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Reykjavík Downtown Hotel

3.0 star property

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Coffee shop
Basic Room, 1 King Bed
Basic Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony
Basic Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony
Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Skólavörðustígur 42, Reykjavik, 101
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Economy Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Economy Triple Room, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room, Kitchenette

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Reykjavik

Reykjavík Downtown Hotel places you in the centre of Reykjavik, within just a 5-minute stroll of Laugavegur and within 15 minutes of Harpa. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Reykjavik hotel include Reykjavik Harbour and University of Iceland.

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reykjavik Pond - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sjávargrillið - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Reykjavík Downtown Hotel

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Reykjavik hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel offers 19 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Reykjavik hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 March 2024 to 26 March 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Reykjavík Down Town Hotel
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Hotel
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Reykjavik
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Reykjavík Downtown Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

The closest beach to Reykjavík Downtown Hotel is Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach (2.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

No, Reykjavík Downtown Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 166 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliya

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

Amazing stay

Great location. Across from church. Centraly downtown. Easy walk to numerous city attractions. Across from bus dtop 8. Room is clean . Beds comfy. Friendly 24 hrs front desk. Brkfst.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIS BUSINESS WAS CLOSED BY THE POLICE AND EXPEDIA NEVER INFORMED ME! Shame on you! I WAS SERIOUSLY INCONVENIENCED
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is shut down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristal

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

A Hostel would have been preferable

We ended up going to a different hotel. We had to wait 10 minutes in the restaurant before we could check in, one of the two lights in the room was broken off. The bed was dirty (had hair on it and it looked like hay). The bathroom was not clean and the water smelled like sulfur. I did not want to spend my last night in Iceland being uncomfortable and not wanting to shower. There was a bicycle and an old mattress in the stairway leading to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice view and nice staff

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is centrally located and very close to bus stop #8 which is next to one of the most visible landmarks. Its perfect for a short no frills stay. The owner is kind. When choosing a place to stay in Reykjavik either you splurge and be far away from downtown or you compromise and be centrally located. I only stayed 1night and it worked for me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Excellent no-frills budget hotel, great location

Only had about 15 hours in Reykjavik so literally checked in (super easy and friendly) and slept there. Room is budget so no frills but the bed was super comfy, the shower had pressure and was hot, and there was even a little kitchen area with microwave, fridge, sink and plates, cutlery etc. I didn't eat at the restaurant but it smelled amazing. The owner let me keep my bag there after checkout. All in all, for the crazy prices in this city and for what I needed, it was perfect.it was right near the bus stop for the airport shuttle and perfectly located for checking out the church and city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! We got a large room and it's so convenient being next to a little grocery Mart and right in the middle of Downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rama

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No phone services. The rooms has a disgusting audor Roaches. We changed the room but did not help. New changed room is noisy and has bad odour. No 24/7 at reception. The hotel is open only 9am to 9pm. No late checkout allowed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff. Perfect location to walk anywhere. Right across the street from the Hallgrimskirkja church and a beautiful sculpture garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

MARIANO IGNACIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Was very happy I could get into my room earlier than normal check-in. They helped me make arrangements to get to the airport. However that bus never came so I was lucky a stranger helped me. No fault of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Elvia Isabel, El Paso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff friendly and helpful Water does have strong egg smell But overall great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Balikis

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as bad as other reviews suggest however, reception is a little strange. Staff have very little English which is fine but difficult to check in. No knowledge about nearby parking even though parking is mentioned during booking online. Elevator is broken, room was clean, spacious and well equipped. However one of the main downfalls was the lack of heating in the room. We had one small electric heater which failed to heat the large room. Location is brilliant and staff are smiley :) Main door locked at night, very safe and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were incredibly accommodating and helpful. Made our trip so much easier!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kent

Travelled with partner
We liked that you could walk to Downtown and restaurants were close.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jacky

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not have high expectations but for one night it worked for me. Since elevator was not working we were impressed with the fellow carrying baggage up and down stairs for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Hotel is in a great location, and easily accessible to the city and not too far from the main road. The bathroom needs some acrobat abilities due to its compact nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Mohini

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was excellent..great price. Had wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Excellent location! That's what saves the place. It's otherwise mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very welcoming upon our arrival. He helped us with directions, including walking us to a meeting spot we needed to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023