Hotel Vera

There are no staff on site, entry is by a key code. The room was in excellent condition with a private balcony. Very clean, warm and comfortable. The hotel is within easy walk of the town centre. The only downside is the only parking is on the street and is payable. The shower was amazing.

Conveniently located on Langavegur St, Bonus Supermarket is just 2mins walk away, plenty of good restaurants in the vicinity. Must try: Old Icelandic Restaurant. Sincere service & awesomest food! Hotel service staff can be easily reached via messenging service that links to Hotel Vera within Hotels.com app. Check in is simple with entrance & room doors PIN code sent 1 day prior to check in. The only flaw is, the elevator (lift) can only be accessible via the restaurant on the ground floor & the restaurant will block the access pin pad at the entrance during their business hours. So if you are checking in with luggage / have difficulties with stairs & needing the lift during meal times, good luck to you. The restaurant staff will ignore & pretend not to look at you despite your knocks on the glass door.

Convenient for sight seeing and shopping in downtown Reykjavik. No dedicated parking for the hotel but there was parking on nearby streets for a fee.

Great location in town. We weren’t able to get into the restaurant that has an elevator so we had to carry the luggage upstairs but the stairs were wide. Check in was pretty easy- we got a email with the door codes and were able to get in easy (no front desk). Room was clean and comfortable with good amount of space, cooktop, coffee maker (with pods) and little fridge. Although the patio door didn’t seem to lock we felt safe and would return.

Definitely should have read the reviews about walking through the restaurant to get to the rooms on the 1st floor before booking, so that confused me initially. However, the restaurant is only open from 4-9pm. I only walked through a live restaurant once, which was weird. Being on the upper floors definitely would have been better. The outdoor door wouldn't open, at one point, for which we had to reach out to the property department. They arrived 40 minutes later and were able to resolve the issue. Wasn't great to stand in the cold for that long, however. Overall, the apartment-style room was clean and conveniently located inside downtown Reykjavik. Would stay again and request an upper-floor room.

Despite the name, it’s not an hotel, but a b&b: it should be specified, because it’s listed and filtered as an hotel. The room is on the back of a restaurant, so to access the room you have to go through the restaurant. The room is spacious but it has only a sky-window with a blinder that is difficult to open/close. The breakfast is delivered in a bag left at the door. No towel changing. Good cleanness. Great position.

So it’s well situated, easy to find, and clean, tidy etc, but can be a challenge for parking etc.

A nice hotel right in the middle of downtown Reykjavik. Getting in was a little confusing (the elevator is in the restaurant), but the room was nice. It had a little kitchenette so if you wanted a good place to stay and explore the city, but also save some money by cooking some things yourself this is a great option. It is right in a restaurant and shopping district and near a bus stop, so convenience can't be beat. The restaurant on the bottom floor (that is part of the hotel) was fantastic too.

Maybe Hotel Vera should display more prominently that: 1. They don't have a reception desk 2. Therefore one cannot leave luggage there when one arrives early in the morning. I pity those unlucky travelers who did not rent a car and must schlep around Reykjavik until check-in time. 3. Also, the poor lady who owns the restaurant must be tired of all the people constantly knocking on her door when they, like me, arrive early and think that she is the receptionist... 4. Also: no parking.

It’s a self-serve sort of place. Use a keypad to get into the hall, and a keypad to get into the room. The rooms were fine. Clean, big enough with a counter and little kitchenette. One of our rooms needed a little TLC with a bathroom door that wouldn’t close and the closer foe the patio door dangling as the screws had been pulled from the frame. The elevator is accessed through the dining room of a restaurant. It’s strange but it works. When we left the hotel the restaurant was closed but we were still able to access the elevator. Very strange but it was fine. I’m sure a lot of folks will struggle with the keypads - watch the YouTube video they send you and it’s easy. Overall it’s a super convenient location and seemed good value for the money. As it’s not a hotel per se, no staff on site, no reception desk, etc, you’ll have to find somewhere to store your luggage if you arrive before check in time. We found a service just a few doors down - keep that extra cost in mind when booking. Same goes for breakfast - there aren’t a lot of choices nearby. In the end although the room rate was appealing we spent extra time and money on luggage storage and breakfast - perhaps paying a bit more for a true hotel with breakfast included would have been beneficial.

