The University of Iceland offers several rooms on campus for short-term use by visiting scholars. A total of 27 rooms are located on the third floor of the north wing in the building called Saga at Hagatorg.
Only the University of Iceland staff can book rooms for guests directly through the online booking engine. The minimum rental period is three nights.
Rooms and Shared Facilities
The rooms
All rooms accommodate two people, feature a private bathroom, and include bed linen and towels. There is no reception on site, and rooms are not cleaned or bed linen changed during the stay. However, cleaning and extra linen can be ordered on weekdays for a fee, see Payment and Prices.
Guests are expected to keep their rooms clean and in good condition throughout their stay. Windows should be opened regularly to prevent moisture from building up.
For longer stays where no cleaning has been requested, a brief check of the room is conducted every 10–14 days.
Wireless internet is included, and each room has its own router. There is also a router in the shared kitchen, which all guests can use.
Maximum number of guests: 2
25 m²room with a king-size bed and private bathroom.
Access to a shared kitchen and laundry.
Maximum number of guests: 2
25 m² room with two single beds and a private bathroom.
Access to a shared kitchen and laundry.
Maximum number of guests: 2 per room
25 m² room with a kitchenette, king-size bed and private bathroom. Possibility of a connected standard room (+25 m²).
Note that interconnection can only be confirmed at short notice, as the final room configuration depends on the booking situation at the time.
There is a special priority for the studio for longer stays (2 weeks or longer)
A travel cot for infants is available on request; otherwise, each room is intended for two people only, and it is not possible to add an extra bed.
Shared Facilities
Guests have access to a shared laundry room on the floor, equipped with a washing machine, dryer, detergent and drying racks. An iron and ironing board are also available. Please note that drying racks and the ironing board should not be taken into the rooms. The laundry room also has a vacuum cleaner and a trolley with cleaning supplies for those who wish to tidy their own room.
A hairdryer is available to borrow and should be returned to the laundry room after use.
There is a shared kitchen on the floor with cooking facilities.
Kitchen rules
Regular basic cleaning is carried out in the kitchen. However, clearing up after use is the responsibility of guests and is not part of this service. Guests must leave the kitchen tidy and must not leave any items behind.
Further information and assistance
Service Desk
University Centre
Mon–Fri: 8:30 am - 3 pm
Submit a request
525-4000