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Loft - HI Hostel & Bar vs Fosshotel Reykjavik

Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Fosshotel Reykjavik ranks slightly higher than Loft HI Hostel. Fosshotel Reykjavik ranks #24 in Reykjavik with accolades from 4 publications including The Telegraph, Star Service and Lonely Planet.

Loft - HI Hostel & Bar
Loft - HI Hostel & Bar
8 / 10
Bankastraeti 7, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $31 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundy Room
  • Family Friendly
  • Multilingual
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Perched high above the action on bustling Bankastræti, this modern hostel attracts a decidedly young crowd, including locals who come for its trendy bar and cafe terrace." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The Loft is one of Reykjavik’s leading hostels." Full review
Independent Independent
"The Double Deluxe Rooms are basic but cosy, with large windows overlooking Laugavegur, soft beds and small-but-functional tiled bathrooms. Guests also have access to the top-floor balcony cafe."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This lively, HI-affiliated hostel with a clean, minimalist vibe has become something of a hub of backpacker activity in Reykjavík. Most come for the four-, six-, and eight-bed dorm rooms." Full review
Fosshotel Reykjavik
Fosshotel Reykjavik
8 / 10
Porunnartun 1 | Höfdatorg, Reykjavik 105, Iceland
From $147 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"The Fosshotel Reykjavik is easy to spot: In a cityscape of low buildings, it soars to the sky, with 16 floors." Full review
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This mammoth new hotel in the business district of Reykjavík has spectacular views and huge common areas." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This four-star hotel is the largest in Iceland, with 320 rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This 320-room behemoth is one of the new breed of high-rise hotels, especially centred around the Tün neighbourhood east of the city centre." Full review