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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. Guest house 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 2297 feet from the guest house. Hallgrímskirkja Church is within 5 minutes' walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located 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
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
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
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  • Kesse
    United States of America United States of America
    Walking distance to everything! Friendly staff and clean accommodations.
  • Nikfb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice room in a great location close to the bus station and a short walk to Rainbow street. Great kitchen facilities, comfy beds. We stayed either side of a south coast trip and the second room was particularly good. The owners are very...
  • Dawn
    United States of America United States of America
    They went above and beyond and had our room ready by 11:30am. So unexpected and kind. I was given a room upgrade, so I had a small kitchen and living room. That was a nice treat. The hotel is a short walk to the church and Rainbow St, so you are...

Managed by Thorey and Arni, owners

Company review score: 8.7Based on 1,555 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

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

Area info

Amenities of Guesthouse Galtafell
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • Danish
    • English
    • Icelandic
    • Dutch

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 40 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Guesthouse Galtafell of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Guesthouse Galtafell

    • Guesthouse Galtafell is 2,300 feet from the center of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guesthouse Galtafell offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Guesthouse Galtafell is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • Room options at Guesthouse Galtafell include:

        • Twin/Double
        • Apartment
        • Studio

      • The prices at Guesthouse Galtafell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.