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Central Guesthouse Reykjavik

2.5 star property
Discover Icelandic culture through the on-site art gallery at this centrally located guesthouse, where express check-in services make arrivals effortless

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Central Guesthouse Reykjavik is conveniently located between Harpa concert hall and Hallgrimskirkja church. Guests enjoy a peaceful garden, on-site art gallery, and access to a nearby outdoor pool. The property offers free WiFi, luggage storage, and express check-in/out services.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Studio (Self Check-in) | Private kitchen

Studio (Self Check-in)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
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About the area

Located on a lake, Central Guesthouse Reykjavik is in Downtown Reykjavik neighbourhood and is connected to a railway/underground station. Travellers looking for local activities can try Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Harpa. Þjóðmenningarhúsið and Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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Laufasvegur 2, Reykjavik, IS-101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur
    Laugavegur
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reykjavík, Iceland - July 4, 2022 a horizontal view of the Althingi Parliament House, a classical 19th century structure which stands by Austurvöllur in central Reykjavík, Iceland.
    Parliament House
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall
    Reykjavik City Hall
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harpa
    Harpa
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • aurora borealis above hallgrimskirkja church in central of reykjavik city in Iceland, Shutterstock ID 1146085949, Purchase Order: SP-1506 Go Guides, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Faa Praharnpap, Ot
    Hallgrimskirkja
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • BakaBaka
    3 min walk
  • Lemmy
    3 min walk
  • Hard Rock Cafe Reykjavik
    2 min walk
  • Messinn
    2 min walk
  • Iðnó
    3 min walk

About this property

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik

Guest house near Reykjavik Harbour
Located close to Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja, Central Guesthouse Reykjavik provides a free daily manager's reception, an art gallery on-site and a shopping centre on-site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, access to a nearby indoor pool and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak well of the location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping centre
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On a lake

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 hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Central Guesthouse
Central Reykjavik
Central Reykjavik Reykjavik
Central Guesthouse Reykjavik Reykjavik
Central Guesthouse Reykjavik Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

Does Central Guesthouse Reykjavik have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Central Guesthouse Reykjavik pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Central Guesthouse Reykjavik?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Central Guesthouse Reykjavik?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Central Guesthouse Reykjavik?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Central Guesthouse Reykjavik located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur, Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa. Hallgrimskirkja and University of Iceland are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 274 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Location was good but stay was okay

Location of guest house is in heart of city. Everything is nearby. Guesthouse was clean and as per description but there is no front desk and no one answer your call from night 9 pm to morning 10 pm even if you get into emergency or get stuck outside of guest house. There were couple of false advertisement like free parking and laundry. They didn’t specify that Free parking is available on street for a certain period and laundry is paid for around $25. I wish they have better communication way during night as tourist will come from another country or another city . They look forward for some assistance if they need it. I called them multiple times during for some minor assistance but no one answered until 10:30 am next morning .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien a excepción del colchón de la cama demasiado blando era imposible descansar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, central, good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Informazioni molto chiare e precise. Facile da trovare, tutto come da descrizione. Una buona soluzione per Reykjavík
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

FRANCINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very well set up with a full and large kitchen / dining room for guests to prepare their own food. It was more like a hostel than a hotel. One shared bathroom per floor worked fairly well. Shame there was not a separate toilet tho. Room was neat snd well decorated bed and bedding was amazingly comfortable . Narrow stairs up to bedrooms and down to kitchen were challenging for a 70 plus body . My early checkin was accommodated at no extra charge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it was disclosed that there is no front desk, the property owner committed to send entry code and instructions for self check in prior to arrival. Despite email requests and Expedia intervention, that never happened and we had to find our way in with another couple who had the code. Not communicating at all is unacceptable as it leaves travelers stranded and unable to get into their room. Once we got into our room, there were some issues. The baseboard was separated from the wall with a nail sticking out. Next, the doorknob came off when entering the side room. The blinders are bent and wouldn’t go up and down. The pipes in the shower came apart once turned on and required you to reattach pipes while showering and naked. Finally, the beds were so soft that we both sunk into a cavern of foam in the middle of the bed by morning. While we knew this wasn’t the Four Seasons going in, there were just too many things wrong with the checkin process and overall condition of the property to rate it any higher.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Staff & service
Centrally located, easy to walk to the centre of town. Despite this, it is remarkably quiet. Clean. Room was very clean and bright. This hostel is located in an older building - the rooms were great, the kitchen and bathrooms need some updating. The bathrooms were a little musty and toilets were coming to the end of their life. Kitchen microwave is old and slow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oveall good place for our family of 4 with good beds and ammenities. Sound proofing wasnt great as street noise was quite loud. When i tried to use the stovetop the power went out due to a vlown breaker, forcing me to use the shared kitchen vs the private one in our suite (after i found the breaker box and reset it), so that was inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Egbert Louwrens

