My ItineraryReykjavik Downtown Hostel
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Address
Reykjavík Downtown
Vesturgata 17
Reykjavík
Iceland
Tel. +354 553 8120
Fax. +354 553 8121
reykjavikdowntown@hostel.is
Customer Rating
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews Reykjavík Downtown
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16 May 2012 Norman, Canada
We booked 2 nights on line. Later we returned for our last night in Iceland. High season rates had kicked in and one night cost more than our previous 2 had cost altogether with linen and breakfast! That made it by far the most expensive hostel we have ever stayedin and far more than any hotel we have ever stayed in anywhere in the world! Wow! I can't imagine what it was like before the devaluation of their currency! It is a very nice well run hostel and I suppose their prices reflect the other hostels in Iceland.
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16 May 2012 Morgane, France
Friendly team, clean and spacious rooms. Good breakfeast. Great location in Reykjavik.
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15 May 2012 Arinn, Canada
this hostel was excellent!! my stay was so comfortable. loved it.would definitely recommend to others.
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14 May 2012 Junhua, England & Wales
breakfest was not very good, it needs more fruits and meat.
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12 May 2012 Dan-Alexandru, Romania
I was very dissapointed that the Wi-fi didn't work again ( the same was the first time we stayed there)
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10 May 2012 Rachel, England & Wales
Exceptional stay - my first time in a hostel and definitely not my last time in an HI hostel! The staff were wonderful - very helpful and quick to recommend the best local companies for our needs.
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04 May 2012 Alan, Canada
Please get faster internet and sell beer instead of muffins and cappucinos.
Hostel response:
Alan: Thanks! WiFi is up and running full speed now ... and actually - beer will be there before the summer heat hits us :) Welcome back! Sirra, manager - Downtown Hostel -
02 May 2012 Dan-Alexandru, Romania
The wi-fi didn't work
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29 Apr 2012 François, Canada
Can't wait to get back!
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25 Apr 2012 Louise, Australia
Great clean place good location
Hostel Overview
Now one year old, Reykjavík Downtown Hostel has firmly established itself as one of the most highly recommended Hostelling International hostels in the world. In the heart of the city of Reykjavík, a stones throw from the old harbour, a short walk from the main shopping streets and from many of the city's cultural centres, the hostel could barely be more ideally situated.Housed in a beautifully renovated building in Reykjavík's old town, the hostel provides comfortable, modern accommodation. Facilities include free WiFi and a guest computer at reception, a coffee bar, a TV and a fully equipped guest kitchen and lounge. The hostel boasts spacious 4 and 10 bedded dorms, all with guest lockers, family rooms which accommodate up to 5 persons, and double rooms with shared or private facilities. Some rooms have spectacular views over the old harbour, Reykjavík bay and Mt. Esja.
The hostel also operates as an information centre and the friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy to recommend and arrange tours for you and give advice on the attractions of the area. Local excursions, sightseeing tours and activity and adventure tours can all be booked at reception, as well as car, motorbike and bicycle rental and local transportation. All tours and rentals include pick-up from the hostel.
The hostel is open 24 hours a day, all year round. Check-in is possible any time after 14.00. The FlyBus from Keflavik international airport has departures corresponding to all flights, and for a small extra charge, will also bring you to/from the door of the hostel. If you have a car, you will find metered parking directly outside the hostel which is free on evenings and Sundays. Otherwise, free parking is always available only a short walk away.
Reykjavík Downtown Hostel is a Swan certified hostel. Swan certification is a trusted ecological label in the Nordic countries, which demonstrates a well considered and thorough environmental policy. Guests at the hostel can enjoy quality facilities and service and know that the utmost has been done to minimise the impact their stay has on the environment. It is hoped that guests will assist in maintaining the hostel's ecological standards.
***Please note when booking online: Prices shown are HI members prices for all guests over 12 years of age. Non HI members are required to pay a 600-1100 ISK non-member surcharge per night on arrival, or buy an international HI membership card which will be valid internationally for 1 year.***
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Two different bus types operating in Iceland. The first are the local city buses, called Stræto. The reach some of the outer suburbs and all the way to Selfoss and Akranes. The schedules and routes can be found on www.bus.is The latter are more like tour buses and are operated by various companies to most corners of the country. From Reykjavík they depart from the BSÍ terminal. Schedules and more information can be found at www.bsi.is. |
| Parking: | Metered street parking is available in front of the hostel, and there a few larger metered lots throughout the city. Rates vary by location. |
| Location: | Downtown. In the center of everything. |
| Airport: | Transportation from the airport is via the FlyBus and Airport Express, two services that connect with every incoming flight and delivers you to our doorstep. A return service is available as well, and can be arranged the day before your departure from the hostel reception. There will always be somebody on duty for check-in, regardless of arrival time. |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Main attractions nearby |
| Nightlife nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Reykjavík Downtown |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Sheets for hire |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Female only |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |