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Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find this charming hostel near Reykjavik Harbour an ideal base for exploring the vibrant city and historic landmarks like Hallgrimskirkja

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Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel is near Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja. Guests love the location, laundry facilities, and cozy terrace. The hostel offers in-room WiFi, a computer station for planning adventures, and bike rentals for exploring the city.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
4 bathrooms
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
4 bathrooms
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Dishwasher
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Dishwasher
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Dishwasher
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Dishwasher
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Dishwasher
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
4 bathrooms
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
4 bathrooms
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
26 Ægisgata, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Landakotskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Iceland - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Kock - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sæta Svínið - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skúli Craft Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sægreifinn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Harbour House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja, Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
  • Luggage storage and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, communal kitchens, and dishwashers

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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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse
Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel located?

Located in Vesturbær, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Landakotskirkja, Reykjavik Harbour, and Laugavegur. Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at REFURINN Guesthouse was a wonderful experience. Owner Jay was very helpful. Property was very clean. Great locations to shopping and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsaiti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful stay and not too far from the town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was basic but very clean and quiet. For what we needed, it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to everywhere and everything went smoothly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and cool loft apartment in a very quiet area but close to old town Reykjavik
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat & tidy as well as very comfortable. Appreciated the nice coffee in room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the check in process was very quick and easy. Instructions for check in were very clear. The washroom and room were clean. Our stay was quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

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

Perfect for a quick stop

This is perfect for one night or a couple nights. Was clean, had everything we needed. Didn’t see any staff but we had excellent instructions so was no problem. The room itself is quite small but was perfect for one night. Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a little trouble with check in because we booked through Expedia but we were able to get it sorted. Everything else is great. Perfect little home-base for our Reykjavík visit. Highly recommend. Bathroom is very clean, very walkable to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Guesthouse is located in a very central part of town next to a lovely Church and up the street to harbor and all the nice walking areas. The kitchen is nicely organized and comes with everything to create nice home made meals. There are three shared bathrooms that are also pleasantly shared with considerate guests. The staff is helpful and good communicators. We stayed twice before and after our long road trip and enjoyed returning just as much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great spot to stay, great location to sights, easy free street parking. There is a very cute kitchen for use, shared bathroom is clean and easy to use. There is a washer/dryer available if you need it. The room is very comfortable and has its own sink and coffee/tea setup. The doors are a bit creaky which makes you feel bad to go to the bathroom in the night, haha, and there is a playground outside the window and kids play until 1030pm in the summer! Bring sleep mask if coming in the summer! :) Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky but cozy house. We had room 10, which was the entire top floor, basically an attic with a pitched ceiling. There is a door to a stairway leading to the attic. The threshold was somewhat annoying as the bottom step is not very deep and has a strip of wood that has to be tiptoed over or uncomfortably stepped upon. The room had 2 couches; 2 club chairs; a table with 2 folding chairs; and a kitchenette with a sink, mini fridge, electric kettle, and French press. Tea bags and ground coffee were provided. Plenty of electric outlets. Overall, it was pleasant and spacious, but I would not recommend it for very tall people with big feet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Good: Great location, in the city centre. Efficient entry system (keys in lock boxes). Tea and coffee in room. Shared kitchen is great and shower rooms were clean. Property was very warm throughout. Email from owner the night before our stay was informative and provided all necessary information. Not so good: The ceiling and walls of our room were very thin and did not absorb sound well, meaning we were kept up because of scrapes/bangs, people opening doors etc. I know it's not easy to fix but it affected our stay as we simply did not sleep well (and we are heavy sleepers!). I sent a message to the guesthouse owners, who said that they contacted the people in the room above - unfortunately, it only stopped the noise for one night. On a side note, we stayed a week and the room was not serviced at all (it states in the listing that rooms are serviced once per stay). I did ask for some fresh towels midweek and they were delivered the next day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fußläufig zur Altstadt von Reykjavik. Parkplatz direkt vor der Tür gefunden. Zahlbar mit EasyPark App. Zimmer sauber, insgesamt bauartbedingt etwas hellhörig. Toplage. Aktuelle Nummer zum Helpdesk steht am Nebeneingang vorne.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage, ruhig und trotzdem nicht weit von der Innenstadt entfernt.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Dorte M.

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super beliggenhed

Fantastisk beliggenhed, centralt i Reykjavik. Standard på værelset var relativt ringe, sengene var acceptable, de øvrige møbler i rummet var meget slidte og plettede..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jóna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Allt mjög snyrtilegt ,þægileg rúm .Takk fyrir okkur.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
年末年始のアイスランドのお店の営業状況など、情報提供をしてくれて助かりました。 私達は部屋鍵を見つけるまで時間がかかりましたが、事前に送られてくる写真付きの詳細があれば、たいていは問題ないと思います。
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Lars

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shuk Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsorng-Yeh

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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