Downtown Reykjavik, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik, is home to Backyard Apartments by Heimaleiga. Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Laugavegur. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa, Backyard Apartments by Heimaleiga has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
A lift, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Backyard Apartments by Heimaleiga include perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
16 units
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property
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; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Frequently asked questions
Is Backyard Apartments by Heimaleiga pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Backyard Apartments by Heimaleiga?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Backyard Apartments by Heimaleiga?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Backyard Apartments by Heimaleiga?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Backyard Apartments by Heimaleiga located?
Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Harpa 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
Backyard Apartments by Heimaleiga Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, super safe and convenient. Easy access and amenities.
Stephen Curtis
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Krista
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Convenient, clean, and comfy
Super easy check in, very clean, comfy bed, nice pillow. Could use a few more utensils to make the kitchen a bit more functional, but was able to cook all my meals there and it was nice to be across from the grocery store. Would recommend and would stay there again.
Krista
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nici
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the location of this property. Communication was EXCELLENT with host. Provided coffee was a nice perk! Easy to walk to restaurants and shopping. Apartment was spotless!
Only downside was it was fairly dark in the apartment. Poor lighting especially in bathroom.
Parking is an issue.
Nici
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marie
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication
Emails are important
Our trip started by NOT receiving the information to enter the property by email as promised. So after a day of travel we were lucky for the kindness of strangers to
Contact the property manager and confirm the stay and get the information. This stress was not fun !
We asked for extra pillows, which were not available. And overall the apartment was well appointed and clean
.
Marie
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Arnoud Martin Alexander
19 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean rooms. Right in the center of Reykjavik. Supermarket right acros the road. Centrally located for shopping, dining and bustours. You can use bus stop 9.
Large tv, king size bed, complete kitchen.
Contact goes trhrough What's app and imessage. Fast and polite replies.
Only remarks are:
- Somebody used the fridge for fish. It still smelled like it.
- This is a general thing in Iceland. Every house, shop building is 25 Celcius. So pretty warm to sleep in. But nice when you arrive :-)
Arnoud Martin Alexander
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Jonathan
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice room, and very clean. We had an issue with getting an extra towel, and with getting a late checkout. Also, hard to find parking. However, other than that, it was an excellent room, right downtown in the heart of the action. And, emails were promptly responded to within a few minutes. They have a washer and a dryer and provide laundry soap, as well as all the basics, such as shampoo and conditioner. The room was an efficiency, so we could have cooked. And, big fridge. It’s a busy tourist area so not the quietest location. Beds were comfortable.
Jonathan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aleksandra
1 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, great condition
Aleksandra
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
P
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Beautiful Reykjavik
Right in the heart of where you want to be. Easy access to everything we wanted to do.
P
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
23 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing place to stay. Super convenient and central location. Supermarket right across the street. 10/10
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Ashok
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was hard to locate, and parking is not super convenient. Roadside parking is not easy to find. The other option is to parking in the parking garage by the coast which is walkable. The plus side of this apartment is that there is a grocery store right opposite the property and attractions like the Hallgrimskirkja is within walking distance.
Ashok
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anders
30 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Highly recommend
Very good over all.
Good blinds over window but nothing for the glass in the front door which lets in a lot of light (we were here during midnight sun season!) - if that sort of thing bothers you bring eye masks!
Amazing location, middle of ”main street”. Many restaurants, shops, attractions at walking distance.
Stayed with family, 4 ppl, and it was not too cramped, with double bed + sofa bed.
Very reasonably priced.
Anders
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
JINOY
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Required better house keeping service..
JINOY
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Sheena
12 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pros first- location downtown could not have been better. Amazing. Apartment slept three easily. It’s a good size with a nice little kitchen and a great bathroom. Was nice that it had a laundry facility. It was clean and easy to get in to.
The cons- parking is atrocious. I spent hours the first day looking for a parking spot finally settled on one that was a 15 minute walk each way you cannot park anywhere close to it and while it does say in the instructions you are able to those spots are full 100% of the time there’s no way you’re gonna get a parking spot close so just know that. The iron was useless as there was something stuck to the bottom of it we couldn’t use it. The fan in the bathroom doesn’t turn off so we heard that the whole time and somebody else mentioned the front door is glass which lets a lot of light in so unless you have an eye mask that could be a problem.
Overall, I would stay here again. I just wish I knew the parking was gonna be so bad.. but I guess you win with location. And they were super responsive when I needed anything.
Bei Expedia haben wir ein Deluxe-Studio gebucht. Deluxe ist es nicht, eher von der Ausstattung ein gutes Studio Apartment. Beispielsweise war es nicht richtig sauber bei der Anreise und wir haben alte Socken von vorherigen Gästen gefunden. Das Parkett ist nicht fachmännisch verlegt worden, bzw. mit großen Rissen. Der Fernseher hat keinen Anschluss, d. h. man kann nur über den Laptop etwas streamen und das bei einem recht instabilen WLAN. Der Wohnbereich ist eher ungemütlich, kein Couch-Tisch. Ansonsten ist das Studio gut ausgestattet und die Lage ist richtig super für Reykjavík.
The room overall was nice and it's in a great location for sure.
Definitely a few issues with communication and the check in process though. I never received an email before arriving on the day, so had to call and get instructions on the check in process as I arrived. Was then sent to a room that hadn't been cleaned and made up.
After a short while I was moved to a different room for the duration of the stay.
Dishes and cutlery still sitting in the dishwasher, very basic amenities etc.
Also found out the parking that is on the listing isn't actually parking at the apartments, it is street parking on the road out front which is paid and has time restrictions.
I think you are paying for the location here more than the rooms.
Chris
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Susan Hayes
20 Apr 2022
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Very convenient
I didn’t receive the codes for the rooms until I contacted the apartment myself.
The codes we received were not correct and one of the apartments were occupied.
Great location, quiet.