Hotels Near Kötturinn Diego in Reykjavik
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Laugardalur | 0.31km from Kötturinn Diego
Located in Reykjavik (Laugardalur), B14 Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Laugavegur. This hostel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Perlan and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Hallgrimskirkja.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
At B14 Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
MMotauu 2023.08.29
The staff of the Hostel are very responsible to solve problems for the guests. There are washing machines and dryers, and the charges are reasonable. ISK2000 is cheaper than some hostels, but the location is a bit far away from the city, and it may be inconvenient for those without a car. There is a very comfortable common area. There is also a hairdryer in the common area, so you don't have to worry about making noise to other guests at night.
Very Good
12 review
4.0/5
Price from
NZD 106
per night
Reykjavik East | 2.08km from Kötturinn Diego
A stay at 22 Hill Hotel places you in the heart of Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur and a 3-minute drive from Perlan. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hallgrimskirkja and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.
This smoke-free hotel features ecotours nearby.
You can enjoy a meal at Potturinn and Pannan serving the guests of 22 Hill Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 55 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
DDNYF 2023.06.16
Overall the hotel location and food is fine. Service is not very friendly though…. Coffee corner ran out of water, coffee and hot water. The front desk lady was quite helpful when I have enquiries.
112 review
3.6/5
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NZD 177
per night
Reykjavik East | 2.46km from Kötturinn Diego
Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Reykjavik Terminal has been recently fully renovated and it's located above Reykjavik Terminal.
Most popular transfers and tours start and arrive at Bus Hostel / Reykjavik Terminal with no additional cost, that's super convenient!!
Bus Hostel / Reykjavik Terminal is the capital's tourism transportation hub, connecting the city to Keflavík International Airport, Blue Lagoon, and Sky Lagoon as well as the most popular day tours!
Bus Hostel / Reykjavik Terminal houses Airport Direct, the official transport partner for Keflavík International Airport. Transfers to and from Keflavík Airport run 24/7, every day, all year round, meeting every departing and incoming flight. Destination Blue Lagoon, the official transport partner of the world-famous spa, operates their transfers directly from Bus Hostel / Reykjavik Terminal, connecting travelers with the Blue Lagoon from both Reykjavík City and Keflavík Airport. Transfers run every day, all year round, and follow the seasonal opening times of the Blue Lagoon. Reykjavik Sightseeing and Gray Line, one of Iceland's leading day tour companies are also operating their tours from Bus Hostel / Reykjavik Terminal. You can book your next adventure from the most popular Golden Circle tour to the fantastic adventures South and West Iceland has to offer from Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Reykjavik Terminal Reception at no extra cost, including northern lights tours, glacier excursions, Sky lagoon transportation, and many more. SmartBus operates shuttle connections to Bus Hostel / Reykjavik Terminal for pick up and drop off services to and from all main hotels and guesthouses in central Reykjavik. Bus Hostel Reykjavik -
Reykjavik Terminal offers a selection of local beers on tap, sports events, board games, private accommodations, and shared dorms. Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Reykjavik Terminal is the perfect place to sit down with fellow travelers, meet new people, and get local travel advice from our staff. We are the connection to your next adventure! With Free WiFi access, Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Reykjavik Terminal is 700 meters from Perlan Museum - Wonders of Iceland and the Saga Museum.
Facilities include one shared kitchen, shared bathroom facilities, and two patio access. We offer private rooms and note that all rooms include secure lockers. Bed linen and bed covers included. Bar and a lounge on-site. The 24-hour front desk assistance is available every day.
Laugavegur shopping street and Reykjavík Art Museum - Kjarvalsstadir are within 17 minute's walk. Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach is 2 km away and Reykjavík Domestic Airport is only 750 metres from Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Reykjavik Terminal. Keflavík International.
The airport is 37 km away but we are well connected with the transfers mentioned above.
What are you waiting for? Come visit us and we will be happy to be welcoming you to Bus Hostel Reykjavik - Reykjavik Terminal!
