Sand Hotel by Keahotels
US$377
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$377
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Sand Hotel by Keahotels average US$220 in the cheapest month (January) and US$419 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$220 |
| February | US$285 |
| March | US$267 |
| April | US$227 |
| May | US$255 |
| June | US$345 |
| July | US$419 |
| August | US$417 |
| September | US$377 |
| October | US$316 |
| November | US$275 |
| December | US$314 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$419)
Cheapest: January (~US$220)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Dining
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Location
With a stay at Sand Hotel by Keahotels, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur and 14 minutes by foot from Reykjavik Harbour. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Hallgrimskirkja and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Harpa.
What's nearby
Laugavegur(0.1 Miles)
Skólavörðustígur(0.2 Miles)
Leifur Eiríksson statue(0.2 Miles)
Rainbow Street(0.2 Miles)
National Theatre of Iceland(0.2 Miles)
Hallgrimskirkja(0.3 Miles)
Þjóðmenningarhúsið(0.3 Miles)
Sun Voyager(0.3 Miles)
Einar Jonsson Museum(0.3 Miles)
Asgrimur Jonsson Collection(0.4 Miles)
Arnarholl Statue(0.4 Miles)
Sundhollin(0.4 Miles)
ASI Art Museum(0.4 Miles)
Austurvöllur(0.4 Miles)
Reykjavík Cathedral(0.5 Miles)
Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)(1.6 Miles)
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF)(31.2 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Garden
Location
Laugavegur 34, Reykjavik, Iceland
Laugavegur (0.1 Miles)
Skólavörðustígur (0.2 Miles)
Leifur Eiríksson statue (0.2 Miles)
Rainbow Street (0.2 Miles)
National Theatre of Iceland (0.2 Miles)
Hallgrimskirkja (0.3 Miles)
Guest reviews
9.2
Superb
Based on 1,002 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Sand Hotel by Keahotels, travellers consistently praise the ultra-central pedestrian-street location, friendly helpful staff, very clean rooms, and an excellent continental breakfast, while recurring trade-offs include small rooms, nighttime street noise, no on-site parking, and warm, stuffy spaces.
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At Sand Hotel by Keahotels, travellers consistently praise the ultra-central pedestrian-street location, friendly helpful staff, very clean rooms, and an excellent continental breakfast, while recurring trade-offs include small rooms, nighttime street noise, no on-site parking, and warm, stuffy spaces.
Beds are often described as extremely comfortable. Some guests note compact bathrooms and shower designs that can be awkward or allow water onto the floor. Overall, expect a stylish, centrally based stay with friendly service, best for travellers prioritizing convenience over space and complete quiet.
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Facilities
On-site facilities are modest: there is a bar and a gym, but no on-site parking; guests use nearby paid street parking or garages and may walk a short distance with luggage. One-off reports mention an elevator outage.
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JIGAR
7 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location at the expense of parking, but it’s not too far.
Great location at the expense of parking, but it’s not too far.
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Mark
30 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Was a great hotel. Pretty close to everything. Staff has helpful maps for street parking if you have a car. Breakfast was very good, and probably saves you a lot of $$ eating at the hotel. Elevator was broken on our way out, but we were able to carry our bags down the stairs.
Was a great hotel. Pretty close to everything. Staff has helpful maps for street parking if you have a car. Breakfast was very good, and probably saves you a lot of $$ eating at the hotel. Elevator was broken on our way out, but we were able to carry our bags down the stairs.
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Kourtney
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, great location but no parking which wasn’t ideal since we had a car - had to find street parking which wasn’t easy. For walking it was great, right in the middle of everything. Best breakfast had in Iceland.
Clean room, great location but no parking which wasn’t ideal since we had a car - had to find street parking which wasn’t easy. For walking it was great, right in the middle of everything. Best breakfast had in Iceland.
10
Katherine
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice bartender.
Very nice bartender.
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sang c
5 Apr 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent location with great staff to match. Only drawback is there is no parking spaces for guests. Only street parking.
Excellent location with great staff to match. Only drawback is there is no parking spaces for guests. Only street parking.
