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This privately-run guest house in central Reykjavík is 100 metres from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 7 minutes’ walk from Laugavegur shopping street. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a TV. An electric kettle, tea and cups are provided in each room at Eric the Red Guesthouse, along with an in-room washbasin and hairdryer. Some have a private bathroom, while others have access to shared facilities. Guests can relax on Eric the Red’s furnished terrace. Lake Tjörnin is 1 km away and the BSI Reykjavík Bus Terminal is within an 8-minute walk. A variety of restaurants, cafés and shops are found in area surrounding the guesthouse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Reykjavík
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Weiqing
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very comfy and clean. transportation near there is very convenient.
  • Daniel
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Very clean and cozy room made from garden house, good idea for one-two nights ideal.
  • Mally
    United States United States
    The staff was great, the rooms were great, the location was great, the kitchen and shower was great, everything was so good! I never write reviews for anything really but I definitely wanted to for this place :) if I'm ever in Reykjavík again I...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Eric the Red Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Croatian
  • Icelandic
  • Serbian

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Eric the Red Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 01:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Eric The Red Guesthouse in advance.

Please inform Eric the Red Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Eric the Red Guesthouse

  • Room options at Eric the Red Guesthouse include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Bungalow

  • Eric the Red Guesthouse is 0.6 miles from the centre of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Eric the Red Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Eric the Red Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Eric the Red Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):