
Iceland SJF Apartments - 503
- Duration per the operator: duration not stated
An Apartment Stay in Reykjavik, Rated by Its Guests
This listing is for the Iceland SJF Apartments, a place to stay in Reykjavik rather than a guided tour. You will be based in the city itself, with the departure point for any onward travel being Reykjavik. The operator does not state how long a stay here is meant to last, and no entry price is given in advance. What is known is how previous guests have judged it: a score of 9.2 out of 10, drawn from 127 reviews. That places it 89th out of 319 apartments in its category, a ranking based on the strength of the evidence behind it rather than the score alone. The listing is a straightforward accommodation option in the capital, suited to travellers who want a fixed base in Reykjavik and are comfortable arranging the details of their own itinerary.

Photographs from the operator . They show the listing, not your day.
- Operator
- Duration
- duration not stated
- Departure point
- Reykjavik
- Group form
- group
- Guiding
- no guide listed
- In English
- not stated
- Pickup from your hotel
- not stated
- Price
- not stated
- Rating
- 9.2 from 127 ratings
- Quality bar
- passed
What is included, what is not, and what the operator does not say
The catalogue distinguishes three states, and the third matters most: not stated does not mean excluded, it means unresolved.
| Service | Status | What that means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Admission to the site | not stated | admission not stated |
| Pickup from your hotel | not stated | Not stated, so plan to make your own way. |
| Food on the tour | not stated | Not stated. |
- Status
- not stated
- What that means for you
- admission not stated
- Status
- not stated
- What that means for you
- Not stated, so plan to make your own way.
- Status
- not stated
- What that means for you
- Not stated.
Location in the Capital
The apartment sits in Reykjavik, the departure city for this listing. The city proper holds a population of 139,804, while the greater capital region is home to 253,230 people. The city covers an area of 244 square kilometres (94 square miles), and its charter was granted on 18 August 1786. Being in the capital means you are close to the services and transport links that radiate out from the centre, though the catalogue does not specify the apartment's exact distance from the main shopping street or the old harbour. What is clear is that you are staying in Iceland's largest urban area, not in a remote settlement, so getting about will rely on the city's own bus network or on having a vehicle. The apartment is a place to return to after exploring, rather than a destination in itself.
What This Listing Does Not Cover
This page does not carry certain details that travellers often look for. The operator does not give a price for the stay, so you will need to contact them directly or check a booking platform for the current rate. There is no mention of free cancellation, which is worth noting because most listings in this catalogue do offer it: 730 out of 1,392 grant that flexibility, and this one does not appear among them. The operator also does not state what the apartment contains in terms of facilities, so there is no word on a kitchen, laundry, parking or internet access. None of the places on the itinerary charges admission or parking fees, so you will not face gate costs during your stay, but the catalogue does not say whether the apartment itself has any associated charges beyond the room rate. Meals are not mentioned, and neither is pickup from the airport or any form of transport arranged by the operator. What you have here is a rated apartment in Reykjavik with a strong guest score, a central location in Iceland's capital, and a set of practical details that you will need to confirm before booking.
This tour against 4 comparable ones
All 5 come from the category “Apartments in Reykjavik”. The column for this tour is highlighted; the others are the best-evidenced in the category.
