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Central Guesthouse Reykjavik

Property class: 2.5
Guest house near Reykjavik Harbour, connected to a rail/subway station in Reykjavik

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Breakfast area
Breakfast area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Laufasvegur 2, Reykjavik, IS-101
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik City Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

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

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

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Room

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

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

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Room

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Room

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Private kitchen

Studio (Self Check-in)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Reykjavik

Walk to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik guesthouse, you'll find Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour. Austurvöllur and National Gallery of Iceland are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lemmy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prikið - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BakaBaka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Icelandic Street Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Messinn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik

Guest house near Reykjavik Harbour, connected to a rail/subway station in Reykjavik
A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Central Guesthouse Reykjavik also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Reykjavik guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Central Guesthouse Reykjavik offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. This Reykjavik guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 mall
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

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

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Central Guesthouse Reykjavik

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Central Guesthouse Reykjavik to the airport?

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik is 1.4 mi (3-min drive) away from the Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Central Guesthouse Reykjavik have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Central Guesthouse Reykjavik.

How close is Central Guesthouse Reykjavik to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2 mi (13-min drive) from Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach.

Does Central Guesthouse Reykjavik offer free breakfast?

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Central Guesthouse Reykjavik?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Central Guesthouse Reykjavik?

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

Is there free parking at Central Guesthouse Reykjavik?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Central Guesthouse Reykjavik have a pool?

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik features outdoor pool access.

Does Central Guesthouse Reykjavik have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Central Guesthouse Reykjavik to downtown Reykjavik?

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik is 0.2 mi away from Reykjavik.

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 277 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay....close walking distance to the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it's great to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, very central location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so convenient and excellent amenities. the host was also wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, and convenient. Found parking easily just outside the property. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Place was simple and basic. Would stay again, no complaints.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice economy hotel in Old Reykjavik's city center, close to the ocean, and if you don't mind a shared bathroom (one on each floor) and the curiosity of needing to remove your shoes at the entryway. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older rooms and not terribly quiet between rooms but great to have access to a kitchen to make breakfast or lunch. Nice walkable location and bus stop right out front. Overall, pleased with stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great Location Youth Hostel Feel

Good location and good shared kitchen facilities. However, the private room was stuffy and the shared bathroom was mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy simple rooms just enough for us. Location awsome in the centre of Reykjavik, yet quiet. Easy to find the house and parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, right downtown and easily accessible to bus stops. Many food and shopping options around as well. It also has a very nice and homey kitchen and dining area where we could get some tea before heading for trips. Very good value !
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located. Had everything we needed for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and rooms were spacious. Washrooms need upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
It was in a very convenient area. The room itself wasn’t as nice as the area, but it felt worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modest and charming, our room for four had great windows and view of the legendary concert hall...and took in the 20-hour daylight quite well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Just steps away from bus stop 2 which was used for our excursion pick ups. 5 minutes away from streets full of restaurants and bars. The room had everything we needed and was really cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process, but the parking could become difficult since its street parking. Otherwise a decent guesthouse.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023