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Guesthouse Galtafell

3.0 star property

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Laufasvegur 46, Reykjavik, 101
  • Reykjavik Free Church
    5 min walk
  • Þrír Frakkar
    3 min walk
  • BSI Bus Terminal
    6 min walk
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    3 min drive

Room options

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Studio

Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Guesthouse Galtafell

Guesthouse in Reykjavik, a short walk to Hallgrimskirkja
Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
Guesthouse Galtafell offers 8 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Reykjavik guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Guesthouse Galtafell's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hallgrimskirkja. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Guesthouse Galtafell, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3-star Reykjavik guesthouse is smoke free.

Languages

Danish, Dutch, English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 4599 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ISK 2300 (one-way), (from 12 to 15 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Guesthouse Galtafell offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive key retrieval information.

Property is also known as

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Galtafell Guesthouse
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Guesthouse Galtafell House
Guesthouse Galtafell House Reykjavik
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Guesthouse Galtafell Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 430 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 430 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 430 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 430 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

June, Greensboro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was extremely responsive to any questions we had and was very helpful. The apartment is beautiful and comfortable. The linens on the beds were very nice and towels were replaced every day. Parking is an issue nearby if you happen to rent a car. Several times we had to park more than three blocks away. The shower and bathtub combo is not handicapped accessible if you need that. We loved having a small kitchen which helped to save some money on foods. Coffee and tea is provided and the brands are excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a one-bedroom suite at Guesthouse Galtafell for a quick overnight stop in Reykjavik. Communication from the property was excellent; they reached out to confirm our preferences a week ahead of time, and accommodated them perfectly. Check-in and out were a breeze. Although our short stay did not allow us to fully take advantage of the amenities, we noted that the suite was spacious and kitchen equipped with everything we would need for a longer stay. The property was clean and walkable to town and local attractions. It was also more reasonably-priced than other properties (in the centre of town) we've stayed at previously. The property itself is older (like many buildings in Reykjavik) but our suite was newly renovated, comfortable and modern. It's also very close to the domestic (not KEF) airport and the bus terminal. We would definitely place Guesthouse Galtafell at the top of our list for future trips to Reykjavik!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a small apartment on the first floor of a big house. Easy to find. Nice living space where you could cook if you wanted to. Separate big bedroom space. The only negative is the shower is inside a very deep tub. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
Noise, was right by the gate with people continuously leaving between 4:30am and 6am. Website makes it sound like you are staying in nice big old house, but are actually staying in a converted garage. On the plus side we got to check in early. Safe did not work as someone took the batteries
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

wilson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Very accommodating and close to everything. Definitely going back there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MALCOLM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was willing to store luggage as we arrived in the morning. She also got our room ready early. Comfortable bed and main part of town very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Finding parking was really complicated, had to park couple blocks away. But location is very nice, close to center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent communication with easy to follow instructions. Thanks for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse was lovely. The room was spacious and the location perfect-walkable to shops, restaurants and museums. Our host was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great location with everything we needed! Loved the note on the door for when we arrived. Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. the property owner was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again! Super clean, quiet, peaceful. Slept like a baby. Right near the main downtown area and near a beautiful park if you like to go for walks or exercise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean
The apartment was perfect for our family. It was very comfortable, had everything we needed and was very clean. 10 minute walk to downtown. We had a small refrigerator, sink, microwave and coffee maker in our room, which made breakfast really easy. I enjoyed the blackout curtains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, B&B style guesthouse
Absolutely perfect location for travelers who will rely on Flybus from Reykjavik to main bus terminal. Easy 10 min walk from there, similar distance to heart of Reykjavik. Quiet at night. Some rooms are small and sparse in the converted garage, others are in main guesthouse building with more traditional furnishings. Easy arrived and departure and kind staff. Location is a 11/10 though for travelers on a modest budget using Flybus transfer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely apartment & great location
Very good Guesthouse with first class service from the Manager, Thorey. Spotlessly clean, recently refurbished and very comfortable apartment. A few minor points resolved very speedily. Brilliant location for Reykjavik centre, famous Hallgrimskirkja Church and the BSI Bus station to Keflavik Airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time in Reykjavik and our host at this property was so communicative! Great location very close to the main town and church but out enough that it was easy to find parking. Lots of food options less than 10 minutes away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely compact room in a quiet area that is easily walkable to dining and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostess, Thorey is a jewel. very helpful getting us tickets for the ferry to Westman and everything else about our stay. There were some renovations going on to the outside walls near to our room, but other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024