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Guesthouse Galtafell

3.0 star property
Travelers discover Reykjavik's authentic charm from this welcoming base, where helpful staff point to hidden gems and the harbor sits within easy walking distance.

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Guesthouse Galtafell creates a homey atmosphere near Reykjavik Harbour. Guests appreciate the garden setting, reliable in-room WiFi, and exceptionally helpful staff who enhance the experience. The walkable location makes exploring the city particularly convenient.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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  • 35 sq m
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Exceptional
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  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighborhood in Reykjavik, Guesthouse Galtafell is in a shopping district. Travelers looking for local activities can try Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Harpa. Sundhollin and Þjóðmenningarhúsið are also worth visiting. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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Laufasvegur 46, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • View of the Tjornin Lake in Reykjavik at sunset in winter., Shutterstock ID 1222302634, Purchase Order: -
    Reykjavik Pond
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reykjavik showing street scenes
    Laugavegur
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • aurora borealis above hallgrimskirkja church in central of reykjavik city in Iceland, Shutterstock ID 1146085949, Purchase Order: SP-1506 Go Guides, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Faa Praharnpap, Ot
    Hallgrimskirkja
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall which includes street scenes and a pond
    Reykjavik City Hall
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Harpa featuring a sunset, general coastal views and modern architecture
    Harpa
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Café Loki
    6 min walk
  • Reykjavik Fish
    7 min walk
  • Iðnó
    7 min walk
  • Sjávargrillið
    7 min walk
  • Víkinga Pylsur
    7 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Galtafell

Guesthouse near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Harpa and Laugavegur, Guesthouse Galtafell provides an airport shuttle, a garden, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Guesthouse Galtafell have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1916
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 4599 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ISK 2300 (one-way), (from 12 to 15 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Galtafell
Galtafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Galtafell
Guesthouse Galtafell House
Guesthouse Galtafell House Reykjavik
Guesthouse Galtafell Reykjavik
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Guesthouse Galtafell Reykjavik
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Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Galtafell pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Galtafell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Galtafell?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Guesthouse Galtafell provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ISK 4599 per person applies.

Where is Guesthouse Galtafell located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Asgrimur Jonsson Collection and Laugavegur. Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Guesthouse Galtafell Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 506 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facility and location, excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but charming in its way and had a spacious bathroom with a great shower. Very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big space, very clean, great location, wonderful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and really big for the price. The owners were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience. Check-in was a breeze. The room was clean and everything we needed. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Amenities
Loved my stay. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

Perfect bungalow

Check in was simple, it was walking distance to anything down town but tucked away from the busyness. The little kitchen was perfect for making a quick meal, which is nice as dining out is pricey in Reykjavík. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great people with great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay. We were comfortable, we were close to shopping and attractions. It was everything we needed and could have asked for!!! We will definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very spacious and clean room within walking of restaurants, shopping and lovely park
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location walking distance to downtown and bus station, comfortable unit, beautiful property, friendly and helpful staff. I would absolutely recommend this lodging to future travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. Was close to downtown and had good space in the two bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Good place

Nice people. Very accommodating. Good place very near the bus station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location..easy walk to the centre and bus station.. Check in very easy... When asked a question via the app..received answer straight away ...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near BSI Terminal (bus station)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how easy it was to walk to from the bus station. Host was accommodating and responsive. Lovely walk to urban park, Halgrimskirke, central shopping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay at Guesthouse Galtafell! Really good value for money, clean and lovely and warm rooms. The location is amazing, walking distance to BSI bus station and central Reykjavik. Checking in was so easy too! We had a small issue in our room. The toilet leaked but Guesthouse Galtafell could not have done more! They immediately moved us to a new upgraded room and were so apologetic. Things happen but the way they dealt with the situation was brilliant! Without hesitation, I would stay here again and will have no issue recommending this room to anyone! Thank you Guesthouse Galtafell
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a beautiful, historic building that is in a great, central location. The check-in and check-out processes were easy and quick. The only issue is that the hot water smells a bit of sulfur.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was nice and clean with a convenient in room bathroom with a great shower. The location is perfect for walking to all the major restaurant and shopping areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shealyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Close walking distance to downtown! Easy street parking! Small but perfect for what we needed for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was allowed to check in early after arriving at Keflavik in an overnight flight. I was allowed to check in as soon as I arrived - around 10:30 a.m. Extremely comfortable bed, quiet neighbourhood, you can walk downtown in about 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a very nice neighborhood within walking distance to all the attractions. Family room was very spacious and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely compact room in a quiet area that is easily walkable to dining and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi Nordby

Simple standard, practical location

This is a good option for the price and location close to the national airport and bus station to the international airport. Only a 10-12 minutes walk to the city center. Simple, but clean and safe. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025