"I really appreciate all the help I got from the extremely friendly and patient staff from Reykjavik Backpackers during my four-day stay. I went to Reykjavik on a long weekend in the summer 2011. First of all, I missed booking the last night of stay (totally my own mistake), and the staff tried their best to find "a bed" by calling every other hostel in town. When no one else had an available "bed" in town, I was allowed to sleep on the couch in the common area (the best possible option I could have in that situation while all the hotels in town charged $280/night) and to use the bathroom facility without being charged! The girl who worked there that night even gave me a cushion as pillow for the couch! The staff also professionally arranged all my day tours and provided very useful information during my stay. This is the best hostel I have ever stayed at and I would definitely go back! Many many thanks!!". (Email review, Dec 9th 2011).

"...I just wanted to say a huge thank you for a great stay in Iceland! I will
definately be back! :-)". (www.reykjavikbackpackers.com, November 5th 2011)

"I can't say enough about this hostel! The staff is absolutely amazing! Very helpful and super friendly. Very knowledgeable about every activity we wanted to do during our stay. You can book tours and transportation right from the hostel! The rooms and washrooms were very clean. This was definitely THE best hostel that I have ever stayed at. I will absolutely be back! Thanks Backpackers!! Allyson (Canada)" (Email review, May 14th 2011)

The backpackers were great, actually the BEST for information in Reykjavik. They told us absolutely everything we ever needed to know, from best places to hang out and do photo shootings, to sheep and horse gatherings and hitchhiking tips. I only wish I got the names from the cute guys behind the counter. Definitely going back! (please don't change the staff. ;) ) (Jane, through Reykjavik Backpackers website, 25.April 2011).

"First Class - Thank you!" Not only was Reykjavik Backpackers an extremely high standard of accommodation, every staff member went beyond the extra mile for anything I asked. In particular, I left behind some personal items in the bathroom when I left, and when I contacted them after I had returned to England, not only did they (Jon) send me a photo to confirm the items they found were mine, but they returned it all to me first-class post! It wasn't a small box of things either! So - thanks a lot team, I have never come across such amazing service. (Website review, 27. February 2011)

The staff are awesome and very helpful. great location, big rooms and good facilities. (Hostelworld review, 10. December 2010)

"Character: the hostel is one of the best i've been in. It has all the conditions, kitchen, a lot of bathrooms, living rooms (where everybody meets), and so on... Security: nothing to worry about Perfect location: Laugavegur is the main street of shopping and souvenir shops and is only 5minutes from almost everything. Staff: perfect in all senses. Very nice to the travellers, talkative and helpful in everything. Ask them whatever you want. Some of them even live there." (Hostelworld review, 19. October 2010).

"...that offers clean facilities and is quite homely. Its only a short walk from town. Had a great stay" (Hostelbookers review, September 19th 2010).

"...everything is great, Very helpful booking tours and recommending fun things to do." (Hostels.com review, July 27th 2010).

  "...Clean, simple, comfortable, and social. There's small common rooms on every floor and a downstairs lobby that everyone goes thru. Easy to meet people, and surprisingly, also easy to find privacy when necessary. Beds are thin but dense and very comfortable. Extended my stay twice. Recommend Highly." (Hostelworld review, September 10th 2010).

"...Extremely helpful staff, very close to everything! Had a great time and cant wait to come back!" (Hostelworld review, September 10th 2010).

"..RIGHT in the heart of Reykjavik. the staff are really cool and want to make sure your stay is a good one. ask them anything, they will probably know the answer and will be happy to help you out. room was cleans, comfy bedding, smelly bathroom though. if you wanna meet people just hang out in the lobby. we ended up listening to some iceland indie music in this great bar down the street." (Hostelworld review, September 2nd 2010).

"...to rent gear of every kind, it's very easy to get informations and to get around easily and quickly. They were in renovation for their coffee part when I was there, so I guess when it will be done, the place will be a great place to meet people and, for them, to make activities for their backpacker's customer. Very noisy at every time of the day though because it's on the main street. Cheap place considering their location and the service they offer." (Hostelworld review, August 6th 2010).

