Title: Student Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Student Hostel This vibrant hub near Reykjavik's landmarks offers helpful staff and excellent dining options, with spaces to work over coffee or explore nearby restaurants ## Photo gallery for Student Hostel ![Lobby lounge - Student Hostel (Reykjavik)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1200200/1200157/6024df00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior detail - Student Hostel (Reykjavik)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1200200/1200157/1034d8c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Student Hostel (Reykjavik)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1200200/1200157/527dce2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge - Student Hostel (Reykjavik)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1200200/1200157/452d0956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Student Hostel (Reykjavik)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1200200/1200157/88b1ce38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa, Student Hostel provides free in-room WiFi and a lively atmosphere. Travelers can grab coffee in the lobby or at the on-site cafe, relax in the garden, visit the bar, or enjoy lunch and dinner at Stúdentakjallarinn. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Parking available - Bar - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 16 - Jan. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=1200157&PinnedHotelID=1200157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=1200157&PinnedHotelID=1200157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 17 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1200157&PinnedHotelID=1200157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1200157&PinnedHotelID=1200157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1200157&PinnedHotelID=1200157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1200157&PinnedHotelID=1200157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=1200157&PinnedHotelID=1200157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=1200157&PinnedHotelID=1200157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom ![Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1200200/1200157/e447f28a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Blackout drapes/curtains 6 bathrooms Microwave Stovetop Oven Shared/communal kitchen - 139 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom ![Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1200200/1200157/cf6dbfb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom 8.8 Excellent 19 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop Oven Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Standard Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1200200/1200157/b8722779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Blackout drapes/curtains Microwave Stovetop Oven Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils - 139 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Economy Twin Room, Ground Floor](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/11000000/10210000/10207100/10207049/525d6fd1_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Storm Hotel by Keahotels Laugardalur - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Bar - Laundry 9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews CA $193 CA $223 total includes taxes & fees Jan 28 - Jan 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Storm-Hotel-By-Keahotels.h10207049.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-1-28&chkout=2026-1-29&rm1=a2®ionId=6054688&destination=Reykjavik&destType=MARKET&latLong=64.148417,-21.941398&searchId=b9fb4c1e-3dd5-4cb8-a4d3-07c461abfcea&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Lunch, dinner, brunch served; 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FReykjavik-Hotels-Student-Hostel.h1200157.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FReykjavik-Hotels-Student-Hostel.h1200157.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighborhood in Reykjavik, Student Hostel is near the airport. Harpa and Reykjavík 871 +/-2 are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon. Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool and Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. [Visit our Reykjavik travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik.dx6054688) [View more Hostels in Reykjavik](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hostels.d6054688-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C64.14221%2C-21.94691&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=46rOyEr2INcusrlxkEBBXJxHbKM=) Hringbraut 29, Reykjavik, IS-101 ### What's nearby - Reykjavik City Hall \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Reykjavík Cathedral \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Laugavegur \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Hallgrimskirkja \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Harpa \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km ### Getting around - Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Iðnó - ‬8 min walk - ‪Þrír Frakkar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Stúdentakjallarinn - ‬4 min walk - ‪Kaktus Espressobar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Matr - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Student Hostel Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour Close to University of Iceland and Hallgrimskirkja, Student Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Stúdentakjallarinn, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Self parking (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and ATM/banking services - Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Student Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi. 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In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - In-room microwave ### Conveniences - ATM - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - No housekeeping service ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Shared kitchen access - Stovetop ### More - Desk - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between August 23 and May 31\. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Self parking fee: ISK 2000 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 and cash Cashless transactions are available Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work ### Property is also known as Gardur Gardur Hotel Gardur Reykjavik Hotel Gardur Hotel Gardur Reykjavik Student Hostel Reykjavik Student Reykjavik Student Hostel Reykjavik Student Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Student Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Student Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Student Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Student Hostel? ### Where is Student Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Student Hostel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Amenities ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 105 8 - Good 31 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff and very close to bus station and downtown. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mihaela Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean, very nice staff, good location. ##### Mihaela Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anika Jul 1, 2025 We had a great stay here during our one night in Iceland, reception was very friendly and the rooms and common spaces were nice. Location was also convenient for walking around Reykjavik, would recommend. ##### Anika Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chih-Yi Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice location with good price. The shared kitchen was nice and clean, so as the room! Staffs there were all very helpful and responsive ##### Chih-Yi Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### palmi phuoc Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good locations nearby to the city and everything ##### palmi phuoc Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I stay here every year and never have had a problem they are very helpful and the rooms are quiet. ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I always stay here before and after a long horse ride holiday. It's always the same and very affordable if you don't want to spend a ton of money on a room you will barely be in! ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen Aug 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great location, comfortable, clean rooms, easy checkin and check out ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice piano in the lounge. Loved playing it. Good location. ##### Jeremy Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Very clean and efficient. Great place and would stay again. Door looks worked well but it would be nice to be able to access the builiding through other doors than just the main door which requires a number of stairs. ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael Jul 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was very helpful. The beds were comfortable. The hostel is close to everything. My only wish is that someone could turn the big light in the sky off when i went to sleep. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Praises and accolades to the friendly, helpful staff at the student hostel. The facilities were excellent and the location ideal for walking into town. There was free parking in the adjacent lot, which made it a perfect base for the many day trips we took in Iceland. Highly recommended! ##### Brian Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alissa Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I’ve stayed at this property 5 times when taking students abroad. It is perfect for travelers who do not need bells and whistles. The kitchens are extremely well accommodated and you are sure to meet interesting people there. The rooms are small and efficient, but with great views, clean air, and powerful showers. ##### Alissa Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities This is a great hostel to stay in if you’re looking for privacy and a clean/safe experience. I only wish I could have opened the window as the room was a bit stuffy, but other than that I ha ##### Caroline Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The service from the staff was great :) ##### Claudia Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ulrike Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great option to stay next to the city and the central bus station (BSÍ) for lesy money. Own sink in the room, only toilet and showers are in an extra room. Very nice kitchens with enough space to store food. Everything clean and new. ##### Ulrike Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily Sep 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed in the newer section and the kitchen was really nice and spacious. It was also quiet at night, and front desk was very helpful. ##### Emily Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Pity some fellow travellers did not clean u the kitchen after themselves! But the building is lovely and the staff are great. Plan to be back some day! ##### Elizabeth Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfection! Economical, clean, quiet, and short walk (10 min) to BSI bus station to catch Flybus airport shuttle, Golden Circle Tour bus, and transfer to Blue Lagoon. Maybe a 20 min walk to downtown. Reception staff were kind and helpful. It was nice to cook our basic meals in the communal kitchen. ##### Allison Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ryan Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very close and walkable to downtown shopping and food options as well as a lovely park. Having the university right there felt very safe, let alone a good chance for us to see some really neat architecture. The inside of the accommodation and the amenities were so beautiful and cozy. ##### Ryan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOHN Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very nice stay very accommodating, allowed us to leave our luggage in their storage room before check in. This is student dorms that are available for guests to use in the summer. Nice, clean, quiet and well located by the ponds and within easy walking of Harpa/Old harbor. Bus stop locate within 1 minute walk of front door of the hostel. For those who might have an interest in such things, there is a beautiful old cemetery out past the dorms. If available, I'd stay at the student hostel next time I'm in Reykjavik. Front desk folks were very helpful and friendly. ![view of the student hostel building](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1e7bc2e4-6811-4311-ae0a-71c160e7e378-1753388779846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Cemetery about a 2 blocks beyond the hostel.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7377509f-e2d8-4109-bb43-fa435931b6e3-1753388799096.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### JOHN Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### frank Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities great place easy walking distance into town very clean shared kitchen plenty of space excelent cooktops fridges cupboards very clean canteen food great and drinks half the price in town bus stop out front Great place to stay staff very good ##### frank Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very well furnished hostel, great style and great location: close to BSI and the city center. Only one thing was a bit disturbing: the room door shakes every time another doors shuts me you can here any door closing. Maybe a door closer for the main doors could help… Thanks a lot! ##### Sarah Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Smári Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Perfect Location Very nice and basic rooms. I had a private bathroom in the new building. Basic features, but all I needed. The view in the rooms facing east (mine was no. 130) is exceptional! The communal kitchen is well stocked and large. The recycling bins could use some labels, though. People were just throwing trash this way and that. The location is absolutely perfect. Just far enough from downtown to be quiet but easily walkable. ##### Smári Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanna Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is on the uni property and close to BSI for easy access to bus system. Lots to do nearby without being in the tourist area. Quiet and relaxing. Easy walk into town center. ##### Susanna Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels near Taksim Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Taksim-Square-Hotels.0-l508029-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Eyja](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Eyja-Guldsmeden-Hotel.h31000378.Hotel-Information) > > [Grandi by Center Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Grandi-By-Center-Hotels.h45668818.Hotel-Information) > > [Reykjavik Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Icelandair-Hotel-Reykjavik-Marina.h4828813.Hotel-Information) > > [Reykjavik Lights by Keahotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Reykjavik-Lights-By-Keahotels.h6119481.Hotel-Information) > > [Storm Hotel by Keahotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Storm-Hotel-By-Keahotels.h10207049.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Hotel-Groove-Shinjuku.h90097719.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Florida](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Florida-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d211-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Stay Apartments Einholt](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Stay-Apartments-Einholt.h2041560.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaughan-Southwest by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Vaughan.h1880926.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Reykjavík Grand](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Reykjavik.h45483.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Ísland - Spa & Wellness Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Hotel-Island-Spa-Wellness-Hotel.h524487.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Klettur](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Hotel-Klettur.h4445246.Hotel-Information) > > [Silver Dart Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Baddeck-Hotels-Silver-Dart-Lodge.h2546717.Hotel-Information) > > [Fosshotel Reykjavik](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Fosshotel-Reykjavik.h9031743.Hotel-Information) > > [Miðgarður by Center Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Migarur-By-Center-Hotels.h9853419.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Cabin](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Hotel-Cabin.h1542421.Hotel-Information) > > [Hótel Múli](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Hotel-Muli.h14923586.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Reykjavik Nordica](https://www.expedia.ca/Reykjavik-Hotels-Hilton-Reykjavik-Nordica.h13477.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Mesa (AZA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/aza/winnipeg-to-mesa) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Parañaque (MNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/mnl/vancouver-to-manila) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Winnipeg (YWG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ywg/toronto-to-winnipeg) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/las/vancouver-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Punta Cana (PUJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/puj/calgary-to-punta-cana) > > [Flair Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Flair-Airlines-Flights.cF8.Travel-Guide-Airlines) ### Cars ### Packages