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Kvosin Downtown Hotel

Kirkjutorg 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1029 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Wonderful
1,029 reviews

Exceptional location in the heart of the city. We were able to walk to great restaurants, prime shopping areas and historical sites. Our room was quiet and well located. The breakfast buffet was well stocked and tasty. We would stay there again should we ever get back to Reykjavik.

Melissa United States of America

Had to leave early, missed breakfast. Hotel in perfect location, room perfect.

Kathryn United States of America

The front desk staff were all very kind, informative and over the top helpful!

Mary United States of America

The staff was incredible. Thanks to Andrew, Anastasia, and Igor. As a solo traveler my trips are so much more special when the staff interacts and is genuinely welcoming . They were so kind and helpful. it made my trip . I will be back!

Mimi United States of America

Great staff, room and location. Everything we needed!

Claire United States of America

location, hotel layout, breakfast was fine, staff was nice

Dagmar United Kingdom

Both the breakfast and the location were excellent. Great coffee and good choice of healthy food options for breakfast. Close to all key downtown sights in Reykjavik; very walkable.

Nancy Canada

Great location. The check in was easy and the staff members were exceptionally helpful.

Amber United States of America

The staff went above and beyond and helped in so many ways . They were on top of every need and made me feel very welcome and very at home. The breakfast was always fresh and presented beautifully. I had the pleasure of dealing with Andy and Gina. They both excel in helping others. The good Lord knows I was not easy and they calmed every worry. ✌️

Keith United States of America

The staff especially at the bar were all amazing. Really nice and engaging.

Tina United States of America
9.1
Wonderful
1,029 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Exceptional location in the heart of the city. We were able to walk to great restaurants, prime shopping areas and historical sites. Our room was quiet and well located.”
    Melissa Melissa United States of America United States of America
  • “Had to leave early, missed breakfast. Hotel in perfect location, room perfect.”
    Kathryn Kathryn United States of America United States of America
  • “The front desk staff were all very kind, informative and over the top helpful!”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was incredible. Thanks to Andrew, Anastasia, and Igor. As a solo traveler my trips are so much more special when the staff interacts and is genuinely welcoming .”
    Mimi Mimi United States of America United States of America
  • “Great staff, room and location. Everything we needed!”
    Claire Claire United States of America United States of America
  • “location, hotel layout, breakfast was fine, staff was nice”
    Dagmar Dagmar United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Both the breakfast and the location were excellent. Great coffee and good choice of healthy food options for breakfast. Close to all key downtown sights in Reykjavik; very walkable.”
    Nancy Nancy Canada Canada
  • “Great location. The check in was easy and the staff members were exceptionally helpful.”
    Amber Amber United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff went above and beyond and helped in so many ways . They were on top of every need and made me feel very welcome and very at home. The breakfast was always fresh and presented beautifully.”
    Keith Keith United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff especially at the bar were all amazing. Really nice and engaging.”
    Tina Tina United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.5
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.4
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi 9.7
High score for Reykjavík
9.1
Wonderful
1,029 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Reykjavík
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Set on a square behind Reykjavík Cathedral and the Icelandic Parliament, this hotel offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi access and Nespresso coffee machines. Lake Tjörnin is 1 minutes’ walk away.

Dating back to 1900, the modern Kvosin Downtown Hotel offers rooms with a seating area, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. Most rooms have a kitchenette with a dining area, fridge and cooking hobs.

Aldamot Bar is located on the ground floor of Kvosin Downtown. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. We now serve breakfast in your room with two types hot or cold and it can also be served at the bar.

Views of the cathedral and parliament can be enjoyed from the ground-floor terrace. The 3rd-floor terrace overlooks the city lake.

Austorvollur Park is 150 feet away. Laugavegur shopping street is a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Kvosin Downtown Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 14, 2013

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Most popular amenities
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Laundry
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Breakfast

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Reykjavík, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

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

Breakfast Info

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 bunk beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Reykjavík
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Melissa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Exceptional location in the heart of the city. We were able to walk to great restaurants, prime shopping areas and historical sites. Our room was quiet and well located. The breakfast buffet was well stocked and tasty. We would stay there...”
  • Kathryn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Had to leave early, missed breakfast. Hotel in perfect location, room perfect.”
  • Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The front desk staff were all very kind, informative and over the top helpful!”
  • Mimi
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was incredible. Thanks to Andrew, Anastasia, and Igor. As a solo traveler my trips are so much more special when the staff interacts and is genuinely welcoming . They were so kind and helpful. it made my trip . I will be back!”
  • C
    Claire
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great staff, room and location. Everything we needed!”
  • Dagmar
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “location, hotel layout, breakfast was fine, staff was nice”
  • Nancy
    CanadaCanada
    “Both the breakfast and the location were excellent. Great coffee and good choice of healthy food options for breakfast. Close to all key downtown sights in Reykjavik; very walkable.”
  • Amber
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location. The check in was easy and the staff members were exceptionally helpful.”
  • Keith
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff went above and beyond and helped in so many ways . They were on top of every need and made me feel very welcome and very at home. The breakfast was always fresh and presented beautifully. I had the pleasure of dealing with Andy and...”
  • T
    Tina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff especially at the bar were all amazing. Really nice and engaging.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have car parking facilities on site for a 5 night stay?
    No we don't have private parking. But lots of public parking close by :)
    Answered on 26 November 2019
  • Are you able to help arrange car hire please?
    We can arrange car hire, private transfers as well as most of the tours.
    Answered on 21 June 2021
  • Which room do we need to book to get a balcony as you can't book specific room numbers? Standard Double room, junior suite?
    Dear Sir / Madam, We do have balconies in each category so you just make a note that you'd want a balcony and we will do our utmost to make it happen!
    Answered on 28 May 2020
  • Which rooms have private or shared balconies? Thanks!
    Dear Sir / Madam, These are the rooms with a balcony: 204, 205, 208, 211, 303, 304, 307, 310 and 401. Kind regards, Kvosin Concierge Team
    Answered on 27 May 2020
  • Our flight leaves at 6am, does the hotel provide taxi service at this time of the morning to the airport?
    Yes, we can arrange a private transfer this early in the morning. Transfer costs 20.490 ISK.
    Answered on 25 January 2022
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Amenities of Kvosin Downtown Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Laundry
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 22 per day.
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Icelandic
  • Norwegian
  • Russian

House rules

Kvosin Downtown Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Kvosin Downtown Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

At Kvosin Downtown Hotel, charges will be made in EUR according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

Please note that when booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Bar is closed from Mon, Dec 24, 2018 until Thu, Dec 27, 2018

Bar is closed from Mon, Dec 31, 2018 until Wed, Jan 02, 2019

Bar is closed from Mon, Mar 23, 2020 until Mon, Apr 13, 2020

FAQs about Kvosin Downtown Hotel

  • Kvosin Downtown Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Reykjavík.

  • Guests staying at Kvosin Downtown Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Kvosin Downtown Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance
    • Happy hour

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

  • Check-in at Kvosin Downtown Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Kvosin Downtown Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Double