 "...the staff were very helpful. Great location." (Hostelworld review, July 31st 2010).

"...helpful staff" (Hostelworld review, July 25th 2010).

"Staff are friendly, everything is great, Very helpful booking tours and recommending fun things to do." (Hostelworld review, July 24th 2010).

"Great place to stay in the very center of Reykjavik! Staff members were exceptional and a lot of fun, and were helpful with organizing trips around the area." (Hostelworld review, July 18th 2010).

"It was an awesome place and awesome people. I will recommend RBP!!!" (Hostelworld review, July 17th 2010).

"VERY well located, great staff, confortable beds" (Hostelworld review, July 16th 2010).

"Many thanks to the extremely helpful and friendly people who work here. I would not consider staying anywhere else in Reykjavik! It's clean, comfortable, quiet, has great service and excellent location." (Hostelworld review, July 13th 2010).

"An excellent hostel in an excellent city. Very friendly staff combined with clean and spacious room, plus enough common areas to meet fellow travellers. I'd definitely recommend this hostel" (Hostelworld review, July 2nd 2010).

"This is a great youth hostel. The place is very clean and the staff very helpful. They also help people with planning and making reservations with the local touring companies. The location is also perfect, as it seems it's always in the middle of the places I wanted to go." (Hostelworld review, July 1st 2010).

"This is my favorite hotsel in my favorite city, ever." (Hostelworld review, June 29th 2010).

..."Rooms were nice and clean. The beds were comfy. Lots of areas to socialize in. The hostel workers were very friendly and super helpful" (Hostelworld review, 18. May 2010).

..."it was a very cozy hostel compared to the other one downtown." (Hostelworld review, 17. May 2010).

..."super clean rooms, and friendly staff. free wireless internet a plus. would absolutely stay again and again." (Hostelworld reivew, 16. May 2010).

..."The hostel were just a few step to everything. i should definitely stay here when I'll come back to this lovely island. The staff was very helpfully and gentle...but please clean better under the beds. Se you soon" (Hostelworld review, 10. May 2010).

"Staff answers all of your problems. Location is great too. It's right in the middle of the shopping street, and if you head west from the hostel, you got everything you need within a 5 minute walk." (Hostelworld review, 10. May 2010).

"...Right in the center of town and within walking distance of almost everything. My window faced the street, but it wasn't too loud on weekend nights. Not a whole lot of people staying there, but I did meet some friendly ones! I would stay here again; maybe in the summer when everything's hopping!" (Hostelworld review, 2. April 2010).

"...and the place is clean, has a splendid location (some might be bothered by music from the bar next door though), and the staff was really, really helpful and nice." (Hostelworld review, 28. March 2010).

"...Its just along the main street of Reykjavik with easy access to supermarkets and the famous Sandholt Bakery! The hostel is extremely clean ie bathrooms, kitchen, lounge except that I find the bedsheets pretty dusty. The staff at the reception are very helpful too with the bookings of the all tours" (Hostelworld review, 22. March 2010).

"...I've traveled around Europe quite a bit this past year, but this was one of my favorite trips and definitely one of the best hostels I've stayed at!" (Hostelworld review, 22. March 2010).

"...very clean hostel, and staff are really friendly and helpfull." (Hostelworld review, 18. March 2010).

"...The location and the beds were totally awesome. Really recommendable" (Hostelworld review, 18. March 2010).

"...they gave great suggestions and were so helpful with all the little and not-so-little mishaps. The location is great and having the Flybus drop you in front of the hostel is a plus. However, the place gets pretty loud so I recommend earplugs. I would definitely stay here again!" (Hostelworld review, 14. March 2010).

"...staff location/pleaplestayingthere all exelente/il,veand i willcamingbac" (Hostels.com review, 19. February 2010).

