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Guesthouse Aurora

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Freyjugata 24

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
12 mentions

Location

Location, room

Breakfast available
12 mentions

The breakfast bread was warm and delicicious

Breakfast was excellent

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Big rooms

Nice beds, good location, breakfast was fine

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Room was clean, great location just by the main church, parking available on the…

Very clean and delicious breakfast

Friendly staff
5 mentions

The staff is fantastic and we appreciated the breakfast - it's quite enough to g…

Simple, but acceptable breakfast for being a hostel

Good value
2 mentions

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

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Annette

couple

June 24, 2026

8

A good choice, centrally located

Location

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ABC

solo_traveller

June 21, 2026

9

Nice stay

Location, room

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Zorglubxx

family_with_children

June 16, 2026

6

The staff is fantastic and we appreciated the breakfast - it's quite enough to get you started on your day to explore.

M

Morten

extended_group

June 14, 2026

8

Simple, but acceptable breakfast for being a hostel.

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Antony

solo_traveller

June 11, 2026

5

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.....

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Olha

solo_traveller

May 31, 2026

8

The location of the hotel is unique in the heart of the city and it is the very good combination of price and comfort.

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Linda

solo_traveller

May 17, 2026

7

The breakfast bread was warm and delicicious

S

Shahana

family_with_children

May 14, 2026

8

Good

Big rooms. Excellent location free parking on side road

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Francesco

family_with_children

May 13, 2026

7

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.

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Anabel

solo_traveller

May 10, 2026

9

Very clean and delicious breakfast

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Hana

extended_group

May 7, 2026

9

Breakfast was excellent. Nice and clean accommodation.

G

Glyn

solo_traveller

May 6, 2026

7

Good breakfast

S

Saskia

extended_group

May 4, 2026

8

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

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Lisa

family_with_children

April 27, 2026

8

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.

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Allira

couple

April 21, 2026

10

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!

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Olga

couple

April 6, 2026

9

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.

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ALBA

couple

April 2, 2026

7

Nice place downtown

Breakfast and location, but mostly location because it is close to downtown.

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Ziang

family_with_children

March 26, 2026

8

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.

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YURI

couple

March 16, 2026

10

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!

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Marta

couple

March 12, 2026

7

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.

Max 4 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Small Double Room with Shared Bathroom

This double room features a shared bathroom, and heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 8 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Simply furnished room that has a bathroom with a shower. Some feature a private balcony.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Basic room with shared bathroom facilities.

Max 3 guests 12 1 bedroom0
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Basic room with shared bathroom facilities.

Max 3 guests 15 1 bedroom0
Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Basic room with shared bathroom facilities.

Max 1 guests 7 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 02:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printWhen booking 3 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 5:42 AM

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Guesthouse Aurora - 0 Star Hotel in Reykjavik