Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Bus Hostel Reykjavik — Reykjavik, Iceland

Bus Hostel Reykjavik is a budget hostel with dorms and private rooms outside central Reykjavík in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Address: Skogarhlid 10, Reykjavik. Property ID: 1356980.

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Axel's take: 7.7/10

A clean, practical budget base, but less convenient for downtown wandering. a budget hostel with dorms and private rooms outside central Reykjavík, scored for what it is.

Bus Hostel is a proper budget hostel, not a conventional three-star hotel: expect dorms or private rooms with shared bathrooms. We'd pick it for a practical Reykjavík stop rather than a city-center stay. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise cleanliness, while the shared kitchen helps keep food costs manageable. Recent guests also appreciate comfortable private rooms and helpful staff.

The trade-offs are the walk into central Reykjavík, communal noise and limited staffed reception hours. Self-check-in makes late arrivals possible, but recent reviews describe occasional access or room-assignment confusion, so save your instructions before arriving. Bring a towel or check rental arrangements. Despite the terminal branding, confirm your exact tour or airport-transfer pickup point; guest reports and transport information do not consistently match the marketing. We'd skip it if privacy, reliable quiet or doorstep downtown dining matters most.

• Best for: budget travelers comfortable with shared bathrooms; self-catering visitors; short stays before or after tours

• Watch out for: Outside the downtown core; Communal noise and limited dorm privacy; Check arrival instructions and transfer pickup points

• Location: Outside the central core; walkable for many travelers, but less convenient for frequent downtown outings.

• Rooms: Private rooms and dorms share bathrooms; private-room comfort earns praise, while dorm privacy is basic.

• Cleanliness: The most consistent strength across recent reviews, particularly the shared bathrooms.

• Service: Often helpful in person, but reception hours are limited and some guests report check-in confusion.

• Amenities: Shared kitchen, lounge, bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking; bed linen is included.

• Fees and surprises: Towel rental and airport transfers can cost extra; confirm pickup locations rather than relying on terminal branding.

Axel's opinion of Bus Hostel Reykjavik, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · hostelworld.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Bus Hostel Reykjavik

• Property type: Hostel
• 3-star hotel
• Skogarhlid 10, Reykjavik
• Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): ISK 3,890
• Amenities: Playroom, Children's playground, Breakfast, Bar, Airport transportation, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in Reykjavik

Room types

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Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
• Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 2
• Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 3

Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Standard Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Standard Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds) — room photo 2

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