Reviews of Downtown Guesthouse Reykjavik
Lækjargata 6B, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Review Score
Based on 612 hotel reviews
7.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.4
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Comfort
7.4
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
7.1
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Staff
7.2
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Value for money
7.2
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Free Wifi
9.0
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Reviewed: October 4, 2022
Pirkko
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Cosy rooms in a central location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom fan and celing light did not seem to work so it got very steamy and humid in the room after showering. I needed to open the window but then it got cold. Also, it should be more prominent before you book that there is no lift and that shoes cannot be worn indoors. Even more importantly, that downstairs next door there is a nightclub open until 4.30am at weekends. I was on the 3rd floor and could still hear the base thumping all night- not very good if you are a light sleeper.
Excellent location and helpful staff!
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: September 29, 2022
Greg
Australia33 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
no tea facilities in room
close to city centre
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: September 25, 2022
Georges
Lebanon82 Reviews17 helpful votes7.0“great location, large rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
we can here the voice of the cars all night. not well soundproofed. the bed covers, pillows, bath towels are very old with bad smell and awfull colors, instead of white clean ones.
very good location on the main street, the room is large as well the WC
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: September 20, 2022
Maureen
United States3 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
noises and smell in the hallway host was not welcoming
good location.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: September 16, 2022
Lisa
United States2 Reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Decent price & location for a short layover.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We appreciated being able to store our luggage, as we arrived before check in time. Unfortunately, we were not given the punch-in code at any time to enter the building, so we had to sit outside for 45 minutes as no one answered our knocks and had to wait for another guest going in, to gain entrance. And that was just by happenstance that someone finally came along. Very disappointment with that and we never saw the staff after our initial luggage drop off.
Nice location.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: September 14, 2022
Roberto
Italy44 Reviews5 helpful votes7.0“good choice for short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
hall
rudeness of staff
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: September 12, 2022
Alexander
Iceland4 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location and very good price
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: September 8, 2022
Darren
Australia17 Reviews7.0“Perfect for one night stay, airport bus stopped right out front”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
bit noisy…
great location good price for Reykjavik
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: September 5, 2022
Heryang
United States5 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“perfect for a short, one night stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Entrance is a bit hard to find since not labeled. Not everyone followed the rules or no shoes inside.
Room was clean and supplied with towels. when getting our own room, it comes with a sink. this is super useful as you don’t need to take up the communal bathrooms with shower, toilet, and sink when you need to just use the sink.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: September 3, 2022
Joshua
United States4 Reviews7.0“You basically get what you pay for, which is a bed and a shower close to downtown. No frills.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 8 nights
Wi-fi was spotty at best, which made it easier to connect to the cafe next door instead of the actual facility wi-fi. Also the bed was situated in a space that made it exceedingly easy to bump one's head.
Check in was pretty easy. Punch in a code, claim your key, and you're on your way. Instructions were clear and it wasn't a hassle to find my way.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: September 3, 2022
Alper
Netherlands47 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Allergies from the carpets that are in the whole house 🤧
In city centre.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: August 24, 2022
Ulrich
Germany73 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Standard Guesthouse that is really recommendable but count in some noisy nights”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really noisy (nightclub next door)
Central, easy 24/7 Check-in, fully equipped (shared) kitchen
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: August 22, 2022
Lois
United States10 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Great location, bring ear plugs for street noise.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
smelled like fish from restaurant next door. High variation in room amenities of the 3 we booked. Loud street, but guests very quiet.
check in was very easy. Literally in the heart of downtown
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: August 20, 2022
Konstantinos
Greece120 Reviews17 helpful votes8.0“Value for money hostel in the heart of Reykiavik”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
A value for money hostel in the heart of Reykiavik. good price, comfortable room. perfect
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: August 19, 2022
Enrica
Italy11 Reviews8.0“good for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
shared bathroom not very clean
location is a plus. owner responsive and kind
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: August 14, 2022
Jan
United Kingdom231 Reviews20 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent location, relatively affordable (to Icelandic standards)
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: August 9, 2022
Sarah
United States7 Reviews8.0“Great stay. Simple room all you need. Great shared kitchen. Okay bathrooms and showers.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The shower was good and warm but a bit small.
The location was ideal. We didn't run into any staff but were able to get in and find out room with easy instructions. The room was simple and all we needed. Nice shared kitchen facility. Didn't have to wait for the shower or bathroom.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: August 9, 2022
Brooker
Australia24 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Perfect for a 1 day visit within the city of Reykjavik”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
a small complimentary chocolate on the pillow would make the experience feel more premium
Location in respect to city centre was excellent. ability to check in and out at any hour was useful.
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: August 1, 2022
Michelle
United States18 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“room was great. clean. easy.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the shares toilets were a little cramped and broken tiles on the floor
easy to find. well located
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 31, 2022
Laura
United States3 Reviews8.0“clean, comfortable and convenient”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
my room was on the streetside so was a bit noisy. also strong fried fish smell from the restaurant! managers were hard to find in the AM
clean, great location
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 29, 2022
Jayne
Netherlands11 Reviews7.0“Good central location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fantastic location in downtown Reykjavik, very central. Quite basic accommodation but nice and clean and tidy and ideal for our needs for an overnight stay in Reykjavik before moving on round the country.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 27, 2022
Leslie
United States7 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
We never saw any staff except cleaning people
No frills, but central, clean, quiet (despite bar next door), comfortable
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 27, 2022
Krysten
United States20 Reviews6.0“Decent room in a good location. Unfortunately the entire property smells strongly of the worst possible combination of t”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
it smelled very strongly of the worst possible mix of the seafood and Indian restaurants in either side
it was clean and well located
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 19, 2022
Amy
United States21 Reviews6.0“Good location, but wouldn’t stay here again”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff is at reception for very limited hours during the day, so I did not see them the entire time I was there. I didn’t have any issues, but others did and had a lot of trouble getting them resolved since the staff wasn’t present/wasn’t very responsive. Room was ok, but bathrooms could use some work.
great location
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: July 18, 2022
Thomas
France25 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I was supposed to do a self-checking, by finding the keys of my room at the lobby with a piece of paper mentioning my name and my room number. However, I did not find my name on the paper and spent 40 minutes trying to contact the owners (phone + SMS), without answer from them. I managed to figure out my room number by opening the ones available, according to the facilities that needed to be included in my room. Only the next day (morning), I received confirmation from the owners about my room number. Due to that I unfortunately can't put the maximum note.
Very comfortable bedroom, and pretty decoration with a set of Icelandic books available for example. The localisation close to city center is also a great plus !
Stayed in July 2022
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