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Egilsborg Guesthouse

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A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a ceiling fan. - Egilsborg Guesthouse (Reykjavik)
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Close to Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja, Egilsborg Guesthouse provides a grocery/convenience store, shopping on site, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

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6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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About the neighborhood

Located in Holt, a neighborhood in Reykjavik, Egilsborg Guesthouse is in a shopping district. Hallgrimskirkja and Sundhollin are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Þjóðmenningarhúsið and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsholl or Laugardalsvollur. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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Þverholt 20, Reykjavik, 105

What's nearby

  • A street with a pink bicycle, a yellow bench, and various storefronts.
    Laugavegur
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A church with a tall spire and a statue in front.
    Hallgrimskirkja
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A modern building with a reflective glass facade, surrounded by a marina with several boats.
    Harpa
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A modern building with large glass windows and a curved roof.
    Reykjavik City Hall
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A marina with various boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a cityscape with buildings.
    Reykjavik Harbour
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Microbar
    5 min walk
  • Hygge
    7 min walk
  • Kröst
    3 min walk
  • Reykjavík Roasters
    2 min walk
  • Potturinn & Pannan
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (ISK 8,000 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ISK 10,000 for adults and ISK 10,000 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ISK 10000
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ISK 10000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ISK 10000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges ISK 2500 for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ISK 800.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Administrative fee: ISK 200 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 10000 for adults and ISK 10000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 8000.00 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: ISK 8000 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: ISK 10000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ISK 10000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ISK 10000 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: ISK 20000 per week; may vary based on length of stay and unit size
  • Bed sheets fee: ISK 8000 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
  • Laundry fee: ISK 10000 per day
  • Towels fee: ISK 3000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of ISK 2500

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will be charged a fee when paying in a non-Icelandic currency at the property.
The full amount of the reservation is due 24 hours prior arrival.
Property Registration Number 430504-3980

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Egilsborg Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for ISK 8000 per night.

What time is check-in at Egilsborg Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ISK 10000 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 4:00 PM for a fee of ISK 10000.

What time is check-out at Egilsborg Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ISK 10000 (subject to availability).

Does Egilsborg Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ISK 8000.00 per person applies.

Where is Egilsborg Guesthouse located?

Located in Holt, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Reykjavik Harbour is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Egilsborg Guesthouse Reviews

6.0

6.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An inexpensive place to spend the night. The rooms were clean. Unfortunately the staff has little control over the condition of the shared WC and how some guests aren’t always careful about tidying up after themselves. The staff are great. And the location is good for walking around town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it is fine. Owners wife is very friendly attentive and helpful. You don’t come here looking for a luxury experience of course. Value is what you want and what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very cheerful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family running the guest house was so kind and helpful. The two children were delightful. Busy and active but very respectful and inquisitive at the same time. Although not the Ritz Carlton, the guesthouse was clean and comfortable. I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Monica

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is not adequately kept and looks terrible. I got many e-mails insisting on paying in cash and pushing me to pay for parking on the property when parking in the street and the area, as the whole country, is highly safe. She insisted so much that we paid even though we did not use it and left the car in another place. They also offered a drive to the airport and the driver was nice and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Philip D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The family was very nice, it was clean. The stairs to the third floor were narrow and a bit steep. We had luggage for a month and this was our last stop, despite being in late 60s we were strong enough to take it up. There was NO shower on our floor. Well there WAS a shower on our floor, but we weren't allowed to use it.. We had to listen or go down and check when the shower was free on the second floor. Going down the stairs one night carrying my things l was thinking, YIKES l hope l don't fall. The shower area had NO chair, bench or stool for your items! There were hooks on the wall one of which was broken.There was only a toilet and sink on the third floor, the handle on the door to the toilet and sink room was coming apart from the inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Michelle Sophia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent almost a week at Egilsborg Guesthouse in Reykjavik. While I expected this place to be more like a hostel than the Hilton, it is not a professionally run hostel. I won’t repeat the details of the other low star reviews, other than to confirm that I experienced those things as well. I’ll express two concerns: 1. Food hygiene 2. Mental health When I arrived, I was greeted with the smell of rotting food. It was the communal refrigerator. It was cleaned out at one point, but raw meat is frequently stored with produce. Mixed in between is open containers of stale food like pizza, hotdogs, yogurt, open drinks, etc. For two of my days here there was not soap in the WC and there never was a way to dry your hands. During the week I was there, there was not running water for 5 days in the “kitchen” that appeared to be under construction. There was an evening that there was no water for the only functioning shower. The other concern was psychological. It seems that a family lives here. The children were well-behaved; an adult was not. The yelling and door slamming made me feel uncomfortable, and it was a sentiment shared by my cohorts. All this being said, I would give four stars to the caretaker/ manager. The caretaker is doing a lot with a little. I observed the caretaker earnestly in cleaning and doing the work of three. From this experience I can only recommend that Expedia remove this as a listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Last minute reservation works.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

ALEXEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location unbeatable price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil Stryhn

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

Great hosts

The woman working there during my stay was very welcoming and accommodating, created a great atmosphere for guests
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and quiet, with a location out in the middle of nowhere… Just what we expect in Iceland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Mrs. Karen Wilkinson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice host & good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Very average accommodation for the cost,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Staff & service
Nice location with great access to the city center and bus stop number 13. Nice staff and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

An additional kr3,000 for bedding and kr4,000 to park for just a few hours doubled the cost of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean but a bit dated. Nice welcome. It‘s not worth 500 € if you need to travel there on a saturday or any other busy day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Eigelsborg should update their photos on Expedia, the quaint dining area looks nothing like the photo. It should be stated up front, that this is a bare-bones backpacker’s facility, you have to rent pillow, blanket & towel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ying Chuen

Parking, sleeping bag, tax need to be paid in addition to what has already been paid. Except tax, it was not specified in the booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Stella

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condition of the facility was deplorable. This SHOULD NOT BE LISTED ON EXPEDIA.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Clark

Disliked: Amenities
disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Michael J

I did not stay in this hotel. EXPEDIA must not include this hotel in your list...because this hotel is not telling their guests beforehand that NO BLANKET is supplied. I have to rent beddings and pillows and towels...disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Avgerinos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok in cleanliness, nothing bad comes to mind but it was not the cleanest place i have been.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Read the small print. Even though we were a family of 6 checking late instead of charging $60 for a late check in they charged us $360 for each person. It is in the rules but crazy - same situation if you actually want an old blanket and pillow. On the positive side it is possible to walk downtown from the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was rude to us, the place is dirty and full of things in common areas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Ashwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not good value for money. They charged close to £50 for a nights stay in a shared dorm and yet wouldnt provide bedding (pillow and bedsheet) which was an additional rental cost of £30, felt like a rip off. This wasnt mentioned anywhere during booking. Host was responsive and quick though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025