It was only my intention to stay for one night at the Bus Hostel Reykjavik, but when my bike – the one I was about to cycle around Iceland for 4 weeks – went missing, I ended up staying two. Little did I know I would meet a fellow bicycle traveller that night whom I got on splendidly with – we ended up sharing our first week together and had a blast; crossing rivers, wild camping and eating far too many cakes. I can safely say I got off at the right (bus) stop!
Traveling on a budget to Reykjavik?
We wrote a brand new hostel guide to Reykjavik. In this guide we cover the 3 BEST hostels in Reykjavik for solo-travellers, backpackers and all travel styles.
Read the full hostel guide about the 3 top hostels in Reykjavik here.
In a nutshell:
- KEX Hostel – the top choice
- Bus Hostel – fun for backpackers
- Galaxy Pod Hostel – posh and hip
Find here the absolute best hostels in Iceland with itinerary.
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Booking Hostels and Discounts 👏👏👏
As a user of Hostelgeeks, you also have access to exclusive hostel discounts. For booking hostels, there are three sites you need to use:
- Hostelz.com - hostel price comparison
- Hostelworld
- Booking.com
We also recommend installing the Hostelworld App. It is very handy!
How to find cheaper Flights ✈️
The first websites you should check are Skyscanner, Kiwi.com, and Google Flights.
In our review about Skyscanner we walk you through the entire process how to find cheaper flights and how to reserve.
Travel Insurance made easy 🤒
We have used World Nomads on our travels around South East Asia and Europe.
We are currently using Safetywing and Iati Seguros. We wrote detailed guides about these insurances:
- Our review of Safetywing, compared with World Nomads.
- a detailed review of World Nomads Insurance
Smartest Travel Tools you need to know 🤓
- Onward Ticket - get a proof for onward travel
- iVisa - get your visa online fast
- Get Your Guide - for activities and sightseeing tickets
- Omio.com - for all types of transport
Find all our recommended travel tools and websites here.
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Knowing what to pack and what not pack is essential. For instance, you need a one-fits-all padlock.
We created the ultimate list of smart items to bring.
