Reykjavik Hostels - Hostel List for Reykjavik, Iceland

Icelands capital is different from other European cities. It is the worlds northernmost capital, and one of the newest, having established itself only in the late 19th century.Reykjavik offers all the pleasures of a modern European city and additionally an interesting old town, white washed wooden buildings, and lines of brightly painted concrete houses. Almost all places of interest are within a walking distance of the old settlement. The Old Town is centered around the Tjornin, a small pond on whose shores, IngOlfur Arnarson, founded the original settlement in 874. It is here where both the Town Hall and Al ing, or National Assembly, is located. Contemporary Reykjavik starts east of the Old Town, and features the shopping high street, Laugavegur, and Hallgrimskirkja, an imposing church resembling a chunk of volcanic basalt. The tower of the church is the citys most noticeable structure. Begun in the late 1940s and completed in 1974, the church is named after Icelands best known poet, Hallgrimur PEtursson. You can wander its stark, light filled interior, then take a lift to the top of a 75meters high (246ft) tower which offers superb views of the city. On the lawn is a statue of Leifur Eriksson, triumphantly identified as the Son of Iceland, Discoverer of Vinland (believed to be Newfoundland or Labrador).

Anybody interested in Norse and Icelandic culture should head for the National Museum, which houses objects of religious and folk relics, and tools dating from the period of Settlement. The most renowned is a church door, carved around 1200, which depicts a Norse battle scene, while residing in the basement are nautical and agricultural tools and models of early fishing boats and ingenious farm implements. Immediately behind the museum is the Arni MagnUsson Institute, a must see for Saga fans with a well known collection of works, including the LandnAmabOk and NjAls Saga.

Budget accommodation, cheap eats and bargain shopping are found in the Old Town area of Reykjavik. For entertainment, there is cinema, cultural performances and light shows (sagas, Settlement and Viking extravaganzas)and also Runtur, which is a Northern equivalent of pub crawling!

This is the complete list of Reykjavik hostels and other types of cheap accommodation such as cheap hotels, B&B s and guest houses in Reykjavik, Iceland which you can book online free now with Hostel Bookers.

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Guesthouse Sigridur *All the conveniences of home*..

Adam Hotel is located in the center of Reykjavik..

A Warm and Personal Welcome in the Heart of Reykjavik..

Guesthouse Palshus, Reykjavik, Iceland. Low price, open all year. Non smoking guesthouse. Children welcome...

Right in the city center and the view from our rooms is overlooking the city and harbor area with a grand view of the sea and surrounding mountain area...

Flki Inn is centrally located, within walking distance to the main shopping street Laugarvegur, theatres, museums and local transportation...

Want to go fishing, boating, bicycling, hiking, riding and going on sight seeing trips and still be only 15km from Reykjavik..

We are recommended by the Icelandic Tourist Board and have been awarded a Two Star rating, one of only three guesthouses in Reykjavik to gain that rating...

Guesthouse Galtafell is located in the heart of Reykjavak within easy reach to all major activities, restaurants and shops...

The guesthouse occupies at central location in Reykjavik. The BS coach terminal is located across the street and the house is only five minutes walk from the city centre...

Totally refurbished guesthouse, located in the best spot in Reykjavik and all accommodation is to the highest standards...

Egilsborg guesthouse is located in a quiet street in the center of Reykjavik Egilsborg guesthouse is located in a quiet street in the center of Reykjavik..

Guesthouse Aurora offers bed and breakfast and is located in the center of Reykjavik only 400 meters from the main shopping streets, the Parliament and City Hall...

Alba is a non smoking guesthouse in the city center of Reykjavik, in a quiet residential area. Only 10 minutes walk from the Fly bus terminal and within easy walking distance of the local attractions...

Best location in down town Reykjavik!!! Gar?ur Inn is located at the centre of Reykjavik and near the capitals cultural and entertainment offerings. A great place to stay for the people who would like..

Modern and spacious studio apartments in the heart of Reykjavik...

Guesthouse Von is a small,comfortable and friendly lodging house,located in the center of downtown Reykjavik on the main shopping street...

Domus is a comfortable and nicely decorated guesthouse located in the heart of Reykjavik city center...