Guesthouse Galtafell

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Reykjavik, a short walk to Hallgrimskirkja

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Front of property
Property entrance
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is SAR 401
SAR 463 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Laufasvegur 46, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Museum of Iceland - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Street Food - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Messinn - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Galtafell

Guesthouse near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa, Guesthouse Galtafell provides an airport shuttle, a garden, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Guesthouse Galtafell have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Danish, Dutch, English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 4599 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ISK 2300 (one-way), (from 12 to 15 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Galtafell
Galtafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Galtafell
Guesthouse Galtafell House
Guesthouse Galtafell House Reykjavik
Guesthouse Galtafell Reykjavik
Galtafell Reykjavik
Guesthouse Galtafell Reykjavik
Guesthouse Galtafell Guesthouse
Guesthouse Galtafell Guesthouse Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Galtafell pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse Galtafell?

As of 22 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse Galtafell on 25 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2024 start from $123.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Guesthouse Galtafell?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Galtafell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Galtafell?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Guesthouse Galtafell provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ISK 4599 per person applies.

Where is Guesthouse Galtafell located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Asgrimur Jonsson Collection, Hallgrimskirkja, and Laugavegur. Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Guesthouse Galtafell Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 424 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chiang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a one-bedroom suite at Guesthouse Galtafell for a quick overnight stop in Reykjavik. Communication from the property was excellent; they reached out to confirm our preferences a week ahead of time, and accommodated them perfectly. Check-in and out were a breeze. Although our short stay did not allow us to fully take advantage of the amenities, we noted that the suite was spacious and kitchen equipped with everything we would need for a longer stay. The property was clean and walkable to town and local attractions. It was also more reasonably-priced than other properties (in the centre of town) we've stayed at previously. The property itself is older (like many buildings in Reykjavik) but our suite was newly renovated, comfortable and modern. It's also very close to the domestic (not KEF) airport and the bus terminal. We would definitely place Guesthouse Galtafell at the top of our list for future trips to Reykjavik!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a small apartment on the first floor of a big house. Easy to find. Nice living space where you could cook if you wanted to. Separate big bedroom space. The only negative is the shower is inside a very deep tub. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

wilson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Very accommodating and close to everything. Definitely going back there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was willing to store luggage as we arrived in the morning. She also got our room ready early. Comfortable bed and main part of town very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Finding parking was really complicated, had to park couple blocks away. But location is very nice, close to center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent communication with easy to follow instructions. Thanks for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse was lovely. The room was spacious and the location perfect-walkable to shops, restaurants and museums. Our host was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great location with everything we needed! Loved the note on the door for when we arrived. Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. the property owner was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again! Super clean, quiet, peaceful. Slept like a baby. Right near the main downtown area and near a beautiful park if you like to go for walks or exercise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean
The apartment was perfect for our family. It was very comfortable, had everything we needed and was very clean. 10 minute walk to downtown. We had a small refrigerator, sink, microwave and coffee maker in our room, which made breakfast really easy. I enjoyed the blackout curtains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, B&B style guesthouse
Absolutely perfect location for travelers who will rely on Flybus from Reykjavik to main bus terminal. Easy 10 min walk from there, similar distance to heart of Reykjavik. Quiet at night. Some rooms are small and sparse in the converted garage, others are in main guesthouse building with more traditional furnishings. Easy arrived and departure and kind staff. Location is a 11/10 though for travelers on a modest budget using Flybus transfer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely apartment & great location
Very good Guesthouse with first class service from the Manager, Thorey. Spotlessly clean, recently refurbished and very comfortable apartment. A few minor points resolved very speedily. Brilliant location for Reykjavik centre, famous Hallgrimskirkja Church and the BSI Bus station to Keflavik Airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time in Reykjavik and our host at this property was so communicative! Great location very close to the main town and church but out enough that it was easy to find parking. Lots of food options less than 10 minutes away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely compact room in a quiet area that is easily walkable to dining and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostess, Thorey is a jewel. very helpful getting us tickets for the ferry to Westman and everything else about our stay. There were some renovations going on to the outside walls near to our room, but other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yingfeng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024