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Alba Guesthouse

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

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In the heart of Reykjavik, Alba Guesthouse offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Relax on the sunny terrace, rent a car to explore nearby Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, or enjoy free self parking. You'll also appreciate multilingual staff assistance and barbecue grills for outdoor gatherings.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)
$77 nightly
The total price is $92
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
3 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Living room
  • 86 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oskjuhlid Hill - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Laugavegur - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Perlan - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Just Wingin it - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Kitchen - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Alba Guesthouse

When you stay at Alba Guesthouse, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Laugavegur and Harpa. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

  • Housekeeping on weekdays

Fees & policies

Policies

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

Also known as

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Alba Guesthouse House
Alba Guesthouse House 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 11 minutes' walk from Perlan.

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Alba Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming, clean, and had a great breakfast!
LISA, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I would stay again.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, and cozy
Isobel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, helpful, delicious breakfast-comfortable bed- very happy and would stay there again—I lost my key to my suitcase and the host got tools to help me break my lock! Such relief!
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice little guesthouse near Reykjaviks centre.

Good breakfast, nice room. Shared toilettes and showers, so little bit queky, but ok.
Hertta, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The family that runs this guesthouse is kind and accommodating. Excellent and simple breakfast, clean rooms and very convinient for catching a bus to the airport.
Sofya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience. Clean, comfortable, and excellent breakfast
Sofya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

homely and nice
Bjørn, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alba Guesthouse

Excellent- perfect for me!
Linda C, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was fantastic. The help arranging a taxi to pick up our car was very much appreciated. Couldn't ask for better service and such great host. Would stay there again.
Steven, 1-night trip

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 trip

2/10 Poor

The good: The hosts were able to give some advice on things to do and helped us review our activities. The bedding was clean and the in room basin was really helpful and also clean. The coffee is fine. There is a fridge for guests to use The bad The shared bathrooms were dirty and in poor shape, some of the shower tiles were cracked, there was a door panel missing. Quite a few parts of the building were rundown. The windows were so dirty you could barely see out and there was mould on the inside of the windows/window sills. The breakfast wasn't great and while I appreciate that there was something, it wasn't really enjoyable. I would not stay here again.
Kendra, 2-night trip

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 trip

8/10 Very good

Older building, clean room.
Ben, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean rooms and facilities, some parts appear in a bad state, lawn chairs outside and on the patio were broken and dirty (from debris from trees among others). Breakfast was well rounded, tasty and of good quality.
Martina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easily accessible via car from KEF. There is plenty of on street parking. It’s located in an area where there are mostly homes and apartments. Walkable to Perlan Museum (you can see the Dome from Alba). Walkable to Reykjavik. My pedometer said I walked 5m but it seemed more. Good location if you are going to Thingvellir NP or along the South Coast. Breakfast was lovely and simple. Microwave available for use. Coffee/tea/water always available. Sink in room, which was nice. Bathrooms available on 1st/2nd floors. Overall great stay!
Michele, 4-night trip

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 trip

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

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 trip

8/10 Very good

Cheap, clean and simple

If you want a place to sleep while visiting Iceland this is good enough. The house from the outside looks a bit run down but is clean and good inside. Rooms are very simple with just beds and a hanger. Although clean and they serve a nice breakfast each morning. There is a shared bathroom on each floor. So If you want to visit Iceland without paying huge amount of money on a hotel you wont spend time in this is perfect. A clean bed to sleep in the nights and a breakfast to start the day. The guesthouse has a parking just outside which is a plus if you come by car. There is a 15 min walk to downtown Reykjavik.
Jonathan, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

bien situé, proche de tout, place pour se garer salle de bain avec des odeurs de souffre
estelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Muy bien.
Candelario Andrés, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

El lugar está muy caro Para 1 noche está bien No me gustó mucho el servicio
Jhonathan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Siisti, hyvä aamiainen, ystävällinen vastaanotto
Katri, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Logement bien situé et au calme.
Sophie, 3-night trip