Loft Hostel

Loft Hostel is at Bankastræti 7 in the middle of central Reykjavik, Iceland, on the street that leads from the downtown old town up to Laugavegur. Bankastræti and the adjoining Laugavegur form the capital's main shopping and nightlife corridor, with boutiques, outdoor-clothing shops, cafés, restaurants and bars along the route. Austurvöllur square and the Alþingi parliament are a few minutes' walk, Harpa concert hall and the Old Harbour about ten minutes, and Hallgrímskirkja church roughly ten minutes uphill. The location makes the hostel one of the most central budget options in the city, ideal for visitors without a car. It is classed as budget, with indicative rates from about ISK 7,500 for a dorm bed to ISK 22,000 for a private double depending on season. Room types include Dorm Beds and Private Doubles, giving choices for solo travellers, couples and small groups. Amenities listed are a bar, Wi-Fi and a shared kitchen. The rooftop bar is the main feature, offering views over the rooftops of the old town and across towards the harbour and mountains on clear days, and it is a popular spot for an evening drink. The shared kitchen lets guests prepare their own meals, which helps keep costs down in an expensive city, and guests can find breakfast at cafés and bakeries on the surrounding streets. Service character is social and informal, aimed at backpackers, young travellers and budget-conscious visitors who value location over extras. Because the hostel is on a busy street with a bar on site, noise can be noticeable on Friday and Saturday nights, and light sleepers may prefer a private room or ear plugs. Many Golden Circle, South Coast and northern lights tours collect passengers from pick-up points a short walk from the hostel, and the Flybus terminal is reachable by taxi or bus.