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Lækur Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers soak in geothermal hot springs at this welcoming Reykjavik hostel, perfectly positioned for exploring the vibrant Laugavegur district on foot

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Lækur Hostel, in a lively Reykjavik neighborhood, offers indoor/outdoor hot springs and a nearby pool. The on-site restaurant serves all meals, and the bar is perfect for relaxing with complimentary newspapers. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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About the neighborhood

Laugardalur, a neighborhood in Reykjavik, is home to Lækur Hostel. Sigurjon Olafsson Museum and Harpa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Don't miss out on a visit to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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IS-105, Reykjavik, Laugarnesvegi 74a

What's nearby

  • National Football Stadium Laugardalsvöllur der isländischen Nationalmannschaft in Reykjavik
    Laugardalsvollur
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reykjavik showing street scenes
    Laugavegur
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • aurora borealis above hallgrimskirkja church in central of reykjavik city in Iceland, Shutterstock ID 1146085949, Purchase Order: SP-1506 Go Guides, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Faa Praharnpap, Ot
    Hallgrimskirkja
    5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Laugardalsholl
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • VOX Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Brauð & Co
    16 min walk
  • Grand Hotel Lobby Bar
    11 min walk
  • Shell
    16 min walk
  • Te & Kaffi
    12 min walk

About this property

Lækur Hostel

Hostel near Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
Located close to Sigurjon Olafsson Museum and Laugavegur, Lækur Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor/outdoor hot springs. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Lækur Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs

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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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lækur Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Lækur Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Lækur Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lækur Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Lækur Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of EUR 34 per person applies.

Where is Lækur Hostel located?

Located in Laugardalur, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Sigurjon Olafsson Museum. Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lækur Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Michaeline

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an awesome small hostel, one of the best I've ever stayed at. It's obvious whoever designed it has been a backpacker themselves as small things like free lockers (if you have a padlock (you can rent on if you don't, but who doesn't have a couple on their zippers on their bags?) are located outside of the dorm rooms. Important as someone looking for things isn't noisily doing that in room with others. Likewise the toilets and showers (all seperate individual stand alones, I think there were about six showers, and probably the same amount of toilets, were not like poorly designed dorm rooms, inside the dorm room. This meant if you wanted to get up earlier in the morning and use them, you didn't have to worry about who was complaining they had an early flight needing access, as there's plenty to choose from. They were high quality showers with both a normal showerhead and one on a hose you could switch between. The only thing I would have maybe liked was a few hooks in the change room part of the shower. The bed was really comfortable. I liked how they have this brilliant idea of giving you a magnet with a letter on it that you put on the upper or lower bunk that you have chosen, so any later arrival know that bed is taken, and two if a tour company or someone rings and leaves a message they know which bed is yours to leave a note on. These are the kind of things that only someone who has been backpacking, walked into a room and can't tell which bed is avai
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josue

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Charitylyn

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

10/10 Excellent

FERMI NIVEDITHA

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

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius

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

10/10 Excellent

Talitha

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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