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Guesthouse Galtafell

3.0 star property
Experience Reykjavik’s charm while feeling at home. Discover hidden gems with tour assistance or stroll along the harbour within walking distance.
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Lobby
Property entrance
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Room options

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Studio

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Sauna, hot tub, 3 treatment rooms, massages

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Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (959)
The price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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About the area

Map
Laufasvegur 46, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 7 min walk
  • Laugavegur - 8 min walk
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 9 min walk
  • Harpa - 13 min walk
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Street Food - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Messinn - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Galtafell

Guest house near Reykjavik Harbour
Guesthouse Galtafell provides amenities, such as an airport shuttle and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guest rooms at Guesthouse Galtafell include amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

Languages

Danish, Dutch, English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Galtafell pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Galtafell?

As of 17 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Galtafell on 20 Jan 2025 start from AU$194.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Guesthouse Galtafell?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Galtafell?

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

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Galtafell?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Guesthouse Galtafell provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ISK 4599 per person applies.

Where is Guesthouse Galtafell located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Asgrimur Jonsson Collection and Reykjavik Harbour. Einar Jonsson Museum and National Gallery of Iceland are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 434 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 434 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 434 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 434 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

4/10 Poor

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is much smaller than depicted in the pictures. It’s located next to a noisy street, and the door is extremely difficult to open.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sung Yuen

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima posizione ed appartamento comodissimo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shealyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Close walking distance to downtown! Easy street parking! Small but perfect for what we needed for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Seaford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. Was close to downtown and had good space in the two bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near BSI Terminal (bus station)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little place
It was very nice to have our own room and bathroom away from the main house. It made it so we could come and go as we pleased which was very important for us to see the Northern lights. There is daily housekeeping so we never had to worry about things getting very dirty. Would definitely go back here if I come back to Iceland.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

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