GGuest User 2023.03.25
This hostel has a practical and functional location only. The only reason to stay here is for it’s convenient pickup and drop off stop for tours and the airport. The room was a 4 bed dorm and was stark. Located opposite the kitchen and above the main entrance meant it was quite noisy too. The bunks are very, very basic. There aren’t charging points at each bed in this particular dorm (3) and the blanket provided is a decorative throw. The cleaning left a lot to be desired. Regularly had to ask reception for hand soap in the toilet, paper towels and toilet paper. The Wi-Fi is non-existent and the reception staff are totally ambivalent; they are pleasant but absolutely no desire to help. Plausible deniability comes to mind. You only stay here for the location that allows you access to all that Iceland has to offer.
Very Good
45 review
4.2/5
Price from
NZD 59
per night
Reykjavik East | 2.62km from Kötturinn Diego
A stay at Igdlo Guesthouse places you in the heart of Reykjavik, within a 15-minute walk of Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. This guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Reykjavik Harbour and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Harpa.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
GGuest User 2023.01.31
The guesthouse itself was nice enough. Note that if you stay in one of the economy rooms, you will only have access to one bathroom per 5 rooms (unless you are willing to walk back to the main house and use one of the bathrooms there). This was not an issue during my stay, but I woke up super early to avoid it becoming an issue. The real issue for me was the lack of communication. I ended up needing to spend an extra 50 dollars on long distance calls because this business failed to check their email or Facebook messages. On top of that, I had to call twice because I was given incorrect information the first time. Note that booking this property is a risk if you book through a third party (Expedia etc) because you may not receive the email with instructions on how to check in (this is why I had to call repeatedly after they failed to answer my emails).
Very Good
117 review
4.0/5
Price from
NZD 136
per night
Miðborg | 2.88km from Kötturinn Diego
With a stay at Hotel Vera, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur and 7 minutes by foot from Hallgrimskirkja. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Harpa and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Reykjavik Harbour.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
GGuest User 2023.04.24
This one is somewhat tough to review. Service was 1-star. We received no instructions to enter and had to spend a fair amount of time on the phone (at costly international rates) to receive instructions. The instructions we received were not detailed enough. They did not mention entering through the restaurant to get to the first-floor rooms. Rooms on the second floor do not have to do this. The room itself was okay to decent. The kitchenette was nice, but the dishes were in the dishwasher when we arrived. The room lacked commonplace security features like an interior deadbolt, security chain, or a peephole. Combined with the strange way to enter the ”hotel” this made us feel uneasy. The fact that this hotel is not staffed and entry is through code would have been fine if detailed instructions were provided. Plenty of AirBnBs do this well. For the price, this would be much better value if they had better customer service and detailed instructions along with some additional security features. As it is I wouldn't recommend.