| Iceland SJF Apartments - 503 | 2BR Modern Family Flat with Balcony and Free Parking | Bright, modern 2BR apartment in central Reykjavík | City-Center Gem with Prime Reykjavík Access | Cozy Studio by Laugavegur Central Reykjavík | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |||||
| Price | not stated | not stated | from 557 $ | not stated | not stated |
| Duration | |||||
| Group type | group | group | group | group | group |
| In English | no | no | no | no | no |
| Admission | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| Pickup | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| Rating (reviews) | 9.2 (127) | 10.0 (1) | 10.0 (1) | 10.0 (2) | 10.0 (1) |
| Quality floor | above the floor | below the floor | below the floor | below the floor | below the floor |
| Free cancellation until | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated | not stated |
- Provider
- Price
- not stated
- Duration
- Group type
- group
- In English
- no
- Admission
- not stated
- Pickup
- not stated
- Rating (reviews)
- 9.2 (127)
- Quality floor
- above the floor
- Free cancellation until
- not stated
- Provider
- Price
- not stated
- Duration
- Group type
- group
- In English
- no
- Admission
- not stated
- Pickup
- not stated
- Rating (reviews)
- 10.0 (1)
- Quality floor
- below the floor
- Free cancellation until
- not stated
- Provider
- Price
- from 557 $
- Duration
- Group type
- group
- In English
- no
- Admission
- not stated
- Pickup
- not stated
- Rating (reviews)
- 10.0 (1)
- Quality floor
- below the floor
- Free cancellation until
- not stated
- Provider
- Price
- not stated
- Duration
- Group type
- group
- In English
- no
- Admission
- not stated
- Pickup
- not stated
- Rating (reviews)
- 10.0 (2)
- Quality floor
- below the floor
- Free cancellation until
- not stated
- Provider
- Price
- not stated
- Duration
- Group type
- group
- In English
- no
- Admission
- not stated
- Pickup
- not stated
- Rating (reviews)
- 10.0 (1)
- Quality floor
- below the floor
- Free cancellation until
- not stated
The order follows the weight of evidence and not the commission. Every value comes from the same catalogue fields, so that the columns compare.
How many people have judged it?
The number of ratings per listing, the score in brackets. A score without the population behind it tells you nothing.
This site's quality bar sits at ten ratings. Below that is not a verdict, it is chance.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Iceland SJF Apartments - 503… (9.2) | 2BR Modern Family Flat with Ba… (10.0) | Bright, modern 2BR apartment i… (10.0) | City-Center Gem with Prime Rey… (10.0) | Cozy Studio by Laugavegur Cent… (10.0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 127 ratings | 1 ratings | 1 ratings | 2 ratings | 1 ratings |
What the 9.2 Score Really Tells You
A rating of 9.2 from 127 reviews is a solid figure, but the number behind it matters more than the decimal. With 127 votes, this is not a score based on a handful of stays; it reflects a meaningful body of guest experience. In a category of 319 apartments, this listing ranks 94th by the number of reviews it has gathered. That rank is a measure of how much evidence exists, not of quality alone, so it tells you that this apartment has been tested by a reasonable number of people and has held up well in their estimation. The four comparable listings nearby all show perfect 10.0 scores, but each rests on just one or two reviews, which is far thinner proof. A 9.2 from 127 guests carries more weight than a 10.0 from a single visitor. What the score does not tell you is what those guests praised or criticised, and the operator does not break the rating down into categories such as cleanliness, location or value.
The day, stop by stop
The order follows the usual run of the day. Each stop names what is there and the figures behind it; everything else is in the data sheet.
Meeting point
You make your own way there; the duration counts from that point.
Reykjavik
- Population of Reykjavik (city proper)139,804Statistics Iceland
- Daylight on the June solstice21.2 hGaisma (sun-path almanac)
- Daylight on the December solstice4.1 hGaisma (sun-path almanac)
Back to where you started
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A place on this list is a stop, not a promise about how long you spend there.
Temperatures in Reykjavik across the year
Mean daily high and mean daily low per month. Two series, one axis; the points mark the warmest and the coolest month.
There is little shelter at most of these sites. The figures are long-run outdoor averages and not a forecast.
