Guest Houses in Reykjavik

Naomi Tucker
2 years ago

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Here is a quick list of Guest Houses in Reykjavik, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Guesthouse Aurora

7.9 / 10

(2094 Reviews)

From 79$
Guesthouse Galtafell

8.7 / 10

(1377 Reviews)

From 174$
Butterfly Guesthouse

8.7 / 10

(50 Reviews)

From 368$
Travel Inn

7.8 / 10

(2414 Reviews)

From 36$
Hlid Fisherman'S Village

8.8 / 10

(1198 Reviews)

From 128$

Best Guest Houses in Reykjavik

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Guesthouse Aurora Guesthouse Galtafell Butterfly Guesthouse Travel Inn Hlid Fisherman'S Village Guesthouse Pavi Guesthouse Sunna Downtown Reykjavik Baldursbra Guesthouse Eric The Red Guesthouse Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavik

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7.9
Very good
2094 Reviews

Guesthouse Aurora

📍 Freyjugata 24

From 79$

Nestled in the Reykjavik 101 district, the 2-star Guesthouse Aurora is approximately 15 minutes' walk from Reykjavik Cathedral. Parking is available nearby as well.

The centre of Reykjavik can be reached within 10 minutes' walk of the guest house. This Reykjavik hotel is located close to the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church and Einar Jonsson Sculpture garden and museum.

The property is situated around 19 minutes' walk from Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center Science Museum, and BSI bus station lies nearly a 10-minute walk away.

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8.7
Excellent
1377 Reviews

Guesthouse Galtafell

📍 Laufasvegur 46

From 174$

Nestled in the Reykjavik 101 district, Guesthouse Galtafell is only 9 minutes' walk from culture-oriented attractions like National Museum of Iceland. Set in the heart of Reykjavik, the guest house offers 11 rooms overlooking the garden.

Located merely 0.6 km from the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church, this Reykjavik property is also not so far from entertainment venues like Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre. The 3-star hotel is a 7-minute stroll from Cafe Loki and 5 km from Reykjavik airport.

The accommodation is placed only metres from the huge 1990 stainless-steel Sun Voyager Sculpture, while BSI bus station is approximately a 5-minute walk away.

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8.7
Excellent
50 Reviews

Butterfly Guesthouse

📍 8A Ranargata

From 368$

Nestled in Vesturbær, ideal for local life, the 2-star Butterfly Guesthouse Reykjavik is 5 minutes' stroll from such cultural places of interest as The Reykjavik Maritime Museum of Vikin. There is public parking nearby and Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Einar Jonsson Sculpture garden and museum and the contemporary lakeside Rathhus City Hall are each 5 and close to this Reykjavik guest house. Places of worship to visit within 5 minutes' drive of the family-run hotel include the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church.

Travellers will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, which are approximately a 12-minute walk away.

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7.8
Very good
2414 Reviews

Travel Inn

📍 Soleyjargata 31

From 36$

Travel Inn Reykjavik features 14 rooms and lies within 18 minutes' walk of Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre. There is Wi Fi throughout the property, provided all the time.

Located in the Reykjavik 101 district, this 2-star inn is a few minutes drive from the places of worship like the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church. Nordic House is at a 0.9 km distance from the hotel, and Reykjavik airport is 5 km away.

The accommodation is within a minutes' drive of the contemporary lakeside Rathhus City Hall.

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8.8
Excellent
1198 Reviews

Hlid Fisherman'S Village

📍 Hlidsvegur 1 (Check-In: Hotel Viking , Strandgata 55, 220 Hafnarfjoerdur)

From 128$

Located a 15-minute drive from The Viking Village in Reykjavik, the 2-star Hlid Fisherman'S Village offers a Jacuzzi and a sauna. Featuring 21 rooms with views of the sea, this Reykjavik guest house is set within 10 minutes' drive of Bessastathir.

The pet friendly property is placed about 20 km from Reykjavik airport and approximately a 15-minute drive from such cultural venues as Natural History Museum of Kopavogur. Attractions, a 15-minute ride from the Hlid Fisherman'S Village Reykjavik, include The Elf Walk in Hellisgerdi Park.

This accommodation also provides access to such sports attractions as Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool, which is nearly 15 minutes away by car.

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Hotels in Reykjavik

Top Service Hotel 🛁 Guesthouse Aurora
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Guesthouse Galtafell
Family Hotel 👪 Butterfly Guesthouse

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8
Very good
3761 Reviews

Guesthouse Pavi

📍 Brautarholt 4

From 12$

Guesthouse Pavi is set in the Reykjavik 101 district, just 5 minutes' walk from Hlemmur. The guest house also includes parking.

