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9.4/10Excellent218 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort8.8/10 8.8
Condition9.2/10 9.2
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About Student Hostel
Located in the university district, Gardur Inn is a guesthouse conveniently situated next to the National Museum and University of Iceland. This practical accommodation is near Reykjavik Domestic Airport and the BSI long-distance bus terminal. Across the street, you'll find a park with a pond attracting various birds.
The main shopping street and whale watching harbor are within walking distance of downtown Reykjavik. A favorite with travelers for years, Gardur Inn offers value-driven accommodations in a prime spot. During winter, the building serves as a student dormitory for the University of Iceland.
Simple and practical rooms include a sink, mirror, closet, shelf, desk, chair, and window. Linen, towels, and a breakfast buffet are included. Shared bathrooms, separated for men and women, are located on each floor. Guests also enjoy free use of an internet station in the lobby.
Half of the rooms offer quiet garden views of the university area, while the other half boasts city views, including the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church and Perlan viewpoint. Arriving by car? Drive into Reykjavik on Miklabraut (which turns into Hringbraut) towards Seltjarnarnes.
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Gardur Inn is on the left side of Hringbraut, just before the roundabout by the University of Iceland, National Museum, and Radisson Hotel Saga. Circle the roundabout and return about 20 meters on Hringbraut to find the entrance next to the National Museum.
The guesthouse is a large, white, three-story building, clearly marked with Hotel on the white tower and Gardur Inn - Inns of Iceland above the entrance. Parking is available in front of the guesthouse and around the university campus.
The Flybus from Keflavik Airport stops at Gardur Inn upon request (additional charges apply). Inquire at the airport ticket counter or check the Reykjavik Excursions website.
A stay at Student hotel & hostel places you in the heart of Reykjavik, within a 15-minute walk of Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hallgrimskirkja and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Harpa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Featured amenities include luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- One child 4 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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 cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Self parking fee: ISK 2000 per day
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Icelandic
Nearby attractions
National Museum of Iceland
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
National and University Library of Iceland
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hólavallagarður Cemetery
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Reykjavik City Hall
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Tjornin
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Reykjavik Free Church
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Reykjavik Pond
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
National Gallery of Iceland
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Reykjavík 871 +/-2
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Austurvöllur
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Reykjavik City Museums
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Parliament House
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Reykjavík Cathedral
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Asgrimur Jonsson Collection
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Number of floors (main building): 3
- Single rooms: 43
- Double rooms: 43
- guest house
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- City centre
- Bus/Train station
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
- Airport
- Harbour
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- Beach
- Golf course
- Ski slopes
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Garden
- Bicycle storage
- Luggage room
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant
- TV lounge
- Breakfast buffet
- Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability
Room types
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TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- TWIN
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- STANDARD
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SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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- SINGLE
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Room code: SGL.ST
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TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX
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- DELUXE
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TWIN DELUXE
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Room code: TWN.DX
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TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH
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- TWIN
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- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room code: TWN.FH
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Student Hostel
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Elizabeth
super simple but useful room with closet space, windows to open, and shades that keep the midnight sun out. common areas were nice (didn't use them much). you might want to bring slippers since you can't have shoes in certain places. water pressure was good and tap water was perfect for drinking. would stay here again. close enough to downtown but a 10 min walk into the city. was perfect for us--super close (10 mins) from BSI which is where many tour buses leave from.
Dirk
excellent place and good location. Friendly and helpful staff
solim
I would have given a full five star because the building is beautiful. Rooms are beautiful. The staff is kind and helpful. Amenities are great! however, the shower drain really gave off a bad smell and the vent in the bathroom isn’t strong enough to remove the drain smell and it creeps out into the room so that was very unfortunate because everything else was fantastic. Location was fantastic staff was kind. Everything was top-notch but the drain smell was pretty bad. I hope the management can work on that.
Jodi
This place was amazing!! So clean and well maintained. The rooms are so quiet. The location is lovely. The kitchens are AMAZING!! Not a lot of free food but I was able to find oil and salt so that was enough. You grt your own food locker in the kitchen and tons of fridge space. A little pricey as a solo traveler but would be such good value for a pair of Travellers. So nice to have a private room and bathroom. Blackout blinds were amazing. Bed was very comfy. Not a super lively place when I was there but that was actually nice.
