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The units provide views of the mountain and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a shared bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. At the homestay, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Super cute house perfect distance from the city. Nice and secluded and away from city noise but within close driving distance.

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9
Superb
209 reviews

Set in Reykjavík and only 3.4 km from The Pearl, Om Apartments offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With river views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 4.4 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church.

everything was perfect : modern apartment, good location (10min to Reykjavik by car), confortable beds.

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9.2
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
£223
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.

Our room key was waiting for us in a well developed late arrival system. Even had smoothie drinks waiting for us in the refrigerator. Slept well. We were fortunate that the other guests we also considerate and quiet as this could be an issue, but was not for our stay. Super location ...

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9.2
Superb
586 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.

Disa was great with us! Super friendly. She made us feel like one of her family. Even came with freshly baked home made cake which was delicious. Also we were near many facilities such as coffee shop and grocery.

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9.3
Superb
74 reviews
Price from
£122
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.

Eric the red guesthouse was located to good place. It was next to Hallgrimskirkja. This Hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was so kind. I could have breakfast cereal, coffee and tea free of charge.

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8.9
Fabulous
3,011 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Situated in Reykjavik’s old city centre, this family-run property is across the street from Hallgrim’s Church. It offers a communal kitchen, as well as modern and fresh rooms with wooden furnishings.

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.

Amazing location and very comfortable room.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,127 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.

perfect location for city tour,very close to the city with warm welcome .

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8.3
Very good
1,657 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

A recently renovated property, NN Urban Guesthouse is located in Reykjavík near Solfar Sun Voyager, Hallgrímskirkja Church and The Pearl. It is set 2.8 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach and provides a shared kitchen. Blue Lagoon is 47 km from the guest house and Reykjavik Old Harbour is 2.6 km away.

The location is good, the room was very clean and confortable.

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8.9
Fabulous
283 reviews
Price from
£116
per night

Offering garden views, Víðines Guesthouse is an accommodation situated in Reykjavík, 23 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 23 km from Solfar Sun Voyager. The property has sea and mountain views, and is 23 km from The Pearl. The guest house also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Very clean, warm, nice bed linen, showers with hot water, kitchen well equipped and space for unneeded food to share, parking space, easy to get to work a car

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8
Very good
514 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Situated just 5.3 km from The Pearl, Ubak Guesthouse features accommodation in Reykjavík with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. The guest house has family rooms.

The accommodation is well-equipped, reasonably priced, and very clean, with the added convenience of a washing machine. Plus, there is a 24-hour supermarket nearby, which is a big bonus.

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8.7
Fabulous
306 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

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  • Freyja Guesthouse & Suites
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 586 reviews

    A guest house nestled in the centre of Reykjavík, Freyja Guesthouse & Suites features parking on-site, free WiFi, free bikes and garden.

    It has a very good location, near the church and bus stop 8!

  • Guesthouse Andrea
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,616 reviews

    Centrally located, Guesthouse Andrea is just a 10-minutes’ walk from the city centre of Reykjavík. The self-catering accommodations offer free high-speed internet access and free parking.

    Nice spot, quite near Malaga. Is it good breakfast

  • Guesthouse Aurora
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,234 reviews

    Located in the calm Thingholt neighbourhood, this family-owned guest house is in Reykjavik is just 450 metres from the shopping Laugavegur Street.

    The communication with the management was brilliant!

  • Alba Guesthouse
    Breakfast options
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,436 reviews

    This guest house offers free Wi-Fi and parking, plus a communal lounge and terrace. Reykjavík Domestic Airport and BSÍ Bus Terminal are within 3 minutes’ drive.

    Great stay, it was our second time. We will come back again.

  • Úlfarsfellsvegur 20, 113 Rvk Birkihlid
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 209 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Úlfarsfellsvegur 20, 113 Rvk Birkihlid features accommodation with patio, around 12 km from The Pearl.

    We loved the decoration : arts and plants everywhere.

  • Om Apartments
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 102 reviews

    Set in Reykjavík and only 3.4 km from The Pearl, Om Apartments offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With river views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    Huge apartment. Really well kited out. Amazing views.

