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Bus Hostel Reykjavik

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Shared kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen

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Skogarhlid 10, Reykjavik, IS-105
  • Place, Perlan
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪11 min walk‬

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)
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Hostel with free parking, near Perlan
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a library and express check-out are on-site.
Bus Hostel Reykjavik offers 22 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at Bus Hostel Reykjavik, you'll be within walking distance of Perlan. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 10 minutes by foot from Perlan and a 2-minute drive from Reykjavik University
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Bus Hostel Reykjavik. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Reykjavik hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily from 4:00 AM to noon.

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

  • 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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: ISK 500 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Bus Hostel Reykjavik Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 312 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

6/10 Okay

Kermit

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle, Santa Fe

Travelled with family
Affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maricel, Everett

Travelled with family
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

Maxime

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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

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

Olive

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olive

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

10/10 Excellent

anthony

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

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocilyn

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

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

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Much better than I expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the tours pick up from here. 20’ walk to downtown. 17’ walk to Flybus stop to KEF airport. Nice big restrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kawthar

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David, Fairfax

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

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

Nathaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024