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Butterfly Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Reykjavik, steps from Reykjavik Harbour

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Studio, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Interior
View from property
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Studio, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
8a Ránargata, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Reykjavik Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 6 min walk
  • Harpa - 11 min walk
  • National Museum of Iceland - 14 min walk
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Kock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sæta Svínið - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Skúli Craft Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fjallkonan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hamborgarabúllan - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Butterfly Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, Butterfly Guesthouse has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops

Languages

English, Icelandic, Norwegian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 01 and May 31.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Butterfly Guesthouse Reykjavik
Butterfly Reykjavik
Butterfly Guesthouse Reykjavik
Butterfly Guesthouse Guesthouse
Butterfly Guesthouse Guesthouse Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Butterfly Guesthouse?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Butterfly Guesthouse located?

Located in Vesturbær, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Reykjavík Museum of Photography and Reykjavik Harbour. Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Butterfly Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

iain

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to harbor and downtown, yet fairly quiet. Very clean, very helpful. Nicely renovated historic home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

pekka

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location
Very nice spot to stay close to all centre city attractions and harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host is very friendly who allowed us to store luggage before the check-in time and helped me to reserve a taxi. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had the greatest stay at Butterfly Guest House!! The location is amazing and the unit had everything we could need. We even forgot our plug adapter so we couldn't charge our phones and the manager went out and purchased one for the unit so we, and future guests, could use it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Saint Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not expecting so a large room! There were only 2 of us, but this would have easily slept 5. There was also a nice kitchenette. Jon worked with us to hold the room since our flight was extremely delayed. He made it easy for us to access our room after hours. The property was extremely quiet. I would love the opportunity to come back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia, Toronto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the apartment unit with kitchen and balcony on the top floor (3rd). It was a bit crowded but functional. Our host, Jon, made us feel at home. He had basics including a fresh L off milk in the fridge for us to use. Communication with the host was very easy. There is parking on the street. It costs about less than 1.5 CAD per hour during 9 to 18. When we did not need to load/unload, we parked 1 block over for free 24h. It is 10 minutes to walk to the interesting waterfront restaurants and attractions and also to the downtown pedestrian street. The unit faced the backyard and w found it quiet. When it rained, we could hear the raindrops as we had skylight in our bedroom. The skylight and other windows had Venetian blinds so they were good to sleep in despite the never dark sky in July. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jon was wonderful and made my stay very welcoming. I would stay there again when in Reykjavik- it was very convenient and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Had all the amenities needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Jon was very friendly and accommodating. It was nice to have a kitchen in the room, and the separate bedroom was convenient for our family. We enjoyed having a balcony as well to look out over the city. My son wishes there was a TV in the room but other than that, it was a very quaint and wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was good except parking is a little confusing especially when first arriving since there were no open spots nearby. After driving around a bit, a spot opened up but it wasn't clear how to find parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our stay at the Butterfly Guesthouse! Jon is a wonderful host and our upstairs apartment was cozy, clean and comfortable. The location is perfect: 5 minute walks to the harbor, the 'old city' and Bus Stop #1, (super convenient for tour and shuttle bus pick-ups). Our apartment was sunny with a private bathroom and kitchenette- perfect for the 3 of us. Coffee, tea and milk were kindly stocked and fresh towels and trash removal were provided twice during the week. Food is fresh and delicious in Iceland but expensive, so we appreciated being able to cook a few meals; that said, local restaurant options were varied and excellent and every meal was fantastic. We did not use the radiators in August, but hot water was plentiful and comes from geothermal sources, (renewable energy hooray!) The hot water everywhere smells a bit like sulfur coming out of the faucet but leaves NO smell on skin, hair or clothing. (Just don't use for cooking or consumption). Cold water is sourced differently and is safe to drink in Iceland. We needed no cabs or public transportation in the city and our furthest walk to the BSI bus station for departure Covid tests was 20 minutes through a beautiful park, (testing is quick, efficient, hygienic and professional- prebook appointments online). Again -Jon is an A host who met us on arrival. We loved our trip and look forward to returning to the Butterfly Guesthouse!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I loved staying at this property! We stayed in the apartment suite where we had a balcony, kitchen, and most importantly, a coffee maker. It was recently remodeled and it was very clean. Jon took extra care to make sure our stay was comfortable and pleasant. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this guest house is the best in town! It’s very close to both the city center and the old harbor. The host Jon is very helpful and very kind! He helped me to rebook a trip when it was canceled due to lack of participants. He also drove me to take the Covid-19 test so I can fly back to the USA. He even helped me print out the test result, since I didn’t have access to a printer. He is the best host I have ever had!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We came to Reykjavik so I could run the marathon. The location was superb, the guesthouse was spotless and the owner was terrific. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment we stayed in was cute and quaint. The owner was very helpful and attentive. This place felt like home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dharanipal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and accomodation
Excellent host, very thoughtful in providing whats needed for our short stay; great location to check out most active central areas of the city. Very clean and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Butterfly Guesthouse was a great place to stay, well located for walking as well as bus routes. It was clean, well kept, and quiet; the owner was available and responsive to guest's needs. I really enjoyed my stay and highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay!
This guest house was great! While the bathroom is small, it was great having one in our room. The location is perfect. Free parking is available 1/2 a block away, and the city center is an easy walk in the other direction. The kitchen is spacious with everything you need to cook or eat a light breakfast with the cereal and coffee/tea available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location. Small room but very comfortable. Stairs, which for some can be a problem, but host is very happy to assist. Lovely continental breakfast provided. Host, Jon, extremely obliging.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Small room and even smaller en-suite bathroom. Minimal options for breakfast and even had to wash our dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019