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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Reykjavík, Iceland

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The guest house provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the guest house, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Nice apartment suitable for families and friends

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9.2
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£229
per night

A guest house nestled in the centre of Reykjavík, Freyja Guesthouse & Suites features parking on-site, free WiFi, free bikes and garden. The property is practically located near Hallgrímskirkja Church and Solfar Sun Voyager. The property has garden and city views, and is 2.7 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Location was superb - just a 5mins walk to the main shopping street in Reykjavik. Room was spacious, had a huge TV with all the main streaming apps installed. Shared bathroom was really clean too. Complimentary smoothie was a plus!

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9.2
Superb
585 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

Casa Dísa - Dreams, A Boutique Guesthouse in Reykjavik City`s Central Park and Botanical Garden in Laugardalur, Hot-Spring-Valley provides a garden, as well as accommodation with a kitchenette in Reykjavík, 4.5 km from Solfar Sun Voyager. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 4.5 km from The Pearl.

Dísa was so welcoming, when I arrived she took out a map and showed me all of her favourite spots to go to and how to use the bus system. Speaking of the bus, it couldn’t be more convenient drops you right outside the house! The room was spotless and had blackout blinds which are essential for the Icelandic summers!

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9.3
Superb
74 reviews
Price from
£122
per night

Featuring garden views, Casa Dísa - Apartments A Boutique Guesthouse in Reykjavik City`s Central Park and Botanical Garden in Laugardalur, Hot-Spring-Valley provides accommodation with patio, around 4.5 km from The Pearl. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 4.5 km from Solfar Sun Voyager.

Disa is the best host ever! If you go to Iceland, stay here!!!! Iceland is beautiful and magic, but you haven’t seen anything yet until you meet the locals! Disa makes everything ever better than you could have wished for. Warm and hospitable. You’ll find everything you need in the apartment, even a washer and dryer, supermarket and bakery are around the corner! There’s too much awesome things to do and see around. Time is your only enemy. But if you’re searching for a romantic private getaway this is your spot as well, wish I had time to just chill out in the big bathtub! Anyway: Go meet the hostess with the mostest! If we ever come back to Iceland we’ll certainly stay here again!

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9.6
Exceptional
88 reviews
Price from
£236
per night

Well situated in the Vesturbær district of Reykjavík, Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse is set 1.5 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church, 1.6 km from Solfar Sun Voyager and 3.6 km from The Pearl. The property is located 49 km from Blue Lagoon, 400 metres from Reykjavik Old Harbour and 1.1 km from Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi. At Refurinn Reykjavik Guesthouse every room includes bed linen and towels.

Great spot close to Reykjavik city center. Very comfortable, great view from the room, perfect to watch the sunrise from. Shared kitchen has everything you need.

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8.2
Very good
1,105 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

Just off the Laugavegur shopping street, Grettir Guesthouse features self-service check-in. This property is a 5-minute walk from Hallgrimskirkja Church. Free WiFi is available.

The Sundhöll Reykjavíkur public swimming pool is 650 metres from Grettir Guesthouse and a variety of restaurants and cafés are found in nearby streets.

I loved staying here rather than in a sterile hotel. The location was perfect....I walked everywhere and lots of shops and restaurants on the doorstep. Instructions very clear and I liked that there were no staff. Warm and a comfy bed with great kitchen facilities.

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8
Very good
1,074 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

This privately-run guest house in central Reykjavík is 100 metres from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 7 minutes’ walk from Laugavegur shopping street. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a TV.

An electric kettle, tea and cups are provided in each room at Eric the Red Guesthouse, along with an in-room washbasin and hairdryer. Some have a private bathroom, while others have access to shared facilities.

It really had the extra step. Offered fresh coffee, also breakfast although it wasn’t included in the price. It even offered free gas canisters left behind by other tourists. I loved how caring the staff was and also its location. Perfect stay in Reykjavik. Great value for money. My husband is really picky and he really loved stayin there.

