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Grettir Guesthouse

2.0 star property
City-center guesthouse within walking distance of Hallgrimskirkja

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Grettir Guesthouse, near Reykjavik Harbour, offers a relaxing haven with shopping on site and a library to unwind. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy express check-in. Past guests appreciate the convenience of this guesthouse.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Self parking
  • Library
  • ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area
The current price is $117
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Separate bedroom
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  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

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Separate bedroom
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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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Separate bedroom
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  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Laugavegur 28a, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harpa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 7 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lebowski Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffibrennslan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Grettir Guesthouse

When you stay at Grettir Guesthouse, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Also, Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are within a 15-minute walk.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 20
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 20
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 2.5 per stay)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1901
  • ATM/banking
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 2.5 per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Grettir Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grettir Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Grettir Guesthouse?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Grettir Guesthouse?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 2.5 per stay.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grettir Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Grettir Guesthouse like?

Grettir Guesthouse is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 13-minute walk from Reykjavik Harbour and 6 minutes' walk from Hallgrimskirkja.

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Reviews

Grettir Guesthouse Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A touch bit hard to find, but quiet and right next to the hubbub of Reykjavik :)
JJ, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

David Rush review

Very late check-in. Information in check-in email was perfect. Everything was where it said it would be. No hassles, very easy. Room was great.
David, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

While the property is located in a super convenient location, the description was inaccurate. The listing states that there is on site parking for 2.50 per stay. However, when we arrived, there was no onsite parking, and the owner told us only street parking was available, which was $5 per hour between 9am-9pm, and there’s a 3 hour time limit, so we had to check in and out and move our vehicle. If you have a rental car like we did, I would not recommend staying here, or at least know that the listing lied about the availability and price of parking. Additionally, we never received an email with check-in or check-out instructions l, so we had to call the owner to get the code for the building, and she seemed annoyed at our call and insisted we received an email (we didn’t). Generally, the guesthouse was clean and had everything else we needed, but there is no hot water.
Kennedy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything you need for an easy night’s stay. My American compatriots may find the shower a bit small compared to all the space we are used to. I liked that there was a sink in the bedroom so I really only needed the shared bathroom for the toilet. The armchair and side table were all I needed to store and repack my travel pack. Room was warm and cozy all night.
Amanda, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

No communication. I messaged 24 hrs before asking how I would get into the property. No reply. Luckily another guest came by while I was waiting outside. Usually you get the door code by email in advance but no. Other guest said he has the same poor experience communicating. I was in room 104 beside the bathroom and it was extremely loud. All the doors have old latches and was just quite a noisy experience. Avoid that room if you can. The towel provided was this super thin thing. Barely a bath towel. Location was good. Close walk to everything.
Jake, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Je suis arrivée à 3h du matin et j'ai pu néanmoins entrer grace à un simple code. La chambre est très petite mais propre et le lit très confortable. Salle de bain partagée, mais mes colocataires ont été très discrets et respectueux. Je conseille cette solution pour une etape d'une ou deux nuits.
Elena, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Find another place...

Limited warm water in he room ... kode lock did not work...no info on where to call for help ...only one shower ..very old shower ..must have been bought on the flee market... if your are going to this city ... find an other place
Jens R, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute and cozy house in the city centre of Reykjavik. The kitchen is very basic but it had all we needed. Room was spacious and clean. The house is very quiet but you can hear noise from the other rooms on the same floor. There is only one toilet though, so it’s easy to find it occupied in the morning. Very kind host, quick to reply.
Susanna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Très bien

Très propre, bâtiment un peu défraîchi mais tout à fait ok, à deux pas de la rue principale, pas d'ascenseur et il y a des escaliers à l'extérieur et à l'intérieur du bâtiment
Joanna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this cosy guesthouse! Was easy to find and secure. The property was immaculate and the bed was incredibly comfortable. I started with my daughter and it was perfect for us we will definitely stay there again!
Verity, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was in an excellent location, just feet away from the main street, very warm and comfortable albeit the room was small, with a shared bathroom and shower.
Paul, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint stay, great location, close to everything. Only complaint is the bed and pillows were a bit uncomfortable, but overall fine for one night
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean place in an amazing area. I would stay here again for sure.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

Grettir Guesthouse was amazing! Especially loved the location. The guesthouse was clean and well kept. Would recommend to anyone staying in Reykjavik!
Maury, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was good
Rafael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was very nice, very clean and well located ! Really nice to be able to have a self check-in and and to feel like at home. We really enjoyed our two nights there !
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Steve, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

You should let people know there is one toilet and one shower for 10 people. That was not at all clear and not expected. Furthermore the bathroom floor was soaking wet all the time with no bathmat, no soap, no fan to keep it dry. Frankly the worst Airbnb experience I’ve ever had.
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really likes the self check in. The email i received describing the digital code and process was very clear and straightforward. The room was small and the bathroom very large. The location is perfect. Right off of one of the main shopping streets.
Erin k, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The location was great. Street parking only but free after 9
Alyssa, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The water smells very bad! Stinky! The owner of this guesthouse needs to work on that…, and it’s very difficult to locate it.
pau, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay in town!
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hyggeligt og rent

Hyggeligt og rent med mulighed for at lave kaffe og riste brød
Claes, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Olga fue muy amable y eficaz resolviendo una petición. Excelente en general. Solo tiene un pequeño inconveniente y es que tiene cinco habitaciones y un solo baño con wc y ducha juntos, es un poco excaso. Pero me gustaría volver a alojarme aquí
Antonio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

something I wished I could of read before-- this property is smack dab in the heart of downtown. It is perfect for walking around- but the parking is difficult. So here are some tricks I wish someone would of shared. When you arrive go to the 2nd hand store on Grettisgata park only to drop off your luggage (if you have a lot) Then go up a few blocks to the P3 (green) which becomes free at 1800 zone where parking is 220isk/hr instead of 600isk/hr which doesnt become free until 9-10?. if you download the parka app it will help you find cheap parking. Once I figured this out - I saved a lot of money. Then when you are leaving- walk to get your car and bring it back to the 2nd hand store again so you don't have to drag your luggage all over- they don't open until 10 which is also when you have to check out by.
LAURAANN, 2-night trip