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Eric the Red is a perfectly located Guest House in Reykjavik just 60m/200ft from Hallgrímskirkja Church which is the biggest church and single most central point in Reykjavik, we are in short walking distance from all the best Reykjavik has to offer, whether it’s Museums, Restaurants, Cafés, Bars, Shopping Streets, Parks, the BSi bus station, Geothermal Swimming pools or Lake Tjörnin, and yet positioned in a quiet area of the center. Eric the Red is a family run business and we try as best we can to give you the personal assistance and recommendations we would expect from our hosts whilst traveling abroad, so please don’t hesitate to ask about anything you have on your mind, we are here to assist in making your trip and experience to Iceland as pleasant as possible. We offer rooms with comforatable beds, fresh towels, free Wi-Fi and a TV. An electric kettle, tea and cups are provided in each room at Eric the Red Guest house, along with an in-room washbasin and hairdryer. Most room have a private bathroom , while few others have access to shared facilities. Guests can also relax on Eric the Red's furnished Terrace or in the Garden, however most guests prefer to have coffee or tea in our Large dining room consisting a large table that seats up to 30 Guests. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and preparing meals.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elena
    Spain Spain
    The accommodation is run by two very nice brothers (and their lovely dog), thank you very much for your kindness and good conversation over the coffee in the mornings The house is in the city center, beside the Hallgrimskirkja. Big room with a...
  • Manuela
    Italy Italy
    A lovely, warm place to stay, very near to old city centre. We enjoyed the room
  • Ken
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location could not have been better, just opposite the Hallgrimskirkja so only a short walk to the centre. Loki's cafe nearby was a real gem for meals and coffees. Room was comfortable and warm after a few hours sightseeing (it was very cold and...
  • Nao
    Japan Japan
    Everything was wonderful. The location was convenient with easy access to the tour bus stop, the staff were kind, and the place was clean!
  • Manoj
    India India
    Best location I thought right opposite the church and very clean and comfortable stay. Will stay again for sure
  • Mahmut
    Turkey Turkey
    room was big. very clean. extra heaters available in the room. bed were nicely tidied. kitchen was available to everyone and has lots of free food and beverages (coffee, tea) to offer.
  • Michael
    Israel Israel
    It was a very nice place with good people, close to all important things of the city
  • Shohko
    United States United States
    Great location and facility. The room was pretty. This was my second time staying here, and I still love it. Wanna come back again!
  • Minyan
    United States United States
    Absolutely perfect location right across from Hallgrímskirkja - this is the ideal choice for exploring Reykjavík downtown. The shared kitchen was clean, and parking was very convenient. We'll certainly be returning here on our next visit to...
  • Maria
    Portugal Portugal
    Very good facilities, super comfortable and quiet Near everything just one minute from bus stop 8 and the church and a shot walk down town Very clean toilet and not busy at all Kitchen with everything you need and pleasant dining room to...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Eric the Red Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Laundry

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Croatian
  • Icelandic
  • Serbian

House rules
Eric the Red Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Visa and Mastercard.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Eric The Red Guesthouse in advance.

Please inform Eric the Red Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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