10
John
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Early check-in was available on arrival. Excellent breakfast. Early-morning drive to the airport on departure. Full gym.
Early check-in was available on arrival. Excellent breakfast. Early-morning drive to the airport on departure. Full gym.
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Joseph
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really loved our stay at the Sand Hotel. The room was quiet and perfect for the two of us. The breakfast was sublime. We even tried their next door bakery outside of breakfast hours. Definitely give that a try too. The only downside to the Sand Hotel was parking. We were tired after our flight and did not prepare for parking. That added a little stress to our visit. So, plan ahead, understand the parking options, and you’ll be in good shape.
We really loved our stay at the Sand Hotel. The room was quiet and perfect for the two of us. The breakfast was sublime. We even tried their next door bakery outside of breakfast hours. Definitely give that a try too. The only downside to the Sand Hotel was parking. We were tired after our flight and did not prepare for parking. That added a little stress to our visit. So, plan ahead, understand the parking options, and you’ll be in good shape.
10
David
17 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel. Sand Holt Bakery and breakfast were very good. Some street noise. Clean and nicely appointed. No onsite parking. Would stay again.
Very nice hotel. Sand Holt Bakery and breakfast were very good. Some street noise. Clean and nicely appointed. No onsite parking. Would stay again.
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Heather
14 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Sand hotel was great - SO centrally located, we could walk everywhere from our hotel, and the hotel bar was cute and convenient on a cold night. Breakfast was GREAT and the staff were very professional and extremely nice. Our room even had a little balcony - so cute! Spacious and extremely clean and convenient. We would stay there again for sure.
The Sand hotel was great - SO centrally located, we could walk everywhere from our hotel, and the hotel bar was cute and convenient on a cold night. Breakfast was GREAT and the staff were very professional and extremely nice. Our room even had a little balcony - so cute! Spacious and extremely clean and convenient. We would stay there again for sure.
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Roxane
24 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Located right in the main shopping district, the Sand Hotel has a great location. Their service is also wonderful as they let us check in super early. They went above and beyond. Their gym is also decent.
Located right in the main shopping district, the Sand Hotel has a great location. Their service is also wonderful as they let us check in super early. They went above and beyond. Their gym is also decent.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe Sand Hotel by Keahotels as very clean throughout, with reliable housekeeping. A few guests noted maintenance or odor issues in isolated rooms (for example, slow drains or a sewer smell).
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Craig
9 Jan 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Very clean hitel with a great breakfast variety. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Very clean hitel with a great breakfast variety. Staff were very friendly and helpful
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Aziza
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was very nice and exceptionally clean. A delicious breakfast was offered each morning in the dining area. The staff were incredibly friendly and always helpful. The location was fantastic—close to everything you could need. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.
The hotel was very nice and exceptionally clean. A delicious breakfast was offered each morning in the dining area. The staff were incredibly friendly and always helpful. The location was fantastic—close to everything you could need. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.
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Arlene
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cleanest hotel I’ve been in for a long time. Comfortable. Slept like a baby.
Cleanest hotel I’ve been in for a long time. Comfortable. Slept like a baby.
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Carissa
11 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful stay. Quiet hotel despite being on the main street. Small but comfortable room. Very clean. Close to shopping and dining, not far from bus stops for tours and the public bus. Lovely Icelandic breakfast included. Would definitely stay again!
Wonderful stay. Quiet hotel despite being on the main street. Small but comfortable room. Very clean. Close to shopping and dining, not far from bus stops for tours and the public bus. Lovely Icelandic breakfast included. Would definitely stay again!
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Thomas
8 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely cozy accommodations, great breakfast buffet, and very friendly helpful staff.
Lovely cozy accommodations, great breakfast buffet, and very friendly helpful staff.
10
Mahlet
12 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
I had a wonderful stay at Sand Hotel. The staff were friendly, and the rooms were spotless.
I had a wonderful stay at Sand Hotel. The staff were friendly, and the rooms were spotless.
