Guesthouse Galtafell

Guesthouse Galtafell Bed and Breakfast in Reykjavik

About this bed and breakfast

Nestled in Reykjavik, this lovely bed and breakfast for $198 per night is a great option for your next break. Set in a building dating back to 1916, this Reykjavík guest house is within 5 minutes’ walk of the popular Laugavegur shopping street. Both WiFi and private, on-site parking are free.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

3.96 miles

Hljómskála Park

0.13 miles

The Einar Jónsson Museum

0.25 miles

Klambratún

0.78 miles

Guesthouse Galtafell

4.1

Excellent(1,653 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

3.96 miles

Hljómskála Park

0.13 miles

The Einar Jónsson Museum

0.25 miles

Klambratún

0.78 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(1,653 Reviews)

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7.0

Mar 2024

Super easy und nett

Die Lage ist perfekt. Man kann alles zu Fuß erreichen

Das unser Zimmer 2 wc’s hatte

9.0

Jun 2023

Charming guesthouse, central to everything.

Charming couple (and their dog and cat) that live on site. They greeted us and gave us the lay of the land upon arrival. Rooms are very clean, generously stocked with coffee and tea, and even chocolate on our pillows. Wifi worked well. Extremely convenient and central location within walking distance the city centre. Bathroom was beautiful and roomy, with a drying rack. We found free parking out on the street right in front.

We were two friends traveling together, so with the beds separated into two twins (and our suitcases) the rooms are a tight fit. But we made it work!

10.0

Jun 2023

Great spot to spend a night or two exploring Reykjavik!

Great central location for exploring Reykjavik. Free wifi and parking available. Clean rooms and comfy beds!

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

love the setting & architecture of guesthouse Galtafell- charming, private entrances, peaceful, great location close to city center. The owners were very nice, helpful & we loved meeting their cat and dog!

10.0

Jun 2023

close to BSI and short walking distance to town centre

great location. quiet area

1.0

Jun 2023

Not recommend if it’s more than 150 dollars.

We arrived after 1pm, and there was stranger’s suitcase left in the room. The shower had bad smell.

9.0

May 2023

Great location within walking distance of city center

Great location and super simple check in and check out process

4.0

May 2023

Over priced and mislead listing

The location was good and so were the beds.

The images on the listing show a fantastic decor of a classic interior making you think that that is the central location in the house that all rooms have access to to relax and chil. However our room no. 7 was a backhouse room accessible via a narrow and wet ally at the side of the house. It was really disappointing for the price paid. in all my years of using booking.com I have never been as disappointed as with this stay.

10.0

May 2023

perfect place and the price matches the stay compared to many hotels

everything

nothing

7.0

May 2023

Central location

Check in was straightforward, property was large and very central.

Our only contact with a human being was a note left on the door of the guesthouse, directing us to the apartment. The apartment seemed a little damp - only some small windows to open.

9.0

May 2023

Great for a budget stay central to many great food options.

The host was very accommodating by holding my luggage after an early arrival and directing me to a nearby cafe for breakfast. Wi-Fi was great for working once my room was ready. there was also a nice little coffee station in my room.

shower didn’t have a curtain or door all the way through which then allowed water to get on the floor.

10.0

Feb 2023

Guesthouse Galtafell is a centrally located, family friendly home away from home in Iceland.

Thorey and her staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay. We arrived in Iceland about 4 hours before check-in, and she let us leave our luggage at the guesthouse while we went into town. Thorey arranged a car service both to and from the airport, which was a huge help to my family. Our apartment had one and a half bathrooms and they were exceptionally clean. They even provided electrical outlet converters since we forgot to pack ours.

Everything was great!

8.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Location was great and owner helpful

8.0

Feb 2023

Great place for longer stays, save for the lack of laundry facilities.

Spacious room, complete with a living room and kitchen area that includes a microwave, coffee machine, and kitchenware. Check-in is easy with instructions on the front door of the property so you can arrive at any time. Checkout is also easy by just leaving the key so you can leave any time you want.

