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Reviews of Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavik

Lækjargata 6B, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Review score

Based on 612 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    7.2

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    6.0
    Great location. Bathroom situation needs to be addressed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is 1 shared bathroom per floor and the sink, toilet and shower are in 1 place. Very hard to brush my teeth. Bathroom was not as clean as other guesthouses.

    This guesthouse was in a great location. Walk to rainbow street and other restaurants in the area. Can park at meters close by. Rooms were large with storage.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    6.0
    It sufficed but I would not stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The worst part and unbeknownst to me when booking, was that it was on the third floor of a walk-up with very steep stairs to climb. The room was small and was in desperate need of refreshing, with one twin bed. The bed linens and towel were cheap and worn. There was only one overhead light in the entire room. I stayed two nights and paid over $300 in USD.

    It’s location. And Delve, who assisted me with my luggage, was awesome!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were ok, we could change to bigger room without problems. Nicely located. Wifi was good. Kitchen area needs attention. Very demanding staircase.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    7.0
    For a short stay it was a good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was just a bit small. Kitchen could have been better equipped for the amount of guests (more cups, glasses etc) Shower was broken

    Great location. Nice pub downstairs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    All in all it was a nice place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were unable to get Wi-Fi in our room. We would have to go out in the hall to the top of the stairs. This was a big inconvenience. Also, it was very confusing about our room. We didn’t see the note about some rooms being next door until after we carried all of our luggage up three flights. The note was in a rather high counter which was difficult to see.

    Location, cleanliness

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers/Toilets could be more clean, since they were used by multiple people. Due to central location it was hard to find a parking spot.

    Perfectly located, simple and clean room. Easy Check-in!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very difficult to get hold of anyone in charge to pay. We had to go to the bar and find the owner. The place itself could do with a little bit of refurbishment

    The location was excellent and we liked the kitchen where we were able to chill out.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Pretty good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The left luggage was an old toilet room and while everything was there when we returned it would have been good if there was something more secure

    Great location and comfortable room

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    8.0
    Somewhat convenient hotel relative to airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very basic and overpriced even by Iceland standards. Shower floor was dangerously slippery and sink was not properly designed as you would hit your head on the glass shelf if you washed your face over sink. Unless you have a car, there is nothing commercial nearby.

    The staff were responsive and provided information on local bus from airport that saved money from extremely expensive taxi ride.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room door was very problematic trying to lock and unlock it. Took many tries to secure the door when we wanted to go anywhere and no one around to fix it.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Posizione, fast check in and out

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Located right on the edge of the main shopping street, around the corner from the parliament and the Settlement Museum, and walking distance to the harbor, this is a great location if you're wandering around Reykjavik or heading off on bus day trips. Some reviews mentioned a fish smell from the restaurant, but it's the pleasant smell of home cooking and just added to the experience. The blackout curtain and the soft bed with super clean sheets made it easy to sleep, even in summer.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very basic and at times noisy, room doors kept banging.

    Location is great

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    7.0
    A good choice for a short stay if your goal is a convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms and hallways smelled strongly of the fish restaurant downstairs. The pillows were too small and the hot water in the bathroom smells strongly of sulfur.

    location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    8.0
    Acceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    All went as directed - found the place, code worked, our key was easily located, room was clean and we had a bathroom/shower in the room.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Good stay but bad experience with payment
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guesthouse contacted me after my work trip to say that I hadn't paid for the stay. I contacted booking.Com to ask for advice on the payment steps, which I repeated to the guesthouse. Booking also said they contacted the guesthouse. Even though I keep asking the guesthouse to send me a bill so that I can make the payment for this work trip, the only thing they do is ask if I've paid. I cannot make the payment without the payment details. I'm not sure why the guesthouse cannot understand this, and it is getting very frustrating to receive their messages. I hope this will be cleared up soon.

    The location was perfect, the room was big and the shared bathroom was clean. I didn't use the kitchen, it is on the top floor and was well- equipped. I didn't see the staff at all, so I cannot comment on that.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The strong sulphuric smell in the bathroom.

    The location was central and walking distance to all the main attractions.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    8.0
    Good value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Front door needs some work, very heavy and klunky lock.

    Good value and in center of town.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    8.0
    Good value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen on 3rd floor back in corner could be improved. Small free breakfast would be nice add.

    Reasonably priced in center of town, was clean and met expectations.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    6.0
    Good location to stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    coffe team own making facilities

    washing facilities , clock room

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    6.0
    No frills accommodation with no staff on hand. Good location and whoever cleans the rooms does a great job.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff on hand for any questions or if we had issues with the room. Door lock stuck badly, towels very thin, smelled from fish restaurant below. We happened to be there on a hot day and the room was stuffy since there’s no fans. Room definitely worse than in pictures provided.

    Great location, room was clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Personnel

    Place, living room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    8.0
    Great location hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi was not working on the one night we stayed there.

    Room was good and clean. Not much hanging space for jackets etc. Kitchen was small but adequate.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    6.0
    Good location bad hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi for us on the 3rd floor, even though wifi password was provided. No shampoo or body wash in shower. Poor communication.

    The location was great. Bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom was great. Overall a comfortable space. We stayed on the 3rd floor studio A apartment.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    6.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very overpriced. No tea or coffee in room, someone’s dirty food left on windowsill. Noisy and curtains didid not block out light over a fish restaurant so everything smelled of fish.

    Central

    Stayed in June 2023

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