Very Good
62 review
4.1/5
Price from
NZD 146
per night
Miðborg | 2.93km from Kötturinn Diego
The 4-star Alda Hotel Reykjavik enjoys one of the best locations in Reykjavik on the main shopping street - Laugavegur/ It is only a 12-minute walk to the ocean front or a mile to Lake Tjornin/ Popular attractions such as the Hallgrimskirkja Church- Art Museum and the Icelandic Cabinet offices are only a short stroll away/ The Brass Kitchen and Bar is a place to meet and mingle with a daily Happy Hour between 3pm-6pm/ Located inside the hotel you will find three guys with a passion for cutting hair- shaving beards and partying a unisex hair dresser called Barber/ Appointments are needed and directly booked at www/barber/is/ The hotel restaurant serves meals throughout the day and evening. There are 88 guest bedrooms offering a high standard of comfort and relaxation/ Each has High Speed G4 WIFI- Samsung HDTV- Tea and Coffee making facilities- Safe- Desk- and ensuite Bathrooms with walk-in Showers and Baths- Bathrobe- Slippers and complimentary Toiletries- Some rooms have balconies with ocean views or feature city views. The hotel has a Fitness Room- Hot tub and Dry Sauna available for guests free of charge. Guests are provided with complimentary towels and water in the gym. Breakfast is a Buffet with hot and cold choices providing a tempting start to the day/ The hotel does not have parking but there are public parking lots in front available at a charge/ Guests are recommended to use the P2 parking zones/ There is a bus stop- airport shuttle stop 300 meters from the hotel/ Additional Information - Must provide the hotel with the security code on the credit card/ All children aged under 12 years are free of charge with or without an extra bed with a maximum of 2 children per room/ Extra beds can be accommodated in Family rooms and Suites only/ Children over 12 years are considered as adults/ The hotel reserves the right to cancel any reservation with an invalid or incomplete credit card number without prior notification/
GGuest User 2022.10.18
The Alda Hotel had great online reviews which was why we picked it. It lived up to every one of them. Before leaving home, we had cancelled a 10-hour South Shore Small Group Tour due to a horrible weather forecast. We inquired at Alda's front desk about another tour to replace it. Not only did Olga research for us, she found an 8-hour Golden Circle Small Group Tour, booked it for us and also was able to change the day of our pre-booked Covid-19 antigen test. The hotel loaned us a converter when I found ours could not fit into the room’s recessed outlets. Finally, when I needed glue for my hiking boot, Olga found a nearby store that carried it. The breakfast buffets featured all the regular fare plus a few specialties like juice made with apple, beetroot, ginger and lemon (tart and yummy). The entire hotel staff bent over backwards to be friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. The room, though simple, was spacious and comfy. We could not have asked for a nicer, better place for a 3-nite stay.
Outstanding
45 review
4.7/5
Price from
NZD 314
per night
Miðborg | 3.02km from Kötturinn Diego
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura is one of Reykjaviks original gems - located in the beautiful surroundings of the city green area - yet within a short walking distance from the city centre and the seaside. The hotel has been completely refurbished and boasts many first class amenities - such as Satt restaurant renowned for its locally sourced products - an indoor swimming pool heated with geothermal water - a relaxation and fitness area - as well as a spa. Reykjavik Natura offers conference facilities for up to 450 guests. The hotel is family friendly and offers several different room types and sizes. The hotel also offers many different indoor activities and entertainment throughout the year. Reykjavik Natura is certified as a Green Hotel and operates accordingly.
GGuest User 2022.05.10
My friends and I wholeheartedly recommend Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Natura for its excellent customer care from its hotel manager down to front desk personnel, including restaurant staff. We had a rocky start upon check-in but the manager on duty, Mr. Kjartan, resolved the situation to our delight. A very, very special thanks to Manager, Mr. Kjartan, who made our stay comfortable by responding to our particular room choices and necessities. He was most considerate. The three of us who booked two rooms can’t thank him enough for making our stay truly enjoyable and comfortable. Communication with the hotel directly via email and in person was efficient and most pleasant. All of the front desk and spa personnel were professional, welcoming, and helpful. To name a few, Saska, Michaela, Gene, Emma, and several others whose names escape us at the moment were very helpful. The longer we stayed, the friendlier and more approachable they became. Breakfast was ample. Pauline went out of her way to warm up some milk for my coffee each morning. True that an omelette was not available but the scrambled eggs compensated for it. Lots of different pastries and breads, fruits, bacon, vegetables, waffles, and so. many other delicious items for breakfast. Our rooms were cleaned well daily. Hot shower and/or soaking in a tub cured our tired feet and knees. Amenities at the hotel, especially the pool, sauna, steam room, gym, etc. were so well managed and they were attractive in appearance and clean as well. The lobby had original wooden sculptures designed and made in Iceland. It was a perfect place to stay for 8 days in Iceland. Walk towards the Bus Terminal to reach downtown by walking and you’ll get there in 15 -20 mins. passing by houses and apartments - a very pleasant walk. Or get the bus right outside the hotel for 490 kronin (ISK).
