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Guesthouse Galtafell

Laufasvegur 46, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland – Excellent location - show map

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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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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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Room type

Number of guests

Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

1 large double bed

2 single beds

One-Bedroom Apartment

Bedroom :

1 large double bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

1 large double bed

2 single beds

Studio

1 large double bed

2 single beds

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

8.8

Facilities

8.3

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Value for money

8.1

Location

9.4

Free WiFi

9.7

High score for Reykjavík

See what guests loved the most:

Narelle
Australia
“Clean and updated. Beds were comfy. Good location close to downtown but outside restricted parking area so street parking was free.”
Karen
Canada
“Great location, within 15 minute walk of everything. Host quick to respond to questions and made good suggestions.”
Robin
Netherlands
“Nice host with cutest dog, room has a lot of space and there is coffee available!”
Maarika
Estonia
“Good location, easy to check-in and out (good intructions-flexibility about arriving time), clean, practical”
Bronte
Australia
“Perfect location for exploring Reykjavik and an easy walk to the BSI bus station. We were only there one night and it was perfect for our needs.”
Petra
Austria
“The location was great. We only stayed one short night. Our room looked like an apartment with multiple rooms and a small kitchen.”
Harvey
United Kingdom
“The location is perfect. Peaceful area but still ideal for exploring Reykjavík. Great base to come back to after a days exploring.”
Deborah
United Kingdom
“Central location Very clean and warm Theory the owner was lovely, nothing was too much trouble, she even bought me a birthday card and present 😁”
Paula
Ireland
“Amazing apartment, centre of Reykjavík, everything at walking distance. Very cosy & clean”
Agneta
Latvia
“A great location very close to city center. Easily found street parking close to the guesthouse. When we arrived, there were clear instructions provided. Room was very clean and comfortable, the bathroom excellent.”

Managed by Thorey and Arni, owners

Company review score: 8.8Based on 1,557 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

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

Facilities of Guesthouse Galtafell
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

House rules

Guesthouse Galtafell takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

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 cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Argencard Cash Guesthouse Galtafell accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are 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.

Guesthouse Galtafell is 750 yards from the centre of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Guesthouse Galtafell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Check-in at Guesthouse Galtafell is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
Room options at Guesthouse Galtafell include:
- Twin/Double
- Apartment
- Studio
Guesthouse Galtafell offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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