Eric the Red Guesthouse
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4.5
#1 of 7 B&Bs in Reykjavik
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
Guesthouse in the heart of Reykjavik City Center. This is a perfect home away from home guesthouse with personal atmosphere and service. We have reasonable prices, delicious breakfast buffet, offer free internet access and tours with the hosts into the countryside.
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Property amenities
Free public parking nearby
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Private check-in / check-out
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Outdoor furniture
Shared kitchen
Room features
Clothes rack
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Danish, Dutch, Icelandic

Location

Eiriksgata 6, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Grade: 91 out of 100
91
Reykjavik Domestic Airport
Keflavik Intl Airport
38.9 km
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Trav_LN_now wrote a review Mar 2020
Crystal Lake, Illinois
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent a week at Eric the Red Guesthouse. The staff was so warm and welcoming, we couldn't have been more pleased. Our room was warm and comfortable, and they checked with us regularly on the need for clean towels or garbage removal. Although the entire staff was great, we saw Marek most often, and were especially grateful to him for his help.
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Date of stay: March 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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jawsie1 wrote a review Sep 2021
Brockenhurst, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
This guesthouse is in a very convenient location, right next to the church and only a short walk from the main shopping/dining area. The room was ok - plenty of room and quiet enough with a fridge in the room. Host was very welcoming, and although we didn’t use the kitchen it was available for us if we needed to. No on-site parking but there are free options nearby so likely not a huge issue.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Mark H wrote a review Apr 2022
Littleton, Colorado
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This guest house was a wonderful place. We spent 2 nights. The location is excellent, walking distance to downtown and many different attractions. It’s an older house with much artwork. The bathroom needs some TLC, but everything worked. The room was spacious. Breakfast is just cereal, toast and coffee, but you have access to a full kitchen. They did not offer any bar soap or a wash cloth. You are asked to take your shoes off once you enter the house, but they did have some house shoes that you could use.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Parking will be on the street and could be one or two blocks away.
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Mariachan77 wrote a review Jan 2022
Rome, Italy
4.0 of 5 bubbles
I really liked staying in this B&B. I had a private room with a private bathroom. Everything was clean and I liked mostly the chance to stay in a private room but having access to common places like the kitchen where I could meet new people and chat with them. I also had free access to coffee, milk cereals in the morning even if the breakfast was not included. The guy from Serbia in the reception is also very kind.
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Date of stay: December 2021
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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missymalloo wrote a review Aug 2022
Deephaven
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is a nice little guesthouse right in the heart of town. You honestly can’t beat the price or the location as it’s very near everything you want to walk to, including excellent restaurants. We also loved visiting the sculpture museum nearby. The guys that manage this place are very friendly and leant us some electronic adapters for our stay which we really appreciated. We had two rooms and they were clean and comfortable. The breakfast is pretty basic but appreciated. The only downside is that the water smells like sulfur but I suspect that a lot of homes have this issue in Iceland. We stayed for a few days in a luxury hotel that didn’t have this issue but we also paid a lot more and it wasn’t as close.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Paul H wrote a review Feb 2020
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We have just spent three nights in the garden cottage at Eric the Red Guesthouse. The room was so warm and cosy and clean,with everything you could possibly need. We warmed our clothes up on the underfloor heating before going out in the snow! The breakfasts were lovely, especially the home made bread, and I have discovered a love of pickled herring. The guesthouse is perfectly placed to explore Reykjavik and a short walk to the bus station. We would definitely recommend it to anyone. And it was a pleasure to meet Raggí!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Lori M wrote a review Jul 2021
California
5.0 of 5 bubbles
the place itself is fine, clean etc. the real selling points are the convenient location - extremely close to Hallgrimska and easy to get to from the freeway. the two hosts were super friendly and even went food shopping to have items to share with the guests. I didn't want to take advantage of that so only used a few of their things but they seemed genuinely giving and kind. the price was good too, especially considering the amazing location.
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Date of stay: July 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Caroline D wrote a review Aug 2021
London, United Kingdom
2.0 of 5 bubbles
It is 1.40am in the morning, I have to get up in four hours, and I can't sleep as people have decided for some reason to take very long showers after midnight and I can hear everything... It's not only very thin walls but I think this room must be near piping or the boiler as it feels like the person is literally taking the shower right next to my bed. And I am not someone who generally is particularly noise sensitive.

