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Galaxy Pod Hostel

Capsule hotel with free parking, steps from Laugavegur

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Laugavegur 172, Reykjavik, 0105
  • Laugavegur
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Accessible, Mountain View

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Mountain View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Reykjavik

Located in Holt, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik, Galaxy Pod Hostel is in a shopping district and near the airport. Harpa and Asmundarsafn are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Laugavegur and Kringlan Shopping Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsholl or Laugardalsvollur.

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harpa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bjórgarðurinn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Skál! - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Lobby Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Loving Hut - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Galaxy Pod Hostel

Capsule hotel with free parking, steps from Laugavegur
This smoke-free capsule hotel features a bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a TV in a common area are on-site. Bathrooms are shared.
Galaxy Pod Hostel offers 56 accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Italian
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Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry
Housekeeping

House Rules

Check in after 2 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11 AM
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: ISK 500 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Laundry fee: ISK 2000 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Galaxy Pod Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galaxy Pod Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galaxy Pod Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Galaxy Pod Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Galaxy Pod Hostel located?

Located in Holt, this capsule hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Laugavegur, Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa. Reykjavik Harbour is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Galaxy Pod Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 180 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Classic hostel but with privacy.

The place place us nice and it's overall affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Vincent J. Bennett

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you have stayed at a pod hotel in Japan, this is not the same experience. While the pods themselves are comfortable and neat, the facilities are not. The mens bathroom was a mess. Every shower stall had something broken in it; the shower faucets were hard to manage; all the shower heads were calcified;and people left their old soaps. This latter point is probably why the company does not provide soap. Even so, it was a disorganized and unappealing mess. Towels are an additional charge. Pods are not cleaned daily. Note also: the front desk is not manned 24/7 and the dorms are not divided by sex.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facility in need of some updating- couches were worn, pods squeaky and loud, doors hard to open quietly in dorms, etc. Towels cost extra and were only available during reception hours which was inconvenient. Kitchen was nice and I felt safe in the facility and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Louis

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Urszula

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Aïcha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ingeborg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Artig å overnatte i pod. Sentralt i Reykjavik. Ungdommelig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo Jorge

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Carsten

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ati

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If all you need need is somewhere to sleep and keep your luggage while you’re out all day day, it’s perfect. The shared kitchen and bathroom are clean and well maintained as are the pods. If I had one criticism it would be that the lockers In your room bed to be bigger. But if you’ve suitcases there is a luggage room that’s locked and only the staff have the key. Just remember to get you need from it during the day as the staff aren’t there between 23.00 to 09.00. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cool place to stay and close to the old harbour. Staff was friendly and helpful and facility was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for kids
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inner hallway was tagged by wonderful people, the pod rooms looked futuristic and the living room is so cozy with an amazing view of Iceland plus the cheapest hostel in the whole island 10/10 if visiting Iceland.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tibor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Common space and dorm rooms were clean. Kitchen available if you prefer to cook your own food. Cost efficient stay but maybe you might want to bring your own pillow if you have a sensitive neck/back. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Could have been better but had what we needed

Very friendly and helpful staff with very clean accommodations. Unfortunately, our pod's TV audio did not work and neither did the other four pods the staff tried for us. However, the staff did their best to try to fix the problem. The bathrooms and showers were immaculately clean and the kitchen area had everything you needed. Very close to main downtown Reykjavik and very walkable if you decide to do so. Overall, a nice experience. They just need to iron out those technical difficulties (and wouldn't have hurt to offer some sort of compensation for the problems)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and in a great location. Exactly as expected and clean, comfortable facilities. I've stayed in a few Capsule hotels in Japan and am a big fan of their cost effectiveness, locations and ease of use. This one in Reykjavik is very much like them. If booking tours, the nearest pickup spot is Bus Stop 13
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tina Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and comfy pods. Property is a 20 min walk to downtown FYI. I didn’t realize that. Scooters are typically available which helped!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty neat style of pods but they were a little creaky and uncomfortable. Walkable to some restaurants but not the main area of Reykjavik. Not many amenities but clean basic hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021