SM Hostel
Skógarhlíð 20 105, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
Situated in Reykjavík and with Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach reachable within a 19-minute walk, SM Hostel has a tour desk, non-smoking sleeping areas, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.5 miles from Solfar Sun Voyager, 29 miles from Blue Lagoon and a 19-minute walk from Laugavegur Shopping Street. The property provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The quarters have a shared bathroom with a bidet, while some accommodations in addition feature a kitchenette with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the hostel include The Pearl, Hallgrímskirkja Church and Reykjavik Art Museum: Kjarvalsstadir. Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 1.2 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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412 Reviews
Price Summary
133 US$ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for SM Hostel
"The host was very friendly and showed us all the facilities we needed. The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable!( just a little hard to find)"
"Aucun."
"Youssef, the receptionist at the hostel, was very friendly and accommodating to all of my family's requests. The kitchen was quite nice, and the showers are decently private."
"Lockers were not functional, as they don't lock in a typical locker fashion. Also, one of the locker doors was loose, so it was unusable."
"Nice location, peaceful environment and above everything exceptional service by Mr Yusuf. He was very supportive. Loved the stay, highly recommended."
"Aucun."
"The gentleman working was incredibly friendly and very welcoming. He showed us around the facility and was very helpful with anything we needed. We were late to checking in and he was still very accommodating"
"Nothing"
"Easy to find, free parking lot, clean place, friendly staff, cheap for Iceland. I think I got the last bed of the night so I felt lucky not sleeping in my car."
"Tiny and stuffy room, not comfy, but only needed it to crash after a long drive. I got what I needed out of it for the most part."
"It's budget and basic Market and restaurants are a short walk away"
"Aucun."
"It was not my first time in the hostel. I liked it and decided to come back. The guy who manages the place is very nice and helpful, I arrived late at night and it was no problem at all."
"Well I don't have much to say as I was staying only for one night."
"Was looked after and a nice place to stay for the weekend Thankyou!"
"Aucun."
"Very friendly and helpful host. It was a great pleasure to stay here!"
"Aucun."
"Everything was amazing, but above all, our host Youssef, who helped us with absolutely everything. We are a family with an 8-month-old baby, and Youssef was always available to support us in every way—from carrying the baby to making sure everything was perfect to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Our flight was canceled due to the bankruptcy of the Icelandic low-cost airline, and here we found a home away from home. The place is close to the city center. The rooms are clean, with comfortable mattresses and pillows, and the heating is excellent. There is a large kitchen fully equipped with cookware and water, and they provide tea and coffee. There are many spacious showers available, and the bathrooms are always clean. Free parking is right outside, and there is a quiet lounge area with sofas to relax."
"Nothing. Totally recommend it."
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Guest reviews
"Lots of thoughtful amenities, sweet treats and delicious coffee. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Communication with host was excellent. We would definitely book again."
Connie BergOne
"Nice spacious flat with excellent view. Nice furniture. Crossfit equipment there as it used to be a gym studio."
Maris Ocean View Suite
"Inside nice had everything we needed. Outside not so much"
Karen Dream Guesthouse
"We recently stayed at Eystri-Solheimar for 3 nights. The host Einar and his staff were extremely helpful, attentive, the room was very clean and spaceious, very quiet. The breakfast/coffee was nice. We would stay there again next time if we go. Btw, he can speak Chinese! We wish that we could have seen the northern lights, but that's not Einar's fault, he then sent me some spectacular pictures from his phone as a compensation. :)"
"The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed plus some extra perks like coffee and cookies. The location was extremely beautiful being located near the bottom of a mountain and conveniently located near Vik."
Karli Skammidalur cottages
"The best apartment I visited this year. Everything is brand new, extremely well thought out, and beautifully executed. The design is outstanding, the space is generous, and everything is very comfortable and practical. Located in a great area. I have absolutely no complaints — for the first time, I’m giving a 10 out of 10."
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