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Center Hotels Skjaldbreið

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Laugavegur

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Center Hotels Skjaldbreið in downtown Reykjavik offers continental breakfast, WiFi in every room, and amenities like dry cleaning and luggage storage. Multilingual staff arrange Iceland tours. Harpa concert hall and Hallgrimskirkja church are a short walk away.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Single

  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Single

  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double/Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Double/Twin

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighborhood in Reykjavik, Center Hotels Skjaldbreið is in a shopping district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Reykjavik Pond and Oskjuhlid Hill, while Harpa and National Theatre of Iceland are cultural highlights. Sundhollin and Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale-watching.
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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

  • ‪Einstök Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Fish - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lebowski Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffibrennslan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sjávargrillið - ‬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:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • A water dispenser, a computer station, and a vending machine
  • 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 cable/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: 3:00 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 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

CenterHotel
CenterHotel Skjaldbreid
CenterHotel Skjaldbreid Hotel
CenterHotel Skjaldbreid Hotel Reykjavik
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Skjaldbreid
Centerhotel Skjaldbreid Hotel Reykjavík
Centerhotel Skjaldbreid Reykjavík
Center Hotel Skjaldbreid
Center Hotels Skjaldbreið Hotel
Center Hotels Skjaldbreið Reykjavik
Center Hotels Skjaldbreið Hotel Reykjavik
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: 3:00 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 and Reykjavik City Hall are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Center Hotels Skjaldbreið Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel easily walkable to downtown attractions. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was fine and had many things near it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay! Comfy beds, good staff, close to things, only drawback is you're right in the center of the nightlife area so you can expect to hear music and drunkenness and random yelling late into the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about this hotel is it's location. Right in the walkable area with lots of shops and dining options. Parking was available with a couple of minutes walk. We were very happy with the accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, and a very helpful, and nice, Manager.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Amenities
Very good situation right in downtown. Very quiet as well. Our room was small however very comfortable for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk from bus stop and close to shopping and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location in downtown. The bar next door did play live music late into the night so not ideal for sleeping early.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location couldn’t be better. Staff exceptionally helpful. Clean quiet property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the room was very small and the bathroom very tight it was clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location cannot be beat. Plenty of restaurants and shops and pubs right outside the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything! Restaurants are plentiful and a good variety. It is a little walk to P3 parking, but very doable. Overall, very nice location and good hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to downtown Reykjavik.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic hotel. Very well located. Clean with great service. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. We were surprised by the noise from a nearby bar that didn’t stop yntil nearly midnight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was more than accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff friendly and helpful. convenient location. good breakfast buffet. Note there are stairs to enter the building and once inside, a half flight of stairs to reach the elevator
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pao Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is right in the middle of the hot area of Reykavik. The only negative i guess for some is noise but I found it ended by 11pm and was quiet. Didn’t even hear my neighbors. The European style breakfast is a nice spread with different condiments and creams and breads and danish. Good selection and staffed well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, extremely noisy as there is live music playing one building away. Also there are steps you have to lug your suitcase case up to get to the lift. 3 steps to the entrance and a further few steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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