The Swan House by Heimaleiga
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About this property
Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Swan House – Reykjavik Apartments. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at apartment. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airpor...
Location
Located on the waterfront, The Swan House by Heimaleiga is in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Reykjavik Pond and Oskjuhlid Hill, while Harpa and National Theatre of Iceland are cultural highlights. Þjóðmenningarhúsið and Sundhollin are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Outdoor Furniture
Room options
Basement Studio
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 3
269 ft²
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Superior Studio
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
431 ft²
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Deluxe Studio
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
323 ft²
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Double Studio
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
248 ft²
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Guest reviews of The Swan House by Heimaleiga
9.2
Superb
Based on 40 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
2%
Couple
41%
Family
36%
Group
17%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Swan House by Heimaleiga offers centrally located, self-serve apartments with kitchenettes and code entry, great for walkability and self-catering, though reviews note mixed service responsiveness, paid or confusing parking, and occasional maintenance issues.
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The Swan House by Heimaleiga offers centrally located, self-serve apartments with kitchenettes and code entry, great for walkability and self-catering, though reviews note mixed service responsiveness, paid or confusing parking, and occasional maintenance issues.
Many guests found the rooms spacious and comfortable, with cleanliness usually strong. Common drawbacks include street or hallway noise and limited storage or blackout options. Expect a convenient, no-frills stay best suited to independent travelers.
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Facilities
Self-serve setup with code entry and in-room kitchenettes is widely appreciated; a coded luggage room helps with early arrivals. Parking is nearby but typically paid and inconsistently described, and some apartments lack small appliances or clear hotplate instructions.
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Joshua
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This property is in an excellent location. The only negative is the lack of free parking and the fees that occurs.
This property is in an excellent location. The only negative is the lack of free parking and the fees that occurs.
10
Melissa
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was in a great location and the instructions for entering the property were very clear. The coffee was nice and the kitchenette had what we needed. There is plenty of parking and save yourself the hassle and download the Parka App. Parking is FREE after 1800 until 0900 even on the street this property is on (P2). We could have saved ourselves 20mins trying to figure that out and it would have been a much smoother check in process. The bed was comfortable and the shower is great.
The property was in a great location and the instructions for entering the property were very clear. The coffee was nice and the kitchenette had what we needed. There is plenty of parking and save yourself the hassle and download the Parka App. Parking is FREE after 1800 until 0900 even on the street this property is on (P2). We could have saved ourselves 20mins trying to figure that out and it would have been a much smoother check in process. The bed was comfortable and the shower is great.
8
Parveen
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms were nice but there was a lot of problems. The staff meant to be attebtive but there is no onsite support and they can be slow to respond. There was only 2 pillows per room and those pillows were way too soft. Also no microwave or toaster.
The rooms were nice but there was a lot of problems. The staff meant to be attebtive but there is no onsite support and they can be slow to respond. There was only 2 pillows per room and those pillows were way too soft. Also no microwave or toaster.
8
Jean
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very comfortable unit - not too small, outside door to a patio, convenient kitchenette, comfortable bed, clean new linens, room darkening shades, great water pressure in the shower. The one downside is the loud hallways and doors slamming. Use earplugs!
Very comfortable unit - not too small, outside door to a patio, convenient kitchenette, comfortable bed, clean new linens, room darkening shades, great water pressure in the shower. The one downside is the loud hallways and doors slamming. Use earplugs!
4
Hiroyuki
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
駐車場ありとの事で、予約しましたが、ありませんでした。 宣伝に問題あります。
駐車場ありとの事で、予約しましたが、ありませんでした。 宣伝に問題あります。
8
Rahel
Jan 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Lage der Unterkunft - Kochnische
Lage der Unterkunft - Kochnische
10
Kelly
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed 2 nights at Swan House. It was super convenient - it was right in the middle of town, and we could walk to most things, and just a couple minutes walk to the bus stop for things farther away. The apartment was nice and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. They had a luggage storage room, which was very convenient since we arrived too early to check in. We dropped off the luggage and took a taxi to Sky Lagoon and had a wonderful few hours before time to check in. We had an issue with access - the code we were given to access the outside door and luggage room did not work. I messaged them, and they sent a text back within minutes with a different code so we could access the luggage room before check in. Absolutely lovely place!