"...Right on the main shopping street, and less than 10min walk to all the main bars/clubs/attractions/tourist centres. Would definitely stay again!" (Hostelworld review, 19. February 2010).

"...The staff are fantastic and the hostel has everything you need. I would strongly recommend this place to anybody. It was sad to have to leave." (Hostelworld review, 17. February 2010).

"...especially the kitchen, as full of tools and lots of seasoning. The location is very good. Coaches would catch / drop you in front of the hostel." (Hostelworld review, 10. February 2010)

"...let alone as a hostel. It was cleaner than my house! The location is excellent right in the middle of the main strip" (Hostelworld review, 9. February 2010).

"...clean as any hotel and very comfortable beds. Hopefully their bar will be finished the next time I visit!" (Hostelworld review, 8. February 2010)

"...right on the main street so noise is to be expected on Fri/Sat nights - so you might as well join in! I had a great time and got some good advise by the staff for tours etc and a hot dog party on the roof on thursdays is good chance to meet people. Bonus supermarket is 2 mins away, expect to pay ISK800 for beer in the bars and ISK4500 for northen lights tour and ISK8000 for golden circle and ISK5000 for airport+bluelagoon+city one way transfer-Cheap!" Hostelworld review, 1. February 2010.

"...and knowledgeable about the city. They went out of their way to help me and my friend book the right tours at the best prices. It's also very centrally located and is close to lots of cafes, restaurants, bars and to Sandholt bakery where you can get lots of delicious Icelandic pastries! There's also a low-cost grocery store (Bonus) above a 5 minute walk away." Hostels.com review, 30. January 2010.

"...well situated on Laugavegur street." Hostelworld Review 25. January 2010.

"Best hostel experience EVAHHHHH!" (Hostels.com review, 22. December 2009).

"...clean, secure, all iceland attractions can be booked in the hostel and you will be pickup right in the front door. Excellent location, clean rooms, the staff was always usefull. 100% recomendable!!! Im from Mexico and ill love to come back to Iceland and stay in the same hostel!" (Hostels.com review, 13. December 2009).

"...definately the place to stay without a doubt." (Hostels.com review, 8. December 2009).

"...one of the best places I've stayed. Great staff, very inviting, amazing location (absolutely unbeatable) and it's very easy to meet people here. If you are in Reykjavik, you MUST stay here!" (Hostels.com review 3. December 2009).

"...the staff were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, and also hilarious. Best of luck with the downstairs-building! Hope to see it next year when I return to the most beautiful place on earth :) Fazeela Jiwa" (Hostels.com review, 29. September 2009).

"Definitely the hostel in Reykjavik with the best location. Felt safe and comfortable the whole time I was there. The staff was nice and let us pay for our tourist bookings with US dollars as well. Plus, they were funny. And we met lots of other interesting travelers. Thanks!" (Hostels.com review, 11. September 2009)

"...excellent location - top marks for a great hostel!" (Hostels.com review, 13. September 2009).

..."We had an amazing stay here. The staff were wonderful and went out of their way to help us with suggestions of activities and tours to do. They rang around to find out what tours were operating, booked us in for the airport shuttle and christmas dinner at a hotel and even planned an itinerary to one of the islands for us including travel and activites to do. Cleanest hostel Ive ever stayed in! Will definitely return one day." (Hostelworld review, 27. December 2009).

"...Amazing staff, great beds and facilities. Very chill, social place. Best location possible. Excellent for solo travellers." (Hostelworld review, 21. December 2009).

"...common rooms on every level. Staff were cool and helpful. Super nice place with a good community feel." (Hostelworld review, 19. December 2009).

"...and the staff helps you book any outing you may need... SMALL TIP: rent a car folks. Its a much cheaper way to get around than going on the planned excursions..." (Hostelworld review, 14. December 2009).

...they're planning to put in a bar and organise more activities, so it'll get even better. (Hostelworld review, 6. December 2009).