Reykjavik Cathedral and Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center Science Museum are each 5 and nearly a 25-minute walk from this property. From the hotel it will take around 19 minutes to walk to Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre.

Not too far from the accommodation you'll find the unique Icelandic Phallological Museum.

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8.7
Excellent
1126 Reviews

Guesthouse Sunna

📍 Thorsgata 26

From 158$

Guesthouse Sunna is situated in the heart of Reykjavik, approximately 13 minutes' walk from a hot shopping spot such as the Large Kolaportith Indoor Market. Guests at the 3-star guest house can enjoy WiFi throughout the property.

Standing close to the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church, the property is located in the old part of Reykjavik. The entertainment venues in the Reykjavik 101 district include Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, within 15 minutes' walk of this Reykjavik hotel.

The accommodation is situated a short distance away from The Heart of Reykjavik.

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7.3
Good
1223 Reviews

Downtown Reykjavik Baldursbra Guesthouse

📍 Laufasvegur 41

From 65$

Featuring Wi Fi throughout the property, Baldursbra Guesthouse Laufasvegur Reykjavik is set within a 14-minute walk of Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre. This guest house also includes a car park.

The accommodation is located in the Reykjavik 101 district, within close distance of the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church. Old Harbour is 14 minutes on foot from the 2-star hotel, while Reykjavik airport is 5 km from it.

This property is placed within an easy walking distance to Sundhollin Public Baths, and BSI bus station is about a 10-minute walk away.

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8.9
Excellent
3044 Reviews

Eric The Red Guesthouse

📍 Eiriksgata 6

From 341$

Situated 5 minutes on foot from the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church, the 3-star Eric Red Guesthouse Reykjavik features Wi Fi throughout the property and a car park nearby. This privately owned guest house is within walking distance of many of the attractions including Laugavegur and Einar Jonsson Sculpture garden and museum.

The pet-friendly accommodation in the Reykjavik 101 district of Reykjavik, is set within 15 minutes' walk of Parking and within walking distance of such shopping venues as the large indoor Kolaportith Bazaar. Solfar Sculpture is just near the Eric Red Guesthouse Reykjavik, while Baronsstigur / Landspitalinn bus stop is merely 100 metres away.

Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the modern art museum "Kjarvalsstathir Gallery", within 13 minutes' stroll of this Reykjavik property.

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7
Good
1330 Reviews

Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavik

📍 Laekjargata 6B

From 130$

Standing only 0.6 km from Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, the 2-star Centric Guesthouse enjoys a central location in the heart of Reykjavik. Located approximately a 5-minute drive from the futuristic revolving glass-domed fine Perlan Dining Restaurant, the guest house features 19 rooms with views of the canal.

The accommodation is within a 10-minute walk of Parking, while the historic Hofthi Residence is nearly a 20-minute stroll away. Places of worship to visit at walking distance from the Centric Guesthouse Reykjavik include the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church.

Along with other cultural attractions National Museum of Iceland is nestled 14 minutes' stroll from the property.

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7.9
Very good
1469 Reviews

Alba Guesthouse

📍 Eskihlid 3

From 76$

The 2-star Alba Guesthouse is situated in the centre of Reykjavik 19 minutes' walk from the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church. There is a car park on site and Wi Fi in public areas.

This guest house is placed about 5 km from Reykjavik airport and 25 minutes' walk from such cultural venues as the huge 1990 stainless-steel Sun Voyager Sculpture. The hotel is at a moderate distance from 12 Tonar Record Store in Reykjavik.

The accommodation is placed a 5-minute ride from Kringlan Mall, and BSI bus station is only 10 minutes' walk away.

Leisure options include a sundeck and a picnic area offered for a surcharge. Guests can make use of snow skiing, hiking and cycling as well as cars for rent.

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8.2
Very good
1767 Reviews

Igdlo Guesthouse

📍 Gunnarsbraut 46

From 199$

Igdlo Guesthouse is a great place to stay in the Reykjavik 101 district, 5 minutes' drive from Parking. The guest house offers place to stay with WiFi in the rooms.

House is located quite close to the property and the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church is about a 10-minute stroll away. Cultural sights in the area include National Museum of Iceland, which is a 5-minute ride away.

This 3-star hotel places you steps away from Klambratun Park and within 6 minutes' walk of The Statue of Leif Eiriksson.

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7
Good
1080 Reviews

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik

📍 Laufasvegur 2

From 164$

The 2-star Central Guesthouse Reykjavik is a great place to stay in the Reykjavik 101 district of Reykjavik, within 1.1 km of National Museum of Iceland. The guest house also boasts a terrace, which comes with a barbecue grill.