We stayed 2 nights at Swan House. It was super convenient - it was right in the middle of town, and we could walk to most things, and just a couple minutes walk to the bus stop for things farther away. The apartment was nice and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. They had a luggage storage room, which was very convenient since we arrived too early to check in. We dropped off the luggage and took a taxi to Sky Lagoon and had a wonderful few hours before time to check in. We had an issue with access - the code we were given to access the outside door and luggage room did not work. I messaged them, and they sent a text back within minutes with a different code so we could access the luggage room before check in. Absolutely lovely place!
6
Donna
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Location on a side street, down a hill. No check in personnel, a small waiting area with a locked luggage storage room, which could be accessed with a code. Our studio had a door to a private balcony which wouldn't lock, but after a call to the management, a repair man came and fixed it.
Location on a side street, down a hill. No check in personnel, a small waiting area with a locked luggage storage room, which could be accessed with a code. Our studio had a door to a private balcony which wouldn't lock, but after a call to the management, a repair man came and fixed it.
10
Leslie Ann
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
When we first got to the property, we weren’t too sure It’s very old, but it was clean. It appears to be in the old area of Iceland, where there’s a few hostiles. But at the end, we stayed in apartment, 102 which had a kitchenette, which was great because the price of food in Iceland is crazy expensive. It’s a self serve stay. Which we didn’t mind. It was walkable everywhere we needed to go. Love Iceland.
When we first got to the property, we weren’t too sure It’s very old, but it was clean. It appears to be in the old area of Iceland, where there’s a few hostiles. But at the end, we stayed in apartment, 102 which had a kitchenette, which was great because the price of food in Iceland is crazy expensive. It’s a self serve stay. Which we didn’t mind. It was walkable everywhere we needed to go. Love Iceland.
8
Wayne
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Location was great. Listing said the room had a toaster, but this was not true. Instructions for using the hotplate were insufficient, we had to ask for help when instructions should have said that the pot needed to be placed on the hotplate for it to work. (Apparently this is obvious to some people!) Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Location was great. Listing said the room had a toaster, but this was not true. Instructions for using the hotplate were insufficient, we had to ask for help when instructions should have said that the pot needed to be placed on the hotplate for it to work. (Apparently this is obvious to some people!) Overall we enjoyed our stay.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and apartments are generally clean and well kept, with several guests praising cleanliness and fresh linens. A few noted lapses such as dusty vents or not-so-clean floors.
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Jennifer
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We were very pleased with the condition of property and cleanliness. A couple blocks from downtown so very manageable and we didn’t have trouble finding parking but you do have to pay with the app. Only issue we had was the back door to fire escape didn’t lock. We tried to get it fixed in our time there but it wasn’t. We stayed for 3 nights and felt completely safe so we didn’t make a huge issue when nobody came to fix.
We were very pleased with the condition of property and cleanliness. A couple blocks from downtown so very manageable and we didn’t have trouble finding parking but you do have to pay with the app. Only issue we had was the back door to fire escape didn’t lock. We tried to get it fixed in our time there but it wasn’t. We stayed for 3 nights and felt completely safe so we didn’t make a huge issue when nobody came to fix.
10
Kelly
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, comfortable room. Check in and out was convenient. Good area in the city for walkable exploring! Parking was not always close by, depending on the time of day.
Clean, comfortable room. Check in and out was convenient. Good area in the city for walkable exploring! Parking was not always close by, depending on the time of day.
10
Todd
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Very clean. Comfy.
Great location. Very clean. Comfy.
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BOBBIE
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Love the location, swan house very clean. Would be nice to have a closet or drawer to put cloths in. Window in room 109 could not be locked. Also need better instructions on operating the hub. All in all lovely place and have only good things to say.
Love the location, swan house very clean. Would be nice to have a closet or drawer to put cloths in. Window in room 109 could not be locked. Also need better instructions on operating the hub. All in all lovely place and have only good things to say.
10
Kelly
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed 2 nights at Swan House. It was super convenient - it was right in the middle of town, and we could walk to most things, and just a couple minutes walk to the bus stop for things farther away. The apartment was nice and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. They had a luggage storage room, which was very convenient since we arrived too early to check in. We dropped off the luggage and took a taxi to Sky Lagoon and had a wonderful few hours before time to check in. We had an issue with access - the code we were given to access the outside door and luggage room did not work. I messaged them, and they sent a text back within minutes with a different code so we could access the luggage room before check in. Absolutely lovely place!
