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Old Town Reykjavik

3.0 star property
Reykjavik's vibrant city life unfolds from this central location where helpful staff connect travelers with iconic landmarks and authentic experiences

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Kastali Guesthouse welcomes travelers to Reykjavik's heart with in-room WiFi. Its central location is within walking distance of Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja. Staff offer tour assistance and luggage storage, ensuring seamless city exploration.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Kirkjustrati, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Reykjavík Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Laugavegur - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harpa - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sæta Svínið - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Skúli Craft Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hja Joni - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Laundromat Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪American Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Old Town Reykjavik

Hotel near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja, Old Town Reykjavik has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location
Room features
All 52 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Kastali mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kastali Guesthouse Hotel
Kastali Guesthouse Reykjavik
Kastali Guesthouse Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Town Reykjavik pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Old Town Reykjavik?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Town Reykjavik?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Old Town Reykjavik located?

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

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Reviews

Old Town Reykjavik Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 181 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location clean room with good amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, albeit a bit small. The walls are practically paper thin so bring a pair of noise cancelling headphones. Despite the noise, it is a perfectly nice place to stay and relatively inexpensive, as well as being in a great location. If you are on a budget, then it is worth staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurtruenell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean and quit guesthouse in the center of everything. Easy to find and easy check in instructions
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Clair

Now called Old Town and not Kastali, I found the hostel to be in a great location, quiet despite the being well occupied, the rooms fine, and the bathrooms kept clean the entire time I was there. Pretty nice, actually.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very good location, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phatcharin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and good location.,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

mary

Very clean & basic; priced right and close to a fun area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk went above and beyond for us and the area is perfect! Within an easy walk to the harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in downtown Reykjavík. Good place to stay if you are just looking for a place to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and made our trip easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to walk around the staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service
Good location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Clean and very secure. Would happily stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis

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

Great place

Very clean throughout
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, it's right next to bus stop #1 making it easy to get picked up for tours. It is also within walking distance to get food and other things.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Great location and price

Perfect for my needs, great location between downtown and old town. Room was clean and well presented, check in was easy, recommended for a short stay but some may prefer private bathrooms for a longer stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful for check in, check out and luggage storage. The room was very clean and the beds comfortable and warm. Super close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the centre of Reykjavik Large facility Had private room several WC and shower nearby Open kitchen promotes conversation and sharing with other travellers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and value. Parking is tricky.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location extremely good, very clean and tidy. Checking in and out system could be better, mostly faceless front desk.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Evgeni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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