With a stay at Grettir Guesthouse, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur and 13 minutes by foot from Reykjavik Harbour. .This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hallgrimskirkja and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Harpa.
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Lebowski Bar - 1 min walk
Einstök Bar - 2 min walk
Dillon Whiskey Bar - 1 min walk
krua Thai Express - 3 min walk
BrewDog Reykjavík - 3 min walk
About this property
Grettir Guesthouse
Guesthouse in Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur
Grettir Guesthouse offers 7 accommodations. This Reykjavik guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Languages
Danish, English, Icelandic
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (EUR 2.50 per stay)
Things to do
Library
Shopping
TV in common areas
Conveniences
ATM
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Dishwasher
Toaster
More
Heating
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Self parking fee: EUR 2.5 per stay
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Grettir Guesthouse House Reykjavik
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Grettir Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Loved this cosy guesthouse! Was easy to find and secure.
The property was immaculate and the bed was incredibly comfortable.
I started with my daughter and it was perfect for us we will definitely stay there again!
Verity
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Paul
Travelled with partner
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was in an excellent location, just feet away from the main street, very warm and comfortable albeit the room was small, with a shared bathroom and shower.
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
27 Oct 2024
Quaint stay, great location, close to everything. Only complaint is the bed and pillows were a bit uncomfortable, but overall fine for one night
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
JJ, Thousand oaks
19 Oct 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
A touch bit hard to find, but quiet and right next to the hubbub of Reykjavik :)
You should let people know there is one toilet and one shower for 10 people. That was not at all clear and not expected. Furthermore the bathroom floor was soaking wet all the time with no bathmat, no soap, no fan to keep it dry. Frankly the worst Airbnb experience I’ve ever had.
I really likes the self check in. The email i received describing the digital code and process was very clear and straightforward. The room was small and the bathroom very large. The location is perfect. Right off of one of the main shopping streets.
No communication. I messaged 24 hrs before asking how I would get into the property. No reply. Luckily another guest came by while I was waiting outside. Usually you get the door code by email in advance but no. Other guest said he has the same poor experience communicating. I was in room 104 beside the bathroom and it was extremely loud. All the doors have old latches and was just quite a noisy experience. Avoid that room if you can. The towel provided was this super thin thing. Barely a bath towel. Location was good. Close walk to everything.
something I wished I could of read before-- this property is smack dab in the heart of downtown. It is perfect for walking around- but the parking is difficult. So here are some tricks I wish someone would of shared. When you arrive go to the 2nd hand store on Grettisgata park only to drop off your luggage (if you have a lot) Then go up a few blocks to the P3 (green) which becomes free at 1800 zone where parking is 220isk/hr instead of 600isk/hr which doesnt become free until 9-10?. if you download the parka app it will help you find cheap parking. Once I figured this out - I saved a lot of money. Then when you are leaving- walk to get your car and bring it back to the 2nd hand store again so you don't have to drag your luggage all over- they don't open until 10 which is also when you have to check out by.
Everything you need for an easy night’s stay. My American compatriots may find the shower a bit small compared to all the space we are used to. I liked that there was a sink in the bedroom so I really only needed the shared bathroom for the toilet. The armchair and side table were all I needed to store and repack my travel pack. Room was warm and cozy all night.
Such an effortless experience. Everything was as described and very nice!
Lasse
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
4/10 Poor
Jacqueline
Travelled with group
8 Oct 2022
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ok hotel
Jacqueline
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Janys
Travelled with partner
27 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The property had very real difficulties. There were 5 rooms usually with 2 people in each room BUT the shared kitchen could hardly fit more than two people without being crowded. Given that many of the guests wanted to cook rather than dine out at the expensive cafes in the area this was very problematic.
Also our room had a broken heater in it.
The entrance to the guesthouse is down an alley. check in was simple. The space is quaint and cozy. has a very intense echo but was clean and comfortable.