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All you need was availabel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We came in late therefore it was easy to receive code for door and easy check in instructions. Very comfortable beds! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was extremely rude and unhelpful. We had a group of 7 people for the first night and only 2 people for the second night, so we booked 2 rooms for 4 people each for the first night and one room with 4 beds for the 2nd night even though we only needed 2. I did this so we could leave our bags in the room and have the whole day free to explore. All the rooms were booked within the same hour and I sent a message to the host asking to have the same room for the second night even though we didn't need that many beds. It took him 3 weeks to reply, but he said he would manage it. You don't find out which room you are in until you arrive, so when we got in and saw which rooms we had for the first night I wrote to ask which one we had for the 2nd night. Over an hour later I got a response that we did not have the same room but were going to have to change rooms (check-out is by 11am, check-in is after 2pm). The guy who brought us our towels called the owner so I could talk to him, but he refused to listen, constantly interrupted me and proceeded to throw insults at me! So the next morning we had to pack our bags up and wait in the room to find out where to move our stuff. Eventually we wandered around the building and found a cleaner who was able to figure out which room we were being moved to. (There is no front desk) She cleaned it first and let us in. I wrote to tell the owner that we were in the room and he replied later that day. We lost 1/2 day and never got an apology.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No towels as housekeeping error but mitigated with a little delay. Also confusion over some of our group staying an extra night and incorrect room reserved with poor communication from management despite reservations made 6 months in advance. Otherwise good price for studio apartments in city. Shared bathroom in main area very smelly by morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Centralt boende med mysigt rum och mögligt badrum

Boendet låg väldigt centralt, bra rum och mysig säng. Dock var badrummen väldigt dåligt ventilerade och det var mögel i taken.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location. Not sure about free parking or laundry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Undermålig

Spisen fungerade inte. När man satte på den blev det strömlöst i lägenheten. Gatuparkering med avgift dagtid och kvällstid. Dåligt städat. Det fanns urinfläck på toalettstolen. I mikrovågsugnen stod en kvarglömd skål med gammal pasta. Frysfacket i kylskåpet gick inte att använda för det var fullt med snöis.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family room with en suite bath and a kitchenette, and it was fine for our short stay in Reykjavik. It really is central too all of the attractions in the town; we walked in all directions and the property always seemed to be only a few streets away. It is also steps from Bus Stop No. 2 - Tjornin, which is a pick-up point for excursion busses. The kitchenette had cooking facilities, a small refrigerator, a water kettle, and the like. It was a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike

I would like to tell the owner to fix the door knob into the “ other bedroom”. The knob was loose and fell off. Also, the room used for the 4th bed had a window with no blackout curtains or no curtains at all. The location was nice for exploring downtown but that was also the downfall. We could hear the DJ until 12:30am. We had to be up at 2:30am to drive back to the airport so we just ended up leaving without getting any sleep. Also did not receive the email with the check in instructions. In a good neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Regine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
De kamer was fijn en het bed ook; de keuken prima; fijn dat we koffie mochten zetten. We konden voor parkeren tegen de betaling off course, net als in Amsterdam😉
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. We had a studio, so we had a private bathroom, which was small but adequate. It slept 4, which worked well for our family. It would have been great to have blackout curtains on the windows since the sun never set.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a good stay, really enjoyed staying downtown and being able to walk everywhere. Lots of restaurants and shopping close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Disliked: Cleanliness

Buena ubicacion

Se dificultó hacer check in ya que las instrucciones para la clave de acceso no llegaron con anterioridad y fue complicado contactarse con el anfitrión, en la habitación no había ninguna toalla y falta aseo en nuestra habitación estudio 1. Los artículos de cocina muy deteriorados. No tienen amenities. La ubicación perfecta, linda zona.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People making noises at 1:30 am. Toilet and shower are pretty run down.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serhiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with lots of natural light, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Lukasz

Disliked: Staff & service

You get what you pay for

We had the studio apartment. First the good: relatively cheap and as centrally located in downtown as it gets. Super close to all sites you may want to visit. However, freezer completely full of old frost, so we had to keep our frozen pizza in the fridge and it eat promptly. No oven, so had to pan cook the pizza. Power went out in entire apartment on the last day and no one was around to help or pick up the phone-we ended up using the super hot tap water to make a double boiler to heat up milk for the kids. Lots of spiders and spiderwebs in apartment, also three giant bumblebees(can’t even speculate on how those got in). Kettle kept spilling all over the place when trying to pour. Limited plates and only one bowl and 1 glass available. There were three cups however. There is no tv, but it’s not advertised as having one, so that’s fine, just didn’t expect that… even a one star in North America has a tv. The advertised ‘free’ parking on site is actually just over 3 blocks away. The paid parking by the guesthouse is not free even on Sundays and only free after 9pm otherwise and not the 6pm that you read about on various sites. Only P3 parking spots are free after 6pm and on Sunday.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024