DALUR - HI ECO HOSTEL, Reykjavik

Dalur - Hi Eco Hostel - A sustainable urban retreat with geothermal pool access, electric car charging, and cafe

Located in Reykjavík's leafy Laugardalur district, this Reykjavík hotel combines eco-friendly amenities with urban convenience. Dalur - Hi Eco Hostel sits 6 miles from downtown, connected by direct bus routes and a scenic 30-minute seafront walking path. The property features free parking, complimentary electric car charging, and custom-designed bunk beds equipped with personal outlets and reading lights. Guest accommodations include shared dorms, private rooms spanning 204.5 ft^2, and family units with private bathrooms. The on-site Play Cafe serves locally-roasted coffee and pastries on its terrace. At 0.5 miles away, Laugardalslaug, the city's largest geothermal facility, houses two 50-meter pools, water slides, and multiple hot tubs. Eight restaurants operate within a 1-kilometer radius, including Vietnamese, Icelandic, and Chinese cuisines.

Pros

Direct access to Laugardalur Park's zoo featuring Icelandic wildlife and rehabilitation programs

Views of Esja mountain and Snaefellsnes Peninsula from the seafront path

Complimentary tour and airport transfer pickup at the hostel entrance

On-site bicycle parking and secure storage lockers

Cons

Children under 8 cannot stay in shared dormitories

6 miles distance from downtown requires bus travel or walking