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Lækur Hostel

2.0 star property

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Beds) | Mountain view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is $376
$333 nightly
$376 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Explore the area

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Laugarnesvegi 74a, Reykjavik, IS-105
  • Place, Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds)

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Beds) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Beds)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Reykjavik

Located in Reykjavik (Laugardalur), Lækur Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Sigurjon Olafsson Museum. .This hostel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Laugavegur and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Harpa.
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What's nearby

  • Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sigurjon Olafsson Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Laugavegur - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Laugardalsholl - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brauð & Co - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪VOX Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hekla Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Lækur Hostel

Lækur Hostel offers 10 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. This Reykjavik hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
There are indoor/outdoor hot springs open between 6:30 AM and 10:00 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and bike parking.
Stop by the hostel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs open from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 100 ºF
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 34 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 17 (one-way), (from 5 to 15 years old)
  • Towels fee: EUR 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Lækur Hostel Reykjavik
Lækur Reykjavik
Lækur Hostel Reykjavik
Lækur Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lækur Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik

Lækur Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good stay clean room good staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed in many hostels and this was one of my favorite by far. It is quiet and comfortable and clean as well as affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FERMI NIVEDITHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at this hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostal was outstanding and the staff was very helpful when I arrived!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charitylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stay for a solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed here for a week, no complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hostel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and other tenants were nice. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kannan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy self check in and out. Clean place. Mostly very quick in responding via chat request. Would be good if there is a number to call (that is not for emergency)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Talitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you it was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to places i want to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A good option!

The Laugardalslaug spa is only a few minutes away. Check in was not ideal, as I had not gotten a code.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ayush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty decent place, clean beds and common areas, towels need to be rented for €5 from the cafe downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the price and the adjoining cafe, I had the best meals in Reykjavik there. Cafe staff were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the proximity to the geothermal pool and the beautiful shoreside walk nearby. I was worried about the lack of a reception, but everything was well organized and worked out in the end! Appreciated the clean conditions of the property thanks to the hardworking cleaning staff. Takk!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

A very nice stay at a very nice and clean hostel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel stay in Reykjavik

Perfect 1-night stay here. The staff who checked me in were absolutely lovely, the kitchen has what you need, the bed was super comfortable with darkening blinds on the windows, great shower, and great location. As long as you're okay with a hostel, 10/10 would recommend in Reykjavik.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice stay and felt clean and safe. Wish there was a front desk but good communication through email.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Left something on site and emailed the staff and they got back to right away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet hostel. Location is a 25-minute walk to the downtown area, but there is lots to do in the west that is more locals-oriented. The public pool is about a 6 minute walk away, and there's a fantastic bakery around the corner from the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked how convenient it was located for me. Very quiet and excellent roommate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mykola

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location near several good foot paths along the coast. At 4 AM the fire alarm started blazing waking everyone up with no apparent trigger.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice, clean hostel in a decent location. The beds are comfortable and it has good kitchen and washroom facilities. Self check-in is convenient and cafe staff (who double as hostel staff) are helpful when needed, but the separation of hostel and cafe makes for a somewhat impersonal experience. As for location, there are a few attractions nearby (municipal swimming pool/hot tubs, botanical garden, and oceanfront walk), as well as basic amenities (small grocery store, bakery, etc.). But it's a long walk from old town Reykjavik, where most of the restaurants and cafes are. Overall, Laekur provides a good and affordable base for exploring Reykjavik, but next time I would probably stay closer to old town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

CESAR

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The bedroom was clean and carpeted. That was the best. The reception is the same for the bar so it seems like they are not at hand all the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Isabelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No luggage storage and no reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022