Guesthouse Galtafell
Laufasvegur 46
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Why people book this hotel
“Location is very good and is a short walk to the centre of the city”
“The location is fantastic”
“We stayed in a ground floor apartment which was spacious and light”
“The under floor heating in the bathroom was very nice”
“Communication with the owner was very friendly and easy”
“The hostess was really helpful with everything we asked for”
“Plenty of parking in the streets around the guesthouse”
“Parking is very good, lots of free parking spaces on the street outside”
“The room was clean, warm, and very quiet”
“Despite the room being in a motel form outside the property and never seeing any…”
Overview
Set in a building dating back to 1916, this Reykjavík guest house is within 5 minutes’ walk of the popular Laugavegur shopping street. Both WiFi and private, on-site parking are free. Guesthouse Galtafell offers both rooms and self-catering apartments with wooden floors, an iron and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Apartments include a private bathroom and well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. General facilities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a garden. Hotel staff can recommend restaurants and shops in the area. The National Museum of Iceland is 700 metres from the guest house. Hallgrímskirkja Church is within 5 minutes' walk.
Traveller reviews
Anthony
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
Location is very good and is a short walk to the centre of the city. Plenty of parking in the streets around the guesthouse. We stayed in a ground floor apartment which was spacious and light. The kitchen had everything needed for a few nights stay if you wanted to cook. Guesthouse was quiet.
Yan Kam
extended_group
June 1, 2026
“Not a bad choice”
The shower room does not hold the water which overflows everywhere
Audrey
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
The under floor heating in the bathroom was very nice.
Julia
family_with_children
May 25, 2026
The location is fantastic. 10 mins walk to centre and everywhere. Check in was easy. Parking is very good, lots of free parking spaces on the street outside. The apartment is good for my family of 4. Beds are comfortable. We are very pleased with everything.
Julie
couple
May 19, 2026
“Amazing”
Very well located and just a nice little apartment with everything you need.
Ina
family_with_children
May 13, 2026
We had a really nice stay at this place. The room was clean, warm, and very quiet. The location was great, close to the city center and the bus station. There were shops, cafés, and restaurants nearby. It was easy to walk everywhere.
Anna
family_with_children
May 13, 2026
“Very nice place - recommended!”
The location was great. app. 7 min walk from the main street and 5 min to the legendary church. Communication with the owner was very friendly and easy. The room we stayed in was big enough for 2 persons. Recommended!
Stella
solo_traveller
May 8, 2026
The facilities were really good and location was easily accessible for all the activities
Rokas Val
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
Great location. Free parking next to the apartment.
PATRICIA
solo_traveller
May 1, 2026
Great location, comfortable and free parking.
Herbert
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
Having a kitchen and location is excellent.
Dale
couple
April 23, 2026
“Clean and comfortable, but I wouldn't stay here again.”
Despite the room being in a motel form outside the property and never seeing any staff exept when I rang the bell, the place was clean and comfortable.
Herbert
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
Great location, easy to walk to the sites. Good facilities.
Mina
extended_group
April 19, 2026
“Excellent stay!”
Very nice apartment 10 minutes walk from the centre. The hostess was really helpful with everything we asked for. The house was clean, warm and beautiful decorated .
Sharon
couple
April 14, 2026
The bed
Lonneke
extended_group
April 13, 2026
I liked everything: the location, near the city center, free párking on the street, spacious bedrooms and complete kitchen. Nice staff and possibility to store luggage.
Ying Tzu
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
warming self checking. great location. comfortable bedroom.
Kateřina
couple
April 11, 2026
Comfortable bed
Manjari
solo_traveller
April 10, 2026
“Nice quiet place”
Good location. Quiet street.
Marie
family_with_children
April 6, 2026
The bathtub and main room with the kitchen
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
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, 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, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping
Apartment - Ground Floor
This spacious apartment features a fully equipped kitchenette, separate bedroom and private bathroom. Also includes a seating area with a TV and sofa bed that accommodates 2 guests.
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Individually decorated room with a TV and private bathroom with shower.
Studio
Features a kitchenette, private bathroom and seating area with a sofa and TV.
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