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Bus Hostel Reykjavik

3.0 star property
Travelers soak up Icelandic charm at this comfortable base near Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, where convenience meets local character

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Bus Hostel Reykjavik is centrally located, offering a welcoming atmosphere with free in-room WiFi and a bar. Enjoy the sunny terrace or browse the library. Highlights include helpful staff, luggage storage, laundry facilities, and self-parking.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
16 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 beds dorm) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 beds dorm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 20 beds dorm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory (Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory room)

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
16 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory (Bed in 16-Bed Dormitory room)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory (Bed in 16-Bed Dormitory room)

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
16 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Skogarhlid 10, Reykjavik, IS-105

What's nearby

  • Perlan - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Laugavegur - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reykjavik University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Loki
  • Reykjavík Roasters
  • Reykjavik Kitchen
  • Víkinga Pylsur
  • ROK

About this property

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Hostel near Perlan
Located close to Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, Bus Hostel Reykjavik provides a terrace, a library, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Bus Hostel Reykjavik include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 4:00 AM to noon for a fee: ISK 500 to 2,000 for adults and ISK 500 to 2,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately ISK 500 to 2000 for adults, and ISK 500 to 2000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 3890 per person (one-way)
  • Towels fee: ISK 500 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bus Hostel
Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Reykjavik Bus Hostel
Bus Hostel Reykjavik Reykjavik
Bus Hostel Reykjavik Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Bus Hostel Reykjavik Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Bus Hostel Reykjavik pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Bus Hostel Reykjavik provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of ISK 3890 per person applies.

Where is Bus Hostel Reykjavik located?

Located in Hlíðar, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Perlan, Reykjavik University, and Laugavegur. Hallgrimskirkja and National Museum of Iceland are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Bus Hostel Reykjavik Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 317 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eitan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, kind and helpful staff, good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and clean however a bit far out of town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mari

Disliked: Amenities
The individual room for two persons was very small. But facility is okay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadrack Yaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel. Very best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sixtine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and bathrooms were very clean, staff were very nice and easy to check in and out. Would have liked a water fountain but that’s the only thing I could find that wasn’t positive about the place. I do recommend having a car if you are here as it’s 10 min away from center drive and far walk
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostel, so happy I chose it. The receptionists are amazing, friendly and informative. The rooms, bathrooms, lounge and outside areas are all super clean, welcoming and comfortable.. the activities are a lot and they pick you up from right in front of the hostel. And the downtown is just a 20 mins walk … totally recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ikebana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I didn't like no night front desk, and guest not cleaning after themself, small shampoo for 35 dollars to use for a couple days, very over priced, dorm lockers extra small can even fit a carry on, front desk not very helpful if services not contracted with them and get a commission, got pretty warm at night. I liked the location and very close to BSI.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kermit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bus Hostel is what it is... convenient location to airport transportation and downtown Reykjavik, relatively affordable (for Iceland), clean, and friendly staff. But the shared bathrooms need more hooks to hang clothes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a structural problem with one of the beds, but it was addressed promptly and professionally with a suitable, permanent repair. I was also impressed by the good work of the cleaning staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay here. Very nice work area where I could sit down and work on my laptop. The bathrooms were very clean. The walk to downtown is also easy. Great place to stay for a solo traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Please put the coffee machine in the Kitchen, it doesn't make sense to leave it in the reception since it opens at 9AM and closes at 9PM. Those who want to have a coffee before 9AM cannot have (or even after 9PM), and outside there no near possibilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re looking for somewhere chill
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well kept
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maricel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed a night. Place was clean. Be careful the bathrooms may be slippery if someone used the shower beforehand. Staff were helpful. I found it to be pretty far from everything. I didnt see many restaurants or stores within walkable distance. Was a 15 min walk away from bsi bus station. Hostel is really warm inside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great places at a low price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If ALL you need is a clean bed, in an affordable dorm, yo’ll get it. But there is no vibe inside or out. The place is cold, boring and very far from any coffee shop, restaurant, pub and all tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay

Everything was perfect, the room was clean, great facilities- kitchen, bathrooms. All very clean. Lovely and helpful staff, great location for the bus from and to the airport too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy marliz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and cheap place close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place very clean. My room is next to the kitchen so it was quite noisy early evening. The public areas are well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property, friendly staff who are willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, tours can start from here, direct transportation from airport direct bus. And the facility is very clean and convenient. Staff is lovely and overall lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024