Lækur Hostel

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Located close to Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Sigurjon Olafsson Museum, Lækur Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with a view of buildings, a radiator, and a door with a lock.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Beds)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a view of the outside.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk room with white beds, a shoe rack, and a red bag.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk room with two bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Economy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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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. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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IS-105, Reykjavik, Laugarnesvegi 74a

What's nearby

  • A street with a pink bicycle, a yellow bench, and various storefronts.
    Laugavegur
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A stable with metal railings and hay for horses.
    Reykjavik Park and Zoo
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A church with a tall spire and a statue in front.
    Hallgrimskirkja
    4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Laugardalsholl
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hekla Restaurant & Bar
    17 min walk
  • Brauð & Co
    16 min walk
  • VOX Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Trung Nguyen E - Coffee Iceland
    5 min walk
  • Bjórgarðurinn
    19 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. 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
    • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Lækur Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and heating

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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

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good stay clean room good staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed my stay at this hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed here for a week, no complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stay for a solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice Hostel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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The staff and other tenants were nice. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

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close to places i want to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Thank you it was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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I really liked how convenient it was located for me. Very quiet and excellent roommate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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