Bus Hostel Reykjavik

Bus Hostel Reykjavik is a budget hostel at Laugavegur 105, inside the Hlemmur bus terminal building at Hlemmur Square in Reykjavik, Iceland. Hlemmur was the city's main bus station for decades and has since been converted into a mixed-use building that houses the Hlemmur food hall, so the hostel sits in a historic transport building at the eastern end of Laugavegur. Guests are at the centre of the city's bus network, with local routes departing from the square, and the main shopping street, Hallgrimskirkja and the old harbour are all reachable on foot in roughly 10 to 25 minutes. The hostel offers both dorm beds and private double rooms, which makes it suitable for solo travellers, couples and small groups on a budget. Indicative prices range from about ISK 6,000 to 18,000 per night, with dorm beds at the lower end and private doubles at the higher end, making it one of the more affordable options near the centre. Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen and a mix of dorms and private rooms. The shared kitchen allows self-catering, which helps reduce costs in an expensive city, and the Hlemmur food hall next door offers a range of casual meals, coffee and bakery items. Service is informal, in the usual hostel style, with a reception able to give advice about tours, bus routes and local sights, and the common areas encourage meeting other travellers. The hostel suits backpackers, budget travellers and anyone who values location and community over privacy and hotel extras. Noise from the square and from other guests is possible, so earplugs can help. Summer is the busiest season, with near-continuous daylight, while winter offers cheaper beds and aurora tours that depart from the city. Visitors should bring a padlock for lockers, check the check-in and check-out times in advance, and note that the hostel is a convenient base for airport coach connections, which stop at the BSÍ terminal a short bus ride away.