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Lisa
20 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location of the hotel is very lovely, as it is central to many activities in Reykjavik. The breakfast is lovely. Upon arrival we were surprised to learn that there was no parking at the hotel and felt that this is vital information that should be conveyed to guests before arrival. We received no information about how to park near the hotel prior to arriving. We noted 2 things we wish to share: 1. There was no place in the bathroom to hang towels once they had been used. Clean towels were on a small bar to the side of the toilet, but once used, there was no place to put the towel to dry. This seems counterintuitive to efforts to encourage guests to re-use towels. 2. We noted an odor in our room every day, a smell consistent with off-gassing from sewer pipes. When we brought this to the attention of front desk staff by inquiring if the hotel was having a problem with the drainage system, we were told that this would be looked into. Upon revisiting this with the front desk, we were told "this was investigated and there was nothing wrong". However we noted that in all the hallways on our wing there were diffusers on display to create a flowery smell. Following our inquiry, a diffuser was place outside of our room to further mask the unpleasant odor. At a 4 star hotel, it is disappointing to be told that "nothing is wrong" when a valid question is posed. Initially we were told we could move rooms, but this was not offered following their "investigation".
The location of the hotel is very lovely, as it is central to many activities in Reykjavik. The breakfast is lovely. Upon arrival we were surprised to learn that there was no parking at the hotel and felt that this is vital information that should be conveyed to guests before arrival. We received no information about how to park near the hotel prior to arriving. We noted 2 things we wish to share: 1. There was no place in the bathroom to hang towels once they had been used. Clean towels were on a small bar to the side of the toilet, but once used, there was no place to put the towel to dry. This seems counterintuitive to efforts to encourage guests to re-use towels. 2. We noted an odor in our room every day, a smell consistent with off-gassing from sewer pipes. When we brought this to the attention of front desk staff by inquiring if the hotel was having a problem with the drainage system, we were told that this would be looked into. Upon revisiting this with the front desk, we were told "this was investigated and there was nothing wrong". However we noted that in all the hallways on our wing there were diffusers on display to create a flowery smell. Following our inquiry, a diffuser was place outside of our room to further mask the unpleasant odor. At a 4 star hotel, it is disappointing to be told that "nothing is wrong" when a valid question is posed. Initially we were told we could move rooms, but this was not offered following their "investigation".
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jennifer
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean and comfortable and the staff was wonderful. Great location made walking to shops and restaurants easy. Excellent breakfast buffet made us look forward to breakfast! Inviting lobby and an overall terrific choice for our group of friends in multiple rooms.
Clean and comfortable and the staff was wonderful. Great location made walking to shops and restaurants easy. Excellent breakfast buffet made us look forward to breakfast! Inviting lobby and an overall terrific choice for our group of friends in multiple rooms.
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Lisa
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The hotel was very nice. The public areas and rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was wonderful. The staff was helpful and pleasant.
The hotel was very nice. The public areas and rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was wonderful. The staff was helpful and pleasant.
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Joanne
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall very nice hotel on pedestrian mall. Nicely furnished but very small room. Windows need screens and updating. Very slow sink drain. Very helpful staff
Overall very nice hotel on pedestrian mall. Nicely furnished but very small room. Windows need screens and updating. Very slow sink drain. Very helpful staff
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Rooms
Rooms are modern but generally compact with limited storage; beds are frequently described as exceptionally comfortable. Street-facing rooms can be noisy at night and some guests found rooms warm due to limited cooling, while bathroom layouts and showers can feel tight.
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Catherine
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Everything abou this hotel was great! Room was small, but expect that in Europe, but we were surprised at the lack of storage. Pretty much just a small area to hang clothes and a shelf underneath you can put your suitcase and just take your cothes from there. The breakfast was very good...no hot options, but we knew that. The location is amazing, right in the middle of the pedestrian street.
Everything abou this hotel was great! Room was small, but expect that in Europe, but we were surprised at the lack of storage. Pretty much just a small area to hang clothes and a shelf underneath you can put your suitcase and just take your cothes from there. The breakfast was very good...no hot options, but we knew that. The location is amazing, right in the middle of the pedestrian street.
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Sharyn
5 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Super comfortable beds, excellent shower, robes/slippers, great breakfast buffet with plenty of options. Central location right on main shopping street with easy walk to everything else.
