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Guesthouse Aurora

2.0 star property
Near Reykjavik Harbour, this guesthouse offers a convenient location and personalized service, making travelers feel welcome in Iceland's capital.

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Guesthouse Aurora sits just steps from Reykjavik Harbour. Travelers start their day with breakfast before heading out to explore. The multilingual staff helps arrange tours and tickets, while express check-in/out and laundry services keep the experience hassle-free.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is RM513
RM596 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Reykjavik, Guesthouse Aurora is in the city centre. Hallgrimskirkja is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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What's nearby

  • aurora borealis above hallgrimskirkja church in central of reykjavik city in Iceland, Shutterstock ID 1146085949, Purchase Order: SP-1506 Go Guides, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Faa Praharnpap, Ot
    Hallgrimskirkja
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Laugavegur
    Laugavegur
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • View of the Tjornin Lake in Reykjavik at sunset in winter., Shutterstock ID 1222302634, Purchase Order: -
    Reykjavik Pond
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall
    Reykjavik City Hall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harpa
    Harpa
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dillon Whiskey Bar
    7 min walk
  • Café Loki
    2 min walk
  • Sjávargrillið
    5 min walk
  • krua Thai Express
    4 min walk
  • Café Babalú
    4 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Aurora

  • Guest house near Laugavegur
  • Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa, Guesthouse Aurora provides amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, express check-in and concierge services
    • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Guesthouse Aurora offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens, heating and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (ISK 1,900 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: ISK 1900 per day (66 ft away)

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Aurora pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Aurora?

As of 18 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Aurora on 22 Jun 2026 start from RM513, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Guesthouse Aurora?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Aurora?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Aurora?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Guesthouse Aurora located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this guesthouse is steps away from Einar Jonsson Museum and Hallgrimskirkja. Laugavegur and Reykjavik City Hall are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Guesthouse Aurora Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 520 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The housekeeper was nice and I enjoyed talking to her. Check-in staff were ok but slow. Breakfast was good. Room was fine. All went well and I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean , warm and cosy, simple but decent qnd varied breakfast, amazing location, staff friendly and helpful. Could not ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrystina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small, shared bathroom, breakfast has many options to choose. Great area, easy to walk everywhere, recommend staying.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Super easy and fast check in and out. Easy to find street parking nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Nice Staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Amenities
Proximity to central walking area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast and location and staff good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the center and comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by the big church!! The breakfast is awesome as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of the city with nice staff and good breakfast.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location, rooms were clean and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were amazing and very accommodating. They were always available to answer and ready to help with everything. We liked the location and also our accommodation was amazing! Loved their breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to walking around. Check in was pretty strict on not starting till 2pm however I was able to leave my bags there so I could walk around before checkin. Process was very easy and staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

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

Nice stay / Twin Room Private

Super friendly staff, this was a good option for staying within walking distance of the popular tourist areas :-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaana

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

Centrally located nice guesthouse

Clean spaces and sufficient facilities at the heart of Reykjavik. Early check in at 2PM and breakfast were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen facilities were great. The staff was welcoming and helpful and it was nice to stay in the studio room but lots of stairs going up. Property was well maintained and a nice breakfast to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy late check in, friendly staff and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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

Lovely place to stay

Room was clean and pleasant and staff were very helpful. Location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice neighborhood, easy walking to shopping and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good Guesthouse, the rooms are clean and it's convenient for a small rest in Reykjavik. Very close to shopping streets and monuments of the city. Thank you for welcoming us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maik

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

Happy Stay in Reykjavik

Very comfortable bed Everything very clean Superb breakfast Super Location 10 mins from central bus station Easy Check-in-out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024