Jee
Very close to the BSI bus terminal.
Jin Ai
You can cooking ，very clen
Amy
Staff was friendly and helpful. Accommodations were nice. Would have liked to stay longer.
Mo Yee
The staff are super friendly and helpful. Though a bit out of town, it is close to the bus terminal for airbus. Taking a bue to city centre is also easy and convenient. Student canteen and bar provide good food at lower price. Good value for money.
Verified traveler
Good value for money and you canvv b eat in student restaurant.
Yuliya
Was ok but dont plan to stay thete again
Vicentiu
Great place, it needs some improvements
The place was amazing and the staff was very friendly. I wish the rooms would come with body wash and shampoo, or at least offer the option to buy a small bottle of body wash and shampoo at a reasonable price. I had to buy a big bottle from the store that I ended up using it twice and then throwing an almost full bottle into the garbage because I can't fly back with it in my luggage.
Ying
The description of this property is not accurate. The description on expedia says there is free wifi in all the rooms. This is incorrect. Actually, there is no wifi in any of the rooms, only in the common areas. The receptionist said the hotel was not designed to have wifi in any of the rooms.
Erica
Beds were comfy, kitchen and hallways were very nice. Our room was assigned wrong originally but they were very helpful and upgraded us to a private bathroom. The shower flooded the bathroom with no mat and we only had 1 towel each, so we weren't able to dry the floor, but other than that we would definitely stay again.
A M
Nice find.
Really nice student hostel within walking distance of central Reykjavik. Clean, warm, comfortable.
One niggle - I could have benefitted from two pillows but this is a small thing and didn’t detract from the overall experience. I’d definitely stay here again.
One piece of advice. It’s not obvious from the map where the hostel is. I walked right past it and saw other people do the same.
One niggle - I could have benefitted from two pillows but this is a small thing and didn’t detract from the overall experience. I’d definitely stay here again.
One piece of advice. It’s not obvious from the map where the hostel is. I walked right past it and saw other people do the same.
Paul
Good stay!
Room was a great location for touring the downtown cheaply. Included free parking just a short walk away. Would definitely recommend if in the area. Only issue we had was the shower drain didn't work well.
Michael
Great staff and very close to bus station and downtown.
Chih-Yi
Nice location with good price. The shared kitchen was nice and clean, so as the room! Staffs there were all very helpful and responsive
Irfan
Grossly overpriced, like everything else in Iceland. Very average accommodation for the price. Not recommended.
Abra
Stayed here on my last night. Lovely building on campus. Rooms are fairly modern, clean and comfortable. Beautiful common space off of the lobby that is colorfully decorated and has cozy chairs and a piano. 10 min walk to the BSI bus station which made getting to the airport easy in the AM.
Sarah
I always stay here before and after a long horse ride holiday. It's always the same and very affordable if you don't want to spend a ton of money on a room you will barely be in!
Chai Har
Back to uni days
We love the kitchen and highly recommended
JOHN
Very nice stay
very accommodating, allowed us to leave our luggage in their storage room before check in. This is student dorms that are available for guests to use in the summer. Nice, clean, quiet and well located by the ponds and within easy walking of Harpa/Old harbor. Bus stop locate within 1 minute walk of front door of the hostel. For those who might have an interest in such things, there is a beautiful old cemetery out past the dorms. If available, I'd stay at the student hostel next time I'm in Reykjavik. Front desk folks were very helpful and friendly.
Michael
Staff was very helpful. The beds were comfortable. The hostel is close to everything. My only wish is that someone could turn the big light in the sky off when i went to sleep.
xiangyang
Very clean and quiet place. Nice people. Close to the city Hall and BSI
Sarah
I stay here every year and never have had a problem they are very helpful and the rooms are quiet.
Robert
Very clean and efficient. Great place and would stay again. Door looks worked well but it would be nice to be able to access the builiding through other doors than just the main door which requires a number of stairs.
Verified traveler
I arrived in the morning before check in time and was able to leave my luggage in storage. The kitchen was available and there is a nice lounge area to wait. The woman working at reception was very friendly and helpful.
The shared bathrooms were fairly clean and no wait for showers in the evening.
The only downside I would mention is the noise. The room doors would slam quite loudly throughout the night (when people went to use the bathroom) and I could hear people walking around on the floor above. (I stayed in a room on the first floor.)
