Hotel LaxnesvsLoft - HI Hostel & Bar
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Loft HI Hostel ranks marginally higher than Hotel Laxnes. Loft HI Hostel comes in at 77 with endorsements from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph.
Hotel Laxnes
Haholt 7, Mosfellsbaer, Reykjavik 270 , Iceland
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"This farmhouse-style hotel is located a few miles outside Reykjavik, in the suburb of Mosfellsbær." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Hotel Laxnes is a budget hotel in the coastal town of Mosfellsbaer, on the outskirts of Reykjavik." Full review
Loft - HI Hostel & Bar
Bankastraeti 7, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
From $31/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundy Room
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
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
8.0
"The Loft is one of Reykjavik’s leading hostels." Full review
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
"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