Grettir Guesthouse

Everything you need for an easy night’s stay. My American compatriots may find the shower a bit small compared to all the space we are used to. I liked that there was a sink in the bedroom so I really only needed the shared bathroom for the toilet. The armchair and side table were all I needed to store and repack my travel pack. Room was warm and cozy all night.

The self-check in Grettir Guesthouse is located in the center of Reykjavik. Restaurants, bakeries, coffee houses, bars with live music, shops and places to see are near. There is no need to take a taxi. Once I reached the airport exit, I purchased round trip Flybus tickets. Stop number 8 was the closest to the guest house, about a five minute walk. I used Google maps to find the location. The green door to self enter the guest house by pressing a code is found on a narrow walkway between two streets. The entrance, next to a second hand clothing store is easier to find.

Such an effortless experience. Everything was as described and very nice!

Basic room but clean and warm. Shared kitchen with everything you’d need. It was in a perfect location for good bars and food. While not the fanciest it was a good price in a great location. A little difficult to find on iPhone maps, it’s down the side of the ion city hotel

The property had very real difficulties. There were 5 rooms usually with 2 people in each room BUT the shared kitchen could hardly fit more than two people without being crowded. Given that many of the guests wanted to cook rather than dine out at the expensive cafes in the area this was very problematic. Also our room had a broken heater in it.

The entrance to the guesthouse is down an alley. check in was simple. The space is quaint and cozy. has a very intense echo but was clean and comfortable.

We changed our plans last minute and looked for a place in the city - so glad we did. Great location, comfortable bed, and clean!

Only positives: Clean place, great location. It was incredibly noisy, both in and outside. My room was next to the bathroom, anytime some used the bathroom I pretty much heard everything. The front door alarm would beep about every 10-15 seconds. All. Night. Long. Room was next to a parking lot, so many people walking by could see right in the window. There wasn’t much lighting in the room if the shades weren’t open. Additionally, there were no signs advising to always have your room key (or don’t shut your door) because you’ll be locked out. I got up around 10pm to use the bathroom, shut my bedroom door and was locked out of my room! Luckily, there is a landline phone in the kitchen with the number listed for the property manager. Unluckily, she didn’t answer. I tried calling probably 20 times, other residents used their mobiles to try and call or message her and she didn’t answer. One of the couples was able to “guess” the lock code on the closet cupboard in the kitchen, which thankfully had spare room keys, or I would’ve been stuck sleeping in the kitchen. I’d spent 10 days previous driving the Ring Road in a camper van. All I wanted was a restful night and had anything but that. 2.5/10 - do not recommend.

The room was comfortable and spacious; kitchen area was basic with a fridge, kettle, toaster, and microwave; bathroom was sufficient but could have used more than one for five rooms. It was a cozy place though and we would stay again!