Compare this hotel
Loft - HI Eco Hostel vs Fosshotel Reykjavík
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Reykjavik — score, location, comfort and price.
This Reykjavik matchup — Loft - HI Eco Hostel versus Fosshotel Reykjavík — is neck and neck. The core dynamic: a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Toss-up
Too close to call on data alone. Both are legitimate options in Reykjavik.
If you only remember one thing
A 0.96-point gap between Loft - HI Eco Hostel and Fosshotel Reykjavík. That's noise, not signal. Both work. Pick on feel.
Choose Loft - HI Eco Hostel
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
Choose Fosshotel Reykjavík
- Room quality matters more than location or price
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Score comparison
| Dimension | Loft - HI Eco Hostel | Fosshotel Reykjavík |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 89.50 | 90.20 |
| Value | 83.62 | 47.74 |
| Location | 93.05 | 69.09 |
| Comfort | 17.00 | 81.20 |
| Services | 35.00 | 55.00 |
| Overall | 69.69 | 68.73 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation is essentially tied between the two.
Value: Value goes to Loft - HI Eco Hostel, clearly (35.88 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to Loft - HI Eco Hostel, clearly (23.96 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Fosshotel Reykjavík, clearly (64.2 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to Fosshotel Reykjavík, clearly (20 pts gap).
Price
Loft - HI Eco Hostel
EUR 46
Single bed in 6-Bed MIXED Dorm with Private Bathroom
Fosshotel Reykjavík
EUR 246
Standard Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFree WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Loft - HI Eco Hostel
Wifi in all areas
Only Fosshotel Reykjavík
Airport shuttleFitness centerParking on siteRestaurantRoom service