Super comfortable beds, excellent shower, robes/slippers, great breakfast buffet with plenty of options. Central location right on main shopping street with easy walk to everything else.
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Peter
20 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel with super location. The only downside was a very loud bar with live band seemingly right beside our room. Don’t stay on the West side of hotel on Friday and Saturday if possible!
Great hotel with super location. The only downside was a very loud bar with live band seemingly right beside our room. Don’t stay on the West side of hotel on Friday and Saturday if possible!
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Stephen
12 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel. Nice vibe. But NOISY at night time from street life. Also the blackout curtains weren’t too…effective.
Nice hotel. Nice vibe. But NOISY at night time from street life. Also the blackout curtains weren’t too…effective.
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Teresita L
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great continental breakfast from bakery next door. It was very warm and hotel does not have air conditioning, nor fans and only one tiny portion of the windows opens. Very small shower.
Great continental breakfast from bakery next door. It was very warm and hotel does not have air conditioning, nor fans and only one tiny portion of the windows opens. Very small shower.
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joann
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was our second stay at this property. The location is perfect! Situated right on the main walking street- step out of the hotel and you are right there!! Can be noisy at night if your room faces the street. Rooms are on the smaller side, but very comfortable and clean, only slight signs of wear and tear, but nothing that would keep me from staying there again. Staff is friendly. Breakfast buffet is good, limited options, but just enough. The seating is a bit tight, and my only complaint is the staff starts to take food away before the buffet ends- so you do feel a bit rushed to eat, they do not mess around to get you out, so keep this in mind if you are the type that shows up late to breakfast! There is a great bakery/cafe right next to the hotel "Sandholt", so this is also an option, and I do highly recommend this place. Parking is a challenge if you have a rental car. There is a parking garage about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. It is not super convenient, and not cheap, but it serves its purpose. The hotel allowed us to park our car behind the hotel for a few minutes the day we checked out so we did not have to drag our bags to the parking garage, so this was very nice! If it is your first time in Reykjavik and you will have a rental car, I highly recommend you familiarize yourself with the city parking situation- there are a few apps you can download, we used "Parka". Overall, I highly recommend Sand Hotel- I will for sure stay there again next year.
This was our second stay at this property. The location is perfect! Situated right on the main walking street- step out of the hotel and you are right there!! Can be noisy at night if your room faces the street. Rooms are on the smaller side, but very comfortable and clean, only slight signs of wear and tear, but nothing that would keep me from staying there again. Staff is friendly. Breakfast buffet is good, limited options, but just enough. The seating is a bit tight, and my only complaint is the staff starts to take food away before the buffet ends- so you do feel a bit rushed to eat, they do not mess around to get you out, so keep this in mind if you are the type that shows up late to breakfast! There is a great bakery/cafe right next to the hotel "Sandholt", so this is also an option, and I do highly recommend this place. Parking is a challenge if you have a rental car. There is a parking garage about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. It is not super convenient, and not cheap, but it serves its purpose. The hotel allowed us to park our car behind the hotel for a few minutes the day we checked out so we did not have to drag our bags to the parking garage, so this was very nice! If it is your first time in Reykjavik and you will have a rental car, I highly recommend you familiarize yourself with the city parking situation- there are a few apps you can download, we used "Parka". Overall, I highly recommend Sand Hotel- I will for sure stay there again next year.
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Teresita L
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice amenities in the hotel. Great continental breakfast with breads from bakery next door. The hotel does not have air conditioning and it was warm in the room and only one tiny window opens slightly so not enough air but plenty of noise from the street. Bathroom is also very small.
Nice amenities in the hotel. Great continental breakfast with breads from bakery next door. The hotel does not have air conditioning and it was warm in the room and only one tiny window opens slightly so not enough air but plenty of noise from the street. Bathroom is also very small.
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heng
29 Jun 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
room was very hot !
room was very hot !
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Hannah
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very professional, amazing beds/sheets. I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud
Very professional, amazing beds/sheets. I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud
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Wendy
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were a little small, but that might be the norm for hotels in this area (first time to this area). The location is perfect for easy walks to many downtown sights and food.
