Guesthouse
 Eric the Red Guesthouse

Eiríksgata 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1638 reviews)

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8.7
Excellent
1,637 reviews

The host greeted us in person and showed us around the guesthouse and to our room. The room itself was very clean and the bed was comfortable. It's about a 15-20 minute walk into the city center, so very convenient. We parked at the nearby church for free, which was a 1-2 minute walk from the guesthouse, but there may have also been free street parking closer.

Jessica Netherlands

I have my own private bathroom right next to my room. Great night sleep 😴

Michael United States of America

clean, cozy, quaintly decorated, comfortable bed, great location, use of kitchen facilities was a plus. And the hosts were so friendly and helpful. I needed to do laundry and they allowed me to use their machines.

Magda United States of America

Good location, easy check in no matter the time. Very responsive to messages.

Lucia United States of America

location is very good and the hosteler really kind .

Lijuan United States of America

The host was very friendly and helpful. We stored our luggage before check in which allowed us to enjoy the city before our room was ready. The host cleaned the room very well and it was better than expected for our stay.

Stephanie United States of America

nice clean room, great location, communal kitchen was well stocked

Louisa United States of America

We got the bungalow in the garden with a private washroom, the room was fine and had everything we needed, we didn't use the shared facilities in the main house but they seem great, the location is the best, a walking distance from all attractions. (town center). right next to the "big church" so you can find your way easily (-: the parking is on the street and was free of charge.

Ilan Israel

Very convenient to downtown and many restaurants (most of which were packed full at 9pm.) The family room was small, clean and minimal but fine for our short overnight stay. It was quiet all night and we had a private bathroom even though a guesthouse.

William United States of America

We loved the space. Very cute guesthouse and a great location for exploring the city!

Ellen United States of America
8.7
Excellent
1,637 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The host greeted us in person and showed us around the guesthouse and to our room. The room itself was very clean and the bed was comfortable.”
    Jessica Jessica Netherlands Netherlands
  • “I have my own private bathroom right next to my room. Great night sleep 😴”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America
  • “clean, cozy, quaintly decorated, comfortable bed, great location, use of kitchen facilities was a plus. And the hosts were so friendly and helpful.”
    Magda Magda United States of America United States of America
  • “Good location, easy check in no matter the time. Very responsive to messages.”
    Lucia Lucia United States of America United States of America
  • “location is very good and the hosteler really kind .”
    Lijuan Lijuan United States of America United States of America
  • “The host was very friendly and helpful. We stored our luggage before check in which allowed us to enjoy the city before our room was ready.”
    Stephanie Stephanie United States of America United States of America
  • “nice clean room, great location, communal kitchen was well stocked”
    Louisa Louisa United States of America United States of America
  • “We got the bungalow in the garden with a private washroom, the room was fine and had everything we needed, we didn't use the shared facilities in the main house but they seem great, the location is...”
    Ilan Ilan Israel Israel
  • “Very convenient to downtown and many restaurants (most of which were packed full at 9pm.) The family room was small, clean and minimal but fine for our short overnight stay.”
    William William United States of America United States of America
  • “We loved the space. Very cute guesthouse and a great location for exploring the city!”
    Ellen Ellen United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi9.1

Stay in the heart of Reykjavík – Excellent location – show map

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This privately-run guest house in central Reykjavík is 350 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.

This is our guests' favorite part of Reykjavík, according to independent reviews.

