Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Laugavegur

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Exterior
Lobby
Staircase
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Laugavegi 16, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Harpa - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Session Craft Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lebowski Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Street Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Einstök Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffibrennslan - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

Hotel near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja, Center Hotels Skjaldbreið provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A TV in the lobby, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Center Hotels Skjaldbreið have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 35
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 100

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: EUR 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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CenterHotel Skjaldbreid Hotel Reykjavik
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Center Hotels Skjaldbreið (Center Hotels Skjaldbreid)

Frequently asked questions

Is Center Hotels Skjaldbreið pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Center Hotels Skjaldbreið?

Center Hotels Skjaldbreið doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Center Hotels Skjaldbreið?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 35 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Center Hotels Skjaldbreið?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 100 (subject to availability).

Where is Center Hotels Skjaldbreið located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur, Hallgrimskirkja, and Harpa. Reykjavik Harbour is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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Center Hotels Skjaldbreið Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice and staff was helpful and answered all my questions about dining options and transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianxiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location for this hotel is great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Gave us tips, checked us in early, called a taxi for us, and was very friendly. Room was made up nice and it was in the best location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and breakfast

Great location, helpful staff, super breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff made it very simple and easy to check in and check out. Hotel room was clean. Hallways are clean sunroom was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was clean and spacious. There was lots to choose from at the breakfast buffet. The staff was kind and helpful. The only negative was the live music across the street until 11:00 and people parting in the street until the wee hours.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DORA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Got to hotel and they said they moved us to another property. Something about bed being destroyed days earlier. If they had let us know we could have cancelled and booked something else
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the hotel, staff and location. But the loud bar across the street was disturbing at bedtime… good thing I was so tired each night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

dalia

Disliked: Amenities
City center/excellent location, room was tiny-2-star room, 2.5 star hotel, 5star location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great city centre hotel

Lovely wee hotel that was slap bang in the middle of Reykjavik city centre. It was very quiet, clean and friendly. Breakfast was included, which is a bonus in Iceland
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Central and simple

Simple standard, simple breakfast, but clean and very central in the middle of the tourist area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of Reykjaviks Best Hotel Options

Convenient, comfortable location. Good service and fair pricing. Easy walk to many bars, clubs, shopping and restaurants. Convenient parking garage options close.by
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location near centre of Reykjavík
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliane S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little hotel with access to centreville. Staffs is super friendly and accommodative!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, staff very helpful, room clean. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel Downtown

Great hotel right in downtown Reykjavik. The staff was wonderful and the hotel was comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend if are looking for a hotel in the center of the action.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good breakfast, comfy beds! I was able to check in super early which made arriving from a redeye flight so much better
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuanwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staffs are nice enough to have us check in early due to our red light flight. The breakfast has nice variety. Room is clean but tiny and it has everything you needed. The location is great and walk in distance to most of attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

The Book Store Bar next to this location was extremely fun every evening.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024