Very Good
63 review
4.1/5
Price from
NZD 404
per night
Miðborg | 3.34km from Kötturinn Diego
With a stay at Hotel Fron in Reykjavik (Downtown Reykjavik), you'll be steps from Laugavegur and 12 minutes by foot from Reykjavik Harbour. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hallgrimskirkja and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Harpa.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Scandinavian, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
GGuest User 2023.03.22
We were initially allocated 331 which was in another block and had twin beds, so we swapped to room 301 which was double and we weren't disappointed. It was a clean and spacious, comfy bed .Great to have a ettle, fridge and coffee machine :-) Large walk in shower with constant hot water. Large wardrobe, plenty of storage. We had a 2nd door onto a corridor to other rooms, there was windows in this wall but by opening curtains people on corridor could look in. Only downside no natural light. Relatives across corridor in room 305 had full wall of windows for day light. Breakfast was good choice and plentiful. Reception staff friendly and helpful. Located with walking access to everything. Would stay here again and recommend
Excellent
60 review
4.5/5
Price from
NZD 307
per night
4.88km from Kötturinn Diego
Located in Kópavogur, Icelandic Apartments is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Sundlaugin Versolum Swimming Pool and Arbaejarlaug. This aparthotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Árbær Open Air Museum and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Perlan.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the aparthotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
GGuest User 2019.11.20
Very good boss, personally serviced after we arrived, knew that we stayed for another night, gave us a free upgrade, the room was new, and personally sent us into the room, the service attitude was absolutely good.
Excellent
101 review
4.3/5
Price from
NZD 256
per night
5.01km from Kötturinn Diego
Located in Kópavogur, Hótel Heiðmörk is within a 15-minute drive of Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Hallgrimskirkja and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Harpa.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 27 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
GGuest User 2023.09.09
This is a small hotel located outside the capital of Iceland. The only advantage is that there is a cheap pig supermarket next to the hotel. It is convenient for shopping and the room is small. It is not recommended. The sheets are not changed. Reykjavik should live in the city center, dining is convenient, Vietnam 🇻🇳 restaurants are many.
Very Good
41 review
4.1/5
Price from
NZD 251
per night
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4.7/5
Outstanding
GGuest UserI’m trying to write a balanced review … so here goes … Benefits: Location Clean rooms L’OR coffee machine … but there is a but later on …. Nice chocolate offered on check in but just slapped into my hand! 2 x bottles of water offered again just dumped into my hand no here we are complementary snacks and water on behalf of Canopy Hilton … I found this level of service not good. Set backs: Diamond member - remember a serious amount of money spent at Hilton brand hotels and extreme loyalty to the Hilton brand - No upgrade offered, but suites still Showing on Hilton app for entire stay and on booking.com Canopy Hilton might have shown the same commitment back to top tier members loyalty and in-fact a poor attitude and extremely lacking in customer service on front desk I would say 8/10 times during stay. No milk for L’OR coffee machine only creamer!! No milk for tea in room Poor bathroom amenities no shower cap, no toothbrushes, no razors etc had to ask not great! Housekeeping said they had none … asked at front desk and the Hilton colleague opened a draw full of amenities!!! Making guests go down to reception to beg instead of just providing in room!!! Demonstrates Poor customer service. Then to be told we may not have orange socks or shower caps we may have run out … surely at a top rated brand hotel there is stock take and orders are placed in a timely fashion! Not impressive from Canopy Hilton at all. No orange socks in room, but left bathrobes again poor customer service. No welcome to Canopy Hilton thank you for being a diamond member …. Again poor customer service not recognizing loyalty. No executive lounge - no drinks vouchers given to diamond members as in other Hiltons - seems mean and lacking in customer service. All in all as a diamond member felt a little let down after really looking forward to my trip especially at this brand of Hilton in a great location. Feels run by people who either haven’t been trained adequately, they have no commitment to the Hilton brand or simply just have no idea about hospitality.
