Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel, close to Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja, offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and a cozy terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi, plan your day at the computer station or get moving with bike rentals. Guests have praised the convenient location.
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Le Kock - 6 min walk
Skúli Craft Bar - 5 min walk
Fjallkonan - 6 min walk
Sæta Svínið - 5 min walk
Old Harbour House - 5 min walk
About this property
Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel
When you stay at Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur. Also, Reykjavik City Hall and Harpa are within a 15-minute walk.
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free offsite parking within 656 ft
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Working away
Computer station
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Picnic area
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
10 stairs to reach property
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laundry detergent
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
4 bathrooms
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Printer
Food and drink
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Dishwasher
Spices
Paper towels
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse
Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel Reykjavik
Frequently asked questions
Does Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel and nearby?
Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel has a picnic area.
What's the area around Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel like?
Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel is in Vesturbær, a short 6-minute walk from Reykjavik Harbour and 6 minutes' walk from Reykjavik City Hall.
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Reviews
Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
8.6
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Great location and great staff
Tsaiti
Tsaiti, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
It was basic but very clean and quiet. For what we needed, it was great!
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2023
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
Chelsey
Chelsey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Staying at REFURINN Guesthouse was a wonderful experience. Owner Jay was very helpful. Property was very clean. Great locations to shopping and dining.
Lois
Lois, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2022
Very peaceful stay and not too far from the town center.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2022
Easy walking distance to everywhere and everything went smoothly.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2021
Very cute and cool loft apartment in a very quiet area but close to old town Reykjavik
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2023
Neat & tidy as well as very comfortable. Appreciated the nice coffee in room.
Melina
Melina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2023
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.
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2021
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.
Paula
Paula, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2021
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!
Alexandra
Alexandra, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2021
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.
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 23, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2025
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.
Tobias
Tobias, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2023
Tolle Lage, ruhig und trotzdem nicht weit von der Innenstadt entfernt.
Marion
Marion, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 31, 2021
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..
Dorte M.
Dorte M., 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2021
Allt mjög snyrtilegt ,þægileg rúm .Takk fyrir okkur.