Guesthouse Aurora

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Hallgrimskirkja

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Breakfast buffet
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Free self-parking
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Freyjugata 24, Reykjavik, 101
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik City Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Small Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Reykjavik

Guesthouse Aurora 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, concierge services and express check-in. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Reykjavik guest house include Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa.

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Laugavegur - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Iceland Phallological Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harpa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sjávargrillið - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Fish - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Loo.koo.mas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Roasters - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Aurora

Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Hallgrimskirkja
Guesthouse Aurora offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Guesthouse Aurora also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This Reykjavik guest house is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Guesthouse Aurora offers 25 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (ISK 1,900 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: ISK 1900 per day (66 ft away)

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Guesthouse Aurora?

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

Is parking available at Guesthouse Aurora?

Yep, Guesthouse Aurora has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Guesthouse Aurora?

The closest beach to Guesthouse Aurora is Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach (2.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Guesthouse Aurora?

No, Guesthouse Aurora does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

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

Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Aurora?

No, pets are not allowed.

Guesthouse Aurora Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 490 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Room 33 (I believe it was) is part of the fire escape route and is rather illuminated all night long. I asked to be moved and was put in room 32 the next night, which was fine. Nice place, location and good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natascha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Super easy and fast check in and out. Easy to find street parking nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Easy check in and check out Nothing fancy, very basic. Clean. But if you just need a place to sleep this worked great. It was short walk to BSI bus station and the main shopping and restaurants. Website said breakfast was 7am, I was there in September and told they were on winter hours so breakfast was not until 7:30. That is not mentioned anywhere on the website. I had 7:30 bus to catch so that was bit frustrating. Accurate changing on hours should be posted at booking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This guesthouse was suitable for one night in the city. While the guesthouse was clean, the bedroom was incredibly hot in early September and even with the window open it didn't cool down. I tried to contact the staff via phone calls and messages but no one was able to answer. Also, the bathrooms were really dated and didn't feel super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was told there would be a private bathroom, but it was 1 between 4 rooms. I had to wait over half an hour for someone to finish a shower, to go to the loo. No breakfast before 7am which is too late when catching a bus for a trek or to the airport. More like a cheap hostel not a guesthouse
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Small but clean room. No towels at arrival - have to ask for them at reception (which is only open until 18:00)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Loud and not enough bathrooms

Loud! Could hear everything and everyone. 1 bathroom for 3 floors is not ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter Strack, Langley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Basic hostel stay - adequate for short term
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

LINFEN, Clyde Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Conviniently located in the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Athens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convent location. Price was right. Nothing fancy but just what we needed in order to enjoy Reykjavík
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maxim

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The listing on Expedia clearly says there is free parking at the property, but really there isn’t. There is -maybe- some free parking at some road a few blocks away, or maybe some free parking at a church nearby - good luck finding those. The room was cramped, tap water had sewage smell. Breakfast was nice though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pearly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, quick and easy access to everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Theo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen facilities were great. The staff was welcoming and helpful and it was nice to stay in the studio room but lots of stairs going up. Property was well maintained and a nice breakfast to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, affordable place to stay

Great, clean room to crash in while in Reykjavík, especially for the price. Nothing fancy. Slightly small for four adults. Great free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were amazing and very accommodating. They were always available to answer and ready to help with everything. We liked the location and also our accommodation was amazing! Loved their breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a short stay in Reykjavik.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic but adequate. Good location.

We stayed here twice. It wasn't flash but was all we needed. Unfortunately both times we had to leave before breakfast was served so unable to comment on that. It was a shared bathroom but we didn't have any issues with that - it was kept clean and was available when needed. We had a wee visitor through the window which was fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by the big church!! The breakfast is awesome as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La casa estaba limpia y la habitación igual, muy buen desayuno y pudimos parquear cerca a la casa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025