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Bus Hostel Reykjavik

3.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Perlan

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 20 beds dorm) | Bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July

Room options

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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 Single Bunk Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
16 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

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 City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Skál! - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬15 min walk

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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Bus Hostel Reykjavik offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Danish, English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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
  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: ISK 500 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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)

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 does it cost to stay at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

As of 8 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bus Hostel Reykjavik on 14 July 2025 start from AU$226.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

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?

Checkout 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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Bus Hostel Reykjavik Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 283 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well cleaned and well maintained
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access for busses to and from the airport and for tours of the island. Clean quiet and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good

Good place, I just wish there were more curtains in the bedroom I stayed i
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Dorm living. Good value. Beds somewhat uncomfortable. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Airport transfer in front of the hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was fine, clean. The bottom “bunks” were just mattresses on the floor and there were people living there so not exactly the best hostel vibe, but for one night it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this place as it was easy for transport options due to my flight times both from Keflavík and Reykjavik domestic. The bus to Keflavík would stop outside, and it was a hour walk to the domestic airport. It’s also 20mins walk into town which is easily do able or to the BSI - other bus terminal. The bunks don’t creak/ move as you climb onto them. The shower/ toilet facilities were lovely and warm after a long day out in the cold. The cooking facilities also great. Would recommend as also an easy place as a lot of tour pick ups can be arranged from this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Loredana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bus terminal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Matthias

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not so clean but nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the exuberant price of $75 a night, but I guess that's just Iceland. Solo female traveler and felt safe in 16 person co-ed dorm. Private bathrooms were a big perk, and very clean. Room could have been ventilated better (a bit of a smell), but overall very clean. Location is a bit inconvenient if you're trying to explore town (~20 minute walk into downtown), but very convenient for airport bus transfers or tour transfers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good for emergencies

Rooms and bathrooms where not clean. Beds were just ok. I will not stay here again. The staff was very friendly though
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This hostel is bare bones and unfriendly. Uncomfortable rooms, no sheets, thin mattress, no towels. It really doesn’t get any cheaper - like sleeping in a prison cell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I was very annoyed as i booked a female only dorm room, then when i was there suddenly men were staying in the dorm with me.. as a sexial violence victim this was very unsettling.. i was given no notice about the fact they stopped having female only dorm rooms.. if i have been given notice i would have changed my travel plans..
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nathalia Gabriela

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, I had a bad experience in this hostel. At the check-in I was informed that the kitchen was not working, which was no problem for me. As I entered the room I noticed that the room was much bigger than the room I booked and it was mixed even through I booked a female only. I asked at the counter about this mistake and they told me that the upper floor was not working so they had to move everyone to the other floors. I should have been informed by email about that which I didn't receive (and I was told that many persons didn't get the email as well). I was told that I could get a refund and look for another place but as it was 12.30 am it was impossible to do that. I stayed one night and for the second night I found a new place to stay and did the checkout at the Bus Hostel. They told me they would reimbursme the second night for sure and that I should write them for the process. I did it right away, but I still didn't get any reply from them...

10/10 Excellent

Jocilyn

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