The rooms were a little small, but that might be the norm for hotels in this area (first time to this area). The location is perfect for easy walks to many downtown sights and food.
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Service
Service is a strong point: staff are widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and helpful with tours and logistics. A small number of guests reported less welcoming interactions at reception.
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Chloe
30 Dec 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
The staff at reception are just the most fantastic! Really enjoyed my stay and very thankful to them for going above and beyond
The staff at reception are just the most fantastic! Really enjoyed my stay and very thankful to them for going above and beyond
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Emily
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The reception desk is not welcoming or friendly. Parking is very expensive. The hotel itself is very loud. The shower floods the whole bathroom.
The reception desk is not welcoming or friendly. Parking is very expensive. The hotel itself is very loud. The shower floods the whole bathroom.
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Fran
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very accommodating staff. Super clean. Lovely bathroom. Excellent variety for included breakfast.
Very accommodating staff. Super clean. Lovely bathroom. Excellent variety for included breakfast.
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Dawn
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful classic design, excellent location! Room was lovely with a very comfortable bed -slept very well! The front desk staff were very kind and helpful! Will definitely return to this hotel on our next stay in Iceland!
Beautiful classic design, excellent location! Room was lovely with a very comfortable bed -slept very well! The front desk staff were very kind and helpful! Will definitely return to this hotel on our next stay in Iceland!
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Jennifer
20 Apr 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The staff go above and beyond to help. Breakfast was fantastic. I could eat the smoked salmon, mountain berries, and croissants everyday. We were also able to walk to all of the restaurants we ate at. Hotel is on a pedestrian street, but we did not rent a car, we took taxies where we wanted to go, as well as booked sightseeing day trips on busses. Do not miss the black beach.
The staff go above and beyond to help. Breakfast was fantastic. I could eat the smoked salmon, mountain berries, and croissants everyday. We were also able to walk to all of the restaurants we ate at. Hotel is on a pedestrian street, but we did not rent a car, we took taxies where we wanted to go, as well as booked sightseeing day trips on busses. Do not miss the black beach.
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Trudy Fetterolf
18 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great staff!
Great staff!
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Joy
4 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Front desk service is very good, giving guide to sightseeing, responding to requests and questions efficiently. Good breakfast, clean room and environment. My husband needs to take medicines with warm water, I asked for a water container for hot water, the front desk girl offered us a bottle, very caring to help out, thank you. I also asked for wake up call for our early flight, the gentleman called at 6:00am. Everything was well done!
Front desk service is very good, giving guide to sightseeing, responding to requests and questions efficiently. Good breakfast, clean room and environment. My husband needs to take medicines with warm water, I asked for a water container for hot water, the front desk girl offered us a bottle, very caring to help out, thank you. I also asked for wake up call for our early flight, the gentleman called at 6:00am. Everything was well done!
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Jeffrey Richard
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
First of all, the staff is very helpful and friendly...a big shout out to Liam at the front desk. He was excellent. Nice breakfast... healthy with a good variety of options. Parking is not easy but there is a place behind where you can unload your luggage. Then the tricky part is finding parking around. Download the Parka app... very helpful.
First of all, the staff is very helpful and friendly...a big shout out to Liam at the front desk. He was excellent. Nice breakfast... healthy with a good variety of options. Parking is not easy but there is a place behind where you can unload your luggage. Then the tricky part is finding parking around. Download the Parka app... very helpful.
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Rise
9 Dec 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent staff, service and location. Leka was extremely helpful, very kind and friendly. He was very patient answering all of our many questions and made excellent suggestions about tours and nearby restaurants. He even stayed late, after his shift was over to help with booking a tour. He went above and beyond in customer service and always greeted us with a smile. Made our stay exceptional. Would highly recommend this hotel
Excellent staff, service and location. Leka was extremely helpful, very kind and friendly. He was very patient answering all of our many questions and made excellent suggestions about tours and nearby restaurants. He even stayed late, after his shift was over to help with booking a tour. He went above and beyond in customer service and always greeted us with a smile. Made our stay exceptional. Would highly recommend this hotel
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Jack
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Front desk ladies were delightful, competent and extremely helpful.