We stayed 2 nights at Swan House. It was super convenient - it was right in the middle of town, and we could walk to most things, and just a couple minutes walk to the bus stop for things farther away. The apartment was nice and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. They had a luggage storage room, which was very convenient since we arrived too early to check in. We dropped off the luggage and took a taxi to Sky Lagoon and had a wonderful few hours before time to check in. We had an issue with access - the code we were given to access the outside door and luggage room did not work. I messaged them, and they sent a text back within minutes with a different code so we could access the luggage room before check in. Absolutely lovely place!
6
Penney
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I clearly am in the minority but I kinda hated this stay. It was ranked highly and over $300 per night for a weeknight. It was anything but awesome. It was a pain to submit everything online. We had to reach out to get our code. Walked in and the view was staring at a construction site at a neighboring building with garbage dumpsters. The bed was very comfortable. I didn’t need a kitchen so that want helpful. I did not find it particularly clean (vents filthy, light fixtures, places housekeeping can’t reach), scuffed paint on walls. A shampoo dispenser whose dispenser didn’t work. An outlet for the hair dryer on the shower wall that was still dripping with moisture (no thanks). A fly buzzing around the entire night because they left the window open (thankfully) because Iceland doesn’t have AC. A mirror in the dining area was not clear or bright (gray:Smokey) so I could barely use it to see to dry my hair. All in all- my expectations were high based on the reviews and my experience was low
I clearly am in the minority but I kinda hated this stay. It was ranked highly and over $300 per night for a weeknight. It was anything but awesome. It was a pain to submit everything online. We had to reach out to get our code. Walked in and the view was staring at a construction site at a neighboring building with garbage dumpsters. The bed was very comfortable. I didn’t need a kitchen so that want helpful. I did not find it particularly clean (vents filthy, light fixtures, places housekeeping can’t reach), scuffed paint on walls. A shampoo dispenser whose dispenser didn’t work. An outlet for the hair dryer on the shower wall that was still dripping with moisture (no thanks). A fly buzzing around the entire night because they left the window open (thankfully) because Iceland doesn’t have AC. A mirror in the dining area was not clear or bright (gray:Smokey) so I could barely use it to see to dry my hair. All in all- my expectations were high based on the reviews and my experience was low
10
Leslie Ann
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
When we first got to the property, we weren’t too sure It’s very old, but it was clean. It appears to be in the old area of Iceland, where there’s a few hostiles. But at the end, we stayed in apartment, 102 which had a kitchenette, which was great because the price of food in Iceland is crazy expensive. It’s a self serve stay. Which we didn’t mind. It was walkable everywhere we needed to go. Love Iceland.
When we first got to the property, we weren’t too sure It’s very old, but it was clean. It appears to be in the old area of Iceland, where there’s a few hostiles. But at the end, we stayed in apartment, 102 which had a kitchenette, which was great because the price of food in Iceland is crazy expensive. It’s a self serve stay. Which we didn’t mind. It was walkable everywhere we needed to go. Love Iceland.
8
Ettore
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Ottima posizione, si trovva in una parallela della via principale. Monolocale molto carino, ma il pavimento non era troppo pulito. C è un deposito bagagli se si arriva prima del ceck in
Ottima posizione, si trovva in una parallela della via principale. Monolocale molto carino, ma il pavimento non era troppo pulito. C è un deposito bagagli se si arriva prima del ceck in
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with good beds and some units offering patios. Trade-offs include street or hallway noise, limited storage or blackout options, and occasional issues like soft pillows or faulty locks.
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Wendy
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice size place in decent location. Construction currently on the street so it’s not ideal for quiet mornings. Otherwise nice place to stay
Nice size place in decent location. Construction currently on the street so it’s not ideal for quiet mornings. Otherwise nice place to stay
10
Melissa
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was in a great location and the instructions for entering the property were very clear. The coffee was nice and the kitchenette had what we needed. There is plenty of parking and save yourself the hassle and download the Parka App. Parking is FREE after 1800 until 0900 even on the street this property is on (P2). We could have saved ourselves 20mins trying to figure that out and it would have been a much smoother check in process. The bed was comfortable and the shower is great.
The property was in a great location and the instructions for entering the property were very clear. The coffee was nice and the kitchenette had what we needed. There is plenty of parking and save yourself the hassle and download the Parka App. Parking is FREE after 1800 until 0900 even on the street this property is on (P2). We could have saved ourselves 20mins trying to figure that out and it would have been a much smoother check in process. The bed was comfortable and the shower is great.
10
Jennifer
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We were very pleased with the condition of property and cleanliness. A couple blocks from downtown so very manageable and we didn’t have trouble finding parking but you do have to pay with the app. Only issue we had was the back door to fire escape didn’t lock. We tried to get it fixed in our time there but it wasn’t. We stayed for 3 nights and felt completely safe so we didn’t make a huge issue when nobody came to fix.
