Location & Transport
We are located in Reykjavík’s green valley, Laugardalur – a lively area filled with parks, hot springs, sports facilities, and recreational activities. Just a short distance from the old downtown, it offers the perfect balance between nature, relaxation, and city life.
The family-owned Lækur hostel and guesthouse is located 2km away from the city centre at address Laugarnesvegur 74a. The location has a nice neighbourhood and friendly feel yet it is very central. Only a few steps away from Laugardalur, the green river valley of the city.
Nearby:
- On the ground floor is the family café & bar “Laugalækur”, serving traditional Icelandic food, including vegetarian options.
- 15-20 minutes walk to the sparkling Reykjavík night-life in the old downtown. Walking alongside the ocean is a beautiful route overlooking the mountains and northern lights if you are lucky!
- 1-3 minutes walk to the several public bus stops that go directly to old downtown (further details here below on this page) and the airport shuttle Flybus stops at the hostel.
- Next door are a grocery shop “Krambuðin”, bakery “Brauð & Co”, gourmet sausages “Pylsumeistarinn”, and traditional Icelandic ice cream store “Ísbúðin Laugalæk”.
- 5 minutes walk to the biggest and most popular Icelandic public swimming pool “Laugardalslaug”. It is an integral part of the local culture – a must visit!
- 10 minutes walk to the surrealistic Recycled House – a unique, free-to-visit art installation and hidden gem of creativity.
- 5 minutes walk to the ocean and a nice walking path by the shore, the national botanic garden, the country’s largest fitness centre, cycling and running routes. Also around the corner are anice skating rink, national football stadium andnational handball stadium. Various music festivals and concerts are held in the area, such as the Secret Solstice festival
Airport Transfer
From Keflavík Airport to our door – easy, reliable, and timed with your flight.
We recommend booking the Flybus transfer all the way to our doorstep. Flybus operates in connection with all arriving flights at Keflavík Airport and provides direct transportation to Lækur Hostel. The bus will be waiting for you outside the terminal building, and if your flight is delayed, Flybus will wait for you.
If you already have FLYBUS+ tickets and need to register your pick-up, please either fill out the online form or send an email:
- Online form: https://www.re.is/purequest
- Email: info@icelandia.is
Map
We are located just over 2 kilometers from the old city centre. Its an easy walk along the coast or via the street Borgartún. Our address is Laugarnesvegur 74a, 105 Reykjavík
Bus Connections
Easy connections around Reykjavík – Downtown is just a quick bus ride away
Bus 12 stops right outside (bus stop Laugalækur) and runs frequently to downtown Reykjavík.
Another nearby routes are:
14 – about a 4-minute walk away, next to the Laugardalslaug swimming pool;
16 – about a 3-minute walk away on Sæbraut, bus stop Kirkjusandur;
You can check live times and routes at straeto.is
Paying for the bus is easy: you can tap contactless with your credit/debit card or phone (Apple Pay / Google Pay), or buy tickets in the Klappið app. For more details, see straeto.is.
See live bus locations and upcoming arrivals- Bus 12 / bus stop “Laugalækur” (Downtown direction)
- Bus 14 / bus stop“Laugardalslaug” (Downtown direction)
- Bus 16 / bus stop “Kirkjusandur” (Downtown direction)
Bus app – Klappið is available for iphone & android phones
Walking Routes
Scenic walks
We recommend walking along the ocean when heading to the old city centre on a nice day. Turn left by the ocean to reach the main shopping street, or continue to the opera house and the old harbour.
The main swimming pool (Laugardalslaug) is just a few minutes’ walk in the opposite direction from the ocean.
If you turn right by the ocean, you’ll find a great viewpoint where you can enjoy the city by day – and, on clear winter nights, spot the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). On the way, don’t miss the surreal Recycled House – a unique, free-to-visit art installation and a hidden gem of local creativity.
Below is our full map of the city which shows all the key locations and services of interest. We have a large version of it in our hostel entrance hall.
