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Eric the Red Guesthouse

Property class: 3

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Breakfast buffet
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
View from property
Staircase
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Eiríksgata 6, Reykjavik, 101
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bungalow, Private Bathroom

Bungalow, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Reykjavik

Eric the Red Guesthouse puts you in the heart of Reykjavik, steps from Hallgrimskirkja and within a 10-minute stroll of Laugavegur. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Reykjavik guest house include Reykjavik City Hall and Harpa.
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What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Laugavegur - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Harpa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hygge - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Eric the Red Guesthouse

As a guest of Eric the Red Guesthouse, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Reykjavik guest house is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Eric the Red Guesthouse offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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Eric the Red Guesthouse Reykjavik
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Eric the Red Guesthouse Guesthouse Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Eric the Red Guesthouse?

Eric the Red Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Eric the Red Guesthouse?

The closest beach to Eric the Red Guesthouse is Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach (2.1 km).

Is Eric the Red Guesthouse family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Eric the Red Guesthouse is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Eric the Red Guesthouse?

No, Eric the Red Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Eric the Red Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Eric the Red Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Eric the Red Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good rooms in a great location

The guesthouse is in a great location near multiple restaurants and an easy walk to most of the main sights in town. The staff were all very friendly. The breakfasts were good. There is a limited number of shared bathrooms, so you may need to wait 5-10 minutes for one especially during the morning and evening. While the room description may say there is a sink in the room, be aware not all rooms on the property have sinks and a sink may not be guaranteed. Our room itself was spacious and both got lots of light and had good blinds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Typical guesthouse in a perfect location if you want to explore Reykjavik. Unfortunately no B&B option was available. All in all not cheap but location made up for this and we had a very enjoyable stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the church. The host was warm and inviting, and the place had a lot of charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place for good price

Extremely nice host who was very helpful during an ice storm. Parking is off site but less than 1 block away. Right across the street from the Cathedral and walking distance to the rest of downtown and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with alot of very friendly people that Will help you out if there is anything. 5min walk to central Reykjavik. George and all of the other people really make you feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

recommend to take a bus from the airport

Super kind owner. The breakfast room was a bit small when everybody got together. Close to the bus station from the international airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hsunhsun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
早餐很棒
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and convenient

Conveniently located behind the church and just 8min walk to BSI!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, cozy room and nice reception! BTW, breakfast is so good! Happy New Year :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe guesthouse!!

Un accueil prévenant , discret et un lieu trés cosy et propre ..pour nous,un superbe souvenir de cette guesthouse trés proche du centre de Reykjavik et des bus pour les excursions.Merci!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two night stay with family

I stayed in the garden-style apartment which is adjacent to the guesthouse with my husband, toddler, and parents for two nights. Edda, the friendly owner, contacted me in advance to make sure she would be available when we planned to arrive and check-in. The apartment had two bedrooms (3 twin beds and one queen) which was perfect for the five of us; a kitchen with dishwasher; washer/dryer (didn't use but it was available); and a separate living room and bathroom. It was clean, comfortable, and the location can't be beat. It is less than two blocks walk to the Hallgrimskirkja (the big church in the city) and the rest of the shops, restaurants, and sites. Everything is within walking distance. We had a car and street parking was free and plentiful. We didn't need to move the car for the two days we were there and it was only a block away. Would recommend the apartment to anyone and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020