We were very pleased with the condition of property and cleanliness. A couple blocks from downtown so very manageable and we didn’t have trouble finding parking but you do have to pay with the app. Only issue we had was the back door to fire escape didn’t lock. We tried to get it fixed in our time there but it wasn’t. We stayed for 3 nights and felt completely safe so we didn’t make a huge issue when nobody came to fix.
10
Todd
Jun 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property. Short walk to downtown Reykjavík. The property is extremely communicative about everything. Very spacious apartment. The only drawback is that there is no storage if you are planning a longer stay. Other than that, this place is great.
Great property. Short walk to downtown Reykjavík. The property is extremely communicative about everything. Very spacious apartment. The only drawback is that there is no storage if you are planning a longer stay. Other than that, this place is great.
8
Jean
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very comfortable unit - not too small, outside door to a patio, convenient kitchenette, comfortable bed, clean new linens, room darkening shades, great water pressure in the shower. The one downside is the loud hallways and doors slamming. Use earplugs!
Very comfortable unit - not too small, outside door to a patio, convenient kitchenette, comfortable bed, clean new linens, room darkening shades, great water pressure in the shower. The one downside is the loud hallways and doors slamming. Use earplugs!
8
JOCELI
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Tudo ótimo falta um espelho de corpo inteiro
Tudo ótimo falta um espelho de corpo inteiro
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BOBBIE
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Love the location, swan house very clean. Would be nice to have a closet or drawer to put cloths in. Window in room 109 could not be locked. Also need better instructions on operating the hub. All in all lovely place and have only good things to say.
Love the location, swan house very clean. Would be nice to have a closet or drawer to put cloths in. Window in room 109 could not be locked. Also need better instructions on operating the hub. All in all lovely place and have only good things to say.
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Penney
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I clearly am in the minority but I kinda hated this stay. It was ranked highly and over $300 per night for a weeknight. It was anything but awesome. It was a pain to submit everything online. We had to reach out to get our code. Walked in and the view was staring at a construction site at a neighboring building with garbage dumpsters. The bed was very comfortable. I didn’t need a kitchen so that want helpful. I did not find it particularly clean (vents filthy, light fixtures, places housekeeping can’t reach), scuffed paint on walls. A shampoo dispenser whose dispenser didn’t work. An outlet for the hair dryer on the shower wall that was still dripping with moisture (no thanks). A fly buzzing around the entire night because they left the window open (thankfully) because Iceland doesn’t have AC. A mirror in the dining area was not clear or bright (gray:Smokey) so I could barely use it to see to dry my hair. All in all- my expectations were high based on the reviews and my experience was low
I clearly am in the minority but I kinda hated this stay. It was ranked highly and over $300 per night for a weeknight. It was anything but awesome. It was a pain to submit everything online. We had to reach out to get our code. Walked in and the view was staring at a construction site at a neighboring building with garbage dumpsters. The bed was very comfortable. I didn’t need a kitchen so that want helpful. I did not find it particularly clean (vents filthy, light fixtures, places housekeeping can’t reach), scuffed paint on walls. A shampoo dispenser whose dispenser didn’t work. An outlet for the hair dryer on the shower wall that was still dripping with moisture (no thanks). A fly buzzing around the entire night because they left the window open (thankfully) because Iceland doesn’t have AC. A mirror in the dining area was not clear or bright (gray:Smokey) so I could barely use it to see to dry my hair. All in all- my expectations were high based on the reviews and my experience was low
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Yadi
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I couldn’t sleep well at night because outside is a street. People kept walking by and chatted almost the whole night.Their voices were loud at night.
I couldn’t sleep well at night because outside is a street. People kept walking by and chatted almost the whole night.Their voices were loud at night.
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Kevin
Sep 28, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Hotel room was solid, could use some blackout curtains but overall good. Plenty of space and easy to access, plus a great location in the city
Hotel room was solid, could use some blackout curtains but overall good. Plenty of space and easy to access, plus a great location in the city
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Service
Service is self-managed with clear instructions for many and quick replies via text or email, including help with access codes and special requests. However, several guests reported lockouts, slow or absent support, overbooking, and unresolved maintenance or refund issues.
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Kristin
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The customer service is outstanding and Our room was well equipped and very comfortable! We were traveling with an infant so had some special circumstances and I don’t think I ever waited more than 5 minutes for an email response!
