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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. Guesthouse Galtafell offers both rooms and self-catering apartments with wooden floors, an iron and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Apartments include a private bathroom and well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. General facilities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a garden. Hotel staff can recommend restaurants and shops in the area. The National Museum of Iceland is 700 metres from the guest house. Hallgrímskirkja Church is within 5 minutes' walk.

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

Guesthouse Galtafell has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 31 May 2011.

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

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

FREE parking!


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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Travel Sustainable Level 2
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Alison
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Great location, close to the bus station. Very clean room and easy contactless check in
  • Helena
    SwedenSweden
    Super location. Spacious room with fridge and cooking facilities. Clean. Area felt very safe, surrounded by nice homes and several embassies. Met all our needs.
  • Nadia
    CanadaCanada
    The guesthouse is in an excellent location – close to the downtown, but still in a quiet area. Free parking is a great bonus. The owner of the guesthouse and her cat are very friendly.
  • Cindy
    AustraliaAustralia
    The guesthouse was clean, comfortable and conveniently located within walking distance of the town centre. We ran into some issues with our rental car and the guesthouse owner was extremely kind and helpful. Thank you Thorey!
  • Patra
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Room is extremely big and spacious! We got an apartment which comes with two bedroom with the price of smaller apartment in reykjavik! Absolute valuue for money! Thorey, the host, and his wife are very kind. The dog and cat (called Jelly Belly)...
  • Fatma
    TurkeyTurkey
    We stayed at this place during our short stopover in Reykjavik, it met our expectations. The owner welcomed us as we were arriving, check-in was smooth. The place is warm and quite.
  • Mark
    AustraliaAustralia
    Location, 5 - 10 minute walk to the center of Reykjavik.
  • Annemieke
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Great accommodation. Very friendly owner who was very helpful. We checked in quite late but there was a lovely welcome note on the door with all the info needed. Apartment was very spacious, clean and quiet, although you are in the city centre....
  • Laura
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Great location close to main sites Free parking nearby Hot shower, good storage in the room Heating Nice bedding
  • Geok
    SingaporeSingapore
    The 1 bedroom apartment is big and comfortable. Kitchenette has everything we need. Quiet and Great location. Highly recommended.
Property questions and answers
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  • Please can you confirm parking is free and on site? In one part of your facility description it says “parking in nearby location”.
    There is free public parking in the street in front of and around the house.
    Answered on 25 January 2022
  • Hi, I’m hoping to stay with you either side of a 3-4 day hiking trip. Is there anywhere we could leave luggage in between stays?
    Yes that is welcome
    Answered on 21 November 2022
  • Hi, is there hair dryer available and airport shuttle service going to Keflavik airport? How much does it cost?
    Yes there is a hair dryer in every room and apartment. October schedule: from BSI at 04:30 and 14:30 and from Keflavik Airport at 11:00 and 17:00. P..
    Answered on 30 September 2020
  • Can we check in later than around 7:00-8:00 pm?
    Yes that is welcome
    Answered on 24 July 2022
  • My flight arrives at 00:30 midnight, can we check in as usual?
    Yes that is welcome
    Answered on 24 April 2022
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Managed by Thorey and Arni, owners

Company review score: 9Based on 1,426 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Guesthouse Galtafell is a historical house and the former home of the beloved Icelandic artist Guðmundur Thorsteinsson - Muggur. His father built the house in 1916 after blueprints from Iceland´s state architect of that time Einar Erlendsson. The house has many characteristics which underline that it was meant to be used as an art studio such as large windows and bright rooms for the artist. In 1924 it was bought by Bjarni Jonsson (Bíó Bjarni) who was well known in Reykjavík for opening one of the city´s first cinemas. Bjarni was the youngest brother of the famous sculptor Einar Jónsson. The Einar Jónsson Museum is within 10 minutes walking distance of Guesthouse Galtafell.

Languages spoken

Danish,English,Icelandic,Dutch
Property surroundings *
Facilities of Guesthouse Galtafell
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Daily housekeeping
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • Danish
    • English
    • Icelandic
    • Dutch

    House rules

    Guesthouse Galtafell takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 40 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

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

    FAQs about Guesthouse Galtafell

    • The prices at Guesthouse Galtafell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guesthouse Galtafell is 750 yards from the centre of Reykjavík.

    • Check-in at Guesthouse Galtafell is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Guesthouse Galtafell include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Apartment
      • Studio

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