Pros (+) No fuss, just go and enjoy. Loved being able to cook a bit since eating out is crazy expensive.
Cons (-) Parking spots are difficult sometimes. The water smelled of sulfur.
3 stars
Guesthouse Galtafell
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Overview
Just a 10-minute car ride from Reykjavik Airport, Guesthouse Galtafell provides convenient and comfortable accommodation. Close to restaurants and shops, the guest house is a convenient base when in Reykjavik.
Luggage storage, a concierge and a ticket service are just some of the available services at Galtafell. Wi-Fi is also provided.
The guest house's rooms are bright and feature a kitchenette that is equipped with a microwave and a refrigerator. All provide tea and coffee making facilities and a DVD player.
Galtafell Guesthouse Reykjavik has its own on-site restaurant, convenient for guests who wish to eat in. In pleasant weather, guests are invited to enjoy their meals on the outdoor terrace.
Set in Midborg, Guesthouse Galtafell is a perfect base with the National and University Library of Iceland, Laugavegur and Reykjavik Cathedral all accessible on foot. Guests can also visit University of Iceland.
Amenities at Guesthouse Galtafell
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
Kitchen
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Stovetop
- Tea/coffee maker
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Dustbins
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Allergy-free room
- No smoking
- Non-feather pillow
- Private entrance
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Garden view
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Sofa
- Soundproofing
- Storage available
Bedroom
- Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
- Feather pillow
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Cleaning products
- Wardrobe or closet
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Services and conveniences
- Safety deposit box
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Parking and transportation
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free parking
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Iron and ironing board
Dining
- Restaurant
- Dining table
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Outdoor
- Garden
Workspace
- Desk
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Reviews of Guesthouse Galtafell
8.4
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8.4 out of 10
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Pros (+) Nice, quiet residential street. Short walk to shopping area & tourist sights. Having a kitchen (with coffee pot, kettle, dishes, utensils, cooking pots, etc.) in our room was great, since eating out was so expensive. There were 9 of us in three apartments. All of our rooms had different lay-outs, and one of them had a large living room where we could all gather comfortably (Apt. 2) Very friendly, ...
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Location
Laufasvegur 46, Reykjavik 101
What's nearby
- Hallgrímskirkja0.5 km
- National Museum of Iceland0.5 km
- Radhus Reykjavíkur0.6 km
- Reykjavik Cathedral0.6 km
- Landsbókasafn Íslands0.7 km
- Háskóli Íslands0.7 km
- Decode Genetics0.8 km
- Landakoskirkja0.9 km
- The Living Art Museum1 km
- The Sun Voyager1 km
- Icelandic Phallological Museum1.1 km
- Reykjavik City Centre1.1 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 8.4 |
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Distance to city centre | 0.7 km |
Nearest airport | Reykjavik Domestic |
Distance to airport | 1.3 km |