The customer service is outstanding and Our room was well equipped and very comfortable! We were traveling with an infant so had some special circumstances and I don’t think I ever waited more than 5 minutes for an email response!
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Melissa
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was in a great location and the instructions for entering the property were very clear. The coffee was nice and the kitchenette had what we needed. There is plenty of parking and save yourself the hassle and download the Parka App. Parking is FREE after 1800 until 0900 even on the street this property is on (P2). We could have saved ourselves 20mins trying to figure that out and it would have been a much smoother check in process. The bed was comfortable and the shower is great.
The property was in a great location and the instructions for entering the property were very clear. The coffee was nice and the kitchenette had what we needed. There is plenty of parking and save yourself the hassle and download the Parka App. Parking is FREE after 1800 until 0900 even on the street this property is on (P2). We could have saved ourselves 20mins trying to figure that out and it would have been a much smoother check in process. The bed was comfortable and the shower is great.
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Heidi
Oct 21, 2023
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We had a terrible experience, unfortunately. We tried to change our booking, one week before we were scheduled to arrive. We were bounced between Expedia and Swan House, each company blamed the other for the problem, and in the end we were charged for the extra day, even though we did not check in until a day later. We still don't have our money back, now almost six weeks after our trip. Once at the property, the shower drain was clogged and overflowed into the bathroom. We called for maintenance, but no one ever came. Too bad because was otherwise a great location and cute room.
We had a terrible experience, unfortunately. We tried to change our booking, one week before we were scheduled to arrive. We were bounced between Expedia and Swan House, each company blamed the other for the problem, and in the end we were charged for the extra day, even though we did not check in until a day later. We still don't have our money back, now almost six weeks after our trip. Once at the property, the shower drain was clogged and overflowed into the bathroom. We called for maintenance, but no one ever came. Too bad because was otherwise a great location and cute room.
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Todd
Jun 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property. Short walk to downtown Reykjavík. The property is extremely communicative about everything. Very spacious apartment. The only drawback is that there is no storage if you are planning a longer stay. Other than that, this place is great.
Great property. Short walk to downtown Reykjavík. The property is extremely communicative about everything. Very spacious apartment. The only drawback is that there is no storage if you are planning a longer stay. Other than that, this place is great.
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Stephany
Nov 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is a scam. Beware before booking. We arrived at the swan house and our room was fully occupied. We waited hours in the lobby for an email from the hotel. The hotel workers said this happens consistently. We all had to find new hotel rooms. Note that Expedia is not helping and will not do anything because their customer service says they can’t do anything if hotels scam you. I would not book with Expedia in the future. We are also fairly certain the ‘excellent’ reviews for this hotel are fake. Expedia has also refused to post our valid review multiple times.
This hotel is a scam. Beware before booking. We arrived at the swan house and our room was fully occupied. We waited hours in the lobby for an email from the hotel. The hotel workers said this happens consistently. We all had to find new hotel rooms. Note that Expedia is not helping and will not do anything because their customer service says they can’t do anything if hotels scam you. I would not book with Expedia in the future. We are also fairly certain the ‘excellent’ reviews for this hotel are fake. Expedia has also refused to post our valid review multiple times.
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Kelly
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed 2 nights at Swan House. It was super convenient - it was right in the middle of town, and we could walk to most things, and just a couple minutes walk to the bus stop for things farther away. The apartment was nice and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. They had a luggage storage room, which was very convenient since we arrived too early to check in. We dropped off the luggage and took a taxi to Sky Lagoon and had a wonderful few hours before time to check in. We had an issue with access - the code we were given to access the outside door and luggage room did not work. I messaged them, and they sent a text back within minutes with a different code so we could access the luggage room before check in. Absolutely lovely place!
We stayed 2 nights at Swan House. It was super convenient - it was right in the middle of town, and we could walk to most things, and just a couple minutes walk to the bus stop for things farther away. The apartment was nice and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. They had a luggage storage room, which was very convenient since we arrived too early to check in. We dropped off the luggage and took a taxi to Sky Lagoon and had a wonderful few hours before time to check in. We had an issue with access - the code we were given to access the outside door and luggage room did not work. I messaged them, and they sent a text back within minutes with a different code so we could access the luggage room before check in. Absolutely lovely place!
10
Justine
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Kitchen to use, breakfast to buy, staff were quick to support when needex
Kitchen to use, breakfast to buy, staff were quick to support when needex
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Donna
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Location on a side street, down a hill. No check in personnel, a small waiting area with a locked luggage storage room, which could be accessed with a code. Our studio had a door to a private balcony which wouldn't lock, but after a call to the management, a repair man came and fixed it.
