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Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Reykjavik · Iceland

Skógarhlíð, 10View location

8.2/10Excellent354 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.2/108.2
Location6.4/106.4
Neighborhood7.2/107.2
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Bus Hostel Reykjavik is a lively, modern hostel, recently renovated (May 2025). We are your gateway to the best experiences in Iceland, offering popular, top-rated tours and convenient airport transfers — with pick-up and drop-off right from the hostel.

Located just a 10-minute walk from downtown Reykjavik and a 10-minute drive to the Sky Lagoon, Bus Hostel Reykjavik is perfectly situated for exploring the city and beyond.

Our reception and concierge services are available daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with 24/7 self-check-in options for your convenience.

We offer a relaxed social atmosphere with a selection of local beers on tap, live sports events, board games, and both private accommodations and shared dorms. Guests have access to a fully equipped shared kitchen and 15 bathrooms with showers.

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Bus Hostel Reykjavik is the perfect spot to connect with fellow travelers, swap stories, and get insider tips from our friendly staff — your link to your next adventure!

Enjoy free WiFi throughout the hostel. We are just 700 meters from the Perlan Museum – Wonders of Iceland, and close to the Saga Museum as well. All rooms include secure lockers, and bed linens and covers are provided. You'll also find a welcoming bar and lounge area on-site.

Popular attractions like Laugavegur shopping street and Reykjavik Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir are within a 17-minute walk. Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach is 2 km away, and Reykjavik Domestic Airport is just 750 meters from the hostel.

Keflavik International Airport is 37 km away, and we offer daily airport transfers for a hassle-free arrival and departure.

What are you waiting for? Come visit us — we can't wait to welcome you to Bus Hostel Reykjavik!

In the heart of Reykjavik, Bus Hostel Reykjavik is within a 5-minute drive of Perlan and Reykjavik University. This hostel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hallgrimskirkja and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Laugavegur. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms.

Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

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

    • Tourism fee: ISK 800 per person, per night
    • Administrative fee: ISK 250 per accommodation, per stay

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

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open during the following times:
    • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Russian

    Lithuanian

    English

    Icelandic

    Italian

    Polish

    French

    Danish

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Perlan 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Oskjuhlid Hill 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Kjarvalsstadir 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
ASI Art Museum 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Sundhollin 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hallgrimskirkja 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Reykjavik University 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Einar Jonsson Museum 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Leifur Eiríksson statue 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Skólavörðustígur 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Laugavegur 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Kringlan Shopping Mall 1.6 km / 1 mi
Asatru Temple 1.7 km / 1 mi
Asgrimur Jonsson Collection 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Rainbow Street 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2025
  • Total number of rooms: 23
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Number of floors (annexe): 3
  • Twin rooms: 13
  • Quadruple rooms: 4
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  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • Car park
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  • Key Collection
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke detector
  • Lift access
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Toaster
  • Library
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • TV lounge
  • Early departure
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Credit card is compulsory as a deposit, no deposit in cash is accepted
  • Self check-in
  • Cash Free
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 10Bed in dormitory • CAPACITY 10 • 1 Bedroom • 24 m²BED.CC-10
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    Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 10

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    24 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    10 × Bunk beds
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    CAPACITY 10

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.CC-10

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BEDBed in dormitory • BUNK BEDBED.BK

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    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.BK

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 1 Bedroom • 12 m²TWN.FH
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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    12 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.FH

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Cot on demand

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FH

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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FH

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Bed in dormitory COMFORTBed in dormitory • COMFORTBED.OM

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    Bed in dormitory COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.OM

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  • SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMSINGLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMSGL.FH

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    SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.FH

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH-1

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.FH-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 1 Bedroom • 55 m²BED.FH-3
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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    55 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    20 × Bunk beds
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FH-3

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Disability-friendly bathroom

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Double or Twin ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMDouble or Twin • ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBT.EY-FH

