Reykjavík Downtown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, steps from Hallgrimskirkja

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Front of property – evening/night
Property entrance
Street view

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Single Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Triple Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Economy Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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Skólavörðustígur 42, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laugavegur - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harpa - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Reykjavík Downtown Hotel

Hotel near Reykjavik Harbour
Near Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, Reykjavík Downtown Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Tour/ticket information, coffee/tea in reception and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Languages

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
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 March 2024 to 26 March 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Reykjavík Down Town Hotel
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Hotel
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Reykjavik
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Reykjavík Downtown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Reykjavík Downtown Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hotel is steps away from Skólavörðustígur and Hallgrimskirkja. Laugavegur and Harpa are also within 15 minutes.

Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 166 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Great location. Across from church. Centraly downtown. Easy walk to numerous city attractions. Across from bus dtop 8. Room is clean . Beds comfy. Friendly 24 hrs front desk. Brkfst.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIS BUSINESS WAS CLOSED BY THE POLICE AND EXPEDIA NEVER INFORMED ME! Shame on you! I WAS SERIOUSLY INCONVENIENCED
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is shut down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Hostel would have been preferable
We ended up going to a different hotel. We had to wait 10 minutes in the restaurant before we could check in, one of the two lights in the room was broken off. The bed was dirty (had hair on it and it looked like hay). The bathroom was not clean and the water smelled like sulfur. I did not want to spend my last night in Iceland being uncomfortable and not wanting to shower. There was a bicycle and an old mattress in the stairway leading to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice view and nice staff

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is centrally located and very close to bus stop #8 which is next to one of the most visible landmarks. Its perfect for a short no frills stay. The owner is kind. When choosing a place to stay in Reykjavik either you splurge and be far away from downtown or you compromise and be centrally located. I only stayed 1night and it worked for me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent no-frills budget hotel, great location
Only had about 15 hours in Reykjavik so literally checked in (super easy and friendly) and slept there. Room is budget so no frills but the bed was super comfy, the shower had pressure and was hot, and there was even a little kitchen area with microwave, fridge, sink and plates, cutlery etc. I didn't eat at the restaurant but it smelled amazing. The owner let me keep my bag there after checkout. All in all, for the crazy prices in this city and for what I needed, it was perfect.it was right near the bus stop for the airport shuttle and perfectly located for checking out the church and city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! We got a large room and it's so convenient being next to a little grocery Mart and right in the middle of Downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rama

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No phone services. The rooms has a disgusting audor Roaches. We changed the room but did not help. New changed room is noisy and has bad odour. No 24/7 at reception. The hotel is open only 9am to 9pm. No late checkout allowed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff. Perfect location to walk anywhere. Right across the street from the Hallgrimskirkja church and a beautiful sculpture garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

MARIANO IGNACIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Was very happy I could get into my room earlier than normal check-in. They helped me make arrangements to get to the airport. However that bus never came so I was lucky a stranger helped me. No fault of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Elvia Isabel, El Paso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff friendly and helpful Water does have strong egg smell But overall great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Balikis

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as bad as other reviews suggest however, reception is a little strange. Staff have very little English which is fine but difficult to check in. No knowledge about nearby parking even though parking is mentioned during booking online. Elevator is broken, room was clean, spacious and well equipped. However one of the main downfalls was the lack of heating in the room. We had one small electric heater which failed to heat the large room. Location is brilliant and staff are smiley :) Main door locked at night, very safe and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were incredibly accommodating and helpful. Made our trip so much easier!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kent

Travelled with partner
We liked that you could walk to Downtown and restaurants were close.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jacky

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not have high expectations but for one night it worked for me. Since elevator was not working we were impressed with the fellow carrying baggage up and down stairs for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Hotel is in a great location, and easily accessible to the city and not too far from the main road. The bathroom needs some acrobat abilities due to its compact nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Mohini

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was excellent..great price. Had wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Excellent location! That's what saves the place. It's otherwise mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very welcoming upon our arrival. He helped us with directions, including walking us to a meeting spot we needed to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023