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Guesthouse Galtafell

Miðborg (0 kms from Tjörnin)
Laufasvegur 46

Ranked 7 out of 9 Guest Houses In Reykjavik

8.3
1632 reviews

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About Guesthouse Galtafell

Set in a building dating back to 1916, Guesthouse Galtafell Reykjavik is a historical building and reminiscent of an art studio with its huge windows and airy rooms. The outdoor-view rooms are decade (Read More)nt and packed with attractive amenities. The guesthouse boasts a well-stocked library and comfortable lounge area where guests can curl up with a book by the fireplace. They also offer airport shuttle services. Travellers can immerse themselves in Icelandic culture by visiting nearby spots like the Einar Jonsson Museum, The Statue of Leif Eiriksson, Hallgrimskirkja and National Museum of Iceland. The ideal location is just 1.4 km away from Reykjavik Domestic airport and a 5 minutes’ walk from the popular Laugavegur shopping street.

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Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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    Individually decorated room with a TV and shared bathroom facilities.

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    One-Bedroom Apartment
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    This spacious apartment features a fully equipped kitchenette, separate bedroom and private bathroom. Also includes a seating area with a TV and sofa bed that accommodates 2 guests.

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    Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
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    Individually decorated room with a TV and private bathroom with shower.

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    Studio
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    Features a kitchenette, private bathroom and seating area with a sofa and TV.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    8.3
    Based on 1632 Reviews
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    Comfort

    8.74

    Cleanliness

    8.82

    Value For Money

    8.17

    Facilities

    8.32

    Guest Reviews

    Tonna
    young couple
    8.0
    Very good
    Lovely, affordable apartment in a central location!
    Everything! It was cleaned every day and bath towels were changed daily. For me, this is such an important thing to me. So well done as you hardly see host these days do this. The host was so kind to let us stay an extra 1 hour after check out as we needed to catch the BSI bus later. The apartment we stayed was well equipped. Location was very central to everything. We will highly recommend this place.
    The sulphur smell, which is not the fault of the host. As its what the whole of Reykjavik experience due to the geothermal activity. It will be nice if the host mentions it to guests upon check in, as we didnt realise this until we were on the tour and the tour guide had mentioned it. Before then, we thought the bathroom pipes needed cleaning.

    Published on 29 Dec 2023

    Kesse
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Wonderful location and friendly staff.
    Walking distance to everything! Friendly staff and clean accommodations.

    Published on 29 Dec 2023

    A.l
    solo traveller
    8.0
    Very good
    Very cozy!
    Great location. It was nice to be walking distance from the city center and very easy to get on to most tour stops.
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    Published on 28 Dec 2023

    Louise
    family with young children
    9.0
    Superb
    Lovely location and friendly owners
    The location

    Published on 26 Dec 2023

    Samuel
    solo traveller
    6.0
    Pleasant
    Warm, compact 'room A', ample for single winter traveller. Near the city. Free yet limited parking
    Well placed on a quiet residential street only a short walk to the city centre. Plenty of heaters for the size of the space to easily keep the room warm and dry your garments. Good ensuite bathroom with the option for a bath or shower.
    Although parking locally is mostly free as it is a residential area (thankfully - as parking in Reykjavik is eyewateringly expensive), therefore the on street parking spaces are very popular. It took half an hour touring the area waiting for someone to go; to find a space close enough to the hotel to transfer luggage inside. Room A is a converted single garage and is sized as such. The view is of the guesthouse service entrance doors and the side of the building providing limited privacy. Maybe due to the recent eruption, the hot water gave an extremely strong sulfur smell, unlike anywhere else I stayed in iceland where the eggy smell was barely perceptable. The plumbing in the ensuite loudly gurgled, glubbed, and rumbled sporadically, like it was alive, at random times all through the night.
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    Published on 24 Dec 2023

    Kean
    solo traveller
    9.0
    Superb
    A good place to stay!
    Late check in after midnight, the staff put a note with my name on the main door and have me self-checked in. Super convenient! The room was clean, and the location was good, as well as super friendly staff.

    Published on 23 Dec 2023

    Nikfb
    family with young children
    9.0
    Superb
    Great one bedroom apartment
    Really nice room in a great location close to the bus station and a short walk to Rainbow street. Great kitchen facilities, comfy beds. We stayed either side of a south coast trip and the second room was particularly good. The owners are very friendly and helpful.
    Emergency light in the main room with sofa bed was pretty light for sleeping.

    Published on 22 Dec 2023

    Dawn
    group
    9.0
    Superb
    Quiet, comfortable and so close to the center of the city.
    They went above and beyond and had our room ready by 11:30am. So unexpected and kind. I was given a room upgrade, so I had a small kitchen and living room. That was a nice treat. The hotel is a short walk to the church and Rainbow St, so you are close to everything.
    Just a minor issue, the WiFi didn't work in the bedroom area and the bedroom TV was broken, but there was a TV in the living room.

    Published on 21 Dec 2023

    Susie
    young couple
    7.0
    Good
    Great location
    Amazing location. Great facilities in the apartment.

    Published on 20 Dec 2023

    Zainab
    young couple
    7.0
    Good
    Good
    Its good for a one night stay in the city

    Published on 19 Dec 2023

    Location & Nearby Places

    Miðborg (6.0 Km from city center)

    Laufasvegur 46

    15 Nearby Attractions

    Einar Jonsson Museum

    0.3 km

    The Statue of Leif Eiriksson

    0.4 km

    Northern Lights Reykjavik

    0.4 km

    Hallgrimskirkja

    0.5 km

    National Museum Of Iceland

    0.5 km

    The Icelandic Punk Museum

    0.6 km

    Reykjavik City Hall

    0.7 km

    Reykjavik 871 Settlement Exhibition

    0.7 km

    Lake Tjornin

    0.7 km

    Kolaportid Flea Market

    0.9 km

    Sun Voyager

    0.9 km

    i8

    1.0 km

    Harpa

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    Icelandic Phallological Museum

    1.1 km

    Old Reykjavik

    1.1 km

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    All Facilities for Guesthouse Galtafell

    Category Facilities
    Cleanliness & disinfecting Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies.
    Miscellaneous Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout.
    Safety features Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
    Accessibility Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only.
    Bathroom Bath, Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shared toilet.
    Room Amenities Sofa, Soundproofing, Sofa bed, Ironing facilities, Heating, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 2 metres), Clothes rack, Desk, Private entrance, Hardwood or parquet floors, Socket near the bed, Cleaning products, Seating Area, Iron, Safety deposit box.
    Food & Drink Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Dining area, Microwave, Kitchenware, Toaster, Stovetop, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Tea/Coffee maker, Dining table.
    Services WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services.
    Cleaning services Daily housekeeping.
    Services & Extras Towels, Linen.
    Media & Technology Radio, TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV.
    Common areas Garden.
    Reception services Invoice provided, Luggage storage.
    General Free parking, Parking, WiFi available in all areas.
    Physical distancing Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
    Transport Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge).
    Outdoor & View Garden view, View.

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