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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
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Lobby
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Laufasvegur 46, Reykjavik, 101
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik City Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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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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

  • Reykjavik Pond - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Laugavegur - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Harpa - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sjávargrillið - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Iðnó - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Babalú - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Víkinga Pylsur - ‬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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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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. 314 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 498 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

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was great. Very communicative and arranged for us to self check in late and as an extra bonus we were able to leave our bags after checkout for a couple of hours which was very convenient. The room was clean and fine for our one night stay. However, there was a strange smell from the water in the pipes which made the entire room smell a little unpleasant and there was a lot of noise throughout the night from the walkway right outside as guests checked in and out so be mindful of that if you are a light sleeper. Overall it is in a good walkable location and fine for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

Perfect bungalow

Check in was simple, it was walking distance to anything down town but tucked away from the busyness. The little kitchen was perfect for making a quick meal, which is nice as dining out is pricey in Reykjavík. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lye Hock

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near to BAI terminal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice rooms, but not spacious

The hotel was attractive looking in a nice area of town. The room was modern, clean, and very well kept, but it was definitely small. We had 2 large suitcases and barely had enough room to walk around the bed and open the doors! If you are traveling light or don't mind being cramped, it's a pleasant hotel in a residential area of town with easy access to the main shopping area / church.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Great for family stay

Very spacious. Convenient to Rainbow Road and other attractions. Clean, gorgeous. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host Thorey was extremely gracious. Thank you for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in late due to our travel there and the owner had everything ready with key and access to the room. We met her on the last day and she was so sweet. Beautiful accommodations like we stepped into another place, not your average hotel. Only small complaint was the sulfur smell when taking a shower and it didn’t vent well, so all steam from the shower settled on everything in the bathroom making everything wet, lol. We managed though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Difficulty getting street parking close to the location in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helen, Mosman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Galtafell, the owners were very helpful and welcoming. The property is a bit older but still comfortable and easy access. Close to the main part of Reykjavík. Thanks to Thorey and her staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

Comfortable and spacious

Great location with lots of room and comfortable beds. Loved the host dog, too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to town the pond add a nice touch to walk around
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was allowed to check in early after arriving at Keflavik in an overnight flight. I was allowed to check in as soon as I arrived - around 10:30 a.m. Extremely comfortable bed, quiet neighbourhood, you can walk downtown in about 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Good place

Nice people. Very accommodating. Good place very near the bus station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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