Loft Hostel is a great choice right in the heart of Reykjavík. You’ll be in the middle of everything, cafes, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and all the main tourist spots are just steps away. The staff was super friendly and professional throughout my stay. The room I stayed in was spacious, the bed was comfortable (though the pillow could be a bit better), and the in-room shower was nice. Everything was very clean, which I really appreciated. One of the highlights is definitely the top-floor bar/café. It’s a great space to relax, meet people, and enjoy the view. During the day, it’s chill and cozy, don’t miss their chocolate croissants, they’re fantastic! At night, the vibe picks up as both guests and locals gather for drinks, making it a fun spot to wind down or keep the evening going. I also loved their smart access system, no cards or keys needed. You just use a code to get in and out, which was super convenient and hassle-free.

The main downside for me was the hostel’s quiet hours, which officially start at 11:30 pm. In my opinion, that’s a bit too late, especially if you’re hoping for a good night’s sleep before an early morning. And to be honest, this quiet time isn’t always respected, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights when the bar is buzzing. If you’re a light sleeper or looking for a more low-key place, this could be something to consider.

I absolutely loved my stay here. The reviews regarding the noise made me a bit skeptic but am very happy I did not change accommodation. You receive a message with all the codes prior to arrival which means you can check in without passing by the reception (4th floor, elevator available). The code is your personal key which unlocks the front door, the door to access your floor and the room. Despite the reception not being 24/7, it feels safe. The room is spacious and has a bathroom inside the room + only one in the hallway. The shower is great; good water pressure and temperature. No towels included. The location is perfect; right in the city center and walkable from the busstation (airport) and easy to reach the meeting point for day tours. The noise at night? I was on the third floor and did not hear anything over the weekend. A snoring roommate is louder than any outdoor noise, even for light sleepers. The staff is spontaneous and support Palestine 🇵🇸❤️

Not knowing you have to make up your own bed was a bit of a disappointment upon arrival after a long travel day. There were some yellow stains on the bedding as well + no trash can in the rooms; only 4 outside to recycle everything (which is a good thing). On the last morning I woke up with an eye nerve infection and lost 50% of my sight which means !!! I have to return to Iceland to see more of the stunning nature and beautiful sights. Pro tip if you havent seen the northern lights: book an evening flight and you will catch the lights from above. I will definitely stay here again and can recommend it highly to everyone 😍

The location is fantastic! Everything is within walking distance. If you are planning to enjoy just the city, you can not beat this location. I found Icelandic culture warm and welcoming but it is an acquired taste. People do not smile and greet like the US but they indeed have the best intentions and are always willing to help you. Please be patient with the staff at the hostel as they go above and beyond to help! Most people at this hostel were younger and party lovers. I also met other amazing solo travelers.

Location is a double-edged sword :) If you are planning on getting a good sleep on Friday or Saturday night - DO NOT stay in this hostel those two nights. This is in the middle of a party town and you will not get a good sleep. Book the hostels that are closer to the big church and they are peaceful. The hostel can improve their cleanliness routine a bit more.

The process for the stay was seamless as I was informed of the bed location and entry codes before arrival. The staff were very helpful and the facilities are very nice, in particular the common room which was great for socializing with other travelers. I completely enjoyed my stay.

I prefer dorm beds that have curtains, which these do not have, to close off to reduce light and sound while sleeping and overall privacy. A couple travelers brought their own light blankets to put up as a block. That being said it was not a big issue for me and my room mates were polite and respectful.

