Comfortable self check-in and check-out, Access to kitchen

Stayed in April 2025

Location Location Location Stayed two nights. What a true hidden gem located right near the centre. Staff were lovely, and the two ladies on reception were so friendly and helpful. The rooms were good and the shared kitchen is a really good feature. Breakfast was lovely, and a recommendation from staff was to try the beetroot and carrot bread. All I have to say is thank you, as this was one of my highlights. Both breads were so yummy. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed in March 2025

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Staff is really helpful. Check in is quick. Beds are really comfortable. They provide towels.

Stayed in March 2025

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We came back to Aurora guest house at the end of our road trip as a group of 10. The reception staff is very responsive and always ready to help you. Check in and check out were smooth and quick, as always.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing.

Right in the heart of Reykjavik. Beds are super comfy and the complimentary breakfast is simple but delicious.

Stayed in March 2025

We had to move rooms due to a nosey radiator but it was dealt with quickly. The water from the showers smells a bit but guess this is to do with the geothermal water heating in the area.

Great Central location short walk to most places comforted with good breakfast

Stayed in March 2025

Very clean rooms and an excellent breakfast to complement. The fresh baked bread was an absolute delight. Only thing that I thought was a bit of a drawback was that the toilet and the shower was together. For a shared bathroom for 3 rooms, things would have been better if the two were separate. Apart from this I think it was an absolute pleasure to stay in the Guesthouse Arora

Stayed in March 2025

The pole with the privacy curtain dropped in my room. Toilet on the second floor is lacking hooks for clothing and towel, but can use the toilet on L1 or L3 instead (both have hooks). Stairway between L1 and B1 is really narrow, to be careful if you are carrying your luggage from B1 storage area to upper floors at night.

Convenient location near the church, clean. Although room space is small, there is sufficient space to put my luggage on floor and it has a big table and a shelf.

Stayed in March 2025

A bit loud, you can hear what is going outside the room.

Good location. Clean. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Can use kitchen.

Stayed in March 2025

On arrival, we didn’t have code sent to us which was needed to get into the guesthouse and when we did luckily get in we struggled with opening our room door with the keys given and continued struggling with the front door.

We liked the breakfast and tea and coffee making facilities. The owners were very lovely. The beds were comfortable. The room was small but was fine for us. We loved the location! Right around the corner of the Hallgrimskirkja and a short walk from the main streets of Reykjavik.

Stayed in March 2025

The door opens with a code, but I think it's a bit faulty, takes several tries to open. My room was next to the entrance and all night I could hear people struggling to get in. Kept waking me up. Maybe check the lock system and have it fixed.

Close to the center and bus station. Clean. Self check in.

Stayed in March 2025

There wasn't anything that my group outright disliked. Check-in was a little confusing at first when we arrived, as we did arrive at an earlier time, which conflicted with others as they were checking out. There also isn't a true reception desk which confused us a bit. But once we found a staff member and were checked in, staying at the guesthouse was straightforward and painless.

The beds were incredibly comfortable. Loved having a sink in our room. The guesthouse was relatively quiet, too. We could hardly tell that it was a full house! The location was great, right in the city center. Wi-Fi worked perfectly. Prior to coming to the guesthouse, the staff were incredibly communicative / responsive to email.

Stayed in March 2025

The shared bathroom (only one per floor) is clearly insufficient for the amount of guests. It is also sometimes a bit dirty, depending on the behaviour of the neighbours on your floor.

Superb location, good breakfast (for a nordic/british style) and quite comfy room (those in the main building). Rooms in the ancillary building are a bit less comfortable. We were lucky to have a room with balcony from which we could see the aurora one night.

Stayed in February 2025

the location is perfect, everything is under a 10 minute walk. The breakfast was delicious, plenty of options you can choose.

Stayed in March 2025

Broken front door lock of the building, burnt smell from the burnt apartment building across the hallway but obviously the guesthouse is not to blame for that one.

Close to everything, spacious room. Quiet at night

Stayed in March 2025

Couldn’t get into main building after 6pm as both doors locked and keys didn’t work, so had no access to kitchen

Rooms had enough space, very clean, quiet road

Stayed in February 2025

Excellent location, very good breakfast

Stayed in February 2025

Great location, breakfast was good.

Stayed in February 2025

The location was great, near the cathedral and close to the main attractions.

Stayed in February 2025

Only 2 showers/ toilets available. Showers were moldy and require a very deep clean.

Location Friendly staffs

Stayed in January 2025

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Close to the church, short walking distance to the city and to bus stop #8 for tours

Stayed in January 2025

While my stay at the hotel was generally good, there was one downside. My room was located right by the entrance, just above the kitchen, and unfortunately, that meant I could smell the cooking whenever they were preparing meals. The scent would linger in the room, and it even made my hair and belongings smell like food. If you're sensitive to smells or prefer a fresher room, I’d recommend asking for a room further from the kitchen. Otherwise, it was still a decent stay for the price and location.

The location is absolutely prime – just a short walk from the iconic Hallgrimskirkja church and the main street, making it super convenient for sightseeing. It’s also only about a 10-minute walk to the bus station, which is perfect since most of the tours in Reykjavik start and end there. I enjoyed the visit in December when the snow and chilly weather added to the charm of the city. The hotel itself offers great value for money, especially for solo traveller like me. It's affordable, which was ok as mist of the time i was out and about on a tour. While the breakfast was basic and nothing too exciting, it was still decent to start the day. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for a budget-friendly, well-located place to stay in Reykjavik, this hotel is definitely worth considering.

Stayed in December 2024

No toiletries

Friendly and helpful hostess

Stayed in January 2025

All was great considering what you pay for it

Great location, very easy to get to, check in etc.

Stayed in December 2024