"...It's on the Main Street of Reykjavik - although this is only a really small one-way road. I read some reports about it being noisy, but coming from London, it really wasn't that bad at all. The staff were really friendly and helpful - especially Pablo and Mike and other people staying there were nice too. They have a balcony and we even saw a tiny bit of the Northern Lights from there!" (Hostelbookers review, 19. November 2009)

"... really helpful staff and a great place to stay - highly recommend it!!" (Hostelworld review, 01. December 2009)

...I will defenety stay there again!!!! (Hostelworld review, 1. November 2009)

The staff are great, they help you if you need it. And the people staying there are fun to be around :) (Hostelworld review, 19. October 2009)

...clean, informative and a great location. They are renovating a little but had no bearing on our stay. If it was not so far from Australia i would surely stay there again. nice work team. i should also give a special mention to Oia, our giude up the glacier.. pulled out the big guns when one of the party decided to go for a swim.. only an american could be so stupid..! (Hostelworld review, 9. October 2009)

Once the staff made a hot dog barbecue on the roof! I made a lot of friends there! It´s located on the town´s main street, they can book excursions for you and accept credit card (don´t need to take cash on the airport!). The only little problem was the noisy beds. They are made by aluminium, not wood. But it´s ok, I understand that there are no trees in Iceland. (Hostelworld review, 28. September 2009)

...facility is quite clean and fully equipped kitchen. cheapest. it coundn`t be better than here. (Hostelworld review, 16. September 2009)

...and super friendly and it's right in the thick of the shopping and party district. I loved it! (Hostelbookers review, September 29th 2009)

...lots of common areas and brilliant for meeting people. Was worried about noise being on main street in room overlooking but nothing worse than anywhere else - def recommend :D (Hostelbookers review, 17. September 2009)

...staff so friendly and spotless clean. Nice relaxing vibe going on and lots of information at hand if needed. Would definitley recommened this hostel for anyone who is looking for a great stay and location in Iceland :-) (Hostelworld review, September 8th 2009)

...facility is quite clean and fully equipped kitchen. cheapest. it coundn`t be better than here.(Hostelworld review, September 16th 2009)

"Absolutely loved this place...right downtown right on the main shopping road! Would go back in a second!" (Hostelworld review, September 3rd 2009)

"... with great clean facitilies, fully equipped kitchen, and the hostel was in the center of town to top it off. if you want to checkout reykjavik this is the place to stay!" (Hostelworld review, August 30th 2009).

"This is a awsome hostel. The staff are all wonderful and all helpful. You can book all your trips with the hostel. The hostel is in the middle of town, bars and clubs are on the same road." (Hostelworld Review July 20h 2009).

At the risk of sounding like a planted positive review, I had to give this hostel almost-perfect ratings. This has BY FAR been the best hostel I've ever stayed in, and I've traveled through hostels all over Europe for years.

"Everything was packed in Reykjavik so I had to stay in 4 different hostels in the same amount of days. Backpackers was without a doubt the best one. Excellent location, really helpful staff. New rooms, comfortable beds, amazing terrace, fully equipped kitchen. I couldn't ask for anything else. Definitely the place to stay in the wonderful city of Reykjavik" 

"great atmosphere and people. Should be in the Lonely planet guide before too long."

"Fantastic hostel - brillinat location and all bar 1 staff mmember where fantastic and worth their weight in gold!! Extremley helpful when booking day tours too!"
- Monika, Australia

"Thanx for great time and all the nice things you did - that do make a difference!
Mike, thanx for finding the bed last day; special thank you to the guy who arranged for the airport bus to come back to the hostel"

Thanks for the awesome time! Bjork, Austice (I know I didn't spell that correctly), and the girl who's name I never got (worked reception and was training to be a rafting guide): you guys rock!

"Thanks for the good times and cooking good food. Here are the recipes for what I cooked last night."

"Reykjavik backpackers is the BEST hostel I've ever stayed!
it's right on the main street and the staff there are amazingly friendly!
they made me feel like iceland is home and reykjavik is my hometown...
I need to go back there SOON!" - Tai Cheng