Guesthouse Aurora
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Why people book this hotel
“Location”
“Location, room”
“The breakfast bread was warm and delicicious”
“Breakfast was excellent”
“Big rooms”
“Nice beds, good location, breakfast was fine”
“Room was clean, great location just by the main church, parking available on the…”
“Very clean and delicious breakfast”
“The staff is fantastic and we appreciated the breakfast - it's quite enough to g…”
“Simple, but acceptable breakfast for being a hostel”
“The location of the hotel is unique in the heart of the city and it is the very …”
“The breakfast was simple, but again all we expected for the price”
Overview
Located in the calm Thingholt neighbourhood, this family-owned guest house is in Reykjavik is just 450 metres from the shopping Laugavegur Street. Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre is 1.2 km away. There is free WiFi, a communal kitchen and free laundry facilities. The basic rooms at Guesthouse Aurora all have a wash basin. Some have a private bathroom, while others have access to shared bathroom facilities. A daily continental breakfast is served. Staff at Aurora Guesthouse will happily assist with tour planning, airport shuttles, activities and restaurant recommendations in the area. Restaurants, bars and shopping are within walking distance. Hallgrimskirkja Church and Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum are both within a 5-minute walk, while Reykjavik harbour with whale watching tours is 1.5 km away. Free public parking is possible nearby.
Traveller reviews
Annette
couple
June 24, 2026
“A good choice, centrally located”
Location
ABC
solo_traveller
June 21, 2026
“Nice stay”
Location, room
Zorglubxx
family_with_children
June 16, 2026
The staff is fantastic and we appreciated the breakfast - it's quite enough to get you started on your day to explore.
Morten
extended_group
June 14, 2026
Simple, but acceptable breakfast for being a hostel.
Antony
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Good nice location.... Aurora guesthouse consists of a main building with small breakfast area reception and some rooms other buildings nearby divided into areas ours consisted of 4 bedrooms with communal bathroom and area with sink microwave and fridge very smelly drains in communal bathroom..ours was a very small room slow wifi....breakfast located in an area hardly big enough for the amount of guests and the choice was minimal....We had to leave early on our departure day to catch our flight and would miss breakfast I made what I thought was a reasonable request for some sort of a pack up to take with us when I eventually got a reply it was NO breakfast time starts at 7 the attitude being take it or leave it...given the cost of accommodation generally in iceland compared to the rest of Europe I thought this attitude rather mean.... I have to say I found Icelandic people generally very obliging so the attitude of what staff we me rather strange.....
Olha
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
The location of the hotel is unique in the heart of the city and it is the very good combination of price and comfort.
Linda
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
The breakfast bread was warm and delicicious
Shahana
family_with_children
May 14, 2026
“Good”
Big rooms. Excellent location free parking on side road
Francesco
family_with_children
May 13, 2026
Room was clean, great location just by the main church, parking available on the street (if you are lucky you can find it in a free parking street, otherwise you need to pay but it's not too expensive). The bathroom was very clean, however we were sharing it with 5 rooms so it was often busy. Overall, positive experience.
Anabel
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
Very clean and delicious breakfast
Hana
extended_group
May 7, 2026
Breakfast was excellent. Nice and clean accommodation.
Glyn
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
Good breakfast
Saskia
extended_group
May 4, 2026
“good spot!”
Nice beds, good location, breakfast was fine. Checked in late and it worked very convientiently. Kitchen was shared with one other room but was very clean and well equipped
Lisa
family_with_children
April 27, 2026
“Good value budget hotel in a great location”
The hotel met our request for a ground floor room which was great. The room was small, but everything functioned well. The breakfast was simple, but again all we expected for the price.
Allira
couple
April 21, 2026
“The lady was super friendly and welcoming, she went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything”
Everything. Location, amenities, cleanliness, friendly and welcoming!
Olga
couple
April 6, 2026
“Absolutely worth the price — a centrally located hotel with breakfast included.”
I had a really great stay at this hotel and would definitely recommend it. First of all, the location is absolutely one of the best. The hotel is situated right next to a famous church and in the very center of the city, which makes everything extremely convenient. It’s also very easy to navigate — you can see the church from almost anywhere, so it becomes a perfect landmark to find your way back. Another big advantage is how easy it is to get around. The bus station is only about a 9-minute walk away, which is especially important since it’s the main way to get to the airport. Most tours also depart from there, so getting from the hotel to the bus station is quick, simple, and very convenient. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable. Everything was well-maintained, and I had no issues at all during my stay. I was also pleasantly surprised by the breakfasts. They were simple, but very tasty and satisfying — personally, I found everything I needed and really enjoyed them. Overall, everything was clean, convenient, and well-organized. I had a very positive experience and no complaints whatsoever.
ALBA
couple
April 2, 2026
“Nice place downtown”
Breakfast and location, but mostly location because it is close to downtown.
Ziang
family_with_children
March 26, 2026
had a great stay during my trip to Iceland. The location was convenient and easy to find. The room was clean, warm, and comfortable, which was perfect for the cold weather. The host was friendly and provided clear instructions and helpful tips. Everything was well organized, and the environment was quiet, allowing me to rest well. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience, and I would definitely recommend this place to others visiting Iceland.
YURI
couple
March 16, 2026
“In love with this Hostel”
I loved everything in this hostel - room/ bed / staff mainly the breakfast and the location. They provide us an amazing breakfast with many types of bread (😍) and many options. The location is too near the main church of Reykjavik and the Rainbow street what makes easier to walk in the center of the city! I really really loved this place!
Marta
couple
March 12, 2026
“Great for a noght in the capital.”
Great central location. Excellent breakfast.
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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Parking
Street parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
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
Services
Meeting/banquet facilities, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Tour desk, Luggage storage
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Basic room with shared bathroom facilities.
Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room features a shared bathroom, and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Simply furnished room that has a bathroom with a shower. Some feature a private balcony.
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Basic room with shared bathroom facilities.
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Basic room with shared bathroom facilities.
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Basic room with shared bathroom facilities.
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