgeous views as with most of Iceland. We had a great room with 2 bunk beds to ourselves and there were nice showers, bathrooms, and a great kitchen and dining area. Our room even had its own sink and mirror which was nice. The Wi-Fi wasn’t great in our room but worked fine in the kitchen and dining area. Would definitely recommend this place!"

Overlooking Höfn Harbor and Vatnajökull Glacier, this hostel features a guest kitchen, BBQ area and laundry facilities. Staff can help arrange glacier tours, as well as boat and snowmobile trips. Höfn Hostel offer some rooms with shared bathroom and some with private bathrooms. Some rooms are accessible. Höfn Hostel has a spacious dining room and common area. Shops, restaurants and cafés are within a 10 minutes to walk. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is 50 mi from Höfn, while Skaftafell National Park is 81 mi away.

- "comfy clean and pleasant" - "Good stay" - "Great hostel, spacious and accommodating!" - "Very good!" - "Great"

Hostel in Höfn with free parking
This smoke-free hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a TV in a common area.
Höfn HI Hostel offers 21 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "The cleanest and best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Great facilities and amenities. " - "The whole hostel was extremely clean, the staff polite and helpful. All in all very satisfactory." - "Everything was super clean! There were multiple bathrooms available and the kitchen was well equipped. Would definitely stay again. " - "Just great!" - "Best hostel I have ever stayed, clean, modern, good price and the staff person was great and smile!! "

Located in Hvolsvöllur and with Seljalandsfoss reachable within 13 miles, Midgard Base Camp provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The property has evening entertainment and a tour desk. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the hostel. Guests at Midgard Base Camp will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hvolsvöllur, like cycling. Skogafoss Waterfall is 31 miles from the accommodation.

- "Wonderful friendly staff, great breakfast and dinner" - "Amazing base camp!" - "Most awesome hostel family room ever!" - "Would go there again" - "Definitely recommend" - "Best hostel, perfect attension, comfortable beds, nice showers, good kitchen" - "Amazing, thank you!" - "Excellent place to stay" - "Love the stay!" - "Great value, cosy place, friendly staff" - "Lovely stay at Midgard" - "Family friendly hostel with cool extras"

Art Deco hostel in Reykjavik with free parking
A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
Bathrooms are shared.
Hostel B47 offers 57 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Nice" - "Great place. The staff was helpful, friendly and they had safes allowing to sleep peacefully. I just wish they had more common areas." - "The staff at B47 were amazing ! Between answering all questions & amazing customer service! " - "Very nice hostel with friendly staff and lots of shared spaces. Very clean, but hot water smelled weird (due to use of geothermal water heating). Other than that, a very nice experience."

Set a 10-minute walk from central Akureyri, this family-owned hostel offers basic rooms with a TV and free Wi-Fi access. Iceland’s Ring Road/Route 1 is right next to the hostel. All rooms have shared bathrooms. Guests can prepare their meals in a shared kitchen and enjoy it in a nice and spacious shared dining area. All rooms offers Flat screen tv. Akureyri Golf Club is 3.1 mi from the hostel. Hlidarfjall Ski Center is within 10 minutes’ drive. Discounts are available for guests with certain restaurants and activities such as whale watching.

- "We stayed for 2 nights and the room was super cosy and comfy. Big kitchen full of applances, lovely views in communal se" - "Stay here, you won't regret it" - "Everything was perfect" - "Super stay only sorry it was short." - "lovely accommodation in the heart of akureyri" - "good choice" - "Easy and clean." - "good for short stay. Kitchen and common area is well equipped and welcoming." - "Nice and comfortable, good value for money"

Hostel in Grundarfjörður with free parking
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a TV in a common area.
Housekeeping is not available.
Grundarfjördur Hostel offers 12 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Grundarfjörður hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Nice and quiet environment " - "Excellent guesthouse in town, the only down side is parking is a block away but you can park by the door to load unload." - "Exactly what you would expect from a good hostel. Clean, with easy access, well equipped communal kitchen, free parking right up the street, walking distance from grocery store, restaurants, and the shore." - "Very nice area, the hostel was clean and the check in process was easy. Would stay here again."

Located in Seydisfjördur village, this hostel offers a rooms with a seating area, fjord views and free Wi-Fi. Seydisfjördur Swimming Pool is just 98 feet away. Parking is free at the hotel. Some rooms at Hafaldan HI hostel, old hospital building feature private bathrooms, while others have an in-room sink and access to shared bathroom facilities. Access to a fully equipped guest kitchen, lounge and BBQ area is also offered. Laundry facilities are available. Breakfast is available on site. Leisure facilities include a sauna, spa, children’s playground and fishing lake. Smyril Line ferries depart for Denmark and the Faroe Islands from Seydisfjördur Harbor, a 10-minute walk away. Seydisfjördur Golf Club is 0.6 mi from Hafaldan HI Hostel.

- "Hafaldan HI hostel was a great surprise, everything was perfect and spotless." - "A lovely stay" - "Pretty good for a hostel" - "Hostel worth the money" - "Beautiful city, cute building and a snug stay" - "Overall a very good stay!!!" - "Almost last min booking in a hot season. The room is clean." - "Nice and friendly hotel to stay, big kitchen and common dinning area."

Hostel in Akureyri, steps from Akureyri Church
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a library, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available once per stay.
Hafnarstræti Hostel offers 62 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Akureyri hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

- "The pods were unique and very cool. Didn't block all sound but still very quiet - there weren't very many other people staying there when we were there. Quite a few bathrooms and never had to wait. Best breakfast we had on our entire Iceland trip, and all homemade. It was a bit difficult to find - 2nd floor above businesses on a main street. Parking was a bit weird - you have to use business parking a block or two away that is only available 4pm - 10am without a voucher."

Bakki Apartments & Hostel offers dorm rooms and self-catering apartments by the sea in Eyrarbakki village. WiFi and parking are free. Reykjavík city center is a 50-minute drive away. Bakki's apartments feature sea- or mountain views, a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Kitchen facilities include a stove, microwave, fridge and dining table. All apartments have a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Bakki Hostel's dormitory rooms have access to shared bathrooms, a guest lounge and a communal kitchen with tea/coffee facilities. Eyrarbakki Museum is an 8-minute walk away.

- "Very nice place to stay in a small village near Selfoss" - "Great apartment by the sea (2 bedroom deluxe)" - "The perfect spot for a family exploration of Iceland!" - "Home from home, great views of the Aurora." - "Nice quiet stay" - "Good location on the beach." - "Nice stay" - "Great comfort right next to the beach." - "Room clean and comfortable, but still very expensive for what you get"

Hostel with a restaurant, near Reykjavik Harbour
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a garden.
Housekeeping is not available.
Student Hostel offers 43 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

- "We spent there 5 nights with a shared bathroom. However, it did not matter as everything was extremely clean and user-friendly. Hostels all over the should be as clean as this one. I RECOMMEND GOING THERE!" - "So happy that we chose to stay at the student hostel. I highly recommend this place. Clean and comfortable rooms. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Loved the separate common area for hanging out in. Super convenient to downtown and the bus terminal. They even have large storage lockers for rent. I would definitely stay at the student hostel, again. "