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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
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Economy Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette

Economy Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Triple Room, Kitchenette

Economy Triple Room, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette

Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room, Kitchenette | Living area

Basic Single Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik, Reykjavík Downtown Hotel is in a shopping district. Harpa and Einar Jonsson Museum are cultural highlights, 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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Map
Skólavörðustígur 42, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 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
  • ‪Sjávargrillið - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬6 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 ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

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

Property is also known as

Reykjavík Down Town Hotel
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Hotel
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Reykjavik
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Hotel Reykjavik

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.

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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

8/10 Good

Kent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is almost in front of the main church and very well connected with everything. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jie Rong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just steps away from the landmark church, convenient to downtown restaurants, pubs and shopping. Check-in through a Vietnamese restraint to its entrance at the back of the street. The young man is friendly and helped us to lift our luggage to the 2nd floor. The elevator was not in function. The property is old and things inside the room look worn out. We had a kitchenette in our room with microwave and hot water kettle. We travelled around Iceland and stayed in 9 other accommodation, found this one is the least we like.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine for a stay in a great location

Was actually dreading this one as I’d arranged the accommodation for four of us and only really read the reviews the day before we arrived Turned out fine. Bagged a free parking slot in the big church car park, one minute walk to hotel You actually check in via a Vietnamese Restaurant underneath - the guy couldn’t have been friendlier and took all our bags to our rooms. Rooms themselves deffo not the best but not the worst either. We had two economy rooms. Decent size Comfy beds Little kitchen area and own bathroom Bathroom wasn’t great but shower worked fine - what else do you need? Could do with some glasses for drinks as only two small coffee cups but the location made up for it Nowhere near as bad as some of the other reviews have said
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Strange room layout

Probably the strangest hotel I have ever stayed in. Could not sit on the toilet without having the door open, because there was no room in front of you. This could make things awkward if traveling with someone you don’t know well. To make it even worse there was a full length mirror in front of you, so anyone else in the room can see you sitting on the toilet. We were in room 23, not sure if other rooms have the same issues. The beds were comfortable and the room was relatively clean but everything is old and worn out. Checkin was easy, and the location is perfect for sightseeing. The owner was friendly and nice enough to let us store our luggage after checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

heather

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

Lovely Spot Downtown

We loved our stay. The hotel has a lot of unique character. Our room was spacious with a large bathroom, gorgeous balcony view and a kitchenette for easy cooking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ayaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities are old and not comfortable, but staff are very friendly. Cheap and very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

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

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good position
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Koo

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel wise is basic , location is strategies , nothing to comment with this price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023