This is not a party hostel. There were guests of all ages and everyone seemed respectful.
The shared bathrooms were fairly clean and no wait for showers in the evening.
The only downside I would mention is the noise. The room doors would slam quite loudly throughout the night (when people went to use the bathroom) and I could hear people walking around on the floor above. (I stayed in a room on the first floor.)
This is not a party hostel. There were guests of all ages and everyone seemed respectful.
Elizabeth
Pity some fellow travellers did not clean u the kitchen after themselves! But the building is lovely and the staff are great. Plan to be back some day!
Arseniy
Great location. Walking distance to downtown, shops, places to eat, and to the bus terminal. Great value for money.
Smári
The Perfect Location
Very nice and basic rooms. I had a private bathroom in the new building. Basic features, but all I needed. The view in the rooms facing east (mine was no. 130) is exceptional!
The communal kitchen is well stocked and large. The recycling bins could use some labels, though. People were just throwing trash this way and that.
The location is absolutely perfect. Just far enough from downtown to be quiet but easily walkable.
The communal kitchen is well stocked and large. The recycling bins could use some labels, though. People were just throwing trash this way and that.
The location is absolutely perfect. Just far enough from downtown to be quiet but easily walkable.
Alissa
I’ve stayed at this property 5 times when taking students abroad. It is perfect for travelers who do not need bells and whistles. The kitchens are extremely well accommodated and you are sure to meet interesting people there. The rooms are small and efficient, but with great views, clean air, and powerful showers.
Anika
We had a great stay here during our one night in Iceland, reception was very friendly and the rooms and common spaces were nice. Location was also convenient for walking around Reykjavik, would recommend.
andrea karina
Muy comodo, bien ubicado y silencioso! Muchas gracias por hospedarnos!!!
Allison
Perfection! Economical, clean, quiet, and short walk (10 min) to BSI bus station to catch Flybus airport shuttle, Golden Circle Tour bus, and transfer to Blue Lagoon. Maybe a 20 min walk to downtown. Reception staff were kind and helpful. It was nice to cook our basic meals in the communal kitchen.
Philip G
Great affordable place to stay in Reykjavik, close to the National Museum and the center of town. Lively, colorful atmosphere, great rooms.
Brian
Praises and accolades to the friendly, helpful staff at the student hostel. The facilities were excellent and the location ideal for walking into town. There was free parking in the adjacent lot, which made it a perfect base for the many day trips we took in Iceland. Highly recommended!
Lai Wan
We enoyed our stay.
Jeremy
Nice piano in the lounge. Loved playing it. Good location.
Sam Soo
I recommend this accommodation in general.
Mihaela
Clean, very nice staff, good location.
palmi phuoc
Good locations nearby to the city and everything
Caroline
This is a great hostel to stay in if you’re looking for privacy and a clean/safe experience. I only wish I could have opened the window as the room was a bit stuffy, but other than that I ha
Jaylene
Walking distance to main bus terminal and down town
Valerie
It's a very small room, but Iceland is expensive and this is a great deal for the price. The bathroom on our floor was clean and provided shampoo and soap. It's a 10-minute walk from old town city central, which is fabulous. Extremely safe area. The front desk staff were kind, friendly, and super helpful. There is a laundry room in the building (they give you free laundry detergent and let you use the machines for free -- literally, I'm not kidding), and they have lockers you can rent for very cheap to hold your valuables. Parking is free and close by (it's part of a university campus, and the overflow lot is a 3-minute walk). Overall, a very terrific and affordable option.
Paul L Lucia
A walking path to the foot bridge to cross over to the other side where there is a subway/gas station. A cross walk to the park and past it to the church. We had a private bathroom room. Clean. They let us borrow an USB outlet plug since we did not have europlugs chargers. They provide a city map, called a cab for us, nice laundry room, and answered our questions the best they could. I recommend the Student Hostel. Thank you
Mal
No problem.
The room was modern and clean. The bathroom had excellent water pressure and was comfortable. .
Tracy
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.
Emil
great
Hanguang
Just remind me & experience when I was a university student
frank
great place easy walking distance into town very clean shared kitchen plenty of space excelent cooktops fridges cupboards very clean canteen food great and drinks half the price in town bus stop out front Great place to stay staff very good
Campbell
New and well maintained student accomm with well stocked shared kitchen. A pleasant 10-15 walk through parklands to central Reykjavik
Michal
Go there!
