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Eric the Red Guesthouse

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Reykjavik Harbour

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Property grounds
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Eiríksgata 6, Reykjavik, 101
  • Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Harpa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow, Private Bathroom | Desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Bungalow, Private Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Reykjavik

Heart of Reykjavik.A stay at this Downtown Reykjavik guesthouse places you steps from Hallgrimskirkja and within a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur. ASI Art Museum and Leifur Eiríksson statue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Laugavegur - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harpa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Eric the Red Guesthouse

3-star guest house near Reykjavik Harbour
As a guest of Eric the Red Guesthouse, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Reykjavik guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Eric the Red Guesthouse offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Danish, English, Icelandic, Polish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Guests should be aware that a cat resides at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Eric the Red Guesthouse to the airport?

Eric the Red Guesthouse is 1.1 mi (3-min drive) away from the Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Eric the Red Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Eric the Red Guesthouse.

How close is Eric the Red Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.7 mi (6-min drive) from Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach.

Does Eric the Red Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Eric the Red Guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Eric the Red Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Eric the Red Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Eric the Red Guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Eric the Red Guesthouse have a pool?

Eric the Red Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Eric the Red Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Eric the Red Guesthouse to downtown Reykjavik?

Eric the Red Guesthouse is 0.7 mi away from Reykjavik.

Eric the Red Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen, Nuembrecht

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Typical guesthouse in a perfect location if you want to explore Reykjavik. Unfortunately no B&B option was available. All in all not cheap but location made up for this and we had a very enjoyable stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the church. The host was warm and inviting, and the place had a lot of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

Good place for good price

Extremely nice host who was very helpful during an ice storm. Parking is off site but less than 1 block away. Right across the street from the Cathedral and walking distance to the rest of downtown and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

Clean and convenient

Conveniently located behind the church and just 8min walk to BSI!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Two night stay with family

I stayed in the garden-style apartment which is adjacent to the guesthouse with my husband, toddler, and parents for two nights. Edda, the friendly owner, contacted me in advance to make sure she would be available when we planned to arrive and check-in. The apartment had two bedrooms (3 twin beds and one queen) which was perfect for the five of us; a kitchen with dishwasher; washer/dryer (didn't use but it was available); and a separate living room and bathroom. It was clean, comfortable, and the location can't be beat. It is less than two blocks walk to the Hallgrimskirkja (the big church in the city) and the rest of the shops, restaurants, and sites. Everything is within walking distance. We had a car and street parking was free and plentiful. We didn't need to move the car for the two days we were there and it was only a block away. Would recommend the apartment to anyone and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Nick

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

Good rooms in a great location

The guesthouse is in a great location near multiple restaurants and an easy walk to most of the main sights in town. The staff were all very friendly. The breakfasts were good. There is a limited number of shared bathrooms, so you may need to wait 5-10 minutes for one especially during the morning and evening. While the room description may say there is a sink in the room, be aware not all rooms on the property have sinks and a sink may not be guaranteed. Our room itself was spacious and both got lots of light and had good blinds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with alot of very friendly people that Will help you out if there is anything. 5min walk to central Reykjavik. George and all of the other people really make you feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mariko

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

recommend to take a bus from the airport

Super kind owner. The breakfast room was a bit small when everybody got together. Close to the bus station from the international airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

hsunhsun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
早餐很棒
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, cozy room and nice reception! BTW, breakfast is so good! Happy New Year :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

karine

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

Superbe guesthouse!!

Un accueil prévenant , discret et un lieu trés cosy et propre ..pour nous,un superbe souvenir de cette guesthouse trés proche du centre de Reykjavik et des bus pour les excursions.Merci!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019