The accommodation is located in the very heart of Reykjavik 700 metres from Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre and within close distance of Lake Tjornin. Religious sights in the area include the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church (0.9 km) and Reykjavik Cathedral (0.7 km).

The nearby sport attractions feature Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool within a 5-minute drive of this Reykjavik hotel.

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8.1
Very good
329 Reviews

Laugabjarg

📍 Sundlaugavegur 37

From 109$

The 2-star Laugabjarg Hotel Reykjavik is only a 5-minute walk from Laugardalsvollur and has a swimming pool plus a gym. The low-budget guest house is in the Reykjavik East district of Reykjavik, around 25 minutes' walk from such natural sights as the modern art museum "Kjarvalsstathir Gallery".

Located a short way from Solfar Sculpture, this Reykjavik property also provides easy access to Fru Lauga. Laugardalsholl Stadium is merely 13 minutes' walk from the hotel, while Laugardalslaug bus stop is 5 minutes' walk away.

The nearby entertainment attractions of Reykjavik include Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, which is approximately 2.4 km away.

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8.1
Very good
1127 Reviews

Grettir Guesthouse Downtown Charm

📍 Laugavegur 28A

From 65$

The 2-star Grettir Guesthouse lies in the Reykjavik 101 district of Reykjavik, within reach of entertainment venues like National Theatre of Iceland, around 0.7 km away. There's also a convenience of public parking nearby.

Laugavegur and the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church are only 0.7 km and 0.8 km from this Reykjavik guest house respectively. Cultural sights in the area are National Museum of Iceland (1.6 km) and the huge 1990 stainless-steel Sun Voyager Sculpture (0.6 km).

The hotel is situated about a 15-minute walk from Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center Science Museum, while BSI bus station lies 0.9 km away.

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8.7
Excellent
898 Reviews

Thor Guesthouse - Skolavordustigur

📍 Skolavordustig 16

From 94$

Located in the heart of Reykjavik, the 2-star Reykjavik Rental Guesthouse offers fast access to Hallgrimskirkja, merely a 5-minute stroll away. Staying here you can use high-speed Internet access in the business centre and parking nearby.

The guest house in the Reykjavik 101 district enjoys the proximity of tourist attractions such as The Heart of Reykjavik, which stands 5 minutes' walk away. The nearby cultural attractions are The Culture House National Museum (750 metres) and The Reykjavik Maritime Museum of Vikin (1.1 km).

This low-budget hotel is placed nearly 17 minutes on foot from National Museum of Iceland, while BSI bus station is nearly 10 minutes' walk away.

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7.3
Good
360 Reviews

Rek Inn

📍 Skipholt 15

From 38$

Set within 18 minutes' walk of the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church, Rek Inn Reykjavik is located a 5-minute stroll from Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir. WiFi is offered in the rooms at this 2-star guest house.

The property in the Reykjavik 101 district, 5 minutes by car from Parking. The Sun Voyager is at walking distance to the hotel in Reykjavik.

The area also includes natural sights like the forested Oskjuhlith Park approximately 20 minutes' walk from the accommodation.

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6.7
Good
396 Reviews

Reykjavik Peace Center Guesthouse

📍 Vogasel 1

From 65$

Featuring car rentals, as well as WiFi in public areas, Reykjavik Peace Center Guesthouse is set in Reykjavik, within 2.8 km of Smaralind Shopping Center. The 3-star guest house offers a car park on site.

The property is placed about 15 km from Reykjavik airport and around a 15-minute ride from such cultural venues as National Museum of Iceland. Mjodd located within an easy walking distance of this Reykjavik hotel, and Seljakirkja is close by.

The accommodation is also approximately a 15-minute drive from the Lutheran Hallgrimskirkja Parish Church.

The property can arrange a variety of activities such as snow skiing, hiking and horse riding.

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8.8
Excellent
831 Reviews

Heida'S Home- Guesthouse Downtown Reykjavik

📍 Hverfisgata 102

From 74$

Located in the Reykjavik 101 district of Reykjavik, the 2-star Heida'S Home is nearly a 17-minute walk from such culture-oriented attractions as Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus.

The guest house puts you in the heart of Reykjavik, less than 13 minutes' walk from The Culture House National Museum and within a 5-minute drive of National Museum of Iceland. From the budget property it will take about 20 minutes to walk to the endearingly bloodthirsty Saga Museum.

No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit the independent Frikirkjan i Reykjavik Lutheran Church, a popular place of worship set a stroll from this Reykjavik hotel.

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7.6
Very good
142 Reviews

Laekur Guesthouse

📍 Laugarnesvegur 74A

From 215$

Located in the very heart of Reykjavik, Laekur Guesthouse offers fast access to The Sun Voyager, approximately 25 minutes' walk away. Staying here you can use WiFi throughout the property and parking nearby.