Great location, clean room and responsive if there are any needs!

Its convenient . Easy check in easy check out. Its in the heart of downtown, restaurants and shops are accessible. The facility is clean and the kitchen utensils are a plus. I totally appreciate the hand soap with a pump. The bathroom was clean but it smelled like pee though when we arrived. Other than that, we had a good stay. A perfect space for 2 not cramped at all, ample closet and baggage space. Id stay here again .

Clean, well kept. Comfortable.

Refrigerator not cleaned. Stinking odor from bathroom and in the corridor could be issue with sewer

Room wasn’t clean, hair in bed. Fold out bedding dirty. Don’t stay here

I would not recommend this property. Checking in was difficult, we did not get the check-in information 24 hours before check-in despite what is advertised. So we had to use the doorbell phone to get the door code to enter the property. Fortunately, the person on the other end of the line was kind and helpful. Additionally, though the room looked nice superficially, the shower had mold on the grout and the water stank like sewage (we stayed at other places in Reykjavik and it was not an issue anywhere else). Also, the room we had was one of the ones where you have to walk through the restaurant to get to your room, thus the smell of food is always present and it is a bit awkward to walk through the restaurant. Between the stress of trying to enter the property and the lack of cleanliness, book a different property, this one is not worth it.

Hotel Vera was right downtown and in a perfect location! Accessing the room was quick and easy. The room was very comfortable and clean for the most part; there was mold on one of the shower heads. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!

Stayed for 2 nights. Hotel was immaculate and had everything we needed. Was in a great location, short walk to everywhere we wanted to visit. Communication from hotel was great. No reception but they sent over all the info we needed to access our room.

Very clean and comfortable self-check in aparthotel in the heart of Reykjavik's dining and shopping along Laugavegur (Flybus drop off/pick up: Stop 9, OK Studios) We had a smooth check-in, a good stay and a smooth check-out. No staff on-site but host was clear in their instructions and prompt in theirccommunication via emails in the few days before and during our stay. Kitchen was well-equipped and stocked for cooking and cleaning (the coffee machine, freezer fridge, stove, grill microwave and dishwasher worked great, self-paid basement laundry facilities were a godsend). We were fine without daily cleaning as the large trash bins were sufficient for 3-4 nights. Would stay here again!

The sheets were dirty when we arrived and had food stains and crumbs from the previous guest - felt gross. We also didn’t have clean towels and had to ask the restaurant downstairs (independent of the hotel). Everything else was okay, and location was central

5 stars for location but knocked down to 3 which is pretty generous considering we were in a first floor location that felt like a dungeon… no windows just a skylight which fogged up and dripped on us, and that you can look right into from the top balcony rooms. Room was way too hot despite us turning it off, and there was nothing we could do to alleviate it since there are no windows to open. We had no power when we got in our room and had to wait around to have someone look at it since there is no on site staff. Location is ideal which is the saving grace, but the room was far from it.

Nice location and spacious room.

Please be aware the first floor does not have windows, just skylights. These are not operable so there is no way to get any fresh air into the room. It was hot, stuffy and very claustrophobic. This was not noted on the property listing and made for a rough night of sleep.

The street was busy and quite loud at times. The room was great, clean and big enough for 2 people. The wi-fi was not great for working remotely. When I had an issue with the door code, the intercom at the entrance called for help and my issue was resolved quickly. Didn't talk to any staff on site (nor saw anyone).

Nice room but, noisy at night because our room faced a main street with a bar. Coffee machine did not work properly, not did two lights in the room.

This was a great location in Reykjavik - close to shopping and dining. The room was clean and a good size. My only complaint is that there isn’t a lobby to store your luggage if you arrive before check in time.

Was perfect for our stay in Reykjavik! Had 3 people in 1 room the fold out couch was perfect! Room was a big size, had everything we needed. The staff responded quickly to all our questions. Would absolutely recommend and stay again.

The balcony had a great view of town.

Small but nice hotel and for the price we paid for 4 persons, it is excellent value. It even has stove, silvery, plates and glasses, so you can cook and warm up take out foods from nearby restaurants.