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

Eric the Red Guesthouse has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 3, 2013

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Pet friendly
Heating

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

8.7
Excellent · 1,637 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi9.1

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  • Jessica
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “The host greeted us in person and showed us around the guesthouse and to our room. The room itself was very clean and the bed was comfortable. It's about a 15-20 minute walk into the city center, so very convenient. We parked at the nearby church...”
  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I have my own private bathroom right next to my room. Great night sleep 😴”
  • Magda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “clean, cozy, quaintly decorated, comfortable bed, great location, use of kitchen facilities was a plus. And the hosts were so friendly and helpful. I needed to do laundry and they allowed me to use their machines.”
  • Lucia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Good location, easy check in no matter the time. Very responsive to messages.”
  • Lijuan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “location is very good and the hosteler really kind .”
  • Stephanie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The host was very friendly and helpful. We stored our luggage before check in which allowed us to enjoy the city before our room was ready. The host cleaned the room very well and it was better than expected for our stay.”
  • Louisa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “nice clean room, great location, communal kitchen was well stocked”
  • Ilan
    IsraelIsrael
    “We got the bungalow in the garden with a private washroom, the room was fine and had everything we needed, we didn't use the shared facilities in the main house but they seem great, the location is the best, a walking distance from all attractions....”
  • William
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very convenient to downtown and many restaurants (most of which were packed full at 9pm.) The family room was small, clean and minimal but fine for our short overnight stay. It was quiet all night and we had a private bathroom even though a...”
  • Ellen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We loved the space. Very cute guesthouse and a great location for exploring the city!”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi Eric. Do you accept visitors that need to go in quarantine as per the new regulations in Iceland? Thank you for your response! Cheers, Karel
    We have 8 Rooms with a private bathroom that are ideal for quarantine, If you book with us we are ready to assist with anything that concerns quarantine, such as order food for you and advise you where you can roam freely. Thank You.
    Answered on September 7, 2020
  • Is your airport shuttle included in the cost of the room or is that an additional charge? If the latter, what is the cost? Please advise, Steve
    We do not provide transportation from the Airport to our house, but we are very close the Hallgirmskirkja Chapel and that is considered one of the main bus stops for shuttle buses.
    Answered on June 13, 2021
  • Hi , I will be arriving on 30th March at around 10 AM. Is there a possibility of an early check in or else can I sit in any common area and work remotely for few hours until check in? Thanks
    Dear Guest, Unfortunately we cannot promise check in before 2pm because of previous guests ( check out is at 11am ) and cleaning, but you can come earlier and spend time at our dining room, drink coffee, tea.
    Answered on March 15, 2022
  • If we arrive in the morning before check-in, will we be able to store our luggage?
    Yes you are welcome to come and leave your luggage in the hallway and then come later to check in.
    Answered on June 13, 2021
  • Hi, is there use of kitchen to cook an evening meal? Thanks
    Yes we have a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal while staying with us.
    Answered on June 13, 2021

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Hallgrímskirkja Church
    0.1 miles
  • Hljomskalagardurinn
    0.4 miles
  • Reykjavik Art Museum: Kjarvalsstadir
    0.4 miles
  • Laugavegur Shopping Street
    0.5 miles
  • Solfar Sun Voyager
    0.5 miles
  • The Offices of the Cabinet of Iceland
    0.5 miles
  • The Parliament House
    0.6 miles
  • Reykjavík City Hall
    0.6 miles
  • National Museum of Iceland
    0.6 miles
  • University of Iceland
    0.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Reykjavik Roasters
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Café Loki
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Mokka Kaffi
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Fish and More
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • The Pearl
    0.8 miles
  • Reykjavik Old Harbour
    0.9 miles
  • Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
    1.1 miles
  • Kringlan Shopping Mall
    1.2 miles
  • Laugardalsholl Stadium
    1.5 miles
  • Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool
    1.5 miles
  • Imagine Peace Tower
    2.6 miles
  • Smáralind Shopping Center
    3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Reykjavík Domestic Airport
    0.8 miles
  • Reykjavík Keflavík Airport
    23.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Eric the Red Guesthouse

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Pet friendly
Heating
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Croatian
  • Icelandic
  • Serbian
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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

2:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out

1:30 AM - 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 are considered 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 by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds 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

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.

FAQs about Eric the Red Guesthouse

  • 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.

    • 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.

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to Eric the Red Guesthouse by:

      • Airport shuttle (public) 45min
      • Taxi 45min

    • Room options at Eric the Red Guesthouse include:

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