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    Double or Twin ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.EY-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 1Bed in dormitory • CAPACITY 1BED.C1

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    Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 1

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    CAPACITY 1

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.C1

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 1 Bedroom • 29 m²BED.FH-2
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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    29 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    16 × Bunk beds
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FH-2

    Room amenities

    • Disability-friendly bathroom
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 1 Bedroom • 12 m²BED.FH-1
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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    12 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FH-1

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 6 WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • CAPACITY 6 WITH SHARED BATHROOM • 1 Bedroom • 16 m²BED.C6-FH
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    Bed in dormitory CAPACITY 6 WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    16 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    6 × Bunk beds
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    CAPACITY 6 WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.C6-FH

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Double or Twin WITH SHARED BATHROOMDouble or Twin • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBT.FH

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    Double or Twin WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.FH

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Bus Hostel Reykjavik

8.2
Excellent
354 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
6.4 /10
Neighborhood
7.2 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Karan
Excellent, immaculate and just right for our trip
2/10
Poor
14 Jul 2026
Stanley
have not seen any staff. Self check-in. No towels to use.
Not recommended for regular travellers.
4/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Eric
No receptionist. Not easy to checking. Unable to use laundry since I was in school and not around when the receptionist is there.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Daniel
Commons areas were pretty clean.
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2026
Anastasia Sofia
The staff were very friendly and attentive. The rooms were well kept and clean and so were the bathrooms. The hostel is located is short walk from the city centre and the lobby is spacious and comfy.

