Guesthouse Galtafell

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

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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Availability

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Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very easy check in. Cosy room with everything you need. Great location and found free street parking out front.”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely cosy apartment. Well equipped, extremely clean and warm and cosy. Modern and close to amenities and city centre. Easy free street parking.”
Rafael
Spain Spain
“Very easy check-in. The room includes a spacious living area and kitchen, and it's in a great location with an excellent restaurant just a few minutes’ walk away. Parking nearby is not difficult. Recommended without any doubt.”
James
Switzerland Switzerland
“Very well located and super practical spacious property.”
Asimenia
Greece Greece
“The location was amazing: 5-10 minutes away from the BSI bus terminal and 5-10 minutes away from the city centre The apartment was fully equipped should anyone need to cook. Moreover coffee, tea and sugar were provided, as well as a welcome...”
E-dzia
Poland Poland
“Really beautiful and spacey rooms with a little kitchen and a dining table.”
Subarna
India India
“Thorie was very helpful. She helped us with our luggage by keeping them safely in the property and did not even charge us for it. The location is excellent with a 6 minute walk to the church and the centre of Reykjavik. The rooms were clean. The...”
Subarna
India India
“The rooms were clean and the kitchen was well equipped. The host was very helpful. Will come back again. Thank you Thorie for a wonderful time.”
Rob
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well situated, comfortable, staff were responsive and helpful”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location! 10 min walk to the centre and a few minutes to a local bakery. The apartment was very clean and a good space for 4 people, we were there for 2 nights.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Thorey and Arni, owners

8.9
Host review score
Thorey and Arni, owners
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

House rules

Guesthouse Galtafell takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
€ 20 per stay
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 extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.