
Axel’s take
Good-value dorms and a useful kitchen, but downtown convenience isn't the draw.
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Axel’s rating: 8.0/10 · A budget dorm-style hostel outside central Reykjavík
B14 is a budget hostel with shared bathrooms, not a conventional 3-star hotel. We'd pick it for comfortable bunks with privacy curtains, a well-equipped communal kitchen and good value for Reykjavík. Booking.com guests generally rate cleanliness highly, while recent Expedia and Trip.com reviews repeatedly praise helpful staff. Nearby supermarkets make self-catering practical, and free parking suits travelers with a car.
The compromise is convenience: sightseeing downtown means a bus ride or a substantial walk. Recent guests also describe limited showers and occasional waits. There is no continuously staffed reception, and access-code or bed-assignment problems recur in an otherwise largely positive picture. Confirm your arrival instructions beforehand and bring a towel rather than assuming one is included. We'd skip it if you want a private bathroom, dependable front-desk coverage or nightlife on your doorstep.
- Rooms
- Mixed and female dorms; guests often praise comfortable bunks with privacy curtains.
- Cleanliness
- Strong overall feedback, although individual cleaning complaints remain.
- Service
- Staff frequently praised; access and bed-allocation problems occasionally complicate arrival.
- Amenities
- Shared kitchen, lounge, free Wi-Fi and free parking; showers can involve waits.
- Fees and surprises
- Towels are not reliably included; confirm arrangements and any rental charge before arrival.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Fákafen 11, Reykjavik
Shops and bus stops nearby; less convenient for exploring downtown on foot.
Amenities and check-in
Shared kitchen, lounge, free Wi-Fi and free parking; showers can involve waits.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Restaurant
- Airport transportation (extra charge)
- Offsite parking reservations required
- Pets Not Allowed
- Free Wi-Fi
- Common kitchen
Additional hotel policies
- Charged by the hotel at the property: City/local tax: EUR 2.7
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B14 Hostel — Reykjavik, Iceland
B14 Hostel is a budget dorm-style hostel outside central Reykjavík in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Address: Fákafen 11, Reykjavik. Property ID: 1173747.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/reykjavik/b14-hostel-1173747
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Axel's take: 8.0/10
Good-value dorms and a useful kitchen, but downtown convenience isn't the draw. A budget dorm-style hostel outside central Reykjavík, scored for what it is.
B14 is a budget hostel with shared bathrooms, not a conventional 3-star hotel. We'd pick it for comfortable bunks with privacy curtains, a well-equipped communal kitchen and good value for Reykjavík. Booking.com guests generally rate cleanliness highly, while recent Expedia and Trip.com reviews repeatedly praise helpful staff. Nearby supermarkets make self-catering practical, and free parking suits travelers with a car.
The compromise is convenience: sightseeing downtown means a bus ride or a substantial walk. Recent guests also describe limited showers and occasional waits. There is no continuously staffed reception, and access-code or bed-assignment problems recur in an otherwise largely positive picture. Confirm your arrival instructions beforehand and bring a towel rather than assuming one is included. We'd skip it if you want a private bathroom, dependable front-desk coverage or nightlife on your doorstep.
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Best for: Budget-conscious solo travelers; Self-catering visitors; Travelers with a car
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Watch out for: Outside the downtown sightseeing core; Limited shared showers; Self-check-in requires reliable access instructions
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Location: Shops and bus stops nearby; less convenient for exploring downtown on foot.
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Rooms: Mixed and female dorms; guests often praise comfortable bunks with privacy curtains.
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Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback, although individual cleaning complaints remain.
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Service: Staff frequently praised; access and bed-allocation problems occasionally complicate arrival.
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Amenities: Shared kitchen, lounge, free Wi-Fi and free parking; showers can involve waits.
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Fees and surprises: Towels are not reliably included; confirm arrangements and any rental charge before arrival.
Axel's opinion of B14 Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About B14 Hostel
- Property type: Hostel
- 3-star hotel
- Fákafen 11, Reykjavik
- Charged by the hotel at the property: City/local tax: EUR 2.7
- Amenities: Restaurant, Airport transportation (extra charge), Offsite parking reservations required, Pets Not Allowed, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Reykjavik
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Room
Bed in Dorm
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Washing machine
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm — room photo 1
- Bed in Dorm — room photo 2
- Bed in Dorm — room photo 3
Bed in Dorm (female dorm)
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave; Washing machine
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (female dorm) — room photo 1
- Bed in Dorm (female dorm) — room photo 2
- Bed in Dorm (female dorm) — room photo 3
Standard room
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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