The few things I have to complain about: There were several times when the door code was not working to get into one's room, which van very very stressful to a traveller. The kitchen was often very cramped (one sink to sometimes over five people) and could be larger to accommodate the many bodies always in that small space. The washer and dryer was not working properly and stole my money a couple of time and it should be repaired. There were are many times when I needed assistance from the reception and know one was available for long periods of time, perhaps due to bejng understaffed.
Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2026
Lars
Nice place with nice staff
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Linda
I loved that you could check in after hours! We had a late flight. It was appreciated.
Friends
4/10
Poor
22 Jun 2026
Christine
Staff were helpful in communication pre-visit. However, the limited staffed hours of 9am-4pm (Mon to Fri only) at the Hostel did not work for me as there was no opportunity to discuss issues given that tours required an early start and late arrival back to the hostel, and my arrival to Reykjavik and departure from Reykjavik fell outside staffed hours. The major disappointments were that I was allocated a mixed dorm when I had booked a female dorm, and the mattress was the most uncomfortable I have ever encountered. The metal springs were prominent by just running a hand across the surface. And, I had booked the Bus Hostel based on the understanding that tours/airport transfers departed from this terminal, only to discover that they had shifted to another location.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2026
Mark
The lack of staff after 4pm and on weekends.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Siew Kin
Cleaning staff did a good job keeping the place clean. Guests were good in maintaining cleanliness. Room was clean. Amenities were good. Had adequate sockets for charging devices. Negative was as the hostel was at a bus parking, there might be multiple bus startings in the middle of the night. Also, as our room faced the front of the building, noise from people there easily propagated into our room.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Karey Ann
I stayed in the mixed dorm as a solo female- no problems at all. The whole check-in process is no contact. Make sure to bring your own towel since the hours are limited to rent one,… the office is closed on the weekends and only open from 9-4 M-F. This was a great location to get picked up for tours. Would absolutely stay there again.
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2026
Natalie
Clean and quiet. Lovely time!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Eitan
Clean rooms, kind and helpful staff, good amenities.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Dec 2025
Daniel
Modern and clean however a bit far out of town
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 Dec 2025
Mari
The individual room for two persons was very small. But facility is okay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Sixtine
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
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
Kerry
The hostel was fine. But honestly if you don't have a car it is not convenient at all unless you wnat to walk about 30 - 45 minutes to get anywhere. It is not close to the BSI bus station and the bus is a pain as you have to buy add on tickets when you get the airport bus. I was charged around $45 for a cab from the airport. You can't check in till 3pm and there is nowhere around there to eat or in the hostel. They have a kitchen and suggested I make my own food that I bought form the supermarket. Which is not close and I didn't have a car! The vending machine was super expensive and only had some really bad sandwiches. And the coffee machine is inside the reception which i closed after 9pm so good luck getting a hot drink! The beds were really hard and two singles stuck together. (I was in the private room 8). There was no desk / chair or TV which made it really awkward to use a laptop. The shared bathroom was clean. Also if you want to get the hop on hop off bus tour the nearest stop is at Perlan which is about a thirty minute walk uphill through a park with winding roads and by a really busy motorway which is impossible to cross unless you use the subway.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2025
Ikebana
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
RANA
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!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Shadrack Yaw
Lovely hostel. Very best
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Thomas
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2025
R
Good budget option about 20m walk from Halmgrimskirka. Easy logistics, everything makes sense, staff very accommodating. A few minor issues: west facing rooms get very hot on sunny days and no real option to cool (other than drawing shades). As others have noted, shower/WC combo means WC is often unavailable, especially around 6am when buses to out. It was surprisingly quiet the three days I was there, even though they were full all nights. Kitchen is serviceable for quick meals and keeping items cool (no freezer) -- they are aggressive about removing unlabeled items but labels are provided/easy. It does get busy and a bit loud in the half hour or so before big tours pull out. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised this worked so well.
Business_and_leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Aug 2025
Kermit
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!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
michelle
Affordable
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2025
Maricel
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Maxime
great stay
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2025
Cheryl
Would be nice if, \"quiet time at 9:00 pm\"
was posted. And no lights.
It's a hostel, 14 beds in my room, 8 people trying to sleep and 6 were a bit rude.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jul 2025
JULIE
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Olive
Good
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
anthony
Nice staff
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2025
Julia
As a hostel it was quite nice. I had a private room, but did have to share bathrooms with other guests. Although there are 15 bathrooms they were often all full due to multiple people showering at the same time of day. It would be useful to have at least one bathroom per floor without a shower so people who needed just the use of a bathroom or sink could use the facilities or brush their teeth without waiting 30-60 minutes for a free bathroom.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2025
Jocilyn
well kept
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2025
Verified traveler
Good place very clean. My room is next to the kitchen so it was quite noisy early evening. The public areas are well maintained.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Robert
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Steven
Much better than I expected!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Lieu
Most of the tours pick up from here. 20’ walk to downtown. 17’ walk to Flybus stop to KEF airport. Nice big restrooms.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2025
Joseph
Well cleaned and well maintained
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2024
Justyna

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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Sangita
I took the bus and it took me right to the hostel and driver got my luggage out. The rooms are not at the \"road level\" so you have to take your luggage on the next floor and there is no elevator. The front desk staff can help with the luggage.
The 2 somewhat smaller fridges ( compared to the big fridge sizes in USA) in the kitchen were overflowing and not really clean from inside. There is no freezer. Bathrooms were clean. The 4 bed sharing room was decent size.
I walked to the church and city. It was very safe and had free parking, if you have a car.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Robert
Great places at a low price
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2024
Nancy marliz
Great and cheap place close to downtown
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Kelly
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2024
Sneha
Well maintained property, friendly staff who are willing to help.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2024
hayley
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
Tamanna
Great place to stay if you’re looking for somewhere chill
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Yuliana
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2024
Paul
Staff very helpful. Dorm living. Good value. Beds somewhat uncomfortable. Convenient location.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2024
Verified traveler
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Jason
It’s good, my wife she like. Very nice.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2024
John
Easy access for busses to and from the airport and for tours of the island. Clean quiet and friendly staff.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2023
Chris
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6/10
Pleasant
20 Aug 2023
Verified traveler
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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2023
Alexandru
Airport transfer in front of the hostel
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
01 Aug 2023
Darin
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.
Business_and_leisure
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jul 2023
Constance
Front desk was not very helpful. We have visited Iceland a few times over the years. When asked for directions for bus service. They provided information but that was it. They were more occupied with their conversations with one another than helping guests. We will not come back to this Hostel sadly. There are other hotels that were very friendly and helpful by far than what I experienced at this Bus hostel. Also when we checked into our room the sheets were not cleaned or the bedding comforter. There were hairs and dirt underneath the sheets!! I asked the fellow cleaning to provide clean linens. I’m sorry for the bad review but it is honest.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jul 2023
Sarah
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..
6/10
Pleasant
18 Oct 2022
Patricia

