Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available for a fee of EUR 18 per day, located approximately 984 feet away.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Reykjavik, just a 4-minute walk from Laugavegur and 6 minutes from Reykjavik Harbour. It is 0.4 miles from Harpa and 0.7 miles from Hallgrimskirkja.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

City Center Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland

Average nightly price at City Center Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$138
February	$171
March	$165
April	$133
May	$169
June	$242
July	$300
August	$422
September	$274
October	$225
November	$164
December	$157

What guests think

City Center Hotel sits in the heart of Reykjavík, steps from restaurants, shops, the harbor, and major tour bus stops, and most guests praise its exceptionally friendly, helpful staff and the hotel’s quirky, welcoming vibe.

Rooms range from compact to spacious with comfortable beds and eclectic decor, but several note awkward bathrooms and limited storage. A recurring drawback is late-night noise from nearby bars and clubs; earplugs are provided, and back-facing rooms tend to be quieter. There’s no on-site breakfast, and parking in the area can be difficult or costly. Best for travelers who value convenience over quiet.

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Facilities

No on-site parking; street or garage options nearby can be limited and expensive. An elevator is available, though one report noted a jamming door.

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Alana

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and very helpful! Our room was comfortable and clean. The lobby was very kitschy and cute. The hotel was located in the perfect location close to lots of shops, bars and restaurants. Parking in this area is challenging and expensive but that is the only downfall. I'd recommend this hotel to friends!

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Scott

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were very clean and beds are comfortable. They pointed out the free parking areas which was much appreciated. Once you figure out the one way streets in the downtown, its all good. And a quick 2 minute walk to the hotdog stand....

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Thomas

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Very good hotel, no parking so you will need to find that accommodation elsewhere. Great for walking to stores and dining.

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Marlen

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr zentral gelegen, alles zu Fuß erreichbar, Personal ist sehr freundlich, Parkmöglichkeiten gibt es in den umliegenden Straßen (am besten Parka-App runterladen, um generell fürs parken in Island zu bezahlen)

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Sarah

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable. We arrived at KEF at 6:30am and put in a full day in town. It was a great place to prepare for the rest of our trip. Parking and driving in center city is very difficult. A lot of one way streets with parking only in designated areas. When GPS tells you to stop and park, believe it the first time.

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John

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Reserved a king suite ened up with two twins pushed together . Parking in NOT easy ore reasonable. Day staff was good. Like the lobby decor

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Mercedes

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean, sofa had a couple of stains, and the elevator door on our floor (6th floor) would jam and not open. The staff were nice and helpful. Other than that it was comfortable, well located and best of all has a beautiful mascot cat that’s 16 years old. He made everything worthwhile. 😻❤️

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Gerardo

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No parking,

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Xing

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location but hard to park car

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Peggy Lu

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Right on main shopping street, clean, bathroom had shower, basic room. Parking is on street so hard to find parking or park blocks away at underground parking. Probably true for any downtown hotel.

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Cleanliness

Guests commonly describe rooms and bathrooms as very clean, with attentive housekeeping. A few mention minor wear or maintenance issues such as stains, occasional missing items, or renovation/leak-related work.

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Brent

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean safe

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Alexandria Noelle

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall good experience with this hotel. It was quiet which I loved and clean for the most part. The balcony was not so much clean and my coffee cup has some coffee residue still in it. They staff were nice. This hotel is also very small which I also enjoyed. I really didn’t come much in contact with other guests though.

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Yves

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean and courteous, right in the town square

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Karen

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were spotless with comfortable beds and excellent showers. It was located very well for the things we wanted to do. The people at the front desk went out of their way to be helpful.

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robert

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm sincere welcome very attentive genuine appreciation for us staying here. Room was top class clean, safe, refrigerator extremely fantastic.

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Pantea

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Excellent location, clean large rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Tommy

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotellet hade rent i rummet men placeringen på inredning var konstig o opraktisk. Det fanns heller ingen frukost fast annonsen gav den informationen. Slitet Hotell med höga potential. Och DYRT för det lilla man fick för priset.

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Jocelyne marie lucie

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Excellent hébergement mais parties communes actuellement en travaux Très propre chambre et salle de bain spacieuses et bien équipées Hôtel très bien situé.

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Krystina

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was super clean with lots of cool art & decor. Staff were vert friendly & helpful. Also the dog was adorable. Would stay here again :)

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Richard

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location by many shops, restaurants, bus stop and the harbor. Room was very clean and staff were very friendly. Wish we would have stayed longer.

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Rooms

Rooms vary from small to spacious with comfy beds and quirky, modern decor; some bathrooms are tight or awkward and storage can be limited. Street-facing rooms can be noisy late into the night; higher or back rooms are calmer.

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suzie

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is well renovated and the lobby is fantastic. The noise coming from the club next to the hotel is very loud until 4 in the morning ( I stayed a Saturday). Too bad because the hotel is in the center of the touristic sector and well kept.