Excellent staff and location. Rooms differ a lot even with the same description - size etc. We had three rooms, the middle of summer when it's daylight the blackout curtains in our room were falling off the rails etc. Other room curtains/rod were inches away from the wall, so it never was dark at all. It was not conducive to sleeping well. Beds were not super comfortable, but we were only there for a short time.

We could not find the email with the check-in information until we looked in the junk folder. We called the service number and got help. But it was really difficult to understand the operator. Then the next morning at 10 o'clock the cleaning person openend the door to our room and we had to tell them we are still here. Why would they do this when the checkout is at 11? Room was great though.

Conveniently located on Langavegur St, Bonus Supermarket is just 2mins walk away, plenty of good restaurants in the vicinity. Must try: Old Icelandic Restaurant. Sincere service & awesomest food! Hotel service staff can be easily reached via messenging service that links to Hotel Vera within Hotels.com app. Check in is simple with entrance & room doors PIN code sent 1 day prior to check in. The only flaw is, the elevator (lift) can only be accessible via the restaurant on the ground floor & the restaurant will block the access pin pad at the entrance during their business hours. So if you are checking in with luggage / have difficulties with stairs & needing the lift during meal times, good luck to you. The restaurant staff will ignore & pretend not to look at you despite your knocks on the glass door.

Please note this hotel does not let you leave your luggage either before check in or after you check out. They will direct u to bag storage facility which is not exactly near (bus terminal etc)

The hotel is in the.middle of all activities. Five stars on location and convenience. Safe clean and quiet. The check in process is not so easy. Its all virtual. Once you figure it out its okay. There is only a remote number for assistance. All things considered i would stay there again.

I would not recommend this property. Checking in was difficult, we did not get the check-in information 24 hours before check-in despite what is advertised. So we had to use the doorbell phone to get the door code to enter the property. Fortunately, the person on the other end of the line was kind and helpful. Additionally, though the room looked nice superficially, the shower had mold on the grout and the water stank like sewage (we stayed at other places in Reykjavik and it was not an issue anywhere else). Also, the room we had was one of the ones where you have to walk through the restaurant to get to your room, thus the smell of food is always present and it is a bit awkward to walk through the restaurant. Between the stress of trying to enter the property and the lack of cleanliness, book a different property, this one is not worth it.

Was centrally located to grocery stores, restaurants and shops. Located very near bus stop #9 and within walking to bus stop #12. Studio was comfortable and was perfect with kitchenette and the communication with property manager was very quick and efficient.

It’s the only hotel that I’ve ever seen that doesn’t have a front desk. The check in process needlessly difficult. They do not hold suitcases so if you get there early you have to haul them around. The pads to put a PIN number in to enter do not work well, we are once stood out there for 15 minutes putting in the pin given to us and it said it was incorrect and then randomly worked. The woman who responded when we pressed the intercom couldn’t have cared less and was quite rude. There was only one thin towel per person.

Check in was horrendous. Was completely clueless what to do. They didnt send me the email till 5:30pm, chdck in was at 3. Had to wsit outside to get the wifi and codes from the janitor. Rooms were tidy inside but the smell was atrocious. We had to go inside a restaurant to enter our rooms and the entire room smelled like urine. Stayed in iceland for 7 days. Worst stay so far.

Great location and instructions to get in Asked for early checking and extra towels later All work Out well. Thank you!

Very clean and comfortable self-check in aparthotel in the heart of Reykjavik's dining and shopping along Laugavegur (Flybus drop off/pick up: Stop 9, OK Studios) We had a smooth check-in, a good stay and a smooth check-out. No staff on-site but host was clear in their instructions and prompt in theirccommunication via emails in the few days before and during our stay. Kitchen was well-equipped and stocked for cooking and cleaning (the coffee machine, freezer fridge, stove, grill microwave and dishwasher worked great, self-paid basement laundry facilities were a godsend). We were fine without daily cleaning as the large trash bins were sufficient for 3-4 nights. Would stay here again!

Great location, clean room and responsive if there are any needs!