Front desk ladies were delightful, competent and extremely helpful.
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Location
Exceptionally central on the pedestrian Laugavegur street, walkable to shops, restaurants, attractions, and nearby tour bus stops. Vehicle access is limited, so drop-offs occur nearby and some street-facing rooms experience nighttime noise.
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Patrick
4 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location for exploring downtown Reykjavik. Very stylish hotel with nicely appointed rooms and comfortable beds. Hotel is located on a pedestrian street so you need to walk a block or so for parking/taxi and a few blocks for the bust stops (but it's very easy walking). Staff are exceptionally helpful and knowledgable. I would definitely stay here again.
Perfect location for exploring downtown Reykjavik. Very stylish hotel with nicely appointed rooms and comfortable beds. Hotel is located on a pedestrian street so you need to walk a block or so for parking/taxi and a few blocks for the bust stops (but it's very easy walking). Staff are exceptionally helpful and knowledgable. I would definitely stay here again.
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Richard
27 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our stay her and would stay again. It is in the heart of downtown on a non-drivable section of the downtown. This makes it a little difficult re luggage loading/unloading but the hotel is well worth any minor inconvenience. Being downtown, especially weekends, it can be a little noisy if you retire early. But again, such a great hotel and so accessible to everything in Reykjavik city.
We enjoyed our stay her and would stay again. It is in the heart of downtown on a non-drivable section of the downtown. This makes it a little difficult re luggage loading/unloading but the hotel is well worth any minor inconvenience. Being downtown, especially weekends, it can be a little noisy if you retire early. But again, such a great hotel and so accessible to everything in Reykjavik city.
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Rebecca
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is terrific for exploring the city. The staff are friendly and welcoming and ready to help with any questions. We found the breakfast to be just what we needed and appreciated the ginger shot and smoothies. There’s a bit of street noise at night so if you’re a light sleeper, bring ear plugs or they have some at the front desk. We very much enjoyed our stay here.
The location is terrific for exploring the city. The staff are friendly and welcoming and ready to help with any questions. We found the breakfast to be just what we needed and appreciated the ginger shot and smoothies. There’s a bit of street noise at night so if you’re a light sleeper, bring ear plugs or they have some at the front desk. We very much enjoyed our stay here.
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Dale
14 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful staff and perfect location!
Wonderful staff and perfect location!
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Kourtney
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, great location but no parking which wasn’t ideal since we had a car - had to find street parking which wasn’t easy. For walking it was great, right in the middle of everything. Best breakfast had in Iceland.
Clean room, great location but no parking which wasn’t ideal since we had a car - had to find street parking which wasn’t easy. For walking it was great, right in the middle of everything. Best breakfast had in Iceland.
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Neera
7 Oct 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Centre of all the tourist stuff and in line with all the shops. The hotel was comfortable, clean, warm and helpful with suggestions. Breakfast was healthy and available if leaving early in the morning. It was peaceful and a very enjoyable stay. Please note, cars are unable to stop in front of the hotel, as it is a pedestrian area, so bear in mind if mobility issues. But, close to restaurants and bus stops. Would stay there again.
Great location. Centre of all the tourist stuff and in line with all the shops. The hotel was comfortable, clean, warm and helpful with suggestions. Breakfast was healthy and available if leaving early in the morning. It was peaceful and a very enjoyable stay. Please note, cars are unable to stop in front of the hotel, as it is a pedestrian area, so bear in mind if mobility issues. But, close to restaurants and bus stops. Would stay there again.
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Edmund
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
excellent breakfast. prime location as it is walkable to places of interest, shopping and restaurants.
excellent breakfast. prime location as it is walkable to places of interest, shopping and restaurants.
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Darlene
27 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Centrally located and within walking distance to most attractions.. Comfortable rooms and staff extremely helpful.
Centrally located and within walking distance to most attractions.. Comfortable rooms and staff extremely helpful.
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John
7 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Located in ideal downtown area. Easy access to restaurants and activities. Great breakfast which was included.
