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Guesthouse Galtafell

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Reykjavik Harbour
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Property entrance
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Laufasvegur 46, Reykjavik, 101
  • Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Harpa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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Studio | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 495 reviews
$500 nightly
The price is $561
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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The Reykjavik EDITION

About the neighborhood

Reykjavik

Heart of Reykjavik.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik guesthouse, you'll find Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur. Asgrimur Jonsson Collection and Einar Jonsson Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Laugavegur - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harpa - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Iðnó - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Babalú - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KOL restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sjávargrillið - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Galtafell

3-star guest house near Reykjavik Harbour
As a guest of Guesthouse Galtafell, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3-star Reykjavik guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1916
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Guesthouse Galtafell offers 8 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Reykjavik guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 4599 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ISK 2300 (one-way), (from 12 to 15 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Galtafell Guesthouse
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Guesthouse Galtafell House
Guesthouse Galtafell House Reykjavik
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Guesthouse Galtafell to the airport?

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

Does Guesthouse Galtafell have an airport shuttle?

Guesthouse Galtafell offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of ISK 4599 per person, one-way.

How close is Guesthouse Galtafell to the beach?

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

Does Guesthouse Galtafell offer free breakfast?

Guesthouse Galtafell does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Guesthouse Galtafell?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Galtafell?

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

Is there free parking at Guesthouse Galtafell?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Guesthouse Galtafell have a pool?

Guesthouse Galtafell does not have a pool.

Does Guesthouse Galtafell have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Guesthouse Galtafell to downtown Reykjavik?

Guesthouse Galtafell is 0.5 mi away from Reykjavik.

Guesthouse Galtafell Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 475 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 475 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 475 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 475 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 475 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very spacious and clean room within walking of restaurants, shopping and lovely park
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a beautiful, historic building that is in a great, central location. The check-in and check-out processes were easy and quick. The only issue is that the hot water smells a bit of sulfur.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinujan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, had such a easy experience with a lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here and it was walking distance from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how easy it was to walk to from the bus station. Host was accommodating and responsive. Lovely walk to urban park, Halgrimskirke, central shopping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cat
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Loved my stay. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay. We were comfortable, we were close to shopping and attractions. It was everything we needed and could have asked for!!! We will definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location walking distance to downtown and bus station, comfortable unit, beautiful property, friendly and helpful staff. I would absolutely recommend this lodging to future travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely apartment not far from the BSI and also a short walk or scooter journey downtown. Spacious property for two staying a week. Was tidy, practical and would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Super clean and very large. We had two bedrooms and a full kitchen. The heated floors in the bathroom were a wonderful surprise. Only a 10 min walk from the bus terminal. The host was very helpful. We were able to drop off our luggage pre checkin so we didn’t have to cart it around all day. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location..easy walk to the centre and bus station.. Check in very easy... When asked a question via the app..received answer straight away ...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Divya

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chinte, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is much smaller than depicted in the pictures. It’s located next to a noisy street, and the door is extremely difficult to open.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung Yuen

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima posizione ed appartamento comodissimo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shealyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Close walking distance to downtown! Easy street parking! Small but perfect for what we needed for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Seaford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. Was close to downtown and had good space in the two bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant staff, appreciated ability to store our luggage before room ready. Convenient walk with luggage from BSI terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near BSI Terminal (bus station)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

Great location, very cute!

Small space, but we were here for less than 18 hours! Perfect space for a short stay!! Small kitchen available to use too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024