Aparthotel

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star aparthotel near Laugavegur

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Living area | 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Reception
Front of property
Suite | View from room
Superior Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Vatnsstígur 2, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Family Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Economy Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Royal Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Studio

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Economy Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

Three Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Reykjavik

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik aparthotel, you'll find Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour. Skólavörðustígur and National Theatre of Iceland are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harpa - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaffibrennslan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loo.koo.mas - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star aparthotel near Laugavegur
As a guest of Reykjavik Residence Hotel, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The family-friendly Reykjavik Residence Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

This 4-star Reykjavik aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 9 buildings
  • Built in 1914
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Reykjavik Residence Hotel offers 93 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Reykjavik aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (ISK 2,500 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free crib

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Mobile key entry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • 93 units
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1914
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofing
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Flexipass mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 23000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: ISK 2500 per day (164 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. 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. The property is professionally cleaned. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Residence Reykjavik
Hotel Reykjavik Residence
Residence Hotel Reykjavik
Residence Reykjavik
Reykjavik Residence
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Reykjavik Residence Reykjavik
Reykjavik Residence Hotel Reykjavik
Reykjavik Residence Hotel Aparthotel
Reykjavik Residence Hotel Aparthotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

How close is Reykjavik Residence Hotel to the airport?

Reykjavik Residence Hotel is 1.8 mi (9-min drive) away from the Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Reykjavik Residence Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Reykjavik Residence Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of ISK 23000 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Reykjavik Residence Hotel to the beach?

This aparthotel is 2.5 mi (12-min drive) from Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach.

Does Reykjavik Residence Hotel offer free breakfast?

Reykjavik Residence Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Reykjavik Residence Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Reykjavik Residence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Reykjavik Residence Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Reykjavik Residence Hotel have a pool?

Reykjavik Residence Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Reykjavik Residence Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Reykjavik Residence Hotel to downtown Reykjavik?

Reykjavik Residence Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Reykjavik.

Reviews

Reykjavik Residence Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2546 out of 3121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 466 out of 3121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 3121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 3121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 3121 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This was our favorite place to stay. Clean, efficient, cute. Even with the parking struggle, if we had known how great this place would be, we would have made it our home base. Crispy linens, wonderful bathroom amenities. For my Western travelers think condo not hotel. Coffee, cocoa, breakfast basket with fruit, yogurt, cheese, sandwich meats, dark chocolates. Full length blackout curtains, flip out top windows for circulation…and a balcony..a balcony to open the door and let fresh cool air lull us to sleep. I may or may not have refilled a travel size bottle with the AhmaZing body wash. Towel warmer dried our waterfall shoes, cocoa pods warmed our hands, delicious food filled our belly. And the fresh, oven warm bread delivery each morning…with that butter and jam. I ate that, in the bed, with coffee. It was decadent. No issue with noise and felt very safe with secure entry points. We were so pleased with whole experience of the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a family vacation with a kitchen available. Close to center city, easy access to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AnneMarie, Midlothian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in Reykjavík! The breakfast basket is worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully presented property with good size rooms. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location of the main property was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd like to give it a 10. Our room was in another building so we had to manage luggage ourselves. It was on the lower level so couldn't leave windows open for air. The hotel did not honor the promised food and beverage credit. Area is good. Room was clean and had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Expensive, nice, but not worth the price.

This hotel has room in several buildings, spread out around several blocks. They advertised a bar in the hotel. They did not explain on the web site description that that the bar was several blocks away from the reception desk and it was well hidden. It woudl be good to have a map of the layout of the buildings, rooms available in each building, which building has a "functioning" hot tub and which building is closest to the bar. When we checked in they were very nice and said our room was not ready but could drop off our bags and they call us when it was ready. That was very handy. Too bad they did not explain that the hot tub was not working or that that the bar was several blocks away or that we get a 15% discount. We had a very nice apartment with a full small kitchen. The street in front of the building where the reception desk is located is still on a torn up street (as of August 2025), making the walk to the reception desk pretty difficult. When we requested more TP, extra towel, and an extra pillow they were delivered promptly. Even though we chose to re-use our towels, they still changed them and kept the extra towel. This was a very nice place and located in a fun district, but it as very expensive and a bit convoluted to find some of the the amenities. Too bad the roof top hot tub was not working. In retrospect, we should have asked for a discount. Thanks to the reviews on Hotels.com we knew we were in for a bit of walk to the reception desk and to park in Zone 3.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet and very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very well run, welcoming hotel. The front desk staff were extremely friendly and efficient. The room was clean with comfortable beds. A kettle, coffee machine, toaster and microwave were provided. The breakfast basket contained a good mixture of fresh fruit, ham, cheese, yoghurts, milk and fruit juice. Fresh bread from the local bakery was delivered daily. The apartments are just off the main shopping street and there is a Bonus supermarket up the road. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ke

Cons: I'm surprised that we got a room located in the basement of the building and the room is next to the street. There's a strong smell of mold in the room. Unfortunately, the hotel is fully booked so we can't change room and they offered a 10% discount. Pros: the room is very practical with a kitchen and everything you need to cook for a small meal on a trip. The bed mattress is comfortable. I also like the breakfast sourdough, which is freshly baked from the popular bakery in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good enough

This hotel is clean and the rooms are very big but I didn’t like that the buildings are separated from the lobby and there are no amenities. It was very quiet though and close to many sites and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun Hung

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is historic, well maintained, and the staff are so great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Winters

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, great facilities, excellent food basket each day. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nosheen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this hotel. Staff was really responsive and catered to all our needs. Family suite was spacious, clean and had all required amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, large room. Very friendly, helpful staff. Hotel is in a perfect location in the middle of the city within a 15/20 minute walk of many highlights, restaurants and the harbor. The breakfast basket and daily sourdough bread were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda, Toledo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has several buildings spread over a large area that makes it hard to know in advance how far things will be. An example is if you book pick up for tours or Flybus. There are three pick up locations close depending on where your room is. My review of the hotel would have been excellent except our room was in the Tannery right over the courtyard/entrance to the wine bar. It was noisy and it is the smoking area for the bar. You have to close the windows to keep the smoke out and it is then warm and stuffy. One night there was a large party in the courtyard and it was impossible to keep the smoke out even with everything closed. I would recommend requesting a room away from the wine bar when making a reservation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely hotel in heart of downtown!

Such a lovely little hotel right in the heart of downtown! We stayed in a suite which was extremely spacious, beautifully decorated and stocked with cereal/milk/juice/coffee for breakfast. We were only booked for 1 night but wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

FLORA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The people in charge were nice but the bathroom drains smelled horrible. The blackout curtains only worked in the rooms so whoever stays in the living room on the sofabed has no blackout option so it was hard to sleep. We ran out of toilet paper and it was not refilled so we had to go get our own. The other properties from The Residence Reykjavik looked much nicer than the one we got. Wished they would let you know which “house” you will end up in because I would not have picked that one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 4 days with family. Enjoyed our stay. Hotel room was clean and spacious. Lot of room to sleep and move around. Located in downtown area, close to key attractions, shopping, food etc., and the bus stop was literally at the entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Chandler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Iceland!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025