Located in ideal downtown area. Easy access to restaurants and activities. Great breakfast which was included.
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Cheryl
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Centrally located on main street in downtown Reykjavik. A little difficulty with close parking but the hotel was great!
Centrally located on main street in downtown Reykjavik. A little difficulty with close parking but the hotel was great!
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Dining
Breakfast earns frequent praise for quality and variety, featuring fresh bakery items in an excellent continental spread. There are typically no hot dishes, seating can feel tight, and a 7:00 start may conflict with early tours.
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Lia
13 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hervorragendes Frühstück, sehr zentral, mit einem tollen eigenen Bäckerei neben an. Das Bett ist sehr bequem und die Dusche hat viel Wasser. Sicher eine Empfehlung
Hervorragendes Frühstück, sehr zentral, mit einem tollen eigenen Bäckerei neben an. Das Bett ist sehr bequem und die Dusche hat viel Wasser. Sicher eine Empfehlung
10
Deborah
19 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff were all very friendly and helpful during our stay. The breakfast buffet offered a large variety of foods and everything was fresh. The hotel's location was ideal for walking around Reykjavik. It is close to everything. The rooms we had were small but had lovely amenities. We would recommend the Sand Hotel and we would stay here again.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful during our stay. The breakfast buffet offered a large variety of foods and everything was fresh. The hotel's location was ideal for walking around Reykjavik. It is close to everything. The rooms we had were small but had lovely amenities. We would recommend the Sand Hotel and we would stay here again.
10
Lisa
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
excellent breakfast
excellent breakfast
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Kourtney
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, great location but no parking which wasn’t ideal since we had a car - had to find street parking which wasn’t easy. For walking it was great, right in the middle of everything. Best breakfast had in Iceland.
Clean room, great location but no parking which wasn’t ideal since we had a car - had to find street parking which wasn’t easy. For walking it was great, right in the middle of everything. Best breakfast had in Iceland.
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Trevor
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast was small cold items.
Breakfast was small cold items.
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Deborah
9 Sept 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
An excellent location for a trip to Reykjavik. Would highly recommend. The breakfast was amazing with wonderful attentive staff. The bakery next door was an added bonus.
An excellent location for a trip to Reykjavik. Would highly recommend. The breakfast was amazing with wonderful attentive staff. The bakery next door was an added bonus.
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Linda
14 Oct 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Fantastic location as it was central and within easy walking distance to the bus stop and station. Room was quiet, clean and bed was comfortable. Facilities for making a morning coffee available in the room which is always an added bonus first thing on waking. Breakfast was varied but missed having something hot! Staff were welcoming and friendly. Reception staff were really helpful too.
Fantastic location as it was central and within easy walking distance to the bus stop and station. Room was quiet, clean and bed was comfortable. Facilities for making a morning coffee available in the room which is always an added bonus first thing on waking. Breakfast was varied but missed having something hot! Staff were welcoming and friendly. Reception staff were really helpful too.
10
Stacey Lynne
19 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful hotel. Great location. The best breakfast!!!
Beautiful hotel. Great location. The best breakfast!!!
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joann
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was our second stay at this property. The location is perfect! Situated right on the main walking street- step out of the hotel and you are right there!! Can be noisy at night if your room faces the street. Rooms are on the smaller side, but very comfortable and clean, only slight signs of wear and tear, but nothing that would keep me from staying there again. Staff is friendly. Breakfast buffet is good, limited options, but just enough. The seating is a bit tight, and my only complaint is the staff starts to take food away before the buffet ends- so you do feel a bit rushed to eat, they do not mess around to get you out, so keep this in mind if you are the type that shows up late to breakfast! There is a great bakery/cafe right next to the hotel "Sandholt", so this is also an option, and I do highly recommend this place. Parking is a challenge if you have a rental car. There is a parking garage about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. It is not super convenient, and not cheap, but it serves its purpose. The hotel allowed us to park our car behind the hotel for a few minutes the day we checked out so we did not have to drag our bags to the parking garage, so this was very nice! If it is your first time in Reykjavik and you will have a rental car, I highly recommend you familiarize yourself with the city parking situation- there are a few apps you can download, we used "Parka". Overall, I highly recommend Sand Hotel- I will for sure stay there again next year.