  • Casa Dísa - Dreams, A Boutique Guesthouse in Reykjavik City`s Central Park and Botanical Garden in Laugardalur, Hot-Spring-Valley
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 74 reviews

    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...

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  • Ubak Guesthouse
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 306 reviews

    Situated just 5.3 km from The Pearl, Ubak Guesthouse features accommodation in Reykjavík with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    very helpful host, nice location, very comfortable

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  • Víðines Guesthouse
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 514 reviews

    Offering garden views, Víðines Guesthouse is an accommodation situated in Reykjavík, 23 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 23 km from Solfar Sun Voyager.

    Apart from outside looking everything exceed my expectations.

  • Johann´s Guesthouse
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 48 reviews

    Johann´s Guesthouse offers accommodation within 1.2 km of the centre of Reykjavík, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster.

    De ligging, het was er superschoon en vriendelijke host

  • Butterfly Guesthouse
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 50 reviews

    This family-run guest house is located in central Reykjavík, just 350 metres from Reykjavík harbour. It offers free Wi-Fi, bright rooms and a fully equipped, guest kitchen.

    Le studio qui permet une totale indépendance est très agréable.

  • REK Inn
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 647 reviews

    Situated in Reykjavík, near Solfar Sun Voyager, Hallgrímskirkja Church and The Pearl, REK Inn has a shared lounge. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge.

    Use of kitchen, and prompt replacement of broken toaster.

  • Stylish 4BD spacious, great view.

    Set in Reykjavík, within 4 km of The Pearl and 6 km of Hallgrímskirkja Church, Stylish 4BD spacious, great view.

  • Private room in a shared apartment with amazing view

    Offering a shared lounge and mountain view, Private room in a shared apartment with amazing view is situated in Reykjavík, 2.3 km from Solfar Sun Voyager and 3.1 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church.

  • An apartment in which a room is rented out Jörfabakki 109 Reykjavík
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Offering inner courtyard views, An apartment in which a room is rented out Jörfabakki 109 Reykjavík is an accommodation situated in Reykjavík, 8.3 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 8.8 km from Solfar...

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  • Eric the Red Guesthouse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,011 reviews

    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.

    Super clean room and super nice staff. Perfect location.

  • NN Urban Guesthouse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 283 reviews

    A recently renovated property, NN Urban Guesthouse is located in Reykjavík near Solfar Sun Voyager, Hallgrímskirkja Church and The Pearl.

    Location, cleanliness, ease, comfort. It has it all!

  • Private room, close to great a swimming pool
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Reykjavík, 7.9 km from The Pearl and 8.1 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church, Private room, close to great a swimming pool offers air conditioning.

  • Guesthouse Sunna
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,125 reviews

    Situated in Reykjavik’s old city centre, this family-run property is across the street from Hallgrim’s Church. It offers a communal kitchen, as well as modern and fresh rooms with wooden furnishings.

    Fantastic position, closed to the Hallgrimskirkja.

  • Guesthouse Galtafell
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,656 reviews

    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.

    Great access to the city centre, cleanliness and super friendly staff.

  • Heart House Guesthouse
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 196 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Reykjavík 101 district of Reykjavík, Heart House Guesthouse is located 1.1 km from Solfar Sun Voyager, 3.8 km from The Pearl and 49 km from Blue Lagoon.

    Perfect location, clean and comfortable, wonderful host!

  • Grettir Guesthouse
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,063 reviews

    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 location is very good , It is a comfortable place

  • Reykjavík Central Guesthouse
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews

    Reykjavík Central Guesthouse is situated in the Reykjavík East district of Reykjavík, 700 metres from Hallgrímskirkja Church, 1.4 km from Solfar Sun Voyager and 1.2 km from The Pearl.

    Great location, warm rooms and exactly what I expected.

  • Baldursbrá Guesthouse Laufásvegur
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,790 reviews

    Ideally situated in Reykjavík, Baldursbrá Guesthouse Laufásvegur provides express check-in and check-out and parking on-site.

