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Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík

2.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with restaurant, connected to the convention center, near Reykjavik Harbour

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In the heart of Reykjavik, Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík offers a charming retreat near Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja. Enjoy a drink at the bar or savor local flavors in the restaurant, while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room (with Private Bathroom - Self Check-in)

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

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

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Parliament House - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harpa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 44 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lemmy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BakaBaka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Café Reykjavik - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jómfrúin - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík

Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík is just 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Laugavegur and Reykjavik City Hall are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1904

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 40 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 18 costs EUR 20 (one-way)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 40 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.

Are there restaurants at or near Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík like?

Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavík is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 3-minute drive from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) and 9 minutes' walk from Reykjavik Harbour. Travelers say that the guesthouse is in a great location.

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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

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a great property - central and within walk of main attractions.
Kristina, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This guesthouse was clean and very conveniently located, next to a prominent bus stop, restaurants, historic district and more.
Diane, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was great. Perfect location and everything we needed.
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute and cozy. Excellent location right in the heart of downtown
Jodie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very easy check in/out. Very clean.
Emily, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Simple but very nice. Perfect location for exploring downtown Reykjavik.
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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 😊
Karen, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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"!
Marco, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dr Julian, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Luen, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The accommodation is very central and was fine for us. The room was no longer in good condition, but was okay for the price.
Christian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Renee, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
iain, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bryan, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Susanne, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
Danielle, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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...
Raul, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Kylie, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Danette, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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.
David, 5-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
Tyler, 4-night trip