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Bus Hostel Reykjavik

3.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Perlan

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Bus Hostel Reykjavik is centrally located, offering a welcoming atmosphere with free in-room WiFi and a bar. Enjoy the sunny terrace or browse the library. Highlights include helpful staff, luggage storage, laundry facilities, and self-parking.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
16 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 beds dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 beds dorm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
16 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
16 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
Skogarhlid 10, Reykjavik, IS-105

What's nearby

  • Perlan - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Laugavegur - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Museum of Iceland - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Perlan - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪just wingin it - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Víkinga Pylsur - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Hostel near Perlan
Located close to Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, Bus Hostel Reykjavik provides a terrace, a library and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a vending machine and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Bus Hostel Reykjavik offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

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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

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Towels fee: ISK 500 per person, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bus Hostel Reykjavik pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bus Hostel Reykjavik on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$160.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bus Hostel Reykjavik?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Bus Hostel Reykjavik provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of ISK 3890 per person applies.

Where is Bus Hostel Reykjavik located?

Located in Hlíðar, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Perlan, Reykjavik University and Laugavegur. Hallgrimskirkja and National Museum of Iceland are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Bus Hostel Reykjavik Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 311 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

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

10/10 Excellent

Sixtine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ikebana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kermit

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

Tamanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re looking for somewhere chill
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maricel

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

Yuliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Dorm living. Good value. Beds somewhat uncomfortable. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good place, I just wish there were more curtains in the bedroom I stayed i
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Please put the coffee machine in the Kitchen, it doesn't make sense to leave it in the reception since it opens at 9AM and closes at 9PM. Those who want to have a coffee before 9AM cannot have (or even after 9PM), and outside there no near possibilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANA

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

10/10 Excellent

Shadrack Yaw

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

R

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

michelle

Affordable
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Ybelices

Liked: Staff & service
Informe en recepción que salía a las 3 de la mañana y tenía mi ticke del día anterior que compré y a pesar que reservé nunca llegó el Transfer. Tuve que pagar un uber. A las 3:15 casi pierdo el bus para ir al aeropuerto
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olive

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