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Guesthouse Aurora

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Hallgrimskirkja

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Balcony
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Front of property
Interior
Coffee service

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

Explore the area

Map
Freyjugata 24, Reykjavik, 101
  • Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Harpa
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Small Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Small Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Reykjavik

Guesthouse Aurora puts you in the heart of Reykjavik, steps from Hallgrimskirkja and within a 10-minute stroll of Laugavegur. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-in. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik guest house include Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa.
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What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laugavegur - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harpa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lebowski Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Aurora

Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Hallgrimskirkja
Guesthouse Aurora offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Guesthouse Aurora also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This Reykjavik guest house is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Guesthouse Aurora offers 25 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Languages

Catalan, English, Icelandic, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (ISK 1,500 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: ISK 1900 per day (66 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Guesthouse Aurora?

Guesthouse Aurora offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Aurora?

As of 7 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Aurora on 13 May 2025 start from NZ$173.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Guesthouse Aurora?

Yep, Guesthouse Aurora has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Guesthouse Aurora?

The closest beach to Guesthouse Aurora is Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach (2.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Guesthouse Aurora?

No, Guesthouse Aurora does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Guesthouse Aurora?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Aurora?

No, pets are not allowed.

Guesthouse Aurora Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 428 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Very helpful staff - travelling with a baby and the cot was already in the room. Stored our luggage for us upon arrival. Great breakfast - perfect location for our short stay in Reyktavik
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I needed to make a last-minute reservation in Reykjavik and looked at Guesthouse Aurora primarily based on price and location. And it didn't disappoint. I had a clean room, clean shared bathroom and a good breakfast in a safe area very close to Hallgrímskirkja church. They also can do laundry for a cost and hold luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean inviting and friendly guesthouse in the heart of Reykjavik. Right by bus stop 8, perfect for tour pick ups, and an easy walk to the Main Street with food. Community pool within walking distance as well. Felt safe and comfortable as a female solo traveler. I stayed in the second building, which was also an apartment building on the other side. I needed 3 keys to get into my room which made me feel extra safe and comfortable. Breakfast was fresh buffet style and perfect to grab before a long day of adventures
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Guesthouse Aurora. It is located right next Hallgrimskirkja, shopping, dining, and old Reykjavík. It was a five minute walk to the BSI bus station where many of our day tours left from.We had a kitchenette and were able to cook for ourselves. Everyone was very nice and they allowed us to store our luggage on day one and our last day before and after check in and check out. Breakfast had many options. The price was price was great for all these amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shanker

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
room was too small with extremely low roof, have to crawl unto bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall great place to stay, but the walls are thin. Luckily other guests were very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovley stay! Very accommodating, simple yet lovley breakfast options with freshly baked bread, the staff was very helpful in any queries. Great thing is that towels were available at any time if you needed more, as well as tea, coffee and water at the kitchen. Well equiped kitchen if you would like to reheat something yourself, theres a microwave and toaster. The surrounding area was fantastic, with the main large church literally 2 minutes down the road, along with the main rainbow walk and restaurants and shops a few minutes further. You could also turn up the heating at any moment in the room and a sink in the room, which was very convinient! The only downside i can really think of is no air freshener in the bathroom, and there was quite a bit of condensation on the windows which then dripped down the window seal onto the floor, although we spent so little time in the room because we were doing tours that it wasnt really an inconvenience. Great value for money!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget but great value and location

This is a budget guesthouse. That being said, the staff was very responsive booking us a return bus pickup to the airport and the breakfast was varied with fresh baked bread.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay / Twin Room Private