4.6/5
Outstanding
GGuest UserThe hotel boasts a fantastic location in a bustling area, offering convenience for guests. The reception desk is exceptionally helpful, and the restaurant staff, particularly during breakfast, are outstanding. Wish the breakfast had more hot food variety and also better coffee options (only had filter coffee), neverthless still a great breakfast spread.The hotel comprises a modern half and an older section, but both segments provide all necessary amenities. Easy access to taxis and the nearby bus stop, which is ideal for convenient Iceland tour pick-ups. Overall, a comfortable stay with excellent service and accessibility.
4.5/5
Excellent
GGuest UserWe arrived into KEF at 6 am and arrived at Guesthouse Sunna around 8:30 am. We knew check in wasn't until 3 but we were planning to drop off the bags and go see the sights (and try to stay awake) We asked for a good recommendation for coffee and the young woman at reception looked up what was open at that hour on a Sunday morning. She gave us a great recommendation and said to check back when we were done and our room might be ready. Sure enough we were able to check in by 10:30!! We were so grateful after flying all night. The room was fantastic...comfy beds and a lovely bathroom. Wifi was super and we couldn't have had a better location. Highly recommend!
4.2/5
Very Good
GGuest UserWe visited friends in Iceland and spent 2 nights at the Holt Hotel at the start of our visit. Staff was fantastic,warm and friendly. Hotel is on the older side, but location is fantastic and it’s been well maintained. We enjoyed the unique art and older feel, but if you want sleek and modern this is not your place. The room was small compared to America, but completely functionable. Traditional breakfast especially the pastries were amazing. We have no complaints and thought we got a great deal.
4.2/5
Very Good
TTeacher HarryLayout of room was kind of strange. The bed is on a weird platform that might be difficult to navigate for less agile people, or those who are sleepy or otherwise impaired. Bathroom was overly small.
It has a kitchenette, but no microwave. The location is in the heart of the most touristy part of Reykjavik.
This is the third hotel I’ve stayed in while traveling to Reykjavik. The others, both lower priced, were not afflicted with the smell of sulphur (rotten eggs) in the water. It is possible to filter this out, and a person paying the price this hotel is asking should be able to expect better quality water.
If you want to be in the thick of the tourist action and don’t mind smelly water, this place is OK. Otherwise…
4.0/5
Very Good
GGuest UserI booked four twin rooms in this guesthouse for our group of 8. All I can say is that this guesthouse is absolutely lovely and breakfast is included in the bargain price. The rooms are over three floors in the main building and are a good size. The shower on each floor is hot and powerful and the breakfast is beautiful. The location is close to Hallgrimskirkja church two streets away from the rainbow street. Parking for us was a bit of an issue as it was free. This was overcome by parking overnight for free in the pay zones at the bottom of the road and moving the car by 9am. Spaces became available when the locals left for work. A weather warning delayed us travelling North for a day but the guesthouse let us stay in our rooms for an extra night for a very good price. We had access to all of the kitchen facilities including a microwave, hob and fan oven. Couldn't fault it. Great place, location,breakfast and lovely staff. We were all in agreement that we will definitely stay here again.
4.0/5
Very Good
GGuest UserKex… 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
4.0/5
Very Good
GGuest UserCheck-in was pretty smooth. I was allocated the room just above the main entrance as such, it can be quite noisy whenever people get in or out of the hostel with the door slamming and some vibration felt! The bathroom and wc are fairly clean and tidy. Very cosy common area to mingle and make new friends. Kitchen has all the basic necessity. I especially like the small area right outside my room where i can have a light meal and nice view of the surroundings. Bought the unlimited bus rides ticket via the Klappid app for travel within the Reykjavik capital city and bus svc 12 is just few steps away. If time permits, you can even walk to the coastal area for sight-seeing. Overall, i am very satisfied with my 8 nights stay at Laekur hostel!
3.9/5
GGuest UserThe 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
