Egilsborg Guesthouse

1.5 star property
Guesthouse in Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur

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Daily continental breakfast (ISK 7000 per person)
Exterior
Sleep / Drive /Travel - Drivers License required for BYO Sleeping Cars for one
Internet
Exterior

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Explore the area

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Þverholt 20, Reykjavik, 105
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Sleep / Drive /Travel - Drivers License required for BYO Sleeping Cars for one

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

BYO Sleeping Bag/Pillow/towel Small Cosy Double Backpackers Room: one bed for 2 - no blankets

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

BYO Sleeping Bag/Pillow/towel Small Cosy Triple Backpackers Room for 3 - no blankets

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

BYO Sleeping Bag/Pillow/towel Small Cosy Quadruple Backpackers Room for 4 - no blankets

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

BYO Sleeping Bag/Pillow/towel Small Cosy Twin Backpackers Room: bunk bed for 2 - no blankets

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

BYO Sleeping Bag/Pillow/towel Small Cosy Dorm Backpackers Room for 8 - no blankets

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

BYO Sleeping Bag/Pillow/towel Small Cosy Dorm Backpackers Room for 6 - no blankets

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

BYO Sleeping Bag/Pillow/towel Small Cosy Dorm Backpackers Room for 10 - no blankets

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

BYO Sleeping Bag/Pillow/towel Small Cosy Backpackers Room for 5 - no blankets

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

BYO Sleeping Bag/Pillow/towel Small Cosy Backpackers Room for 6 - no blankets

Highlights

2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Reykjavik

Egilsborg Guesthouse puts you in the heart of Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur and within a 15-minute stroll of Hallgrimskirkja. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Holt guest house include Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa.

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Microbar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪just wingin it - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kröst - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Egilsborg Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur
As a guest of Egilsborg Guesthouse, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Egilsborg Guesthouse also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Reykjavik guest house (fines may apply for smoking in non-smoking areas).

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
Egilsborg Guesthouse offers 17 accommodations. Microwaves, fridges and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (ISK 7,000 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ISK 7,000 for adults and ISK 7,000 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ISK 7000
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ISK 7000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ISK 20000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges ISK 2500 for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Egilsborg Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ISK 800.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Administrative fee: ISK 1250 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ISK 7000 for adults and from ISK 7000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 7000.00 per person (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: ISK 7000 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: ISK 7000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ISK 7000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ISK 20000 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: ISK 20000 per week; may vary based on length of stay and unit size
  • Bed sheets fee: ISK 7000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Laundry fee: ISK 10000 per day
  • Towels fee: ISK 3000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of ISK 2500

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 430504-3980

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Egilsborg Guesthouse.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Egilsborg Guesthouse?

Yep, Egilsborg Guesthouse has a self car park with in/out privileges for ISK 7000 per night.

How much does it cost to stay at Egilsborg Guesthouse?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Egilsborg Guesthouse on 27 Oct 2025 start from AU$74.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Egilsborg Guesthouse?

The closest beach to Egilsborg Guesthouse is Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach (2.4 km).

Does Egilsborg Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Egilsborg Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Egilsborg Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Egilsborg Guesthouse?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.