In Reykjavik's vibrant neighborhood, Lækur Hostel offers a warm welcome with an indoor/outdoor hot springs and a nearby outdoor pool. Enjoy the on-site restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Explore the city or relax at the bar while reading a free newspaper.
Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Laugavegur - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Harpa - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Hallgrimskirkja - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Reykjavik Harbour - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 9 min drive
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Grand Hotel Lobby Bar - 11 min walk
Te & Kaffi - 15 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 9 min walk
Loving Hut - 18 min walk
Flame - 17 min walk
About this property
Lækur Hostel
Located just 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from the airport, Lækur Hostel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Laugavegur and Harpa are a short five-minute drive away.
Languages
English, German, Icelandic, Russian, Ukranian
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Street parking available
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Access to nearby indoor pool
Hot springs nearby
Services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Virtual front desk
Facilities
Terrace
Bike parking
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local artist showcase
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Spa
There are indoor/outdoor hot springs open between 6:30 AM and 10:00 PM.
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 34 per person (one-way)
Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 5 and 15 costs EUR 17 (one-way)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Hot springs access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
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.
Does Lækur Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lækur Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Lækur Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lækur Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Lækur Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 34 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lækur Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Lækur Hostel and nearby?
Lækur Hostel has access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Lækur Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Lækur Hostel like?
Lækur Hostel is a short 13-minute walk from Laugavegur and 7 minutes' walk from Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.
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Lækur Hostel Reviews
Reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Location
Lobby
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2024
Nice Hostel
Cornelius
Cornelius, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Nov 2024
Pretty decent place, clean beds and common areas, towels need to be rented for €5 from the cafe downstairs.
Ayush
Ayush, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jun 2024
Stayed here for a week, no complaints.
Luke
Luke, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Thank you it was great
Talitha
Talitha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct 2023
Enjoyed my stay at this hostel!
FERMI NIVEDITHA
FERMI NIVEDITHA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
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.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Sept 2024
Overall it was a nice stay and felt clean and safe. Wish there was a front desk but good communication through email.
Drew
Drew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Sept 2022
The staff and other tenants were nice. I'd stay here again.
Casey
Casey, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Sept 2022
close to places i want to visit
Catherina
Catherina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Jun 2023
Liked the price and the adjoining cafe, I had the best meals in Reykjavik there. Cafe staff were very nice
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Feb 2023
Pleasant stay
A very nice stay at a very nice and clean hostel. Highly recommended.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2023
I really liked how convenient it was located for me. Very quiet and excellent roommate.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2022
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.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Jul 2023
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.
Mykola
Mykola, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Sept 2022
Very accommodating when dealing with a misunderstanding on my part, although a little hard to contact (via what’s app).
Jessie
Jessie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2023
Nothing
Sebastian
Sebastian, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Jun 2024
Perfectly fine hostel on the edge of the city
This is actually my first time staying in a hostel. Checkin was easy enough, in the restaurant downstairs. There's no keys to the rooms (keypads with a code) so for checkout I just left. The spiral staircase to get to the rooms is a real pain if you have heavy bags or have limited mobility. I stayed in a 6-person female dorm with bunkbeds. Every bunk has a dedicated outlet and lamp. In early June the clientele seemed to be mostly younger people but I didnt hear anyone being rowdy during typical sleep hours. The communal kitchen needs more frequent cleanings. There are several showers and toilets so there was no line to bathe.
You can feasibly walk to downtown Reykjavik from this location. There is ONLY street parking so you need to find a spot and stick to it. There's a bus stop across the street BUT the Klappid app is broken (at least for Americans). You need to find a convenience store to buy a pass if you want to ride the bus.
This was a good first impression for staying in a hostel
Michaeline
Michaeline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 May 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Amelie
Amelie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
cyril
cyril, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
Wilson
Wilson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2024
Chidubem
Chidubem, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Nov 2024
Check in war unkompliziert. Betten sauber und gepflegt.