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Reviews of Eric the Red Guesthouse

Eiríksgata 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

#5 of 32 B&Bs and inns in Reykjavík

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Review Score

Based on 1544 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a very nice place with good people, close to all important things of the city

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    10
    Love this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    None.

    Great location and facility. The room was pretty. This was my second time staying here, and I still love it. Wanna come back again!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    9.0
    love it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    none

    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 Reykjavík!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Highly recommended guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice guesthouse, comfortable and easy self check in and check out. Staff were responding very fast and very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    So nice and quiet near everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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 accommodate our breakfast (cereals for free)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    10
    This guesthouse was just perfect for my stay in Reykjavik.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all good!

    Convenient location, beautiful architecture and furnishings, nice kitchen facilities, friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    10
    Cozy, Great Facilities & Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows were a little flat for my liking, but the staff were very responsive and I ended up sleeping very comfortably.

    The room was cute, cozy and nicely furnished. The amenities were good, including hot showers with good water pressure. I didn’t get to meet the staff, however I found they were responsive to email and there was a lot of helpful signage, even recommending places to eat and buy cheap groceries. The location was also fantastic - very central and close to attractions & the tour bus terminal.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    10
    A really nice apartment with everything we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The communication and helpfulness. the central location, parking,

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    We had a wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, cozy and well located

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were allowed to check in early, “Eric” was so nice and accommodating. Great location. Great all in all.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    8.0
    1 great night in Reykjavik
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was a lil unsure how to check in worked. Little bit of noise from other guests and forgot ear plugs.

    Comfy beds & bedding. Location. Use of kitchen.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    10
    10/10 - Perfect Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pillow actually was a cushion so this is the only point I didn't like and I think is quite easy to solve it so just sharing it as a recommendation.

    Everything was absolutely perfect. Better cost-benefit. The instructions you receive before and during the stay just shows how the owners are caring about their guests and the guesthouse itself has lots of ammenities. I stayed in the single room and it was just the perfect size. Location is impecable, really central, in front of the cathedral and bus stop number 8 (perfect for the pick-up/drop-off with FlyBus-Airport). They use the best shampoo/condiotining/soap brand from Iceland (in my opinion) and also offer a small hair dryer. Heater in both room and bathroom. It's way better than in the pictures so it exceed my expectations for real.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    10
    Lovely cozy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved everything.

    I had the garden house, which was lovely. A quiet cozy stay at the back of the house. Everything was clean, the little house was warm. I had to leave in the middle of the night to the airport and I loved that I didn’t bother anyone. The location is amazing, a minute walk from the church!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Awesome

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    9.0
    Great and cosy place right next to the church.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The kitchen felt a bit dirty both times when I was there. Potentially, parking might be an issue during weekdays.

    Obviously perfect location, easy check-in, nice and clean rooms, excellent communication (although I haven't had a chance to meet with the patrons).

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great old house with very comfortable facilities

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    9.0
    We were upgraded to another flat and felt very good as said the flat was well appointed, really appreciated the upgraded
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely not 😂

    Everything is new and clean, well appointed, don’t need to worry about anything else

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    8.0
    Amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower was in our room, so got very steamy. Next time, I will book a room with shared bathroom. I noticed they have more space as well for this reason.

    Best location in Reykjavik, and amazingly helpful staff. I would stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    9.0
    Would stay here again. 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Looks a little tired in places but still a great place to stay.

    Location is great friendly staff comfortable room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable and well situated guesthouse.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Personally, I don't like staying in properties that have no-one around to greet you upon arrival. There was only a piece of paper telling me which room to go to. My first day I had to explain this to a group from Asia who were standing in the hallway looking confused. I did try texting our hosts using the phone number, just to check that they didn't lock the door at night. I got no response. Teabags yes, but no instant coffee? Filter coffee, to make in a big pot in the kitchen, is not convenient for solo traveller. Some rooms were ensuite, but not mine, and I had to keep walking down the corridor, often finding the one bathroom occupied, so I'd have to keep coming and going. One time the door was unlocked but there was a man at the lavatory. Charming. The front door seemed to be unlocked basically all day, so that's not ideal when leaving bags unattended. The TV in the room only got six channels, at least two were Austrian, and poor reception anyway. There was some noise from the road. I didn't think Iceland had insects but I found a creepy on the floor, something like an earwig. They didn't empty the bins, clean cups, or make up the bed, on either of the two mornings prior to my departure day.

    The location, a stone's throw from Hallgrim's Church, is the main benefit. No danger of getting lost. It was simple enough to drop-off my suitcase prior to check-in. The property has kitchen and dining room facilities, and the rooms have little ketttles and teabags, cups and glasses. It's possible to make a breakfast of cereal for oneself. The single bed - my room had two singles - was quite comfortable. I never felt cold in the room (this was winter) nor too hot. There was a window for ventilation. Shower was spacious, gel and shampoo provided. Bathroom very clean. Relaxed, calm atmosphere.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs better pillows on the beds

    Spacious, good kitchen and shared bathroom facilities.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything

    Location, comfort

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    10
    Absolutely recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed at Eric the Guesthouse the first and the last day of our 5-day trip to Iceland. We were very warmly welcomed. The host family is very lovely and helpful. There is always coffee and tea, very well equipped kitchen and plenty of space for your own groceries. The room had a super comfortable bed and comes with towels, soap and shampoo. The location is convenient and everything in the downtown area is within walking distance. The second night we stayed at the apartment which is close to the main house, brand new and has everything you need. A perfect private spot to spend our last night in the city.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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 the street for a bit in early AM. Shower very slippery! Just a warning.

    Stayed in February 2025

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