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Reykjavík Downtown Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests sip coffee in the welcoming atmosphere of this Icelandic hotel, where a peaceful garden offers stunning views of Reykjavík's cityscape

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Reykjavík Downtown Hotel offers comfort and convenience with its restaurant, coffee shop, and garden. Guests can enjoy free coffee or tea in the lobby while planning visits to nearby landmarks like Hallgrimskirkja church or the Laugavegur shopping district.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living area

Basic Single Room, Kitchenette

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik, Reykjavík Downtown Hotel is in a shopping district. Hallgrimskirkja is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon. Sundhollin and Þjóðmenningarhúsið are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
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Skólavörðustígur 42, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • A church with a tall spire and a statue in front.
    Hallgrimskirkja
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A street with a pink bicycle, a yellow bench, and various storefronts.
    Laugavegur
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A modern building with a reflective glass facade, surrounded by a marina with several boats.
    Harpa
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A modern building with large glass windows and a curved roof.
    Reykjavik City Hall
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bakarí Sandholt
    5 min walk
  • Café Loki
    1 min walk
  • Dillon Whiskey Bar
    5 min walk
  • krua Thai Express
    2 min walk
  • Sjávargrillið
    3 min walk

About this property

Reykjavík Downtown Hotel

  • Hotel near Reykjavik Harbour
  • Near Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, Reykjavík Downtown Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
    • ATM/banking services
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
    • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 March 2024 to 26 March 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Reykjavík Downtown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Reykjavík Downtown Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hotel is steps away from Skólavörðustígur and Hallgrimskirkja. Laugavegur and Harpa 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

Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 166 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliya

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

Amazing stay

Great location. Across from church. Centraly downtown. Easy walk to numerous city attractions. Across from bus dtop 8. Room is clean . Beds comfy. Friendly 24 hrs front desk. Brkfst.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIS BUSINESS WAS CLOSED BY THE POLICE AND EXPEDIA NEVER INFORMED ME! Shame on you! I WAS SERIOUSLY INCONVENIENCED
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is shut down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kristal

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

A Hostel would have been preferable

We ended up going to a different hotel. We had to wait 10 minutes in the restaurant before we could check in, one of the two lights in the room was broken off. The bed was dirty (had hair on it and it looked like hay). The bathroom was not clean and the water smelled like sulfur. I did not want to spend my last night in Iceland being uncomfortable and not wanting to shower. There was a bicycle and an old mattress in the stairway leading to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice view and nice staff
Verified

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is centrally located and very close to bus stop #8 which is next to one of the most visible landmarks. Its perfect for a short no frills stay. The owner is kind. When choosing a place to stay in Reykjavik either you splurge and be far away from downtown or you compromise and be centrally located. I only stayed 1night and it worked for me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great stay in Reykjavik downtown

Enjoyed our stay - location is amazing and the room was spacious with lots of amenities - fridge, microwave, plates, cups, glasses and cutlery, tv, chairs and table. Wifi was great, even on second floor. The interior is not the newest, but everything was in working order and we were very comfortable. The reception is in the downstairs restaurant, which we found slightly awkward, but once we'd checked in, we mostly used the back door which was accessible outside the restaurant. The staff we met were polite and helpful. If you need a place where breakfast is included, this hotel is not for you, but there is a grocery store right next to the hotel and shops and restaurants right down the street. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Excellent no-frills budget hotel, great location

Only had about 15 hours in Reykjavik so literally checked in (super easy and friendly) and slept there. Room is budget so no frills but the bed was super comfy, the shower had pressure and was hot, and there was even a little kitchen area with microwave, fridge, sink and plates, cutlery etc. I didn't eat at the restaurant but it smelled amazing. The owner let me keep my bag there after checkout. All in all, for the crazy prices in this city and for what I needed, it was perfect.it was right near the bus stop for the airport shuttle and perfectly located for checking out the church and city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! We got a large room and it's so convenient being next to a little grocery Mart and right in the middle of Downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rama

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No phone services. The rooms has a disgusting audor Roaches. We changed the room but did not help. New changed room is noisy and has bad odour. No 24/7 at reception. The hotel is open only 9am to 9pm. No late checkout allowed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff. Perfect location to walk anywhere. Right across the street from the Hallgrimskirkja church and a beautiful sculpture garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina Okholm

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

God beliggenhed til rimelig pris.

Skønt værelse med udsigt til kirken med tekøkken.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Was very happy I could get into my room earlier than normal check-in. They helped me make arrangements to get to the airport. However that bus never came so I was lucky a stranger helped me. No fault of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elvia Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff friendly and helpful Water does have strong egg smell But overall great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Balikis

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as bad as other reviews suggest however, reception is a little strange. Staff have very little English which is fine but difficult to check in. No knowledge about nearby parking even though parking is mentioned during booking online. Elevator is broken, room was clean, spacious and well equipped. However one of the main downfalls was the lack of heating in the room. We had one small electric heater which failed to heat the large room. Location is brilliant and staff are smiley :) Main door locked at night, very safe and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were incredibly accommodating and helpful. Made our trip so much easier!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kent

We liked that you could walk to Downtown and restaurants were close.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not have high expectations but for one night it worked for me. Since elevator was not working we were impressed with the fellow carrying baggage up and down stairs for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Hotel is in a great location, and easily accessible to the city and not too far from the main road. The bathroom needs some acrobat abilities due to its compact nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mohini

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was excellent..great price. Had wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Excellent location! That's what saves the place. It's otherwise mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very welcoming upon our arrival. He helped us with directions, including walking us to a meeting spot we needed to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Would not recommend

We stayed here in August and left in the middle of the night because we couldn’t get over the fact that there were bugs in the bathroom which was right beside the bed. The toilet was not affixed firmly to the floor so it shifted when being used, and the bugs that were scurrying around the floor creeped us out. While the location of the hotel was good, we would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nadia Roberta

Liked: Staff & service
The receptionist was very kind! We brought our bags in 0915 in the morning and checked in at 1500. So luggage can be storage. Also when we had to leave we did one more excursion so we had te leave the bags. No problem at al. The room... it was nice and clean. its all een little bit dated. Bed was really nice. Bathroom was, interesting haha. Old but working no need to complain. The hotel is above a Vietnam restaurant, makes it easy to recognize. Haven't seen the restaurant in use so I think only the appartments are used for income. The hotel is located next to the big church of Reykjavik very centered. Whole Reykjavik could been seen just walking really nice. Also easy access to the bus to the airport/blue lagoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023