The charging point was only available at the left hand side of the bed; and the water from the shower tends to spill out onto the floor area next to the sink.

8.0

Feb 2023

Good comfy stay in a residential neighbourhood! Less than 10 minutes walk to Rainbow Road.

Comfortable beds, ease of check-in despite not having met any staff (they posted my name and instruxtions at the front door, which is located at the left side of the house). Space is sufficient for 3 nights max, might feel too tight after 3 days in the space. Clean room and washroom :) we highly appreciate the 3-4 pieces of bathroom towels, not many provide that much towels (of different sizes). Plus the welcome chocolate. Located in a quiet neighbourhood, amongst residential areas. Easy walk (with luggage) in the summer time (we'd assume), but a bit of a travel during winter, some side walks was icy. Less than 10 minutes to Laugavegur and Rainbow Road.

Room is cozier than expected: tight floor space when two carry-on luggages are open. Water from the sink and shower has a strong sulphur smell: more prominent after a warm shower. The shower has no curtain and the glass "door" is small that it doesn't block the water from flooding the entire bathroom floor. Lack of hooks in the washroom.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

fantastic location, very easy check in, clean and lovely

10.0

Feb 2023

Perfect place to stay in Reykjavik

We arrived at Galtafell in the middle of a snow blizzard after a long drive from the southeast, and it was everything we needed: warm, calm, spacious, and a lot more luxurious than I'd expected, with high quality bedding and a big bathroom. We really appreciated the separate sitting room and kitchen facilities. It's in a pretty residential neighbourhood just a short walk from Hallgrimskirkja, near some good local restaurants. It's a perfect place to stay in Reykjavik - we'll definitely go back!

Everything was perfect!

8.0

Jan 2023

convenient location, deferent fscilities, pay for what you get.

Everything we needed could be found in the room; mini fridge, comfy beds, under floor heating in the bathroom with good shower/bath combo, great location!

we found condensation coming from the far wall (unsure if this is just a problem with Icelandic builds), space was slightly lacking as we only had a room that fit a double bed with a small gap around the edges, luckily we had small suitcases and found just enough space to place things, I suppose as one of the cheaper hotels in the immediate city area, you pay for what you get. Shame we never got to see the living quarters pictured in the booking.com advertisement but the staff still made our stay fairly personable.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

everything, cleaness location facilities Wi-Fi.

none

7.0

Jan 2023

Clean and good location

It was close to a few of the main attractions in the city center, we walked everywhere.

Our room is not inside the house so it was really cold, and it took long to be at a decent temperature, we thought it was normal in Iceland due to the weather, but it was the only really cold room we had during our stay.

3.0

Jan 2023

Travellers beware - it’s not quite how it’s shown

Hard lumpy pillows were replaced Heating worked added bonus - when having a shower, room becomes a steam room controlled by opening front door to -10degree Arctic air! Fresh towels everyday, rubbish removed and bed made sometimes.

Website pictures of accomodation & standard double room are fictional as is the lounge room - owners lounge - no access to guests. House is owners, guest shoebox rooms in converted garage or Harry Potter style under the house. Hard, cold laminate flooring, no floor heating as mentioned in other reviews. Room tiny - only room to walk around bed until you bring in 2 suitcases! Amenities actual- 2 coat hangers, kettle, TV - no live channels and cable only if you have your own subscription. Bathroom tiles cracked, laminate held down with sticky tape! Welcome is - Plastic sleeved note taped to owners front door with your name, room no & message - key in door!

9.0

Jan 2023

Superb

very central and clean

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Reykjavik?

The average price for a rental in Reykjavik is $202 per night. This rental is $4 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Guesthouse Galtafell. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Guesthouse Galtafell pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Guesthouse Galtafell?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, tv, and garden.

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4.2

Excellent(1,196 Reviews)

Guesthouse Galtafell

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Guesthouse Galtafell

Bed and Breakfast in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Reykjavik?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Guesthouse Galtafell pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Guesthouse Galtafell?

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