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
Self
4/10
Poor
29 Mar 2022
Sam
After flying all night, I arrived early at the property. They refused to check me in. I offered to pay for the extra night. They also refused. The Indian guy at the front desk said that they didn't have any beds ready and that I'd have to wait until 2 PM. Later I found out that the room I was in, had three open and clean beds from the day before. I complained to the manager, but not sure if he did anything about his front repectionists and their lies...I won't be staying there in the future, that's for damn sure.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2021
Joao
Great facilities. Location is better if you are driving, but you can still walk to downtown.
Lovely staff!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Sep 2021
John
Fine but there were very loud people outside at 3am. Woke us up.
Partner
4/10
Poor
01 Sep 2021
Verified traveler

Disorganized Space and Operations

Some travelers stay here longer term and have their things in the kitchens and rooms. The hostel doesn't ensure the kitchens and rooms remain organized, nor ensure that beds are marked for new travelers. There was a conflict in my room because staff gave someone new a person's bed who had been there.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
The hostel is ok overall, however the dorm room was very hot during the day since it faces the sun in the afternoon and has very little ventilation.
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
u have to pay for towels
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
14 Feb 2020
CD
Other guests made our staff horrible though the staff were lovely. The beds were comfy but the bathrooms were a joke; I don’t know how often they were cleaned but I had other people’s head hair stuck to my feet every time I went in there.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Nov 2019
Susie
Room was nice and clean, location was great, just a fifteen minute walk and you are downtown. Kitchen was one of the worst I’ve seen in a hostel. 3 forks, 5 spoons and very limited plates/bowls. I know the hostel can not control how people leave the kitchen how we maybe If everything wasn’t broken or missing more people would appreciate it?!
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
12 Nov 2019
Chris
Dryer was broken. Units were noisy until early morning hours. Place is literally a bus station with 5-6 parking spots of it's own (You'll be directed to open parking several blocks away). Rude staff with a capital R. One fat-faced angry man in his mid-thirties was particularly unpleasant and may very well be descended from trolls.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Oct 2019
amy
pro: close to bus station, friendly staff
con: not close to center or any supermarkets. kitchen is dirty. no enough shared bath rooms for the dorm rooms
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
05 Sep 2019
Stuart

find somewhere else

Hmmm...one of those poor hostels you hear about. No proper blinds on the windows, people having sex in the shared dorm, etc
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2019
Svetlana
This hostel was fine. It had everything I needed. The bed was pretty creaky, but it was a hostel bed...so that was expected.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2019
Matthew

Not the best

Excellent service and clean but noisy due to poor hotel design. People were arriving super late and leaving super early and it was too hard for them to be quiet - even with earplugs.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2019
Verified traveler

