Grettir Guesthouse
Laugavegur 28a
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Why people book this hotel
“Location, cleanliness, great for those with lower hotel budgets and want easy ac…”
“Location is great, and everything is very clean, cosy and nice”
“Very good location Bathroom and room very clean Room spacious and bed comfortabl…”
“The location was amazing and it was super clean”
“Great locations, cosy rooms”
“The location is amazing and the room was nice”
“Host is responsive”
“Owner very helpful and responsive”
Overview
Just off the Laugavegur shopping street, Grettir Guesthouse features self-service check-in. This property is a 5-minute walk from Hallgrimskirkja Church. Free WiFi is available. Grettir’s basic style rooms have in-room wash-basins and shared bathrooms. The Sundhöll Reykjavíkur public swimming pool is 650 metres from Grettir Guesthouse and a variety of restaurants and cafés are found in nearby streets. The Keflavik Airport shuttle stops a 3-minute walk away. The Sun Voyager statue and seaside promenade is within a 10-minute walk of the property.
Traveller reviews
Nitin
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
“Great location. Clean. Responsive Staff.”
Location, cleanliness, great for those with lower hotel budgets and want easy access to everything.
Daniel Salama
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
Host is responsive.
Katharina
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
Location is great, and everything is very clean, cosy and nice! We loved it 😍
JT
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
“Simple but effective and great location”
Everything I needed was available. Drinks included which was nice.
Michelle
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
Very good location Bathroom and room very clean Room spacious and bed comfortable
Laura
solo_traveller
April 30, 2026
Excellent location ….
Eduina
extended_group
April 29, 2026
“Nice pleasant stay. Helpful owner”
Small cozy place, very near all shops and bars. Owner very helpful and responsive
Maria
couple
April 12, 2026
It was cozy and warm and in an amazing location very central .
Juliet
solo_traveller
April 8, 2026
Great location
Georgina
couple
March 25, 2026
“Excellent location - all you need for a few nights!”
Great locations, cosy rooms
Gabriela
extended_group
March 25, 2026
“Amazing location, good price and clean.”
The location was amazing and it was super clean
Juliet
solo_traveller
March 17, 2026
Location
Ingrid
couple
March 12, 2026
“Overall enjoyed our stay at Grettir Guesthouse, location was very nice directly on the shopping street, with many restau”
Absolutely liked the location and the cosy feel of the cottage
Abdul Baasil
couple
March 11, 2026
“Highly recommended”
Dario
solo_traveller
March 4, 2026
Everything
Alison
family_with_children
February 27, 2026
Location is excellent, very central. Property was very clean.
Gian
solo_traveller
February 11, 2026
Other guests that don't follow the house rules
Kavi Prasath
couple
January 20, 2026
Location of the house, very near to the centre. We'll maintained the house clean and comfy. Very safe and accessible.
henry
couple
January 5, 2026
Fridge, coffee machine, location
Mira
couple
December 28, 2025
The location is amazing and the room was nice
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Minimarket on site
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
ATM/cash machine on site, Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, Barber/beauty shop, Luggage storage
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
These smaller rooms have either double or twin beds.
Superior Double Room with Shared Bathroom
These spacious rooms have 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed.
Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Rooms are 6 square metres and include a 130 cm wide bed.
Hotel Policies
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