Reykjavik City Hostel

Reykjavik City Hostel is a budget hostel at Sundlaugavegur 34 in the Laugardalur district of Reykjavik, Iceland, in the 105 postal area east of the centre. The hostel sits beside the Reykjavik campsite and next to the Laugardalslaug swimming pool, the largest geothermal pool complex in the city, and close to the Reykjavik Botanic Garden, the zoo and family park and the Laugardalur park and sports facilities. The old town and Laugavegur are a short bus ride away, and the walk to the centre takes roughly forty minutes. The area is green, relatively quiet and popular with families and active travellers.

Accommodation is offered as Dorm Beds, Private Rooms and Family Rooms, which gives the hostel a wider appeal than a typical backpacker property, since families and small groups can book a room together. Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen and a mix of dorms and private rooms. The shared kitchen lets guests prepare their own meals, which is a significant saving in Iceland, and the common areas provide space for meeting other travellers and planning excursions. The pool next door is a major attraction, offering hot pots and a warm outdoor pool that locals use daily.

Service character is informal and self-service, suited to budget-conscious visitors, campers and groups. Indicative rates run from about ISK 6,500 to 20,000 (roughly $52-160) per night, with dorm beds at the lower end and private or family rooms at the higher end, and prices rise in summer. Hire-car users find the location convenient for starting road trips because the main roads out of the city are nearby, and those without a car can use buses to reach the centre and tour pick-up points. The combination of low prices, a family room option and proximity to the pool and parkland makes it a practical choice for longer stays and outdoor-minded visitors.