This was our second stay at this property. The location is perfect! Situated right on the main walking street- step out of the hotel and you are right there!! Can be noisy at night if your room faces the street. Rooms are on the smaller side, but very comfortable and clean, only slight signs of wear and tear, but nothing that would keep me from staying there again. Staff is friendly. Breakfast buffet is good, limited options, but just enough. The seating is a bit tight, and my only complaint is the staff starts to take food away before the buffet ends- so you do feel a bit rushed to eat, they do not mess around to get you out, so keep this in mind if you are the type that shows up late to breakfast! There is a great bakery/cafe right next to the hotel "Sandholt", so this is also an option, and I do highly recommend this place. Parking is a challenge if you have a rental car. There is a parking garage about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. It is not super convenient, and not cheap, but it serves its purpose. The hotel allowed us to park our car behind the hotel for a few minutes the day we checked out so we did not have to drag our bags to the parking garage, so this was very nice! If it is your first time in Reykjavik and you will have a rental car, I highly recommend you familiarize yourself with the city parking situation- there are a few apps you can download, we used "Parka". Overall, I highly recommend Sand Hotel- I will for sure stay there again next year.
10
Jessica Elle
7 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel and great location. Only thing to note is that breakfast is from 7am and majority of day excursions start at 7am, meaning you cannot have breakfast at the hotel. When I spoke with the receptionist they offered to box a breakfast up for a cost an equivalent to £25. I found this quite disappointing as I paid for breakfast when booking and only had it 1 out of 3 days.
Lovely hotel and great location. Only thing to note is that breakfast is from 7am and majority of day excursions start at 7am, meaning you cannot have breakfast at the hotel. When I spoke with the receptionist they offered to box a breakfast up for a cost an equivalent to £25. I found this quite disappointing as I paid for breakfast when booking and only had it 1 out of 3 days.
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Douglas
7 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location surrounded by restaurants and shops. An easy walk to the church. Room was comfortable and quiet. Staff was helpful. Drapery blocked the sun, which rose around 4:00am. One of the best bakeries is next door. In the pedestrian zone so no car noise.
Great location surrounded by restaurants and shops. An easy walk to the church. Room was comfortable and quiet. Staff was helpful. Drapery blocked the sun, which rose around 4:00am. One of the best bakeries is next door. In the pedestrian zone so no car noise.
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Lucy
21 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The location of the hotel is excellent - center of the city and close to all. It is clean and comfortable, but the bathroom is not a user-friendly. The sink is tiny with a tall faucet that is in the middle, it's hard to use the sink because you can not fit your face on either side of faucet. On top of this, there is no shelf to even put a toothbrush on.
The location of the hotel is excellent - center of the city and close to all. It is clean and comfortable, but the bathroom is not a user-friendly. The sink is tiny with a tall faucet that is in the middle, it's hard to use the sink because you can not fit your face on either side of faucet. On top of this, there is no shelf to even put a toothbrush on.
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KANIKA
19 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was cute, small but functional. It was clean.
The room was cute, small but functional. It was clean.
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Cheryl
18 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice staff & rooms. Excellent location. Great breakfast.
Nice staff & rooms. Excellent location. Great breakfast.
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Ming
15 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk was very helpful and friendly
Front desk was very helpful and friendly
FAQs about Sand Hotel by Keahotels
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available nearby for a fee of EUR 25 per day, located 82 feet away and open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Limited on-site parking is also available.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Reykjavik, just steps from Laugavegur and approximately 14 minutes on foot from Reykjavik Harbour. It is 0.5 miles from Harpa and 0.6 miles from Reykjavik City Hall.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of EUR 75 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.
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- 2026-09-22: 360.1135301989746USD
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- 2026-09-24: 390.1704888647461USD
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- 2026-10-11: 283.19809473724365USD
- 2026-10-12: 233.9462676086426USD
- 2026-10-13: 266.53938954666137USD
- 2026-10-14: 231.0490960865021USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day (82 ft away; open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 75 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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