Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Café Loki - 5 min walk
Svarta Kaffið - 7 min walk
Microbar - 5 min walk
Reykjavík Roasters - 5 min walk
ROK - 4 min walk
About this property
Hostel B47
When you stay at Hostel B47, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. This Art Deco hostel is also a short five-minute drive from Reykjavik Harbour. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Whale watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1952
Garden
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Lockers available
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
14 bathrooms
Shower only
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of ISK 3000 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel B47?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ISK 3000 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hostel B47 and nearby?
Hostel B47 has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hostel B47?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hostel B47 like?
Hostel B47 is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 4-minute walk from Hallgrimskirkja and 5 minutes' walk from Laugavegur.
Hostel B47 Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2024
Yumi at the front desk is AMAZING!
Jolene
Jolene, 2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
Lovely!!
Dany
Dany, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
Fun in Reykjavik
Amazing hostel, private room. Highly recommend, 20 min walk to downtown and lots of great bars!
Dany
Dany, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 September 2024
We enjoyed our stay there. The only comment is rhat there is no hook in rhe shower room
John
John, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 August 2024
nice place for the money
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2024
Situated in a good location where it’s easily walkable to the main bus terminal and busy area of Reykjavik.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 July 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2024
Very good location and convenient.
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 July 2024
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2024
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2024
Great location and friendly staff!
Chao
Chao, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2024
Massive building, very nice and spacious. You'll get lost inside. Very good and well equipped.
Joao
Joao, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2024
Lenka
Lenka, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2024
Great location, clean, helpful staff
Lenka
Lenka, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
4 July 2024
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
4 July 2024
Absolutely filthy and the rooms are so cramped and small. It feels like prisoners have access to better lodging than this.
James
James, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 July 2024
Easy late checkin
Amazing communication our flight was cancelled and we got a later flight so our checkin was after midnight, they provided all the codes to get in
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2024
Best Hostels in Europe
Maribel Lyn
Maribel Lyn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Isabelle
Isabelle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
One of the best hostels I stayed !!
Noel
Noel, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
Rigved
Rigved, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2024
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 June 2024
For Hostels, this is pretty nice. Kitchen and many bathrooms. Would stay here again.