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Reykjavik Downtown Hostel

Vesturgata 17, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Nice, clean hostel with friendly staff. Good central location, but on a quiet side street away from loud bars. As always in Iceland, good free wifi too. Also a really good price for the usually expensive capital.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Stayed here for one night before going back to the airport. A great little hostel, yes I had to share a dorm and yes the price wasn't that cheap but probably reasonable for Iceland. The reception was nice, with seating and friendly staff. The wifi was free and worked well, the room was spacious and better than other dorms I... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We were in town for the EVE fanfest, and stayed here. We loved it - we actually left the hotel we had changed to, to come back to the hostel. The staff is great, very helpful booking tours. The breakfast is good value - you get bagels, meats, cheese, coffee, juice, cereal, etc. The rooms are very comfortable, although the... More

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Falkirk, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I must stress that this hostel was very clean, friendly, modern(ish), and well located. However, would like the communal room and kitchen a bit better set. The kitchen had only four cooking rings, a microwave but no oven. No television in the communal room, however there is one in main lobby (but not connected to broadcast! can watch dvds!). The... More

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Leipzig, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Reykjavik Downtown Hostel so clean and beautiful. I know that You will enjoy your stay. Highly recommend Reykjavík Excursions, taking The Golden Circle, South Shore Adventure, Blue Lagoon. The people of Iceland are friendly, many who speak English, one of my favourite places to visit. Everything is very expensive and yet it is well worth the vacation. I came here... More

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Rotherham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We stayed in a private double en-suite room and at around three hundred pounds for a weeks stay, I think it would be hard to find better value anywhere in town. The private rooms are down a little corridor on their own so it is nice and quiet; and the room was very clean and spacious. A few pictures on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013 via mobile

Hostel and rooms were very clean and comfortable. Location is walking distance to several bars, shopping stores, and restaurants. Staff is very helpful with accommodations, directions to places, and suggestions on activities. I stayed a total 5 nights. Not as noisy as I expected. Great place!

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

It's been a few years since i was last in a hostel, and to be honest it only a direct recommendation from a good friend (combined with the implied cost of any trip to Iceland, and the possibility to save some krona and still have a good stay) that had me book. I couldn't be more happy that I made... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

This was a great hostel to stay in extremely clean the sevice brilliant and I felt in a fantastic location. I was staying in the girls 10 pers room and it was extremly clean and the beds very comfortable. On arrival the girls behind the desk were beyond helpful and told me where to go for food drinks and general... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We stayed here twice over the course of our holiday in Iceland, each time in a different kind of room. The first time we stayed we had a double room with a private bathroom which was perfect for us. The room was clean with a bit of a view and a lovely new bathroom. The only issue we had was... More

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Reykjavik Downtown Hotel
Address: Vesturgata 17, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
Region: Iceland > Capital Region > Reykjavik
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service
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Ranked #8 of 46 Speciality lodging in Reykjavik
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Reykjavik Downtown Hostel is located in the center of the city, a stone's throw away from the old harbor and the city cultural centers. It is an award winning HI Hostel, eco labeled**, modern, comfortable and welcoming. Facilities include a guest kitchen, cozy lounges, laundry, fair trade Cafe and free luggage storage. Spacious 4 and 10 bedded dorm rooms, with lockers and private facilities. Family rooms for up to 5 persons with private facilities. Comfortable double rooms with shared and private facilities. Bike and Car rental and all tours are bookable at the tour desk. FREE WIFI throughout the building. Airport transportation available by bus. We will be waiting you at the reception, open 24hrs.**Reykjavík Downtown Hostel is a Swan eco-certified hostel. Swan certification is a trusted ecological label in the Nordic countries, which demonstrates a well-considered and thorough sustainability policy. ... more   less 
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