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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. Guest house 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 2297 feet from the guest house. Hallgrímskirkja Church is within 5 minutes' walk.

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

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

Property Highlights

Located 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
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin 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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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bryan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Great location, rooms were clean, owner was responsive, and they had a cute Golden Retriever in the main house for me to get my dog-petting fix for the day.
  • Stephanie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Rooms clean and comfortable. Quiet neighborhood. Staff friendly and helpful when needed.
  • Ori
    IsraelIsrael
    The rooms were very clean and comfortable, great hot shower and an amazingly helpful and responsive staff.
  • Leslie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location. Having room available as we landed in the morning and were able to do a power nap before exploring the city
  • Victoria
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location was perfect, a few blocks from the busiest areas but close to everything. The room was very clean and well appointed. Check in was very easy, the key was left in the door with our name on it. There is a small refrigerator in the...
  • Nancy
    CanadaCanada
    The property is located within an easy walk to downtown, the Host is friendly and helpful and the rooms were exceptionally clean with good quality linens. We stayed two separate nights and although the one room was quite small, it had all the...
  • Kathleen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location was excellent for walking to the main part of the city and not worrying about parking a car.
  • Felicia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Opportunity to check in early. Clean and convenient
  • Michelle
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Gorgeous, spacious downstairs room with huge windows on 2 sides of the room, overlooking the lovely courtyard.
  • Susan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Ground floor location with asy access to street. Piece of chocolate on arrival
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
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Property info

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
Area info *
Amenities of Guesthouse Galtafell
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
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
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • 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 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 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 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 40 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

    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 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 Guesthouse Galtafell

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

    • Guesthouse Galtafell is 2,300 feet from the center of Reykjavík.

    • Room options at Guesthouse Galtafell include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Apartment
      • Studio

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

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