Guest houses · Capital Region · Iceland
We reviewed the full range of guest houses across Reykjavik and put together this selection of 29 places to stay, from the cheapest near the bus depot to a 4-star favourite by the cathedral.
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Central & Friendly
Reykjavik Guest house
A friendly, central guesthouse just steps from Hallgrimskirkja, with clean rooms and a handy shared kitchen.
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Budget-friendly
Reykjavik Guest house
A well-rated, affordable base near the National Museum, with functional rooms and handy kitchen facilities.
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Central & practical
Reykjavik Guest house
Walk to Harpa and Laugavegur from this central guesthouse with a shared kitchen and well-reviewed breakfast.
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Practical base
Reykjavik Guest house
A no-frills guesthouse with a garden, shared kitchen, and free parking—a practical base for exploring Reykjavik.
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Homely stay
Reykjavik Guest house
A homely guesthouse with garden views, a good breakfast, and a helpful tour desk – just a short walk from the city centre.
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Pet-friendly & central
Reykjavik Guest house
Central Reykjavik guesthouse with free parking, a shared kitchen, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
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Guest favourite
Reykjavik Guest house
City-view rooms, fully stocked shared kitchens, and a lounge with relaxing views on each floor.
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Charming & central
Reykjavik Guest house
A charming, home-like guesthouse near Hallgrimskirkja with a communal kitchen, garden chickens, and free parking.
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Central & Homely
Reykjavik Guest house
A warm, family-run guesthouse in Reykjavik's shopping district with easy walking access to restaurants, parks, and the old town – all at a fair price.
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Central & Budget
Reykjavik Guest house
A central guesthouse with shared-bathroom rooms, steps from the bus stop and city centre.
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Central & Budget
Reykjavik Guest house
Walk to Hallgrimskirkja from this centrally placed guesthouse with a surprisingly good breakfast and kitchen access.
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Central & Budget
Reykjavik Guest house
A central Reykjavik guesthouse with free parking, a garden, and a breakfast that guests consistently praise.
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Value stay
Reykjavik
Sea views, shared kitchens, and free parking—guests love the homely feel.
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Budget-friendly
Reykjavik Guest house
A budget-friendly stay with free parking and a shared kitchen, a 20-minute walk from downtown Reykjavik.
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Budget & Convenient
Reykjavik Guest house
Budget rooms right by Reykjavik's main bus terminal, with free parking and a shared kitchen.
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Central & Simple
Reykjavik
A straightforward stay in central Reykjavik, with free Wi-Fi and in-room coffee machines, just 1.5 km from Hallgrimskirkja.
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Central & Budget
Reykjavik
A central Reykjavik guesthouse with simple rooms, some with kitchenettes, and a terrace for grilling.
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Practical & Central
Reykjavik Guest house
A practical base near the BSI bus terminal with a well-equipped shared kitchen, free parking, and a relaxed walk to Reykjavik's sights.
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Quiet & central
Reykjavik Guest house
A calm, well-kept guesthouse near the Sun Voyager, with free parking and a shared kitchen.
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Central & cozy
Reykjavik Guest house
A 2-star guesthouse right on Laugavegur, with free Wi-Fi and a lending library for a Reykjavik city break.
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Central & spacious
Reykjavik Guest house
Central Reykjavik guesthouse with spacious, clean rooms and kitchenettes, minutes from Harpa and the old harbour.
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Central & friendly
Reykjavik
Friendly staff, clean rooms, and a location beside Reykjavik's central bus station make this a practical choice.
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Canal-side budget stay
Reykjavik
Stay right on the canal in central Reykjavik, with free parking and Wi-Fi included.
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Budget Stay
Reykjavik
A no-frills guesthouse in Reykjavik, 15 minutes on foot from The Sun Voyager, with free Wi-Fi and tea-making kit.
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Quiet & practical
Reykjavik Guest house
A quiet, well-run guesthouse in Reykjavik’s southeast with free parking, a shared kitchen, and a team that guests consistently call kind and helpful.
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Free parking
Reykjavik
A practical base in Reykjavik’s 101 district with free private parking and a 20-minute walk to the National Museum.
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Budget & central
Reykjavik
A budget-friendly guesthouse with free nearby parking, just a short walk from the Phallological Museum and Sundhollin Public Baths.
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Central & Simple
Reykjavik
A no-fuss guesthouse in central Reykjavik with free parking and a range of simple rooms.
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Central & practical
Reykjavik Guest house
A well-rated guesthouse in central Reykjavik, steps from local eateries and a short walk from the National Museum.
Map & live prices by our partner
Reykjavik's guest houses are the middle ground between a hostel and a hotel – you get a private room, but you'll often share the kitchen and sometimes the bathroom. The value is real: budget options like Guesthouse Pavi start at just 1,476 ISK a night, while the top-rated Freyja Guesthouse & Suites reaches 35,052 ISK for a 4-star stay with city views. The trick is to decide how much you need – a shared kitchen is standard across nearly all of them, so you can save on eating out, but if you want an ensuite, you'll pay more.
Guesthouse Pavi is the most budget-friendly, with rooms from 1,476 ISK a night. It's rated 8.1 from over 4,300 reviews and sits near the National Museum – a solid pick if you want to keep costs down.
Guesthouse Sunna and Eric The Red Guesthouse are the two to look at – both are described as steps from Hallgrimskirkja. Sunna has a rating of 8.6, while Eric The Red is a charming 3-star with a communal kitchen and free parking.
Yes, several. Igdlo Guesthouse, Eric The Red, Nordurey Guesthouse, Laekur Guesthouse and Audur Guesthouse all offer free parking, which is a real perk in a city where street parking can be tricky. Igdlo also has a garden and shared kitchen.
Freyja Guesthouse & Suites leads the pack with a 9.0 rating from 788 reviews. It's a 4-star property with city views and fully stocked shared kitchens on each floor – a guest favourite for good reason.
Reykjavik's guest houses are the city's answer to a home away from home – typically a converted house or apartment block where the shared kitchen is the social heart, and the owners are often just a knock away. They cluster tightly around the old centre: you'll find them on the quiet residential streets behind Hallgrimskirkja, along the main shopping drag of Laugavegur, and within an easy walk of the city's landmarks like the Sun Voyager and Harpa concert hall. Because space is at a premium in the capital, most are cosy rather than grand, and they trade hotel-style amenities for character, local tips, and a more personal welcome.
What the money buys here splits neatly in two. At the budget end, around 4,400–8,000 ISK a night, you get a functional room and shared facilities – think Travel Inn by the bus terminal or Old Town Reykjavik with its shared bathrooms – and you trade a bit of walking time for the saving. Spend more, past 14,000 ISK, and you're into guest houses like Freyja Guesthouse & Suites, where you get a 4-star feel with city views, or the charming Eric The Red Guesthouse with its garden chickens and free parking. The list also includes a handful of hotels and apartments that share the guest house spirit – these are noted clearly so you know exactly what you're booking.
This collection of guest houses is ideal for travellers who want a sociable, home-like base in Reykjavik without paying hotel prices – especially if you're happy to share a kitchen and don't need daily housekeeping. The budget picks near the bus terminal work well for early departures or late arrivals, while the central options around Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja suit first-time visitors who want to walk everywhere. If you'd rather have a private bathroom and hotel-style amenities, look at the 3-star and 4-star hotels on our main Reykjavik hotels page, and if you're watching your budget, the cheap and budget hotels page gathers the most affordable non-guest-house options in one place.