Great price

The price was great. The bus for trips and to the international airport started in front of the hostel.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
The bus hostel was very clean, staff friendly, and a short walk away from downtown Reykjavik/ major attractions. Overall, very pleased with my stay!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 May 2019
Verified traveler
There were 2 out of 6 bathrooms where nothing was broken. One had no door, one had no handle or lock for the door, and two had broken shower heads. Reviews from weeks ago mention the doors and nothing has been fixed. Management doesn’t seem to care much. Also, the pictures provided are out of date. The lobby has been remodeled and they removed the bar, essentially removing the major social aspect of the place. It’s in a weird location for walking, but you can make it downtown in about 20 minutes.
2/10
Poor
19 Mar 2019
Ellie
Pros
24 hr front desk
Shoes off upon enterance
Cons
Bathrooms not working
30 people to two bathrooms, one was broken for a whole week, during morning rush hour to the tour buses and leaving, you would have to get up at 5 in the morning to go to the bathroom
Bathroom without hand soap or toilet paper or hand dryer or paper towels
Bathroom with open key lock
Bunk beds uncomfortable
Top bunk bed - inconvenient climbing the wooden pieces to get on top- you bang your knees and upset the bottom dweller.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2019
Kate

Great hostel would reccomend

Lovely hostel, perfect location right at bus stations and near city centre. Wish that the kitchen was a little bigger as was a quite cramped at times and had to wait periods to cook dinner but aside from that everything was great.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2019
marcela
It was good. Hostel was clean, kitchen and bathrooms in good condition....
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2018
Rita
Very clean! The front staff are amazing!! Helped me with everything! Explained all the tours, hostel rules & amenities and the bus hostel was wonderful to me! The people were nice and the experience was very pleasant. I’ll be back again!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2018
Miia

Good place for stopover

Everything was fine, bathrooms were clean but room was quite dirty on the floors! Check-in easy and helpful, location is good.
4/10
Poor
22 Oct 2018
Verified traveler

It's cheap but think twice before you book...

The staffs were nice and friendly when checked-in. However, the facilities inside were horrible listed below:

As the hostel located to the main coach stop, there's a lot of noise generated in every early morning from the engine.

Peoples smoking outside at mid-night and chatting & laughing brought the noise to the room and woke me up even though I was wearing an ear-plug.

Peoples slam the door every time they back and forth to the room in the morning. They even chatting inside the room in the mid-night even though there're peoples sleeping.

During my stay, I noticed some of the shower rooms door was broken which in turn longer wait time when fully occupied. Not sure the hostel cleaning schedule but every time I found the bin was full and hairs in the basin. The shower holder was broken and you cannot put it back, low water pressure which you just have basic shower only, quite difficult to wash hair.

In the communal area, there's always someone sleeping on the couch which is unfair to others for social chatting as my question is did they booked the hostel and why do they not sleep inside the room?

In the kitchen, the microwave control wheel is nearly mal-function as you have to use a little trick and small push in order to adjust the time, not very convenience to use. The dining table always have some left-over & trash from the previous user.

Overall my stay was not very pleasant except the location is good.
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Good hostel, about 20 minute walk to the city. The kitchen was a little messy but a lot of people were using it so that probably explains it. The bar was closed and they do not offer breakfast. I would probably stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2018
Nicole
Great staff, great room and location.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2018
Jessica
Best place to stay if you want to take tours around Iceland. This place is the hub for Reykjavik Sightseeing tours and you can book all your tours right at the reception area, I highly recommend the tours. New and clean buses w/ Wi-Fi connection and you're also given a personal table with the audio guide of the tour (10 different languages). The hostel is clean, has very spacious individual showers and the kitchen is super nice as well. All and all, just a great hostel vibe!
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2018
S

Great location, super helpful staff

All the necessities were on hand, close to city centre, SUPER helpful staff. Would stay again.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2018
Vicki
It was a bed and a shower for my overnight stay in Iceland waiting for a connecting flight home. the kitchen is small and it was very crowded. Other hostels I stayed in provided reading lights and charging ports for each bed, and coffee at least. Nothing is included here except the bed.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2018
Karen-Ann