    Really close to downtown, common area/kitchen is equipped.

  • Travel Inn
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,773 reviews

    This budget hotel is 100 metres from Reykjavik's BSI Bus Terminal, the arrival/departure point for Keflavík International Airport buses. It offers free WiFi and parking.

    In the centre of Reykjavik; Free parking of the car.

  • Nordurey Guesthouse
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 280 reviews

    Set in Reykjavík, 2.4 km from Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach, Nordurey Guesthouse offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

    Close to the city centre, kitchen available, clean room.

  • Igdlo Guesthouse
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,815 reviews

    This family-run guest house, 500 metres from Reykjavik Bus Terminal, is a 45-minute bus ride from Keflavik International Airport.

    Decent clean stay. Kitchen had a microwave, kettle so we could cook.

  • Guesthouse Pavi
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,448 reviews

    Guesthouse Pavi is located in Reykjavik, only 50 metres from Laugavegur street. It offers free parking and flexible accommodation for different needs and budgets. All rooms have free Wi-Fi access.

    Nice, quiet, clean hostel very close to the city center

  • Lækur Guesthouse
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 269 reviews

    Featuring quiet street views, Lækur Guesthouse is situated in the Reykjavík East district of Reykjavík, 2.1 km from Solfar Sun Voyager and 2.9 km from Hallgrímskirkja Church.

    clean room comfortable bed . well equipped kitchen

  • Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavik
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,091 reviews

    Set in a historic building in Reykjavík's downtown area, Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavik is a family-owned accommodation just 25 metres away from Lækjartorg Square and a local bus stop.

    good location and easy to find,simple to check in and out

  • Central Guesthouse Reykjavík
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,052 reviews

    This charming 1920s-era guest house is 5 minutes’ walk from Reykjavík’s Laugavegur shopping street. Wi-Fi and tea/coffee are free. A guest kitchen, laundry room and terrace with BBQ are available.

    Destination, community rooms, sheets and decorations.

  • Reykjavik Peace Center Guesthouse
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 314 reviews

    The Reykjavik Peace Center is located in a peaceful residential area, 15 minutes drive from Reykjavik city centre. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and basic rooms with shared bathrooms.

    Very quiet and peaceful, and nice kitchen facilities

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  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 159 reviews
    Comfort of beds and size of apartment. Though not centrally situated has harbour restaurants across the unit which was easy to access a meal. Very well kitted unit with appliances including washer and dryer. Great hostess.
    Lourene
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £165.34
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,323 reviews
    Great hostel vibe with friendly staff and activities in the bar/cafe area. Central location made the whole trip easier. Great rooms and boxes are provided to place your things in. The kitchen was great as well.
    Abigail
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £260.40
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews
    Amazing location, couldn’t be more central. Got everything that’s needed. Lovely host and replies so quickly when needed.
    Chloe
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £107.52
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,030 reviews
    Good hostel.
    Andrew Hobson
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 120 reviews
    Great location, great host. Had everything we needed.
    Kelly
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £113.01
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,275 reviews
    I can't recommend Kex enough to anyone who wants to make Reykjavik their base to explore Iceland. It was my home for 5 nights and turned out to be the best decision I could have made. Fabulous location, lovely facilities, made some great friends, both hostel mates and locals at the bar, and the highlight was the warm and helpful service. Definitely staying here again on my next visit.
    Tewari
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 98 reviews
    Fantastic location and lovely host. Everything was so close, so many cheap and easy places to park. Beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything you needed to cook and clean.
    Jessie
    People with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 113 reviews
    Great apartment, great location, great host. Great view! Everything was great! We did not expect how hot the apartment would be! Ended up opening the windows, the true Icelandic way 😉
    Anna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £142.55
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 738 reviews
    amazing location, close to everything, loved my own private home for a few days.
    Daniel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £154.11
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 772 reviews
    A super nice and clean double room with feeling like living in private home. Great location, shared, but good, equipped kitchen.
    Arnis
    Young couple

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