Location on a side street, down a hill. No check in personnel, a small waiting area with a locked luggage storage room, which could be accessed with a code. Our studio had a door to a private balcony which wouldn't lock, but after a call to the management, a repair man came and fixed it.
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Miguel
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Muy buena ubicación, te dan instrucciones muy sencillas para tu llegada y salida
Muy buena ubicación, te dan instrucciones muy sencillas para tu llegada y salida
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heather
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We were locked out from the start, everyone that we ran into was. Door code gets sent through an email that looks unrelated. Door codes (multiple) did not work when we called. It was reset while we were still there for someone else locking us out after 10 PM in the freezing cold. This is also not a hotel. Expect to clean and take out your own trash. No free parking as was originally listed on my booking search (I believe this has been fixed in the listing). Great location, poorly run, was not correctly advertised.
We were locked out from the start, everyone that we ran into was. Door code gets sent through an email that looks unrelated. Door codes (multiple) did not work when we called. It was reset while we were still there for someone else locking us out after 10 PM in the freezing cold. This is also not a hotel. Expect to clean and take out your own trash. No free parking as was originally listed on my booking search (I believe this has been fixed in the listing). Great location, poorly run, was not correctly advertised.
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Location
Central, walkable location close to downtown, praised across many reviews. Some mention street noise, nearby construction, or a short hill.
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Joshua
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This property is in an excellent location. The only negative is the lack of free parking and the fees that occurs.
This property is in an excellent location. The only negative is the lack of free parking and the fees that occurs.
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Mittal
Aug 27, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great place to stay with close location to downtown.
Great place to stay with close location to downtown.
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Wendy
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice size place in decent location. Construction currently on the street so it’s not ideal for quiet mornings. Otherwise nice place to stay
Nice size place in decent location. Construction currently on the street so it’s not ideal for quiet mornings. Otherwise nice place to stay
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Todd
Jun 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property. Short walk to downtown Reykjavík. The property is extremely communicative about everything. Very spacious apartment. The only drawback is that there is no storage if you are planning a longer stay. Other than that, this place is great.
Great property. Short walk to downtown Reykjavík. The property is extremely communicative about everything. Very spacious apartment. The only drawback is that there is no storage if you are planning a longer stay. Other than that, this place is great.
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Kelly
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, comfortable room. Check in and out was convenient. Good area in the city for walkable exploring! Parking was not always close by, depending on the time of day.
Clean, comfortable room. Check in and out was convenient. Good area in the city for walkable exploring! Parking was not always close by, depending on the time of day.
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Todd
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Very clean. Comfy.
Great location. Very clean. Comfy.
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Kelly
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed 2 nights at Swan House. It was super convenient - it was right in the middle of town, and we could walk to most things, and just a couple minutes walk to the bus stop for things farther away. The apartment was nice and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. They had a luggage storage room, which was very convenient since we arrived too early to check in. We dropped off the luggage and took a taxi to Sky Lagoon and had a wonderful few hours before time to check in. We had an issue with access - the code we were given to access the outside door and luggage room did not work. I messaged them, and they sent a text back within minutes with a different code so we could access the luggage room before check in. Absolutely lovely place!
We stayed 2 nights at Swan House. It was super convenient - it was right in the middle of town, and we could walk to most things, and just a couple minutes walk to the bus stop for things farther away. The apartment was nice and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. They had a luggage storage room, which was very convenient since we arrived too early to check in. We dropped off the luggage and took a taxi to Sky Lagoon and had a wonderful few hours before time to check in. We had an issue with access - the code we were given to access the outside door and luggage room did not work. I messaged them, and they sent a text back within minutes with a different code so we could access the luggage room before check in. Absolutely lovely place!
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Todd
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property. Short walk to downtown Reykjavík.
Great property. Short walk to downtown Reykjavík.
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Leslie Ann
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
When we first got to the property, we weren’t too sure It’s very old, but it was clean. It appears to be in the old area of Iceland, where there’s a few hostiles. But at the end, we stayed in apartment, 102 which had a kitchenette, which was great because the price of food in Iceland is crazy expensive. It’s a self serve stay. Which we didn’t mind. It was walkable everywhere we needed to go. Love Iceland.