Great First Time in a Hostel

Great experience did my first time at a hostel. I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was accommodating, informative and a great deal of help. The rooms and beds also comfortable and clean... the kitchen and lounging area just as delightful.
8/10
Excellent
03 Sep 2018
Sana
It was good value for money. Easy pick up and drop off for Airport and all sightseeing tours.
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
Fairly close to the city center. Approximately a 15 minute walk.
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
International environment, friendly staff and guests. Kitchen is convenient but coffee needs more frequent refill.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2018
Rebecca
Got in at 3 am. The staff was helpful and the bed is comfortable. The hostel is very clean.
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2018
Eric
I stayed here out of curiosity because I've never stayed in a hostel before. I'll probably never do it again. All the noise of other people going in and out was exacerbated by the world's squeakiest hinges and the hollow thudding shake of a poorly constructed wall when the door closed. The air was so stale after an hour of sleeping that I started to feel panicky.
If hostels are your thing, this one is probably better than some. But this type of accommodation isn't for me. I should have slept in my car.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
The hostel was great, very convenient to get to and from the airport, also in walking proximity to great food and the famous church. The hostel staff was very helpful and friendly! Thank you!
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
Nice hostel, great location, and friendly staff.
Partner
2/10
Poor
18 Jun 2018
bk200000000
I missed my check-in due to a long flight delay. I was refused a refund.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2018
Andrea

Last minute saviour!

My flight got rescheduled while I was on my way to the airport. Everywhere else was either too expensive,too far away or totally booked. After an extensive widespread google search I found this place which was about a 10 minute walk from where I was and got a room. Check in was super quick I just gave the front desk my name and site I booked from. Shower water pressure was great 😍 I really needed that and the bed was comfortable. If need be I will return.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2018
Donna M M

Bus Hostel, good for price

It appears that the Hostel has been bought buy a tour company. All of the drivers on break lounged around in the common area. It was not a good look for the lobby. They could have easily gone down in the basement where there was a tv room and a kitchen.
It was really awesome to be able to use a kitchen and cook. Iceland is very expensive. It would be nice if that had a free shuttle to the grocery store.
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2018
Michael

Great Option

We enjoyed our stay here.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2018
Caroline

Convenient for transport connections

A well looked after hostel. Pleasant vat area. Good cooking facilities. Excellent location inn trends of transport connections. Friendly staff.
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2018
Pat

Economical. Easy access to major roads

It's a hostel, so it's more suited for younger travelers. Conveniently close to the BSI bus terminal, and is actually a satellite bus terminal in itself. The spacious common area with kick-back furniture, bar, and popular music makes it a favorite for backpackers and the like. It was packed in late May - still the off season.
2/10
Poor
27 May 2018
Verified traveler

Don't stay here!

A disappointing stay. I'd booked a bed in a 4 bunk room for 8 nights, but only stayed for 4. Ran into a number of issues while there, including:

1. The room was like an airport terminal. Often, the other 3 beds were free during the day, but allocated between midnight and 6am. Those occupying the other 3 beds were mostly getting a few hours shut eye before catching a connecting flight, and often left before 7am. So the odds of getting any sleep here are unfortunately pretty poor.

2. There is a severe lack of parking. While I was there, several buses were parked out front. Cars were asked to park either side of the hostel. When I arrived, I took a picture of where I'd parked, and asked the receptionist if it was fine to park here when I checked in. He took a look at the picture and said it was fine. Unfortunately, I'd parked in a space that was not owned by the hostel, and the owner of that space made me aware of this the next day.

3. Because I was getting virtually no sleep here, I decided to go somewhere else 4 days prior to check out. I asked the receptionist if a refund would be possible, but was told the booking was non refundable. I decided to leave my keycard with them, and told them I would be back for my last night. I was told they would consider this as check out, and rent out the bed already paid a second time. I was told if I returned the last night, they might be able to find room for me in a 12 bed bunk.
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2018
Verified traveler
Literally a hostel built into a seasonal bus depot for tours. Good for convenience of booking if you wanted any, but I was glad I didn't have a car because there was nowhere near enough space for both the buses and the guest's cars. But the Staff was friendly and helpful when it came to deciding things to do, even those that would not financially benefit their tours.

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Bus Hostel Reykjavik
Skógarhlíð, 10, Reykjavik, Iceland

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