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Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík

2.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with a restaurant connected to the convention center in 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

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment - Self Check-in | Living area

Two Bedroom Apartment - Self Check-in

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 4 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lækjargata 6a and 6b, Reykjavik, IS-101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parliament House - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harpa - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BakaBaka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lemmy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Reykjavik - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Icelandic Street Food - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Messinn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík

Guesthouse near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Harpa and Laugavegur, Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík provides a bar, a restaurant, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, and toasters
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, stovetops, and spices

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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)
  • 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

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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

Property is also known as

Centric Reykjavik
Pisa Guesthouse House
Pisa Guesthouse House Reykjavik
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Centric Guesthouse House Reykjavik
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Centric Guesthouse
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Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík Reykjavik
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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 10-minute walk of Laugavegur, Reykjavik Harbour, and Harpa. Dómkirkja and Reykjavík Cathedral are just steps away.

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Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything, it was perfect for our vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Dr Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It met all of our overnight needs during our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
While a bit cozy and squeaky in places, this was an affordable space for my family in the heart of Reykjavik - close to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim Edward

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

Excellent location

Location was excellent for catching tour buses and walking around town, hotel was quiet and comfortable. The communal kitchen was handy with coffee on hand.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice large room. Fairly central to popular sites in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location for sightseeing and tour pickups. For the price paid and that it is a guest house, it was reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy to find closed to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Very clean and easy to reach out to the admin
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, it's probably the cheapest option around that isn't a hostel and for that price my expectations were definitely meant, I'd stay there again. Room was comfy, bathrooms were kept clean and the kitchen was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Great location

Nice room, friendly staff although not there much. Kitchen available, clean room and good shower. Well located, walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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

8/10 Good

eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central to all downtown venues
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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

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

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

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
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