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Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík

2.0 star property
Travelers sip cocktails at a cozy bar in the heart of Iceland's vibrant capital, with iconic landmarks like Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja just a short walk away

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, City View (Self Check-in) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets - Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík (Reykjavik)
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Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík is a charming base to explore Iceland's capital. Centrally located, it's within walking distance of major landmarks. Enjoy cocktails at the bar, local flavors at the restaurant, and in-room WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Self Check-in) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Self Check-in)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room (with Shared Bathroom - Self Check-in) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room (with Shared Bathroom - Self Check-in)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room (with Shared Bathroom - Self Check-in)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room (with Private Bathroom - Self Check-in) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room (with Private Bathroom - Self Check-in)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, City View (Self Check-in) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, City View (Self Check-in)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Apartment - Self Check-in | Living area

Two Bedroom Apartment - Self Check-in

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Apartment - Self Check-in | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Apartment - Self Check-in

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík is in Downtown Reykjavik neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Laugavegur. Þjóðmenningarhúsið 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
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Lækjargata 6a and 6b, Reykjavik, IS-101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur
    Laugavegur
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reykjavík Cathedral
    Reykjavík Cathedral
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall
    Reykjavik City Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harpa
    Harpa
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Iceland Phallological Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lemmy
    2 min walk
  • BakaBaka
    2 min walk
  • Hard Rock Café Reykjavik
    1 min walk
  • Te & Kaffi
    2 min walk
  • Icelandic Street Food
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 20 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

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; cash is not accepted
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per person applies.

Where is Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Laugavegur and Reykjavik City Hall. Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 447 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great property - central and within walk of main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This guesthouse was clean and very conveniently located, next to a prominent bus stop, restaurants, historic district and more.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Perfect location and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and cozy. Excellent location right in the heart of downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very easy check in/out. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great cheap option in an optimal location near the shopping and dining district, the pond, and the harbor. I stayed here before and after a group tour from the city. It has all the basics you need to just have a comfortable and peaceful night’s rest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but very nice. Perfect location for exploring downtown Reykjavik.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was in a really good location, we had a lovely room looking out at lovely Christmas decorations. We would definitely stay again, the room was a good size and comfortable bed. There is also a shared kitchen you can also store your luggage in the luggage room so you can enjoy looking around after you have checked out. Thank you so much for such a lovely stay 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice guesthouse in downtown Reykjavik, only few steps from bus stop number 3. Self check-in was easy, was able to get in my room by my own at 2 AM. Room was nice, simple but "effective"!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and lovely. Easy to follow check in after hours. Room was simple but clean and comfortable. Bathrooms and communal kitchen were lovely. Lots of dining options close by and only about 12 minutes walk to the BSI terminal so access to local busses and tour companies was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Luen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Convenient stay

Convenient location. Bit run down and luggage storage was in a toilet room which didn’t smell great. But it was clean with a well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation is very central and was fine for us. The room was no longer in good condition, but was okay for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Entry was a bit rundown and 2 flights of stairs to climb. Facilities clean and quiet. Shared bathroom and kitchen. Check-in instructions clear and easy to follow. Good location for shopping, restaurants and bus pickup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provides all needed for a good sleep - comfortable & quiet. The location is good. The kitchen was useful and well equipped, but not cleaned as well as should be.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The bed were comfortable and the room was clean. It is along a busy road, which makes it noisy from the traffic but we were able to walk to everything in the city, which was convenient. There is no parking, so paid for parking on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Clean. Very noisy- not the hotel’s fault. Loud heavy metal band playing Saturday night past midnight downstairs and heavy construction from early morning daily next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good value for money

The guesthouse has a good location, I received easy instructions for check in and the room was as I expected. There are good kitchen facilities, the rooms are clean and everything works. The only minus, but a big one, was a really awful madras! And proper darkening curtains would also be a plus. I didn’t sleep very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse is located in downtown Reykjavik and in a great location. I'm not sure what the actual guest house is like as we were relegated to the annex next door in a rundown building with five rooms sharing one bathroom, which has black mould in the shower. This very much had the feeling of hostel rather than a hotel or guest house. We never even saw a staff person who just left keys on the desk for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Smelly

It is close to everything, but it is a rather run down guesthouse. The smell from perfumed detergent overwhelms you as you enter the room. Made me wonder what other smells they are trying to hide. The smell was a bit easier when I had stayed a few nights (no cleaning). Otherwise reasonably clean. In the room the fire alarm were covered with a plastic bag.
Covered fire alarm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Smelly

It is close to everything, but it is a rather run down guesthouse. The smell from perfumed detergent hit you in the face as you enter the room. Made me wonder what other smells they are trying to hide. The smell was a bit easier when I had stayed a few nights (no cleaning). Otherwise reasonably clean. In the room the fire alarm were covered with a plastic bag.
Covered fire alarm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raul

Liked: Staff & service
The location is excellent, but the property lack of enough utensils to cook. Only 1 small knife was there to cut. We had to ask for kitchen towels, toilet paper, bags for trash, cleaning supplies, etc. Did not have any species, coffee, sugar, nothing...
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kylie

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

Convenient Location

Stayed at this Guesthouse for 2 nights, location is convenient for transport, but Reykjavik is small so it is walkable to most places from the location also. Check in was easy. However I was in room 1. While it is neat, clean, and plenty of room, unfortunately it is extremely noisy, as it faces the main Street, with multiple restaurants, bars, and nightclub, which includes a lot of traffic and foot traffic all night. So if looking for a quiet nights sleep I would request to not have room 1. That was the only downside to the stay. But that may not be an issue for others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Danette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No frills, but great location

If you’re looking for the cheapest no-frills option that’s not a hostel, this is it. I stayed for 3 days and never saw anybody that worked there. It wouldn’t have been an issue except that my door knob kept falling off and I couldn’t lock my door. I had to leave it unlocked a couple of times until I found another traveler that was able to rig the knob well enough to get by! I had a shared bathroom, but I rarely saw anybody else. There’s a kitchen. Bus station 3 is right outside the door, which is a big pick up spot for tours! Right next to all the shipping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a good choice if you are on a severely restricted budget, but if you can afford it, choose something in a better category. There are no blackout curtains, and the curtains that are there don't fully cover the window. During a one week stay, we only saw a member of staff once, so don't count on any kind of assistance. Our room and the communal kitchen were as clean as you can get an old property. The location couldn't be better. You can easily walk to rainbow street, the church, the old harbor, the Harpa, most museums and the BSI bus terminal. Bus stop number 3 for excursion pick ups is right outside the door. This is a good choice if it is all you can afford.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a group of 5 with young kids and were housed in two separate buildings even though we did try and communicate ahead of the trip. To get to the different buildings require you to go outside and come back in. The two properties are very old and it shows. The kitchen in the "A" building needs a lot of work where the kitchen in the "B" building is nice. We also tried to make changes to our booking (decrease the stay by one day) but via the website we could only cancel the entire stay and rebook at a higher costs. When we reached out to the operator we only received a response after we already left. I will admit that the location is nice to be used as a base location as it is close to all of the tour bus stops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024