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8.9
Fabulous
3,048 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

The simply decorated rooms at Guesthouse Sunna feature either private or shared bathroom facilities. All have free Wi-Fi, while some have a TV, a fridge, or a tea/coffee maker. All rooms have access to a communal kitchen.

The house is neat and quiet for good sleep

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8.6
Fabulous
2,140 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

Set in a building dating back to 1916, this Reykjavík guest house is within 5 minutes’ walk of the popular Laugavegur shopping street. Both WiFi and private, on-site parking are free.

Guesthouse Galtafell offers both rooms and self-catering apartments with wooden floors, an iron and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Apartments include a private bathroom and well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge.

The location is great and easy to walk to many main attractions and restaurants. The room is big and comfortable.

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8.3
Very good
1,658 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Situated in Reykjavík, near Hallgrímskirkja Church and Solfar Sun Voyager, Flóki by Guesthouse Reykjavík is a recently renovated property, featuring, a garden and shared lounge. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Looks exactly like the pictures! Shared bathroom was very clean and the shower was great, also never had to wait to use it (I think the place was fully booked too)

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8.7
Fabulous
190 reviews
Price from
£123
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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Guest houses that travellers love in Reykjavík

  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 741 reviews
    Great location. Close (1Km) from Bus Station to most touristy locations. Also walking to the city centre. Pleasant location near the lake. V quiet and peaceful
    Tejas
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £116.81
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews
    We had a super comfortable stay at Sunny Central apartment. The check in was very smooth, the hosts were very thoughtful and available with any enquiry we had. The apartment is clean, warm, quiet, comfortable, functional and has everything we needed: from coffee machine and fully equipped kitchen to spices and washing machine tablets. The location was perfect being a good base for all the activities outside the city yet close to city centre and shops.
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £77.99
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,473 reviews
    Nice, quiet, clean hostel very close to the city center
    Linda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £110.47
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,694 reviews
    Hostel is located in the city centre of Reykjavik but still has large free car park. It’s very clean and has all the possible facilities: shared spaces like bar and good kitchen with option to make food, saving some money. Bed and room itself were fine, nice and clean, with good WiFi and charging station next to the bed. If you’re looking for a relatively cheap place to stay, this hostel is probably the best option.
    Levs
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £100.27
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,439 reviews
    Plenty of toilets (4) and showers (3), kind hosts who were eager to help with small favours, tasty smörgåsbord breakfast, quiet rooms, classic Reykjavík home guesthouse! Easy access to city center by short walk.
    Sanna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £107.63
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,053 reviews
    Baron's Hostel is cheap, super clean, with very confortable beds. Dormitories are small, thus quiet. The hosts are charming and very helpful. The location is excellent, close to city centre and BSI. There's an excellent swimming pool just accross the street, with hot pots to relax after a busy day. I could'nt wish for a better place to stay in Reykjavik.
    Amélie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £167.12
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 738 reviews
    A great location in central Reykjavik. Easy waking to main attractions and a great base to explore further afield. Comfortable, quiet and warm apartment with cheap parking options (if onsite parking is full). Correspondence with the hosts was very efficient.
    Wendy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £98.56
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,825 reviews
    Access to the guesthouse is by email instructions which were clear and helpful. This is one of the cheapest hotels available at the moment in Reykjavik but the room was clean and bright. Wifi was good, shared bathroom also clean - if rather small - and the staff helpful. Bed was basic but comfortable and I slept well. The hotel is in a good location near to the city centre but in a quiet area.
    stephen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £98.56
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,825 reviews
    Great location, relatively close to BSÍ and the city center. (10min walks) Quiet room with nice garden view. All of my requests were met and communication was great with the guesthouse. For this pricepoint, I'd recommend it.
    Anna
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 202 reviews
    The Phoenix Hotel is a charming surprise in Reykjavik. It is close to the sights of the city centre, and offers very quiet rooms that are tastefully decorated. The included breakfasts are superbly done. The owners are extremely friendly hosts who took great care of us and provided lots of information about the sites of Reykjavik. This was the perfect place to stay while in Reykjavik!
    Brad
    Young couple

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