When we first got to the property, we weren’t too sure It’s very old, but it was clean. It appears to be in the old area of Iceland, where there’s a few hostiles. But at the end, we stayed in apartment, 102 which had a kitchenette, which was great because the price of food in Iceland is crazy expensive. It’s a self serve stay. Which we didn’t mind. It was walkable everywhere we needed to go. Love Iceland.
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Miguel
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Muy buena ubicación, te dan instrucciones muy sencillas para tu llegada y salida
Muy buena ubicación, te dan instrucciones muy sencillas para tu llegada y salida
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Dining
Guests commonly used the in-room kitchenettes to prepare meals and manage costs. Some mentioned missing small appliances or unclear hotplate operation, and there is little feedback on on-site dining.
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Melissa
Sep 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was in a great location and the instructions for entering the property were very clear. The coffee was nice and the kitchenette had what we needed. There is plenty of parking and save yourself the hassle and download the Parka App. Parking is FREE after 1800 until 0900 even on the street this property is on (P2). We could have saved ourselves 20mins trying to figure that out and it would have been a much smoother check in process. The bed was comfortable and the shower is great.
The property was in a great location and the instructions for entering the property were very clear. The coffee was nice and the kitchenette had what we needed. There is plenty of parking and save yourself the hassle and download the Parka App. Parking is FREE after 1800 until 0900 even on the street this property is on (P2). We could have saved ourselves 20mins trying to figure that out and it would have been a much smoother check in process. The bed was comfortable and the shower is great.
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Parveen
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms were nice but there was a lot of problems. The staff meant to be attebtive but there is no onsite support and they can be slow to respond. There was only 2 pillows per room and those pillows were way too soft. Also no microwave or toaster.
The rooms were nice but there was a lot of problems. The staff meant to be attebtive but there is no onsite support and they can be slow to respond. There was only 2 pillows per room and those pillows were way too soft. Also no microwave or toaster.
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BOBBIE
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Love the location, swan house very clean. Would be nice to have a closet or drawer to put cloths in. Window in room 109 could not be locked. Also need better instructions on operating the hub. All in all lovely place and have only good things to say.
Love the location, swan house very clean. Would be nice to have a closet or drawer to put cloths in. Window in room 109 could not be locked. Also need better instructions on operating the hub. All in all lovely place and have only good things to say.
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Rahel
Jan 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Lage der Unterkunft - Kochnische
Lage der Unterkunft - Kochnische
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Justine
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Kitchen to use, breakfast to buy, staff were quick to support when needex
Kitchen to use, breakfast to buy, staff were quick to support when needex
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Diana
Dec 23, 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
This was a great place to stay as a single traveller. I was a bit disappointed in the quality of the wifi because availability, full access to wifi was intermittent and unreliable when I was trying to do email and other wifi related online transactions. I was able to save a lot of money by buying my own food to prepare all breakfasts, most lunches and some dinners. Otherwise I enjoyed my stay very much. I highly recommend this hotel.
This was a great place to stay as a single traveller. I was a bit disappointed in the quality of the wifi because availability, full access to wifi was intermittent and unreliable when I was trying to do email and other wifi related online transactions. I was able to save a lot of money by buying my own food to prepare all breakfasts, most lunches and some dinners. Otherwise I enjoyed my stay very much. I highly recommend this hotel.
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Andrea
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Sehr schön eingerichtet, etwas Gewürze/Essig/Öl in der Küche wären hilfreich. Super Lage, alles zu Fuss erreichbar. Initial fehlte das Babybett, wurde nach Mailkontakt aber prompt geliefert. Ein Wischer/Staubsauger wäre bei längeren Aufenthalt hilfreich
Sehr schön eingerichtet, etwas Gewürze/Essig/Öl in der Küche wären hilfreich. Super Lage, alles zu Fuss erreichbar. Initial fehlte das Babybett, wurde nach Mailkontakt aber prompt geliefert. Ein Wischer/Staubsauger wäre bei längeren Aufenthalt hilfreich
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Leslie Ann
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
When we first got to the property, we weren’t too sure It’s very old, but it was clean. It appears to be in the old area of Iceland, where there’s a few hostiles. But at the end, we stayed in apartment, 102 which had a kitchenette, which was great because the price of food in Iceland is crazy expensive. It’s a self serve stay. Which we didn’t mind. It was walkable everywhere we needed to go. Love Iceland.
When we first got to the property, we weren’t too sure It’s very old, but it was clean. It appears to be in the old area of Iceland, where there’s a few hostiles. But at the end, we stayed in apartment, 102 which had a kitchenette, which was great because the price of food in Iceland is crazy expensive. It’s a self serve stay. Which we didn’t mind. It was walkable everywhere we needed to go. Love Iceland.