I am staying in a room in the basement which on first sight was fine: it's basic but has everything you need: clean, good wifi and the location is great. I thought this was a great bargain for Reykjavik. Potentially it is with the rooms upstairs. But if you do stay here, avoid the basement as your sleep will depend completely on your neighbours...
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Date of stay: August 2021
Room Tip: Avoid the basement at all costs
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Inese J wrote a review Aug 2024
Riga, Latvia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Easy checkin, great atmosphere and cosy rooms, communal areas with personal touch, location is very central - close to main shopping street, restaurants and bars, 8 min to bus station that takes you to Airport. Clean, great interior and friendly hosts. Highly recommend!!!
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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Lesley N wrote a review May 2024
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The guest house had a hostel feel to it. I loved that it had a shared self catering kitchen so I didn’t need to spend lots of money eating out.
Cereal and milk was provided by the owner, and there was plenty of fridge and freezer space for guest’s own food. The kitchen is ell equipped but lacks a vegetable peeler, a straining spoon, a spatula and a masher. All things I use almost daily. So I had to improvise a bit! The dining room has an enormous table so we could eat with other family members whilst there.
The guesthouse was warm, in fact too warm. In the rooms we used we had to turn off the radiator. We stayed in 2 different rooms during our stay as we had to extend, and the owner made sure we had a private shower room and toilet both times (not all the rooms do)
The reason a star was lost was because none of the rooms seem to have any storage space at all. No cupboard, or drawers, and annoyingly, no shelf in the shower room.
Also, had our son not already been there when we arrived I’d never have found it. There is no indication on the outside of the building that it is even a guesthouse, and nothing to indicate its name.
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Date of stay: April 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: The sulphur smell of the hot water is natural for Iceland, not a drainage problem! Take your own...
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Answer from jan h
Preston, United Kingdom47 contributions7 helpful votes
Not sure but the owner is a tour guide herself and has lots of contacts and knowledge.
MandyWestSussex asked a question Aug 2016
Haywards Heath, United Kingdom148 contributions36 helpful votes
Do the apartments have safes?
Answer from WLS227
Fort Collins, Colorado44 contributions7 helpful votes
There were no safes but the rooms do lock and you must have a key to enter the building.
Answer from Sally C
Glasgow, United Kingdom24 contributions17 helpful votes
Our room had a private bathroom with no windows- when we were upgraded to the holiday apartment it was the same. Great place to stay. 😃
Wanderworld13 asked a question Jun 2016
Guwahati126 contributions38 helpful votes
Hi. Are the bathrooms shared or are there any rooms with an attached bathroom?
Reykjavik, Iceland29 contributions
Hi some have shared other private - just depends on what you book - see the website eric.is
Lesley N wrote a tip May 2024
Norwich, England, United Kingdom42 contributions18 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"The sulphur smell of the hot water is natural for Iceland, not a drainage problem! Take your own kitchen utensils if you want to cook! "
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Mark H wrote a tip Apr 2022
Littleton, Colorado77 contributions12 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Parking will be on the street and could be one or two blocks away."
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Tereza H wrote a tip Sep 2021
Brandys nad Labem-Stara Boleslav, Czech Republic15 contributions4 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Free parking next to the church. "
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Caroline D wrote a tip Aug 2021
London, United Kingdom3 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"Avoid the basement at all costs"
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Trip791946 wrote a tip Jun 2021
3 contributions2 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Plenty of on street parking around."
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PRICE RANGE
₱6,995 - ₱11,580 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
erik the red guesthouse hotel
LOCATION
IcelandCapital RegionReykjavikMiðborg
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eric the Red Guesthouse
Which popular attractions are close to Eric the Red Guesthouse?
Nearby attractions include Hallgrimskirkja (0.2 km), Ring Road (0.2 km), and Sundhollin Public Baths (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Eric the Red Guesthouse?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and breakfast buffet.
What food & drink options are available at Eric the Red Guesthouse?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, barbeque facilities, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Eric the Red Guesthouse?
Yes, free public parking nearby and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Eric the Red Guesthouse?
Conveniently located restaurants include Braud & Co, Reykjavik Chips, and Svarta Kaffid.
Is Eric the Red Guesthouse located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.9 km away from the centre of Reykjavik.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Eric the Red Guesthouse?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Dutch, Danish, and Icelandic.
Are there any historical sites close to Eric the Red Guesthouse?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) (0.2 km), Videy Island (4.4 km), and Cemetery Holavallagardur (1.3 km).
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