Alba Guesthouse

Eskihlid 3, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland – Great location - show map

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7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
1,439 reviews

It had the feel of home, was clean, had comfortable and warm beds, and was quiet for sleeping. There was a very good breakfast with homemade bread every morning. The hostess was very nice and helpful. She gave my husband a pair of dry shoes to wear when his boots got wet on a tour. She informed me of an eruption so I could go see it from the high point in Reykjavík. A once in a lifetime experience that I would have otherwise missed. It was a wonderful location very close to two bus stations where our tours departed from, and 20 minute walk to the church in downtown.

Bonnie United States of America
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Alba Guesthouse

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This guest house offers free Wi-Fi and parking, plus a communal lounge and terrace. Reykjavík Domestic Airport and BSÍ Bus Terminal are within 3 minutes’ drive. Alba Guest house’s simple rooms feature modern décor, a wardrobe and in-room sink. Bathroom facilities are shared. A breakfast buffet is served every morning at Guest house Alba. Within 10 minutes’ walk is Perlan, a 25-yard high dome building with shops, restaurants and a viewing deck. Keflavík International Airport is a 45-minute drive from the nearby BSÍ Bus Terminal.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 8.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
4 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Reykjavík
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  • Bonnie
    United States of America United States of America
    “It had the feel of home, was clean, had comfortable and warm beds, and was quiet for sleeping. There was a very good breakfast with homemade bread every morning. The hostess was very nice and helpful. She gave my husband a pair of dry shoes to...”
  • Rutgerh
    Finland Finland
    “The location was perfect as the "bus terminal" is really close by like 5 mins walk or less and that's the common pickup point for most activities, so that really helps a lot and saves money with taxi's etc. The breakfast was good, nice fresh...”
  • Atli
    Iceland Iceland
    “I really liked how relaxed it was. Breakfast really nice. The toffee was the best.”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.4Based on 1,427 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are busy, busy, busy but what we love to do when we take vacation is travelling abroad or in our own country.

Property info

We like to give our guests the feeling of a home away from home. You will wake up every morning to the smell of freshly baked bread and coffee made specially for you. We do not live at the property but we make it look as much a home as possible and we try to be here as much as we can to be able to serve our guests as best we can. This old house has thick walls and a story to tell, being built around the time when Iceland first got it's independence from Denmark. We like to decorate our house with art and we have for example started to put pictures by Icelandic painters in our rooms and around the house.

Neighborhood info

We are located in a residential area, but at the end of it and only about 15 min walk to the City Center, where you can find all kinds of restaurants and shops. We have a park only 3 min away, where you can run, take your kids to the playground or just stroll around and visit Kjarvalsstaðir art museum. Kringlan Shopping Mall is 20 min walk and Perlan (the Pearl) 15 min. If you just want to go with your friends and have a beer or two or a glass of wine, we will tell you the neighborhood secret :-)

Languages Spoken

English,Icelandic

Area info

Amenities of Alba Guesthouse

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Packed lunches
    • Express check-in/out
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules

    Alba Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 - 5 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per child, per night
    6+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 30 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Alba Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Alba Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Alba Guesthouse

    • Guests staying at Alba Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Room options at Alba Guesthouse include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Quad

    • Alba Guesthouse is 1 miles from the center of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Alba Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Alba Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Check-in at Alba Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.