Reykjavik Homestays

A good little hostel with the front staff being very friendly. This hostel is not at BSI bus station which is where fly bus airport transfers arrive and depart. It is a 15 minute walk from BSI bus station, but there are many tour buses that stop here. The kitchen and bathrooms were always very clean and you could see someone always mopping or cleaning. The room was very hot so pack light Pyjamas. Also there are no women only dorms!!! I thought I was booking a women only dormitory but men were in there too. One man had booked a man only dorm but obviously they don't have this either. The website and the trip.com descriptions clearly need udpating.

It is close to tourist attractions in Reykjavik. Reykjavík's iconic churches, town hall and lakeside are within walking distance. The tour stop is Bus-stop 6, so that's also convenient. You can see several nearby buildings and ports, and there are various souvenir shops, convenience stores, and marts nearby, so it's useful to spend time shopping. Various restaurants are also within walking distance. Facilities and cleanliness are not bad. I think it is a characteristic of Iceland that sulfur is added to the water. The room we used was very spacious for 3 people, and the sofa was also convenient. There are various utensils for cooking, as well as a microwave and refrigerator. The downside is that the water control is sometimes not done, so I have trouble with hot water when showering or washing dishes. Due to the clubs and bars nearby, you may hear the sound of young friends on holidays. Overall, it is a satisfactory hotel for the price.

The experience is very good and very clean. There is a small kitchen with full kitchen utensils and even kitchen paper. There is no breakfast. Although the front desk is off work early, you can self-service key collection. The location is not easy to find. But there is a parking lot in the city center, but only a row at the door many

My husband and I stayed in this apartment for six nights during our holiday in Reykjavik for our wedding anniversary. The building is accessed by entering a code and it is possible to use the luggage storage even before check-in at 3 pm and after check-out at 10 am The apartment is located in front of a bus stop which allows you to reach the bus station and the city center in 10 minutes. Having the well equipped kitchen in the room with the table and chairs allowed us to relax and dine in the room. Great sleep quality with comfortable beds and pillows. We didn't notice any outside noise thanks to the soundproof windows. Extremely clean rooms and kindness of the staff. Absolutely recommended.

My daughter and I returned to Guesthouse Sunna the first week of March 2024 for our fourth stay with them. For us, casual tourists, the location is ideal. It is across the street from the Hallgrimskirkja, the tall church that sits at the top of the hill and overlooks all of Reykjavik. There are outstanding restaurants within a couple of blocks. Bus Stop #8 is across the street from the Guesthouse. Inside the rooms are modern, roomy and clean. The rooms are grouped in “quads,” with a WC, shower, and kitchenette for each group of three or four rooms. The beds have always been comfortable. Breakfast is available for an extra charge, and includes bread freshly baked on the premises.

This home is really very satisfying, apartment-style hotel with kitchen is very convenient for cooking. The outdoor temperature in Iceland is very low, but the heating in the house is not enough at all. Very close to the city center, walking about 5-10 minutes

Kex… Ugh such a frustrating review to write. I really wanted to like the Kex hostel it has its good points, but overall was the worst hostel stay I have had in Iceland. I’ll give you my very detailed opinion. The Bad… -Lacking in the toilet paper department!!! We were on floor 4 there were several private bathrooms with showers and also separate locker room style bathrooms. At 7:30 AM I ran to the bathroom after finishing my business realized there was no TP! Ugh. Anyway afterwards I looked through the different open stalls with toilets. Only 3 toilets on the whole 4th floor had TP! To me having adequate TP is an essential thing. The bathrooms weren’t restocked until 10AM ish. And we aren’t even in peak tourist season. We mentioned the issue to the staff and they said “just call next time you need something” kinda hard to “just call” when you have already done your business in the bathroom and you need something to wipe with! They need to have staff check the bathrooms more frequently. -The kitchen is sad in the “equipment” department. One of the reasons we stay at hostels is to cook our own food. Maybe they are trying to push buying food from their restaurant. I get that they get a lot of traffic. But the cooking pan selection is -Terrible- nasty old pans that the thrift shop would discard. Janky handles, and interior coating mega gouged out. Don’t come here expecting to cook at least on level 4. -No way to make coffee!!! Again they probably want you to pay for their breakfast. But there is no option to make coffee. No coffee pot, machine, or way to make a filter pour over etc. Don’t bring coffee grounds expecting to make your morning brew. There was an electric kettle, but again no way to make coffee unless you brought instant. -The showers need a good bleach and scrub. The walls had black mold growing on them. Considering the fact that Kex was our most expensive hostel in Iceland (we paid 20,906 for a private double, with linens, and shared bathrooms…or $153 US) compare Kex to the Svjarborg in Stykkisholmer $90 US or Halfdan HI Hostel $63 US ( in both we had a private double & shared bath) but both were awesome and had a fully equipped kitchen with decent quality pots, options to make coffee, and plenty of toilet paper. I understand that being in the city we can expect to pay more. BUT I expect that price to include: -enough toilet paper -a means to make coffee -decent cookware. The good… -The location is great. Easy walking distance to the main shops/streets. And the ocean right across the highway. -Awesome “vibe” cool decor, lots of couches/lounge areas. -Entertaining/Social. In the evening there was group song trivia in the main area, and in another a live band. -Our room a private double with shared bathroom was large, and we slept well. (Note: I have never stayed in a “quiet” hostel so I always travel with a sleep soundtrack on my phone and a melatonin) -The staff was all polite In conclusion, I have traveled on 4 contine

Excellent location. Walking distance from most of attractions like Rainbow street, church, harbor etc. Very clean and well stocked with utensils etc. There were bus stops right outside so if someone wants to take a bus. We did not use the bus as we just walked to nearby places.

Good location, helpful staffs, tidy room, big shower room and toilets. Small kitchen, not much gears, don't even have oven The staffs are helpful and nice but the boss, an old man, staring at you like you are a their or you ate not working hard. He doesn't understand he is the boss of his staffs but not the customer.

With a stay at The Old Bicycle Shop, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, just a 2-minute walk from Laugavegur and 13 minutes by foot from Reykjavik Harbour. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Hallgrimskirkja and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Harpa.This smoke-free guesthouse was built in 1905.Featured amenities include luggage storage and a library. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and dishwashers. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.