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Central Guesthouse Reykjavik

2.5 star property
Hot springs guesthouse with free parking connected to the convention center in Reykjavik

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Terrace/patio
Garden
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in) | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast area
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

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in) | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in) | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in) | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in) | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Self Check-in)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Studio (Self Check-in) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils, cleaning supplies

Studio (Self Check-in)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, Central Guesthouse Reykjavik is in Downtown Reykjavik neighborhood and is connected to a rail/subway station. Hallgrimskirkja and Reykjavik City Museums are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching and Sundhollin. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and mountain biking.
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Laufasvegur 2, Reykjavik, IS-101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harpa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BakaBaka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Icelandic Street Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Reykjavik - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Iðnó - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Messinn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik

Guesthouse 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 mall on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this guesthouse 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, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, 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 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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Central Guesthouse Reykjavik Guesthouse Reykjavik

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Central Guesthouse Reykjavik located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Laugavegur and Reykjavik City Hall. Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Central Guesthouse Reykjavik Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Damien

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

theresa

great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Emma

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

8/10 Good

Jan H

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

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

shane

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

8/10 Good

Max

Funktionell und im Zentrum von Reykjavik.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chetang

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

6/10 Okay

Gillon

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

10/10 Excellent

Tian

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Egbert Louwrens

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