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Alba Guesthouse

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

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Property entrance
Breakfast meal
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
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)
The current price is CA $136
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Living room
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Living room
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Living room
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Outdoor spa tub

CityHub Reykjavik

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 105 reviews
The price is CA $116
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
CityHub Reykjavik
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About the area

Map
Eskihlid 3, Reykjavik, 105

What's nearby

  • Perlan - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Laugavegur - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harpa - 4 min drive - 2.7 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

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Skál! - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Alba Guesthouse

Alba Guesthouse puts you just a 5-minute drive from Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. 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.

Languages

English, Icelandic

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
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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

  • Weekday housekeeping only

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

Alba Guesthouse
Alba Guesthouse House
Alba Guesthouse House Reykjavik
Alba Guesthouse Reykjavik
Guesthouse Alba
Alba Reykjavik
Alba Guesthouse Reykjavik
Alba Guesthouse Guesthouse
Alba Guesthouse Guesthouse Reykjavik

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 16 minutes' walk from Hallgrimskirkja.

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Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night family trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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 :)
5-night romance trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night family trip

10/10

Excellent- perfect for me!
2-night trip

8/10

The vacation home is comfortable and well organized. The rooms are clean. Owner offers good breakfast. The area is quite
2-night romance trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night family trip

8/10

Older building, clean room.
1-night trip

6/10

2-night trip

8/10

A pleasant couple to stay with the room was adequate didn’t have anything spectacular but had what I needed. I stayed here by myself while training at a nearby MMA gym on a week long training camp and I was able to get enough rest to be able to complete that comfortably.
5-night trip

8/10

Great breakfast . Room could do with some desk or shelf to put stuff , hangers for the towel
5-night romance trip

4/10

Don't drink the water in your bedroom. There was a glass on the counter so I assumed it was safe drinking water. I ended up getting arsenic poisoning due to the amount of Sulphur in the water. Lots of blood to paint a picture.
1-night trip

8/10

Basic
1-night romance trip

8/10

It was a close walk to the center of the city, host was very good about giving instructions on how to get to town. We had a shared bathroom, there was also an extra shower so if someone was using the toilet you could still shower. The room had a sink so you could wash your face and brush your teeth. Blackout curtains were OK, still let a lot of light in which can be an issue during the summer. Breakfast was fantastic!!
1-night family trip

8/10

2-night romance trip

8/10

Cute nice affordable parking available with some extra touches including a delicious and filling breakfast. Right behind the art museum and close to good stuff including a bus line. Excellent value - would stay again
1-night trip

8/10

Room on the 2nd floor with only 1 bathroom + 2 showers; a second WC would have been a good addition. Good localisation.
1-night trip

4/10

I was stuck in Iceland for a layover and booked a room here. It was 6 degrees and raining heavily, while I was dressed for California. I was soaked to the bone at the door, but the host didn't want to let me in, because it was not check-in time yet. So there I am wandering all over Reykjavik waiting for 3pm. I caught a horrible cold and a bad fever a few days later. I can't say that the host is unfriendly. He just really doesn't give a crap about the well being of his guests.
1-night business trip

10/10

Great experience. Had a late check in. They were very accommodating. If back in Iceland it will be the place I stay. Great service and welcoming people running it.
1-night trip