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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom
969 square feet
20 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Mountain View
Room with view
323 square feet
8 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Accessible, Mountain View
Room with view
226 square feet
6 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with free parking, steps from Laugavegur

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Multilingual staff

Located in Reykjavik (Holt), Galaxy Pod Hostel is steps from Laugavegur and a 4-minute drive from Harpa. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Reykjavik Harbour and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Hallgrimskirkja.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and 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.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

This property is closed from December 28 2022 to May 1 2023 (dates subject to change).

This property will be closed from September 1 2022 to July 8 2024 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).

 

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Galaxy Pod Hostel features a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Reykjavik hotel also offers laundry facilities, a front-desk safe, and a television in a common area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Galaxy Pod Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Shared microwave
  • Lockers available
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Vending machine
  • Uncovered parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 56
  • Television in common areas
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Galaxy Pod Hostel offers 56 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Reykjavik hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Shared bathroom
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shower only
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 2

Nearby Things to Do

  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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, debit cards, and cash

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Front desk opens daily at 9:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Security system

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Events/parties not allowed

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: ISK 500 per person, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Laundry fee: ISK 2000 per stay

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

Hotel Names

  • Galaxy Pod Hostel Reykjavik
  • Galaxy Pod Reykjavik
  • Galaxy Pod Hostel Reykjavik
  • Galaxy Pod Hostel Capsule Hotel
  • Galaxy Pod Hostel Capsule Hotel Reykjavik

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Contactless check-out is available.

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