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Alba Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Guest house near Reykjavik Harbour in Reykjavik

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Property entrance
Exterior
Interior
Front of property
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Eskihlid 3, Reykjavik, 105
  • Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Laugavegur
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reykjavik

Heart of Reykjavik.Within a 15-minute walk of this Hlíðar guesthouse, you'll find Kjarvalsstadir and Perlan. Also, Oskjuhlid Hill is within half a mile (1 km) and Reykjavik Harbour is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Perlan - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Laugavegur - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harpa - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Perlan - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪just wingin it - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kröst - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Alba Guesthouse

Guest house near Reykjavik Harbour in Reykjavik
As a guest of Alba Guesthouse, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Alba Guesthouse also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Reykjavik guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1944
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Alba Guesthouse offers 10 accommodations. This Reykjavik guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Alba Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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 major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Alba Guesthouse to the airport?

Alba Guesthouse is 1 mi (3-min drive) away from the Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alba Guesthouse?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alba Guesthouse on Sep 10, 2025 start from $108.47, 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.

Does Alba Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alba Guesthouse.

How close is Alba Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.7 mi (4-min drive) from Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach.

Does Alba Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Alba Guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alba Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Alba Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Alba Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Alba Guesthouse have a pool?

Alba Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Alba Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Alba Guesthouse to downtown Reykjavik?

Alba Guesthouse is 1.1 mi away from Reykjavik.

Alba Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 284 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LISA, DOUSMAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, clean, and had a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible via car from KEF. There is plenty of on street parking. It’s located in an area where there are mostly homes and apartments. Walkable to Perlan Museum (you can see the Dome from Alba). Walkable to Reykjavik. My pedometer said I walked 5m but it seemed more. Good location if you are going to Thingvellir NP or along the South Coast. Breakfast was lovely and simple. Microwave available for use. Coffee/tea/water always available. Sink in room, which was nice. Bathrooms available on 1st/2nd floors. Overall great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic. The help arranging a taxi to pick up our car was very much appreciated. Couldn't ask for better service and such great host. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The family that runs this guesthouse is kind and accommodating. Excellent and simple breakfast, clean rooms and very convinient for catching a bus to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Clean, comfortable, and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great host and nice room. Just was a little old with the showers and had some issues with the water but other then that a great place thats perfectly near the down town :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Ankeny

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C

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

Alba Guesthouse

Excellent- perfect for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tsvetomir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The vacation home is comfortable and well organized. The rooms are clean. Owner offers good breakfast. The area is quite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thorsteinn was a great host. The room was small by American standards but clean. The shared bath was clean and functional. Breakfast featured a wide variety of cereal, pancakes, meat, fruit and juices. And lastly, the espresso machine was tops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. This is a Guesthouse so you have shared bathroom and showers. The main bathroom has heated floors, so nice on a cold day. The rooms do have a sink in them. The hosts are very nice and accommodating. They sell bag lunches and I saw something about a dinner. Continental breakfast is included.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older building, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Marilee

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pleasant couple to stay with the room was adequate didn’t have anything spectacular but had what I needed. I stayed here by myself while training at a nearby MMA gym on a week long training camp and I was able to get enough rest to be able to complete that comfortably.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast . Room could do with some desk or shelf to put stuff , hangers for the towel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Sm, New York NY

Don't drink the water in your bedroom. There was a glass on the counter so I assumed it was safe drinking water. I ended up getting arsenic poisoning due to the amount of Sulphur in the water. Lots of blood to paint a picture.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

G E

Liked: Staff & service

Basic

Basic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a close walk to the center of the city, host was very good about giving instructions on how to get to town. We had a shared bathroom, there was also an extra shower so if someone was using the toilet you could still shower. The room had a sink so you could wash your face and brush your teeth. Blackout curtains were OK, still let a lot of light in which can be an issue during the summer. Breakfast was fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room on the 2nd floor with only 1 bathroom + 2 showers; a second WC would have been a good addition. Good localisation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Alba Guesthouse pneumonia

I was stuck in Iceland for a layover and booked a room here. It was 6 degrees and raining heavily, while I was dressed for California. I was soaked to the bone at the door, but the host didn't want to let me in, because it was not check-in time yet. So there I am wandering all over Reykjavik waiting for 3pm. I caught a horrible cold and a bad fever a few days later. I can't say that the host is unfriendly. He just really doesn't give a crap about the well being of his guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ben, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. Had a late check in. They were very accommodating. If back in Iceland it will be the place I stay. Great service and welcoming people running it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018