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Simon

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A great little centre hotel, on the Main Street with plenty of bars and restaurants. It’s pretty much close to everything you want to do as a tourist. The room, small, but had everything you need, mini bar in my room (207) although you just need to be aware of potential noise from the various bars (Irish and English bars) very close. Didn’t bother me, close window and most of it is blocked out. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, allowed us an extra hour for check out.. location excellent, facilities great. Would recommend.

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Mark

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Affordable. Noisy nearby pubs some nights. Upper floors better

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octavia

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not sure where to start but this was the most amazing spot! wonderful location located right in the middle of everything. property was phenomenal, beautiful, charming, cozy and so much fun! The room was very modern and chic, very clean and had everything we needed and was spacious. it was a dream for our girls trip! the lobby was breath taking and OMG the owner was so personable! He engaged in conversation and entertained us, he was amazing! shops and restaurants were at your fingertips. i felt very safe in the city and very welcomed by the people. I would highly recommend this hotel!!! Thank you for your hospitality!!

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Patricia

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little hotel in a terrific location. Just about everything you might want to do or see in central Reykjavík is within walking distance. Many restaurants and pubs nearby. The staff were very helpful and informative. Our room was spacious and clean. The windows are great at blocking noise. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

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Yehya

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A cute boutique hotel in a great location. The hotel felt a bit old, but the decor is chic and the staff was friendly. Parking was a pain during the day but once foot traffic died down you could find plenty of free street parking until 9 AM the next morning. My only complaint is that they gave me a room on thy 2nd floor, which was immediately above street level overlooking the hustle and bustle. I could hear the bars in my ears while trying to sleep.

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Sharon

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location! Bus from the airport to stop 3 & walk to hotel. Also booked bus to Blue Lagoon which picked me up from same bus stop. Good restaurants & pubs in this area. Room was small, which is expected. Bathroom clean, but we had to step into the shower recess to open the door to be able to use toilet & wash basin. Not complaining, just stating. It has a very quirky foyer & staff were all friendly & helpful.

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Donna

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is right in the middle of the city center. It’s very convenient but can be a bit noisy on the weekend. The rooms are small but adequate.

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Kim

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a smaller hotel which is nice and intimate. It's in a great location, in the city center and near a bus stop. We were able to check in before 10am. A few things you need to be aware of: 1. It's right across from a Pub so ask for a room in the back. We were in the front and didn't fall asleep until after 2am. They provide ear plugs which should have been a sign but I didn't realize until the morning. 2. Rooms are very small so I wouldn't recommend staying long term. There is barely floor space for one suitcase, no room to slide under the bed, and no dresser. You have to stand in the shower to open/close the bathroom door.

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MICHAEL

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel is two long blocks from the airport bus stop, because the street doesn't allow large transport vehicles. The picture on the site is misleading, and I had to roll a large bag and carry 2 carry-ons in the rain, not knowing where I was going. Passersby didn't know and I headed for a large hotel at the end of the streets with the word Center on it. It wasn't correct. They didn't know where City Center was, so I backtracked, asking and finally found it. Walked past it actually because it had no overhanging signs. Checked in with friendly Sonny but found room small and insufficient. Was there for a week and couldn't unpack, due to absence of drawer space. Just a hanger for coats. Also, no phone in room. Was told this was Iceland tradition. Really? Had to go down every time a problem. Sonny gave me upgraded room, but no furniture. Otherwise, the staff, Sonny, Gisli and Melissa were kind and helpful, and the location was right in the heart of the tourist area, with many restaurants and shops. But the lack of drawer space, no phone and a tiny amount of TV channels made it somewhat uncomfortable.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, proactive and helpful, with thoughtful local tips, tour assistance, and several reports of early check-in. A few guests noted less responsive night staff.

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Brian

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

From the early check in after a long flight to the convenient check out it was perfect. Felt very welcome and the management provided the best tips on dining and excursions. Will definitely stay at the same hotel when I return to Iceland.

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Sandra

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, close to restaurants, shops and bus stops. Quirky, fun lobby and friendly front desk staff. We arrived early and were able to check in so we can rest from our long flight from the U.S. Thank you!

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William

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great front desk staff!

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David

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were so helpful and knowledgable about the area and all of Iceland--they made the stay complete and it felt like coming back to the hotel each night was like coming home.

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James

Feb 1, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel. It's not a super fancy property but if you're looking for an affordable place to stay with a clean room with standard amenities and close to bars and restaurants on the main thoroughfare of Reykjavik, this place is ideal. Sunny and Mel at the desk were awesome. Both were very friendly and super helpful in recommending restaurants and sights to see. I highly recommend staying at this hotel.

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Aimee

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice rooms, good location, and very helpful staff

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Donald

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at the City Center Hotel. The hotel was a short walk from the shuttle bus drop off. There is plenty of dining and shopping nearby. The hotel staff was friendly, giving suggestions on what to see and do while in Reykjavik. We would definitely stay at City Center Hotel again!

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Timothy

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk staff during the day was excellent. Very helpful. Night shift staff seemed annoyed with and uninterested in the guests.

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Mardi

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was excellent! Great location downtown, walking distance to anything you need.

