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Alba Guesthouse

2.0 star property
City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Reykjavik Harbour

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Property entrance
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
View from property
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping on weekdays
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Ballroom
Feel at home
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The price is $96
includes taxes & fees
$82 per night
Dec 5 - Dec 6

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Living room
  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Living room
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Living room
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Living room
  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Living room
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Eskihlid 3, Reykjavik, 105

What's nearby

  • Perlan - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Laugavegur - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Harpa - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Skál! - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Alba Guesthouse

Alba Guesthouse puts you just a 5-minute drive from Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Icelandic

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 20

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1944
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Weekday housekeeping only

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Alba Guesthouse
Alba Guesthouse House
Alba Guesthouse House Reykjavik
Alba Guesthouse Reykjavik
Guesthouse Alba
Alba Reykjavik
Alba Guesthouse Reykjavik
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Frequently asked questions

Does Alba Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Alba Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Alba Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Alba Guesthouse?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Alba Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Alba Guesthouse and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Alba Guesthouse like?
Alba Guesthouse is in Hlíðar, a short 15-minute walk from Laugavegur and 16 minutes' walk from Hallgrimskirkja.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great host and nice room. Just was a little old with the showers and had some issues with the water but other then that a great place thats perfectly near the down town :)
Michelle, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sharon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The shared bathroom aspect is really the only “issue”, which is fine, just something of which to be aware. The room was nice, basic…curtains not black out but close enough, and the staff were very available and attentive during breakfast. Parking was easy, and even though they are strict on the 3:00pm checkin, it was ok to leave our car and walk downtown while we waited, so it all worked out fine.
Trevor, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alba Guesthouse
Excellent- perfect for me!
Linda C, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The vacation home is comfortable and well organized. The rooms are clean. Owner offers good breakfast. The area is quite
Tsvetomir, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicole, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thorsteinn was a great host. The room was small by American standards but clean. The shared bath was clean and functional. Breakfast featured a wide variety of cereal, pancakes, meat, fruit and juices. And lastly, the espresso machine was tops.
Bruce, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay. This is a Guesthouse so you have shared bathroom and showers. The main bathroom has heated floors, so nice on a cold day. The rooms do have a sink in them. The hosts are very nice and accommodating. They sell bag lunches and I saw something about a dinner. Continental breakfast is included.
Robert, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Older building, clean room.
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Marilee, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A pleasant couple to stay with the room was adequate didn’t have anything spectacular but had what I needed. I stayed here by myself while training at a nearby MMA gym on a week long training camp and I was able to get enough rest to be able to complete that comfortably.
mark, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great breakfast . Room could do with some desk or shelf to put stuff , hangers for the towel
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Don't drink the water in your bedroom. There was a glass on the counter so I assumed it was safe drinking water. I ended up getting arsenic poisoning due to the amount of Sulphur in the water. Lots of blood to paint a picture.
Sm, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Basic
Basic
G E, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was a close walk to the center of the city, host was very good about giving instructions on how to get to town. We had a shared bathroom, there was also an extra shower so if someone was using the toilet you could still shower. The room had a sink so you could wash your face and brush your teeth. Blackout curtains were OK, still let a lot of light in which can be an issue during the summer. Breakfast was fantastic!!
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cute nice affordable parking available with some extra touches including a delicious and filling breakfast. Right behind the art museum and close to good stuff including a bus line. Excellent value - would stay again
j, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Room on the 2nd floor with only 1 bathroom + 2 showers; a second WC would have been a good addition. Good localisation.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Alba Guesthouse pneumonia
I was stuck in Iceland for a layover and booked a room here. It was 6 degrees and raining heavily, while I was dressed for California. I was soaked to the bone at the door, but the host didn't want to let me in, because it was not check-in time yet. So there I am wandering all over Reykjavik waiting for 3pm. I caught a horrible cold and a bad fever a few days later. I can't say that the host is unfriendly. He just really doesn't give a crap about the well being of his guests.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience. Had a late check in. They were very accommodating. If back in Iceland it will be the place I stay. Great service and welcoming people running it.
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

All in all, a nice stay.
Rooms on the small side, but OK. Bathrooms ok, but a couple more would ease wait times. Hosts were helpful, breakfasts very nice.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and great breakfast included!
We stayed 8 nights here. The owners were very nice. We met guests from Russia, U.S., Christmas Island, Scotland and England. The breakfast was filling and the location was great. Many tour companies pick up and drop off directly from this guesthouse. Situated very close to the Perlan museum, the famous church/tower and walking distance to the shops, sights and restaurants of Reykjavik. We even saw the Northern lights from the guesthouse parking lot while waiting for our tour bus! We would stay again. The only negative was the condition of shower curtain in the bathroom.
Beth, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lost in Reykjavik.
A little bit difficult to get to, but pretty close to the primary tourist sites (museums, churches, shopping district) once you figure it out. There's no sense to the layout of Reykjavik, and no direct routes to anything.
Nicolas, 2-night family trip
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