Eric the Red Guesthouse
Eric the Red Guesthouse
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Eric the Red is a perfectly located Guest House in Reykjavik just 197 ft/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 while 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Laundry
- Terrace
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
Tze
Singapore“Eric! the owner I think. Staff or Mr Eric who checked us in was awesome. V well equipped guest house 💪if I were to come back again definitely I will stay here in Reykjavik. For sure”
Lucie
France“Very nice guesthouse, comfortable and easy self check in and check out. Staff were responding very fast and very helpful.”
Marlene
United States“Convenient location, beautiful architecture and furnishings, nice kitchen facilities, friendly staff.”
Kristin United States“Great location! Loved privacy of the cottage. Free parking across the street on weekends. Price was great for a Saturday night. Check in was at 2p which was great since we arrived at 4:50a. We've took a nap in the car in the parking lot across...”- Melody
Norway“We actually like staying in guesthouses because there is more socializing and interaction with other guests coming from different countries...the place was really accessible to everything, especially to the main reykjavik bus station which we use...” 
Anqi Singapore“Really liked this place, the room was vintage and spacious, I had the feeling of being back home. Hosts were welcoming and would recommend it!”
Shaimaa
Egypt“Very good location, clean, easy contactless checkin & checkout”
Frankie United States“The host was friendly and inviting. My little garden house was remarkable—serene, spotless, and enchanting. Meadow stole my heart. I will be back. Thank you!”- Heidi United States“We stayed at the little cottage. Warm and comfortable. The privacy was appreciated.”
- Monique United States“Great location, older home. Friendly and communicative host. Large dining room. I briefly met other guests in the kitchen and had a friendly chat. Airbnb feeling (which I like) Overall I enjoyed the stay and hope to visit again”
Area info
Amenities of Eric the Red GuesthouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular amenities
- 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 deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
- HikingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & 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 serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Croatian
- Icelandic
- Serbian
House rulesEric the Red Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Eric The Red Guest house in advance.
Please inform Eric the Red Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
