Guesthouse Aurora

2.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Balcony
Interior
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Front of property
Coffee service

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Freyjugata 24, Reykjavik, 101
  • Hallgrimskirkja
    2 min walk
  • Laugavegur
    6 min walk
  • Reykjavik Free Church
    7 min walk
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    3 min drive

Room options

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Small Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Reykjavik

With a stay at Guesthouse Aurora, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, steps from Hallgrimskirkja and 6 minutes by foot from Laugavegur. .This guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Reykjavik Harbour and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Skólavörðustígur.

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk
  • Laugavegur - 6 min walk
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 11 min walk
  • Harpa - 12 min walk
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lebowski Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Aurora

Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Hallgrimskirkja
Guesthouse Aurora offers 25 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Catalan, English, Icelandic, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Off-site parking within 66 ft (ISK 1900 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: ISK 1900 per day (66 ft away)

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Guesthouse Aurora Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 408 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 408 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 408 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 408 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 408 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right in the city center next to famous gorgeous Hallgrimskirkja. The check-in process was smooth. Took minutes for the stuff to show us to our room in the next door building which was 20 m walk from the reception. Stuff was very friendly and helpful. We booked the room with private bathroom, it shared common entrance with 3 other rooms that had share bathroom (no bother for us at all) and we shared the same kitchenet area with coffee maker, electric kettle, medium fridge, sink, plenty of dishes, cups, utensils etc. The room was spacious enough by European standards. Bathroom with the shower was a bit outdated but functioned well. The beds were comfortable. The breakfast was served in the main building where reception was, the standard continental variety. The parking was next-door and free (a big plus in the center of the city), but we were lucky to find nice spot right away, which could be tricky if we were arriving later in the day (we arrived around 4 pm). Overall - good stay well worth the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dónall

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

8/10 Good

CLAIRE ISABEL

Travelled with family
Upon check-in, I was told we were being placed in the property's sister house across the street. We were given a set of keys along with our towels to bring across the street. There were 3 separate doors to get into the property and no explanation as to which keys were for which doors. While this wasn't a huge issue, I found the room itself to be semi-decent. The sheets seemed to be clean although there were a few stains - probably from previous guests. The room itself seemed to be clean otherwise. There was however, a horrible smell coming from the bathroom! The sink was filthy, there was barely any soap in the dispenser and the soap that did come out smelled absolutely horrible. One of the other guests left their menstrual blood on the toilet seat in the morning!!! That is not the guesthouses fault but they could do well by adding in air fresheners. If you do not mind the possible dirtiness from other guests and can do with the smell this was an okay accommodation for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Too many guests sharing the bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kaylin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I arrived 15 minutes after the reception hours and was emailed by Aurora to say I’d find my key on the table in the entrance. There was no key as promised. Another guest was in the same predicament. I called and the employee said he was still downstairs (location of reception was not clearly marked.) I received my keys there, one for the building next door and one for my room. Room was clean and remodeled. There is no sink. Shower is in bathroom. Breakfast decent and reached by going downstairs. Basic stay within easy walking distance of the big church, but I would recommend other accommodations if you can get them. I liked Sunna Guesthouse better and it had a personal sink and is next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An adventure!
The room was very basic-I was not aware we would be sharing a bathroom; no soap, shampoo or conditioner was provided; the room was approximately 10’ x 10’ with a full size bed; there were many steps to move heavy suitcases; the bathroom did not adjoin the room, rather you had to walk in public space only to find the bathroom in use multiple times; there was an adjoining kitchenette that was to be shared by the occupants of another room; the staff was kind & helpful; the sheets and room were clean; breakfast had good coffee, juices& an assortment of European & American foods (no complaint about the food); we managed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Amelia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was really good. I guess they are not big on customer service. You felt you are pretty much on your own, no staff except during breakfast. Don't think I will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lyndia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and updated but detached from the main building amongst apartments. There we a lot of loud noises coming from in and outside the building. We had to ask for towels and didn’t get any other amenities besides toilet paper
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice guest house. They were remodeling and the common kitchen was unavailable, we luckily didn't need it and it smelled dusty because of the construction. The room was clean and the air inside was fresh. The breakfast was fairly good but the staff member was very unpleasant and said that the breakfast started at 7:30 despite the sign in the bedroom saying 7:00. We had to leave at 7:30 so that wasn't super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having a sink in room w shared bathroom situation. easy access, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sunil Rajnikant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I didn't realise how close it is to THE landmark Hallsgrimkirkje or the BSI Bus Station (for airport transfers)! Reykjavik isn't big so most things are easily walkable (in decent weather) and being amidst residential properties, lots of electric scooters. The room was basic with slightly awkward window mechanism but clean, warm & comfortable. The door on it's swinging hinge was a bit violent on closing but you can't lock yourself out. Tip for the shower curtain in shared bathroom, it needs to be longer or install a bifold door so the floor remains drier......... Stairs are also a bit narrow with luggage with reception in the basement. Breakfast is simple "continental" style but worthwhile before a long day or touring!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

L

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to the different parking options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a double bed and i got 2 single beds, no soap in the bathroom, dirty and noisy, never again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla, Hales Corners

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TERRIBLE STAY
Our stay was the most terrible stay we had. We have to pick up the key from one building then we have to walk in the cold to look for the building. There were no towels in the room. We went back again to get towels. Property is very dirty. Neighborhood is sketchy and very expensive for the terrible placw. Hotels.com should took this off from your list. They are misleading and lied. It says free self parking then it says ISK 1500 FOR PARKING , we found no free parking. We found parking at church nearby but we have to walk very far in the cold. There was pubic hair in the sink and the bathroom light will turn off itself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very good value for money and a delicious and substantial breakfast was included. Cosy bedrooms and very clean establishment. Great location within walking distance to main attractions. Would highly recommend if you dont mind sharing a bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good area with in walking distance off everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guesthouse Aurora Overnight stay
Clean and comfortable room. Self check in was easy. It would have been nice to have access to milk to make tea and coffee in the evening. Bread at breakfast was delicious. Close to city centre shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast and location and staff good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024