LAEKUR HOSTEL, Reykjavik

Laekur Hostel - A family-run property with shared facilities, restaurant, and bar in Laugardalur district

Located in the quiet Laugardalur neighborhood, this Reykjavík hotel occupies a heritage building with distinctive architectural windows. Laekur Hostel features private rooms and shared dormitories with hardwood floors and blackout curtains, all equipped with complimentary WiFi. The property includes a fully equipped shared kitchen with a dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave. A restaurant serves European cuisine, pizza, and seafood dishes, while the bar and coffee shop provide additional dining options. The shared spaces encompass a terrace with garden furniture and a common living area. Within a 10-minute walk, guests reach Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Sigurjon Olafsson Museum. The property stands 1.5 miles from Harpa Concert Hall and 2 miles from Hallgrímskirkja Church.

Pros

Direct access to local producers for fresh ingredients in the restaurant

Located steps away from a grocery shop, bakery, and traditional ice cream store

Professional management with family-run hospitality

Complimentary laundry facilities for guesthouse rooms

Cons

1 mile distance from the old city center

Shared bathroom facilities in all room types