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!
Lori
The room was very spacious and there was a large fully equipped shared kitchen and bathroom. The students working the reception desk were all very kind and helpful. It’s a 15 minute walk to the BSÍ Bus Terminal and 10 minute walk to downtown Reykjavik. I highly recommend this accommodation.
Marilee
Stayed in the newer area in a 2 bed with bathroom unit. Wonderful, modern facilities and fully equipped kitchen. Student pub was fun. Shared room with my adult daughter.
Short walk to downtown.
Short walk to downtown.
Ryan
Very close and walkable to downtown shopping and food options as well as a lovely park. Having the university right there felt very safe, let alone a good chance for us to see some really neat architecture. The inside of the accommodation and the amenities were so beautiful and cozy.
Emily
Stayed in the newer section and the kitchen was really nice and spacious. It was also quiet at night, and front desk was very helpful.
Jerry Wayne Eidson
Very well-maintained no-frills hostel. Safe area with easy parking. The staff were accommodating. Onsite laundry and kitchen area.
Karen
Great location, comfortable, clean rooms, easy checkin and check out
Susanna
This is on the uni property and close to BSI for easy access to bus system. Lots to do nearby without being in the tourist area. Quiet and relaxing. Easy walk into town center.
keira
Was decent enough for a few nights, however there was bits of food behind my bed when i got there
JUDITH
Great stay especially if you are on a budget
Very easy to walk to from bus terminal (10 mins) and same for getting into centre. Very clean with comfortable beds. Helpful staff at front desk.
Use of kitchen with fridge space so you can keep costs to a minimum if you wish.
Jigsaws in the lounge area if you wish something to do in the evenings.
Shared toilet/showers but these are very clean so wasn't an issue.
Would stay again quite happily.
Use of kitchen with fridge space so you can keep costs to a minimum if you wish.
Jigsaws in the lounge area if you wish something to do in the evenings.
Shared toilet/showers but these are very clean so wasn't an issue.
Would stay again quite happily.
K Sukirthalingam
The location and the rooms were great. The check-in was rather unfriendly by person at the reception. Rather abrupt.
The other aspect that we did not understand was the bathroom. Everytime we had a shower, nearly the whole floor got wet. The Shower had a shower curtain, though.
The other aspect that we did not understand was the bathroom. Everytime we had a shower, nearly the whole floor got wet. The Shower had a shower curtain, though.
Howard
We had an excellent stay at Student Hostel. It was an easy walk to the downtown area which offers so much to see and do. The bus stop is right outside the hostel if you’d like to explore a little further. The beds were very comfortable which left us well rested for our next day’s adventures.
Philipp
Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at
Abigail
Had a great experience. Very nice for a hostel and great location! Staff were super helpful when we got in early in the morning and helped us get around while we waited for check in!
Juan
I loved it!
Pimchanok
Safe, quiet and a walking distance from BSI terminal. Reception staff were pleasant and accommodating.
Its a bit of a walk to get to a supermarket or a restaurant but nothing is too far.
Its a bit of a walk to get to a supermarket or a restaurant but nothing is too far.
Aram
Staff was super nice and accommodating. Helped with anything we needed at any time and with anything. Highly recommend.
Marina
Lovely staff and nice, clean place to stay for a great price. Would absolutely recommend!
Ramunas
Great location, very close to city centre, kitchen was available for use
Lucy
Very friendly staff, clean bedrooms, quiet at night, 10minutes from city, excursion pick up point 8minute walk.
Sharla-Rose
The hostel is beautiful and I wouldn't call it a hostel (based on other ones I have stayed at). The staff upgraded my room to the newer area with a private bathroom which was incredible. The common areas are high quality with large kitchens and enough space for multiple groups to do their dinners.
I found it a wonderful place to stay, warm and welcoming, and a place I will definitely recommend to people travelling in the Summer, as well as a place I would come back to.
I found it a wonderful place to stay, warm and welcoming, and a place I will definitely recommend to people travelling in the Summer, as well as a place I would come back to.
Mark
Very friendly and helpful staff. The young woman at the counter was super helpful with local information. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean and well-apportioned, and the community room is a great spot for hanging out.
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Hringbraut, 29, Reykjavik, Iceland
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