The guest house in the Reykjavik East district is about 25 minutes' walk from Einar Jonsson Sculpture garden and museum and around 25 minutes' walk from such shopping venues as 12 Tonar Record Store. The Laekur Guesthouse Reykjavik is at a 3.1 km distance from National Museum of Iceland and in front of Solfar Sculpture.

This 2-star accommodation is located within 5 minutes' walk of Fru Lauga in Reykjavik.

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7.8
Very good
1171 Reviews

Guesthouse Andrea

📍 Njardargata 43 - Key Pick-Up: Freyjugata 24

From 179$

Offering bicycle usage and bike loans, the 2-star Guesthouse Andrea Reykjavik is located within 5 minutes' stroll of Einar Jonsson Sculpture garden and museum. The guest house is a good starting point for exploring Reykjavik, including Hallgrimskirkja, which is 5 minutes' stroll away.

The contemporary lakeside Rathhus City Hall and Parking are only 1.2 km and 1 km from this Reykjavik property respectively. From the hotel it will take approximately 14 minutes to walk to National Museum of Iceland.

Entertainment options in the area feature Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre not very far from the accommodation.

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9.2
Excellent
562 Reviews

Freyja Guesthouse & Suites

📍 Freyjugata 39

From 641$

Freyja Guesthouse & Suites Reykjavik offers 11 rooms, and it's a 5-minute stroll from Skolavorthustigur. This guest house also provides car rentals to explore the area.

The accommodation is set in the Reykjavik 101 district, around a 25-minute stroll from Solfar Sculpture and a short way from Hallgrimskirkja. The unique Icelandic Phallological Museum is nearly a 9-minute stroll from the 2-star hotel, while Reykjavik airport is 5 km from it.

This property is placed not too far from Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center Science Museum, while BSI bus station is 10 minutes' stroll away.

A sundeck and a picnic area are provided at a charge.

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7.6
Very good
178 Reviews

Nordurey Guesthouse

📍 Snorrabraut 71

From 180$

Nordurey Guesthouse is a great place to stay in the Reykjavik 101 district, 20 minutes on foot from Perlan. Staying here you can use WiFi in public areas and a car park nearby.

The guest house offers a location in the heart of Reykjavik, a stroll from Hallgrimskirkja. Guests can visit Sundhollin Public Baths, set a 5-minute stroll from this 3-star hotel, as well as the modern art museum "Kjarvalsstathir Gallery", which is an 11-minute stroll away.

Along with other cultural attractions The Sun Voyager is nestled in walking distance from the accommodation.

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8.4
Very good
314 Reviews

Ubak Guesthouse

📍 Urtharbakki 30, 109 Reykjavik, Iceland

From 75$

Ubak Guesthouse Reykjavik is set at a 6 km distance from Hallgrimskirkja and about a 10-minute drive from Perlan. This Reykjavik guest house also provides guests with Wi-Fi, available throughout the property.

Netto is located only 5 minutes' walk from the property, and such natural sites as the modern art museum "Kjarvalsstathir Gallery" is approximately 4.9 km away. The Reykjavik South-East district of Reykjavik, where the hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Arbaer Open Air Living Museum, which is approximately 2.5 km away.

A family vacation to Reykjavik will become more exciting if you visit Reykjavik Family park and Zoo lying at a 3.7 km distance from the accommodation.

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8.2
Very good
346 Reviews

Guesthouse Summerday

📍 Grensasvegur 24

From 128$

The 2-star Guesthouse Summerday is situated in the Reykjavik East district, approximately a 19-minute stroll from such family venues as Reykjavik Family park and Zoo. Guests who stay at this Reykjavik guest house can park their car on site.

Hagkaup is located at a medium distance from the property, and such natural sites as Grasagardur Botanical Garden are approximately a 19-minute stroll away. Shopping tourists will enjoy being near Kringlan Mall (850 metres) and Icewear Outlet Outerwear Store (1.1 km).

The hotel stands a 10-minute drive from Hallgrimskirkja, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.

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8.2
Very good
398 Reviews

Heart House Guesthouse

📍 Veltusund

From 154$

Situated in the Reykjavik 101 district, Heart House Guesthouse gives access to entertainment venues like Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, just 650 metres away.

This guest house places you 1.7 km from Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir and merely 5 minutes on foot from Reykjavik Museum of Photography. The accommodation in Reykjavik is relatively near Hallgrimskirkja.

Guests can visit historical sights, including Imagine Peace Tower, placed around a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and learn more about Reykjavik.

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