Super friendly staff, this was a good option for staying within walking distance of the popular tourist areas :-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
With free parking around the corner and free breakfast in the morning, this place was ideal for a couple of budget travellers. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of EU adapters to borrow if you forgot yours, the building was a bit older but maintained with care. The tenant fridge is on the upstairs, and came in handy with the kitchen downstairs. Very nice fellow guests, lots of diversity and no problems with sharing bathrooms with fellow guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
central location, steps from the Hallgrímskirkja, and very walkable area. The single room I had was good. There is a fridge and sink in the hallway that can be used. Bathroom is modern and clean, shared with other guests. Everything was good; the breakfast buffet is very good, with lots of choices. (The only thing that was not that great was other guests arriving very late at night and being noisy.)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value accomodation close to city centre

Good stay. Cheap accomodation. Lovely bed....check in was easy...code for the main reception door....pick up keys with name written and map of where the building was...No 45...very close to the beautiful church.....toilet outside bedroom door shared with other ,2 rooms.....forgot to pick up towel from reception but not a problem.....very warm considering the wind was howling outside....close to city centre and easy to find as you can see the church from everywhere... Definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice neighborhood, easy walking to shopping and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmely

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quiet refuge was easy to find on our layover in Reykjavik. Check in was convenient even after hours. Lovely restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy late check in, friendly staff and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near Hallgrimskirkja Church and within 10 minutes walk to downtown and Central bus station the guesthouse is in great location. Lovely breakfast with warm breads in the morning. My room had a kitchenette which allowed me to make some meals (money saving as eating out is expensive).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right in the city center next to famous gorgeous Hallgrimskirkja. The check-in process was smooth. Took minutes for the stuff to show us to our room in the next door building which was 20 m walk from the reception. Stuff was very friendly and helpful. We booked the room with private bathroom, it shared common entrance with 3 other rooms that had share bathroom (no bother for us at all) and we shared the same kitchenet area with coffee maker, electric kettle, medium fridge, sink, plenty of dishes, cups, utensils etc. The room was spacious enough by European standards. Bathroom with the shower was a bit outdated but functioned well. The beds were comfortable. The breakfast was served in the main building where reception was, the standard continental variety. The parking was next-door and free (a big plus in the center of the city), but we were lucky to find nice spot right away, which could be tricky if we were arriving later in the day (we arrived around 4 pm). Overall - good stay well worth the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dónall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CLAIRE ISABEL

Travelled with family
Upon check-in, I was told we were being placed in the property's sister house across the street. We were given a set of keys along with our towels to bring across the street. There were 3 separate doors to get into the property and no explanation as to which keys were for which doors. While this wasn't a huge issue, I found the room itself to be semi-decent. The sheets seemed to be clean although there were a few stains - probably from previous guests. The room itself seemed to be clean otherwise. There was however, a horrible smell coming from the bathroom! The sink was filthy, there was barely any soap in the dispenser and the soap that did come out smelled absolutely horrible. One of the other guests left their menstrual blood on the toilet seat in the morning!!! That is not the guesthouses fault but they could do well by adding in air fresheners. If you do not mind the possible dirtiness from other guests and can do with the smell this was an okay accommodation for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Too many guests sharing the bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kaylin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I arrived 15 minutes after the reception hours and was emailed by Aurora to say I’d find my key on the table in the entrance. There was no key as promised. Another guest was in the same predicament. I called and the employee said he was still downstairs (location of reception was not clearly marked.) I received my keys there, one for the building next door and one for my room. Room was clean and remodeled. There is no sink. Shower is in bathroom. Breakfast decent and reached by going downstairs. Basic stay within easy walking distance of the big church, but I would recommend other accommodations if you can get them. I liked Sunna Guesthouse better and it had a personal sink and is next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An adventure!

The room was very basic-I was not aware we would be sharing a bathroom; no soap, shampoo or conditioner was provided; the room was approximately 10’ x 10’ with a full size bed; there were many steps to move heavy suitcases; the bathroom did not adjoin the room, rather you had to walk in public space only to find the bathroom in use multiple times; there was an adjoining kitchenette that was to be shared by the occupants of another room; the staff was kind & helpful; the sheets and room were clean; breakfast had good coffee, juices& an assortment of European & American foods (no complaint about the food); we managed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024