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The Old Bicycle Shop

Property class: 3

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A bed with pillows and a world map above it.
A red building with a brown door and a window.
A room with a white door, a wooden chair, a small table, and a map of Iceland on the wall.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with a wooden counter, a window with a view of the outside, and a door.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Spítalastígur 8, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik City Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Single Room

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window, and a radiator.

Traditional Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and two potted plants by the window.

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a white headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Single Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

Economy Single Room

  • City view
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a dining table with chairs. There are large windows allowing natural light and a view of the outside.

Classic Townhome

  • City view
  • 170 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 8 Single Beds, 2 Double Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Reykjavik

The Old Bicycle Shop puts you in the heart of Reykjavik, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Highlights at this guest house include in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Reykjavik guest house, attractions include Reykjavik Harbour and Reykjavik City Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harpa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BakaBaka - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Icelandic Street Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Old Bicycle Shop

The Old Bicycle Shop offers its guests a library. WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Reykjavik guest house is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1905
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
The Old Bicycle Shop offers 6 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star guest house has kitchens with stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • In-room kitchen

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1905
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Old Bicycle Shop

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.

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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Old Bicycle Shop Guesthouse Reykjavik
Old Bicycle Shop Guesthouse
Old Bicycle Shop Reykjavik
The Old Bicycle Shop Reykjavik
The Old Bicycle Shop Guesthouse
The Old Bicycle Shop Guesthouse Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Old Bicycle Shop?

Yep, The Old Bicycle Shop has a self car park for USD 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Old Bicycle Shop?

The closest beach to The Old Bicycle Shop is Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach (2.6 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Old Bicycle Shop?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Bicycle Shop?

No, The Old Bicycle Shop does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Bicycle Shop?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Bicycle Shop?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Old Bicycle Shop Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Iceland is a dream.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, clean, friendly, and very reasonably priced given Iceland's high pricing standards. Gudrun (proprietor) is wonderful and warm - you definitely feel the difference between this being a guesthouse vs a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miss e

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

Loved it!

We loved our stay at the old bicycle shop. Good communication throughout. Helpful. The accommodation was charming and in a great location. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great communal spaces

A lovely place to stay, close to centre, loads of character and really nice communal spaces, kitchen and living rooms, bedroom was nice, bit noisy as on the street and walls were very thin, but it’s an older house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was clean and comfortable. My room was quite small and lacking room to place luggage. Kitchen and social area was very nice and homey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

bethann

Very confusing directions came the next day in “how too” get into the property. Unsure of parking situation—a person walking on street helped us by pointing out free parking on weekends. The owner kept messaging me that my credit card numbers were wrong and wanted me to “send them”. ??? This is the reason to use Expedia (which I used 4 previous nights) no problem. Owner wasn’t on-site to be able to handle. I’m still trying to figure out what was charged to my card or not?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room in a beautiful appartment. Perfect location for visiting the city!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Lovely and quaint

Lovely place to stay! Quiet and quaint. The host was so kind and welcoming. Perfect place to wind down after a long day of exploring Iceland. Great location, right by Snaps bistro where you can have a fantastic meal!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

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

Best Place in Reykjavik (yes, really)

I loved this place! The owner is very sweet and accommodating. We checked in early and we were able to relax with coffee while our room was being finished up. The hotel is in a great location and the black out curtains are a huge plus!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gudrun and Fergus own this guesthouse. Very nice. The have shared bathroom ( water is pumped through the by the city from the geothermal pools under the ground so has a sulfur smell), shared kitchen and 2 shared meeting rooms. All very clean. Centrally located to downtown Reykjavik. We are practically the only ones there so we got separate rooms! Their kitty Pumpkin is sweet snd wanders around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Zo sfeervol! En heel relaxed en supercentraal gelegen. De zitkamers met bibliotheek waren geweldig.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Greit nok rom. Altfor dårlig kapasitet på toalett /dusj. Katt som "lusket" rundt i felles lokalet ( avføring på teppet)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in an excellent location. The house was beautiful, warm and clean. No complaints other than a pesky sticking door on my room which was noisy to open
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

hye jung

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

추천하고싶지 않은 곳!!

다운타운 가까운곳에 있으나 낡고 아주 좁아서 작은 가방조차 놓을 공간이 없다. 침대1개만 있고 수납공간도 전혀없다. 방음 1도 안되서 옆방 말소리 발자국소리가 매우 크게 들린다. 건물이 낡아서 많이 삐그덕 거리고 문소리가 크다.주방도 매우 지저분 하다. 또한 호스트가 고양이를 키우고있어 밤에 놀랄수 있다. 5시에 갔었는데 예약 확인 안되서 30분이상 기다리고, 정말정말 추천하지 않는다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Saapuessamme jouduimme odottamaan 1,5 tuntia, koska huonettamme ei ollut merkitty, kuten varauksessa luki. Kukaan ei myöskään vastannut annettuun puhelinnumeroon. Lopulta löysimme toisen numeron, josta vastattiin. Meidät majoitettiin ilmeisesti perheen omassa käytössä olevaan huoneeseen, jossa oli heidän vaatteitaan ja kassejaan yms. Sänky kahdelle 120 cm. Avainta emme pyynnöstä huolimatta saaneet huoneeseen, joten emme voineet lukita huonetta poissaollessamme. Harmi, sillä sijainti oli hyvä ja yhteiset tilat viihtyisät. Talossa myös kissa, joten ei sovi allergiselle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Host was an excellent Resource and a questionnaire about a famous playwright from England his wife gave good directions to a New Year's Eve bonfire
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Peter S.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fire alarm

the upstairs space was worn and torn,,the fire alarm battery beeped all night keeping us awake ,,and was very hot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Molto centrale. Camere carine, ottima qualità-prezzo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bruce

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

Great!

Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated having a kitchen and the comfort of the main common area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Habe mich gleich zuhause gefühlt. Alles mit Liebe eingerichtet. Tolle Lage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a unique and delightful guesthouse. Well situated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

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

Not as described

Booked for two, clearly stated on the booking but when arrived (when someone eventually greeted us) the room was for one - in amongst significant construction work. The member of staff was very helpful, explained that the owner had meant to, but neglected to cancel and tried to find us alternative accomodation but still, what a mess.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice and clean, heating wasn't on but a quick play with the radiator fixed that. Didn't meet the owners but their cat was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Air B 'n B guesthouse near everything! You cannot beat the price, especially at this location. Check-in was super easy. The room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018