Very nice location in the city centre. Close to Rainbow Street and attractions pick-up locations. The communal areas and facilities are a plus. It's got a toilet/bath in each room

It'd be lovely to have luggage lockers and bunk privacy (like bunk curtains)

This is a great place to stay, and they send all the instructions before you arrive. Using a code instead of plastic keys is a good idea. I would definitely stay here again! Here are a few suggestions to make it even better: 1. Please put a wiper in the bathroom inside the room, not just in the common bathroom. Sometimes the floor gets wet after someone uses the washroom, so a wiper would help keep it dry. 2. The bathroom sink only fits small bottles for filling water. Medium and large bottles don’t fit, and the kitchen sink is often not clean or easy to use. It would be helpful to have another place to get water in the common area. 3. Please add more hooks or hangers near the beds. Most of the hangers are already used for other people’s clothes, so there’s no space to hang my things. I am sharing these suggestions to help improve the place, not as complaints. Sources

Great vibe. Nice hangout area, excellent location if you are booking tours as you wander 2 minutes down the road for the bus pickup stand. Beds were nice (no cutrains though). Bar is also good with deals throughout the week to lessen the cost of expensive incredible rejkavik.

Anticipate this is hostel that everyone is leaving early in the mornings for tours, so lights will go on at 5/6am and people will be making lots of noise. Also everyone is exhausted from the tours so chances of snoring are higher. Brig earplugs and eye masks. :D So if you want to relax, maybe a private is better for you.

This is a great place to stay, and they send all the instructions before you arrive. Using a code instead of plastic keys is a good idea. it’s super neat to everything . I would definitely stay here again! Here are a few suggestions to make it even better: 1. Please put a wiper in the bathroom inside the room, not just in the common bathroom. Sometimes the floor gets wet after someone uses the washroom, so a wiper would help keep it dry. 2. The bathroom sink only fits small bottles for filling water. Medium and large bottles don’t fit, and the kitchen sink is often not clean or easy to use. It would be helpful to have another place to get water in the common area. 3. Please add more hooks or hangers near the beds. Most of the hangers are already used for other people’s clothes, so there’s no space to hang my things. I am sharing these suggestions to help improve the place, not as complaints.

Here are a few suggestions to make it even better: 1. Please put a wiper in the bathroom inside the room, not just in the common bathroom. Sometimes the floor gets wet after someone uses the washroom, so a wiper would help keep it dry. 2. The bathroom sink only fits small bottles for filling water. Medium and large bottles don’t fit, and the kitchen sink is often not clean or easy to use. It would be helpful to have another place to get water in the common area. 3. Please add more hooks or hangers near the beds. Most of the hangers are already used for other people’s clothes, so

You are central to EVERYTHING. The rainbow road and Hallgrímskirkja are RIGHT THERE. The staff are exceptional, hard workers, always able to help with queries or help when the code to the hallway door malfunctions. The housekeeping especially were always so lovely and made the bathroom look gorgeous each day. I truly commend the staff at Loft. They were phenomenal. The hostel has many bins for recycling and plastics and compost and I loved this. The setup for labelling your items in the fridge is outstanding. Room 301 was quite spacious and even had a private bathroom, which I wasn't expecting. (It has 8 beds but there was only ever 6 of us in there. They just have a couple extra beds for emergency situations.) The bed, pillow, and quilt were great! The beds are quite long. I am 185cm tall and I wasn't even hanging off the end of the mattress!!

People not following certain rules, like in the kitchen the signs clearly state to wash, dry, put away. People didn't always do that. It's kind of rude to everyone else thinking you can just do whatever. The staff would then have to come in and do all the work that guests would not, and I don't feel that is fair to them. And because you are so central to everything, the downside is the noise at night, especially on weekends. Neither of these are the fault of the actual hostel, simply worth mentioning. And I kind of expected the noise anyway, given its location.

The staff (Katherina, Alice, Carolina) were very helpful duriing my stays. Katherina helped me figured out a way to get a bed at 1:30am in the morning when I was trying to add an extra day. I was receiving at least 5 scam emails with links to send payments on the night before my arrival, and I did not know who to believe. Katherina was super patient with me. The female dorm room was clean and I got my rest. The location was perfect and near bus stop #6 for travel tour pick up.

I was still receiving scam email messages from Booking that was asking for payment otherwise my reservation will be cancelled.