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Olubukunola

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

If you’re looking for the perfect place to stay in the middle of the city center, this is it. You’re truly steps away from everything: shops, restaurants, sights, and transit. The hotel itself is cozy, welcoming, and even has the cutest cat hanging out in the lobby, which instantly made it feel like home. But the real standout is the staff. Melissa was an absolute rockstar, a total gem. We missed our South Coast tour, and she immediately jumped into action, calling around to find a solution. Thanks to her, we were booked on the next day’s tour without any stress. Her kindness and professionalism made all the difference. Highly recommend!

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Location

Exceptionally central downtown location close to bus stops 1 and 3, the harbor, restaurants, bars and shops; ideal for walking and tour pickups. The trade-off is frequent late-night street noise, especially on weekends.

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Lisa

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location, location, location!

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Joseph

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Location is ideal with access to bus stations, restaurants, bars, and the harbor. Will be returning!

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Anita

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

The location was excellent in that it was very central. They failed to say that that they were next too two very loud bars They also failed to mention that they adopted a stray cat s their mascot that regularly lived in the lobby. As I am HIGHLY allergic to cat dander, I did NOT appreciate this. I had asked for a quiet double room and was given a twin bedroom next to the elevator and over the bar and spent 2 sleepless nights. I then left the hotel for 4 nights to seek refuge with a friend up north and was re assigned to a quiet double in the back which I appreciated I am not too sure on the housekeeping which failed to replenish my coffee capsules unless it is the hotel policy to only comp you two free capsules on a 12 night stay. The location was brilliant and I only wish they were more upfront of their building problems and mascots giving me an opportunity to book elsewhere. So on transparency a 0 and on location a 4, overall a 3

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James

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

It was convenient to downtown

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Kelly

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location. Lots of things to do around. Was a little disappointed as there was a lot of noise at night (until 3am) from a nightclub across the street, but that isn't the hotel's fault. Not sure if this happens all the time. The second night was better than the first night of our visit, but was still a bit noisy.

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Donald

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at the City Center Hotel. The hotel was a short walk from the shuttle bus drop off. There is plenty of dining and shopping nearby. The hotel staff was friendly, giving suggestions on what to see and do while in Reykjavik. We would definitely stay at City Center Hotel again!

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Marilyn

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed for 4 nights, the location is wonderful, right downtown within blocks of where tour bus pick up.

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Jessica

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in the walking distance to the rainbow road, lots of food options, most of the meeting place for tour pick up are near by!

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Trishia

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing location and great hotel for the price

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TONGPING

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is centrally located, close to shopping, transportation and with lots of restaurants around it. The staffs are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

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Dining

No on-site breakfast or restaurant, though many cafes and bakeries are very close. Several guests wished for in-room coffee or tea supplies or a simple breakfast option.

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Carl

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice modern hotel great nearby restaurants. No breakfast at the hotel, but available nearby.

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Michael

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Midt i byen. Super service. Men manglende tilbud om morgenmad

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Oscar

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dice que te incluye el desayuno pero no es así, y el estacionamiento gratuito está un poco lejos (10min caminando)

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Gabriella

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really liked our stay here, staff were friendly, very quaint. No restaurant services only hotel, no pool. Very basic but nice location!

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Timothy

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The availability of breakfast drinks and or snacks would be nice. At least have coffee, tea, and juice available. There is no place nearby in the mornings to get a good hot beverage. There is a small coffee maker in the room but does not make good coffee and there are no condiments with it.

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Kenn

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Kjekt hotel! Men ikke frukost eller middagservering

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Horace

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

i stayed here three nights and it’s super convenient. bus stops are close by as well as restaurants and tourist shopping venues. it certainly can get noisy in the evenings because the bars are around the property. that said, they close up at 4 pm. i felt safe around the area regardless. Mel was the staff member i interacted with and they were great - super helpful and if you're lucky, you’ll even see their puppy. there is no restaurant in rhe property so you’ll have to venture out to find breakfast. that said, there are excellent bakeries just down the street.

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Anders

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fint hotell i centrum av Reykjavik. Dock fanns inte frukost tillgängligt på hotellet.

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Trina

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the uniqueness of this hotel, its location and the helpfulness of staff. Only reason for a 4 on facilities is because breakfast is not available on site.

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Rob

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good prive vs quality but no bkfst nor coffee served. Even cold bkfst would do

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $200	2 $128	3 $150	4 $112	5 $181	6 $221	7 $210
8 $146	9 $115	10 $143	11 $143	12 $174	13 $166	14 $179
15 $121	16 $161	17 $115	18 $115	19 $115	20 $157	21 $167
22 $150	23 $115	24 $110	25 $110	26 $123	27 $160	28 $148
29 $115	30 $110

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $106	2 $111	3 $138	4 $130	5 $170
6 $162	7 $127	8 $111	9 $114	10 $138	11 $148	12 $159
13 $106	14 $111	15 $106	16 $106	17 $138	18 $120	19 $171
20 $132	21 $140	22 $159	23 $137	24 $121	25 $155	26 $180
27 $220	28 $278	29 $333	30 $445	31

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