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The guest house provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

The location is excellent. Not far from Reykjavic. We had a car, it was easy to find and parking was not a problem. The space is exactly what it looks like in the listing. Saw the aurora borealis while in the apartment! The area is quiet. Owners are responsive if there are concerns. Easy check in and out.

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9.2
Wonderful
102 reviews
Price from
$299
per night

A guest house nestled in the centre of Reykjavík, Freyja Guesthouse & Suites features parking on-site, free WiFi, free bikes and garden. The property is practically located near Hallgrímskirkja Church and Solfar Sun Voyager. The property has garden and city views, and is 2.7 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Wonderful place! Wonderful host! Spotlessly clean and super cozy. And with many extras, rarely found anywhere. An incredible kitchen, stocked with tea (of great quality and a lot of variety), powdered chocolate, coffee (also of various types). In the fridge, a delicious morning smoothie, prepared with care - and milk. In fact, you feel a really good vibe in this place. It is evident that Ingo treats the place with a lot of love. And he does efforts to make it amazing, delivering much more than the guest expects. Also very interesting is the communication, with explanatory posters. The breakfast is very tasty, served in the house next door. The bathroom, even shared, does not interfere with the high quality of accommodation, as it is very clean and comfortable. When I had a problem with my Blue Lagoon reservation, Ingo immediately helped me out and resolved my issue within minutes. Staying at Freyja Guesthouse was really - and without exaggeration - a very important part of my great experience in Iceland. It's just like staying in the house of someone very kind, who makes you feel at home. Words fail to describe how much I enjoyed this place! I've traveled over 70 countries and Freyja Guesthouse, as a whole, was definitely one of the best places I've stayed.

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9.2
Wonderful
585 reviews
Price from
$146
per night

Casa Dísa - Dreams, A Boutique Guesthouse in Reykjavik City`s Central Park and Botanical Garden in Laugardalur, Hot-Spring-Valley provides a garden, as well as accommodation with a kitchenette in Reykjavík, 4.5 km from Solfar Sun Voyager. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 4.5 km from The Pearl.

Amazing place with an amazing host. The house is a delicacy in every details. The room is very comfortable and cheerful. And above all Disa is a remarkable host. she makes everything easy and artistic. I also appreciate the location. close from the center but away from the touristic fields

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9.3
Wonderful
74 reviews
Price from
$152
per night

Featuring garden views, Casa Dísa - Apartments A Boutique Guesthouse in Reykjavik City`s Central Park and Botanical Garden in Laugardalur, Hot-Spring-Valley provides accommodation with patio, around 4.5 km from The Pearl. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 4.5 km from Solfar Sun Voyager.

The property is in the quiet neighborhood. Plenty of parking in front of the garage or in the street. To rooms with double beds, comfortable kitchen with all the necessities, nice garden to sit outside if you are lucky with weather. Towels, bed linens and everything clean. The owner is super! She gave us a lot suggestions what to see and were else to go, what to book in advance, were to know about the weather. She is very friendly and welcoming. Esay to contact everytime you need, because she lives in the same house. Nice cafe around the corner for the sweet breakfast.

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9.6
Exceptional
88 reviews
Price from
$294
per night

Well situated in the Vesturbær district of Reykjavík, Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse is set 1.5 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church, 1.6 km from Solfar Sun Voyager and 3.6 km from The Pearl. The property is located 49 km from Blue Lagoon, 400 metres from Reykjavik Old Harbour and 1.1 km from Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi. At Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse every room includes bed linen and towels.

Great location, comfy beds, clean, good facilities

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8.2
Very Good
1,105 reviews
Price from
$182
per night

Just off the Laugavegur shopping street, Grettir Guesthouse features self-service check-in. This property is a 5-minute walk from Hallgrimskirkja Church. Free WiFi is available.

The Sundhöll Reykjavíkur public swimming pool is 650 metres from Grettir Guesthouse and a variety of restaurants and cafés are found in nearby streets.

Fantastic location! Near everywhere. The staff really takes care of guests, and I got all the check-in info a few days before coming to Reykjavik. The room was big, beautiful, and very cozy, with access to a fine kitchen annex and a clean bath. Comfortable place, definitely the first choice next time. I strongly recommend it!

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7.9
Good
1,075 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

This privately-run guest house in central Reykjavík is 100 metres from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 7 minutes’ walk from Laugavegur shopping street. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a TV.

