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This privately-run guest house in central Reykjavík is 328 feet from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 7 minutes’ walk from Laugavegur shopping street. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a TV. An electric kettle, tea and cups are provided in each room at Eric the Red Guest house, along with an in-room washbasin and hairdryer. Some have a private bathroom, while others have access to shared facilities. Guests can relax on Eric the Red’s furnished terrace. Lake Tjörnin is 0.6 mi away and the BSI Reykjavík Bus Terminal is within an 8-minute walk. A variety of restaurants, cafés and shops are found in area surrounding the guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Reykjavík
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kirsten
    Germany Germany
    The location is very convenient, and the owner, Nick, is very friendly and helpful. The room is also well-appointed, with sturdy furniture, a kettle, and a sink inside the room.
  • Jiayi
    China China
    The room is really good and the kitchen is well decorated.
  • Bonnie
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly, comfortable 100 old house with a history. Very nice spaces to eat, use the kitchen, and socialize. Beds were very comfortable for me and my husband. Very clean and nice shower. Super location near Hallgrimskirkja, which is a tour bus...

Area info

Amenities of Eric the Red Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Croatian
  • Icelandic
  • Serbian

Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

Eric the Red Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 1:30 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.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Eric The Red Guest house in advance.

Please inform Eric the Red 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Eric the Red Guesthouse

  • Room options at Eric the Red Guesthouse include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Bungalow

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

  • Eric the Red Guesthouse is 0.6 miles from the center of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Check-in at Eric the Red Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.