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Wayne
Jan 4, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Location was great. Listing said the room had a toaster, but this was not true. Instructions for using the hotplate were insufficient, we had to ask for help when instructions should have said that the pot needed to be placed on the hotplate for it to work. (Apparently this is obvious to some people!) Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Location was great. Listing said the room had a toaster, but this was not true. Instructions for using the hotplate were insufficient, we had to ask for help when instructions should have said that the pot needed to be placed on the hotplate for it to work. (Apparently this is obvious to some people!) Overall we enjoyed our stay.
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Mark
Oct 11, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
This appartment accomodation is very efficient and well equipped. Suitably located close to Harpa. There is no frontdesk and everything goes digital. The apartment is big enough, kitchenette is suitable but i did not cook there because of my schedule. Would book it again.
This appartment accomodation is very efficient and well equipped. Suitably located close to Harpa. There is no frontdesk and everything goes digital. The apartment is big enough, kitchenette is suitable but i did not cook there because of my schedule. Would book it again.
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Briana
Oct 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived very early. After 2 long flights and a day spent walking around another town to kill layover time, we just wanted to check in, shower and rest. It was easy to get in touch with an actual person who helped us with the check in process. Unfortunately our room was not ready yet but we were able to access the lounge, lavatories, and the luggage closet, which definitely helped. We walked around downtown, and got something to eat then returned to check in 15 minutes early.
We arrived very early. After 2 long flights and a day spent walking around another town to kill layover time, we just wanted to check in, shower and rest. It was easy to get in touch with an actual person who helped us with the check in process. Unfortunately our room was not ready yet but we were able to access the lounge, lavatories, and the luggage closet, which definitely helped. We walked around downtown, and got something to eat then returned to check in 15 minutes early.
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Kiani
Sep 7, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Perfect accommodation in the centre of Reykjavik. Perfect location, easily walkable to many different bus stop pick up options for tours, as well as tons of shops and restaurants as it’s only 2 blocks down from the Main Street. Very quiet and safe neighbourhood. Room was very clean and spacious and had everything you need for an extended stay. Shower was lovely! Self check in was easy. Highly recommended to anyone staying in Reykjavik!
Perfect accommodation in the centre of Reykjavik. Perfect location, easily walkable to many different bus stop pick up options for tours, as well as tons of shops and restaurants as it’s only 2 blocks down from the Main Street. Very quiet and safe neighbourhood. Room was very clean and spacious and had everything you need for an extended stay. Shower was lovely! Self check in was easy. Highly recommended to anyone staying in Reykjavik!
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Felix Sâmo
Sep 4, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Big, clean room - BUT you will hear engine sound, humming sound all nice, very loud one! If you want to relax and sleep good, this is not the place to stay
Big, clean room - BUT you will hear engine sound, humming sound all nice, very loud one! If you want to relax and sleep good, this is not the place to stay
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Kristina
Aug 10, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
The place looks much bigger online. The bed is only a queen bed with two twin comforters. The communication was terrible. I requested an early check in a few days prior and was told to ask on that day. I did and there was no response either way. Also their door lock system broke during our stay and my daughter got locked out.
The place looks much bigger online. The bed is only a queen bed with two twin comforters. The communication was terrible. I requested an early check in a few days prior and was told to ask on that day. I did and there was no response either way. Also their door lock system broke during our stay and my daughter got locked out.
FAQs about The Swan House by Heimaleiga
Is parking available at the property?
Parking facilities are available at the property. Details regarding the type of parking, costs, and reservation requirements are not specified.
Does the property allow pets?
No pets are allowed at the property, including service animals.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 15:00, and check-out time is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and associated costs are not specified.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located on the waterfront in Downtown Reykjavik, close to Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon. It is also near shopping areas like Laugavegur and local attractions such as Laugardalsvollur and Laugardalsholl.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property. Up to two children, aged 7 years and under, can stay for free when using existing beds in the parent or guardian's room.
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Check-in time starts at15:00Check-out time ends at10:00
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
Age Requirements
Minimum age to check in is 18 years old
Pets
Service animals not allowed;Pets not allowed;
Front Desk Services
There is no front desk at this property. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Identification
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges;
Children And Extra Bed Policy
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy; Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding; No rollaway/extra beds available
Popular amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Outdoor Furniture
Services
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Activities
Outdoor Furniture
General
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Internet
Free Wi-Fi