Great location

This was a great place to stay! Comfortable bed, perfect location for the city. Easy access, and very clean. The cleaning staff was amazing, ended up very sick and although we couldn’t get another night they let us check out late so I could rest. Negatives, noisy location, tv didn’t work at all, no parking.

The street was busy and quite loud at times. The room was great, clean and big enough for 2 people. The wi-fi was not great for working remotely. When I had an issue with the door code, the intercom at the entrance called for help and my issue was resolved quickly. Didn't talk to any staff on site (nor saw anyone).

Hotel Vera was a great place to stay. The location can’t be beat on the main entertainment street. Many excellent restaurants and shops on the street. Walk to all attractions with ease. The room was well appointed and the kitchenette had everything we needed to make breakfast. Check in and out was efficient. Thanks for a great stay.

This hotel couldn't have a better location. Right in the middle of everything and a 3 minute walk to the bus stop but at the same time was a lovely and peaceful stay.

This was a great location in Reykjavik - close to shopping and dining. The room was clean and a good size. My only complaint is that there isn’t a lobby to store your luggage if you arrive before check in time.

Good location

Very well situated in city

In nice location. 5 min walk to most activity pickups. BSI bus terminal is 12 min walk where you can take flybus to KEF. Many pizza shop around. Grocery store Bonus is 1 min walk . Starbucks is next door.

It was right in the heart of Reykjavík and had so many options for restaurants, shops etc. The restaurant right below the hotel was outstanding as well

Great location, right on the main street of Reykjavík. You can walk to all the main tourist spots. Lots of restaurant options and bars near by. Pay parking lot just a block from the hotel. The entrance through the restaurant it's a bit unusual, but the staff was super friendly.

Great location in town. We weren’t able to get into the restaurant that has an elevator so we had to carry the luggage upstairs but the stairs were wide. Check in was pretty easy- we got a email with the door codes and were able to get in easy (no front desk). Room was clean and comfortable with good amount of space, cooktop, coffee maker (with pods) and little fridge. Although the patio door didn’t seem to lock we felt safe and would return.

This was a great place to stay. It is affordable and in the center of the restaurant and shopping district.

Hotel Vera was a great place to stay. The location can’t be beat on the main entertainment street. Many excellent restaurants and shops on the street. Walk to all attractions with ease. The room was well appointed and the kitchenette had everything we needed to make breakfast. Check in and out was efficient. Thanks for a great stay.

This hotel was a little difficult to find as it is part of a restaurant. We called and once they told us what to look for we had no trouble finding it. Our hotel room was at the back of a restaurant.. We walked through the restaurant with our luggage to get to it. If you're on the 2nd or higher floor you do not do this. However, I don't believe there was an elevator. Room was nice overall, there's an area to cook if you wanted. It is right on the Main Street of Reykjavik.

Definitely should have read the reviews about walking through the restaurant to get to the rooms on the 1st floor before booking, so that confused me initially. However, the restaurant is only open from 4-9pm. I only walked through a live restaurant once, which was weird. Being on the upper floors definitely would have been better. The outdoor door wouldn't open, at one point, for which we had to reach out to the property department. They arrived 40 minutes later and were able to resolve the issue. Wasn't great to stand in the cold for that long, however. Overall, the apartment-style room was clean and conveniently located inside downtown Reykjavik. Would stay again and request an upper-floor room.

Despite the name, it’s not an hotel, but a b&b: it should be specified, because it’s listed and filtered as an hotel. The room is on the back of a restaurant, so to access the room you have to go through the restaurant. The room is spacious but it has only a sky-window with a blinder that is difficult to open/close. The breakfast is delivered in a bag left at the door. No towel changing. Good cleanness. Great position.

A nice hotel right in the middle of downtown Reykjavik. Getting in was a little confusing (the elevator is in the restaurant), but the room was nice. It had a little kitchenette so if you wanted a good place to stay and explore the city, but also save some money by cooking some things yourself this is a great option. It is right in a restaurant and shopping district and near a bus stop, so convenience can't be beat. The restaurant on the bottom floor (that is part of the hotel) was fantastic too.

Great location. Walking distance to everything. Try the restaurant Krons. Awesome experience.