Reykjavík - Loft HI Hostel

 

Loft HI Hostel is an award-winning hostel in downtown Reykjavík, voted the best hostel in Iceland by guests all over the world. Located on Reykjavík’s main shopping street, the hostel is ideal for backpackers, solo travelers, digital nomads, and budget travelers looking for affordable accommodation in the city center.

Stay within walking distance of Reykjavík nightlife, bars, restaurants, cafés, museums, shopping, and top attractions including Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa Concert Hall, Sun Voyager, and all the museums in the downtown area.

Loft HI Hostel is known for its lively social atmosphere, rooftop terrace, hostel bar, live music, karaoke nights, pub quizzes, food pop-ups, and daily happy hour. The hostel is popular with both locals and international travelers, making it one of the best social hostels in Reykjavík.

Guests enjoy modern dorms and private rooms, free WiFi, eco-friendly facilities, and convenient access to airport transfers and Iceland day tours, with excursion bus stops just nearby.

As part of Hostelling International, Loft HI Hostel follows international sustainability standards and proudly holds the Nordic Swan Eco Label. All stays are carbon offset as part of HI Iceland’s commitment to sustainable travel and responsible tourism.

Check-in: 15:00

Check-out: 11:00

Please note: Due to the central nightlife location, the hostel can be lively at weekends. Free earplugs are available for guests. Children under 12 cannot stay in shared dormitories. Guests aged 12+ may stay in dorms with a guardian.

Keflavík Airport transfers, public transport, restaurants, food halls, and Reykjavík’s main attractions are all minutes of walk away from the hostel
 

How to get there?

Loft is located in the city center, on Reykjavík's main shopping street, and steps away from most of Reykjavík's social areas and attractions.

Public transport: The closest local bus stop is “Laekjartorg” at Lækjargata. The schedules and routes of the local Reykjavík City Bus can be found on www.bus.is.
Reykjavík Bus Central Station (BSÍ) is within walking distance.

Parking: Loft Hostel is located in area P1. We recommend using Traðakot, the closest parking house.

To and from Keflavík Airport (50 km): FlyBus schedules transfers connected with every flight, and will drop you off at the hostel / the airport upon request.

 

Accessibility report

We look after our guests, and we are committed to ensuring our facilities and services are easily accessible to all. See the full accessibility report here.

 

Facilities
  • Bar & Cafe
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Board Games
  • Cafe
  • Cots Available
  • Eco friendly
  • Events & Programming
  • Family rooms
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Free WiFi
  • Group Meals
  • HairDryers available
  • Kitchen
  • Linen included
  • Personal Power Outlets & Bed Light
  • Restaurant
  • Security Lockers
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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