An electric kettle, tea and cups are provided in each room at Eric the Red Guesthouse, along with an in-room washbasin and hairdryer. Some have a private bathroom, while others have access to shared facilities.

The lady was so kind Was very usefull to plan my trip

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8.9
Excellent
3,054 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

The simply decorated rooms at Guesthouse Sunna feature either private or shared bathroom facilities. All have free Wi-Fi, while some have a TV, a fridge, or a tea/coffee maker. All rooms have access to a communal kitchen.

Great Location , Clean and warm

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8.6
Excellent
2,147 reviews
Price from
$104
per night

Set in a building dating back to 1916, this Reykjavík guest house is within 5 minutes’ walk of the popular Laugavegur shopping street. Both WiFi and private, on-site parking are free.

Guesthouse Galtafell offers both rooms and self-catering apartments with wooden floors, an iron and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Apartments include a private bathroom and well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge.

the housekeeper is so nice! great facilities!

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8.3
Very Good
1,660 reviews
Price from
$111
per night

Situated in Reykjavík, near Hallgrímskirkja Church and Solfar Sun Voyager, Flóki by Guesthouse Reykjavík is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and shared lounge. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Excellent location and friendly owner. The guesthouse and its facilities were unique and possessed a certain charm. Highly recommended!

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8.7
Excellent
190 reviews
Price from
$153
per night

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Reykjavík

  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 741 reviews
    Great location. Close (1Km) from Bus Station to most touristy locations. Also walking to the city centre. Pleasant location near the lake. V quiet and peaceful
    Tejas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $141.72
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 54 reviews
    We had a super comfortable stay at Sunny Central apartment. The check in was very smooth, the hosts were very thoughtful and available with any enquiry we had. The apartment is clean, warm, quiet, comfortable, functional and has everything we needed: from coffee machine and fully equipped kitchen to spices and washing machine tablets. The location was perfect being a good base for all the activities outside the city yet close to city centre and shops.
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $97.19
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,478 reviews
    Nice, quiet, clean hostel very close to the city center
    Linda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $137.71
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,698 reviews
    Hostel is located in the city centre of Reykjavik but still has large free car park. It’s very clean and has all the possible facilities: shared spaces like bar and good kitchen with option to make food, saving some money. Bed and room itself were fine, nice and clean, with good WiFi and charging station next to the bed. If you’re looking for a relatively cheap place to stay, this hostel is probably the best option.
    Levs
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $124.96
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,439 reviews
    Plenty of toilets (4) and showers (3), kind hosts who were eager to help with small favours, tasty smörgåsbord breakfast, quiet rooms, classic Reykjavík home guesthouse! Easy access to city center by short walk.
    Sanna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $134.12
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,057 reviews
    Baron's Hostel is cheap, super clean, with very confortable beds. Dormitories are small, thus quiet. The hosts are charming and very helpful. The location is excellent, close to city centre and BSI. There's an excellent swimming pool just accross the street, with hot pots to relax after a busy day. I could'nt wish for a better place to stay in Reykjavik.
    Amélie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $208.26
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 740 reviews
    A great location in central Reykjavik. Easy waking to main attractions and a great base to explore further afield. Comfortable, quiet and warm apartment with cheap parking options (if onsite parking is full). Correspondence with the hosts was very efficient.
    Wendy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $122.82
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,825 reviews
    Access to the guesthouse is by email instructions which were clear and helpful. This is one of the cheapest hotels available at the moment in Reykjavik but the room was clean and bright. Wifi was good, shared bathroom also clean - if rather small - and the staff helpful. Bed was basic but comfortable and I slept well. The hotel is in a good location near to the city centre but in a quiet area.
    stephen
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $122.82
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,825 reviews
    Great location, relatively close to BSÍ and the city center. (10min walks) Quiet room with nice garden view. All of my requests were met and communication was great with the guesthouse. For this pricepoint, I'd recommend it.
    Anna
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 202 reviews
    The Phoenix Hotel is a charming surprise in Reykjavik. It is close to the sights of the city centre, and offers very quiet rooms that are tastefully decorated. The included breakfasts are superbly done. The owners are extremely friendly hosts who took great care of us and provided lots of information about the sites of Reykjavik. This was the perfect place to stay while in Reykjavik!
    Brad
    Young couple

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