The figures behind this chart, as a table
| Row | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily high | 3.2 degrees C | 3.3 degrees C | 4.2 degrees C | 6.9 degrees C | 10.1 degrees C | 13 degrees C | 14.9 degrees C | 14.1 degrees C | 11.4 degrees C | 7.6 degrees C | 4.7 degrees C | 3.3 degrees C |
| Daily low | -1.7 degrees C | -1.9 degrees C | -1.3 degrees C | 1 degrees C | 4 degrees C | 7.2 degrees C | 9.1 degrees C | 8.6 degrees C | 6.2 degrees C | 2.7 degrees C | -0.1 degrees C | -1.6 degrees C |
When to Book Your Stay
The climate chart above shows Reykjavik's monthly averages, and these should guide when you choose to come. January and February are the coldest months, with highs around 3 degrees Celsius (37 degrees Fahrenheit) and lows near minus 2 degrees Celsius (28 degrees Fahrenheit). December matches those figures. If you are visiting in deep winter, expect short days and cold air, which suits travellers who want the city's winter atmosphere rather than long outdoor excursions. March warms only slightly, to a high of 4 degrees Celsius (39 degrees Fahrenheit). From April onwards the temperatures climb steadily, reaching 7 degrees Celsius (45 degrees Fahrenheit) in April and 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) in May. June brings highs of 13 degrees Celsius (55 degrees Fahrenheit), July peaks at 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit), and August holds at 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit). These summer months are the mildest, with lows around 7 to 9 degrees Celsius (45 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit), making them the most comfortable for spending time outside. September cools to 11 degrees Celsius (52 degrees Fahrenheit), and October drops to 8 degrees Celsius (46 degrees Fahrenheit), with November back down to 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit). Since the operator does not state a fixed duration for a stay, the season mainly affects what you can do from the apartment as a base rather than the length of your visit.
The full data sheet
Everything below comes from the operator's own catalogue entry or from the sources named in the last column. Where a field is blank, the operator did not fill it in, and that is recorded as unstated rather than guessed.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The listing26 | ||
| Operator's own title | Iceland SJF Apartments - 503 | Stay22 catalogue |
| Product number | 9828715 | Stay22 catalogue |
| Departure point | Reykjavik | Stay22 catalogue |
| Duration | duration not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Multi-day | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Starting price | not stated | Stay22, live check |
| Starting price in local currency | not stated | Rate 121.15 ISK to the USD |
| Rating | 9.2 out of 10 | Stay22, live check |
| Number of ratings | 127 | Stay22, live check |
| This project's quality bar | passed | Own rule: at least 4.0 from at least 10 ratings |
| Rank within its category | 89 of 319 in “Apartments in Reykjavik” | Own analysis, score weighted by the number of ratings |
| Admission to the site | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Food on the tour | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Pickup from your hotel | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Kind of guiding | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Guiding languages | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Guide works in English | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Bookable privately | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Small group | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Group form per the operator | apartment | Stay22 catalogue |
| Priority entry | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Suitable for wheelchair users | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Free cancellation | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Cancellation deadline | not stated | Stay22 catalogue |
| Basis in the catalogue | not stated | Own check of the catalogue fields |
| Operator's images | 1 photographs | Stay22 catalogue |
| Reykjavik37 | ||
| Population of Reykjavik (city proper) | 139,804 | Statistics Iceland |
| Population of the greater capital region | 253,230 | Statistics Iceland |
| Area of the city | 244 km2 | Wikipedia |
| City charter granted | 18 August 1786 | Wikipedia |
| Weather station for the climate figures below | Reykjavík station (station no. 1), Icelandic Meteorological Office | Icelandic Meteorological Office (Veðurstofa Íslands) |
| Average high in January | 3.2 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in February | 3.3 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in March | 4.2 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in April | 6.9 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in May | 10.1 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in June | 13 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in July | 14.9 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in August | 14.1 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in September | 11.4 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in October | 7.6 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in November | 4.7 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average high in December | 3.3 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in January | -1.7 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in February | -1.9 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in March | -1.3 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in April | 1 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in May | 4 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in June | 7.2 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in July | 9.1 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in August | 8.6 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in September | 6.2 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in October | 2.7 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in November | -0.1 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average low in December | -1.6 °C | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Average annual precipitation | 875.9 mm | Icelandic Meteorological Office |
| Daylight on the June solstice | 21.2 h | Gaisma (sun-path almanac) |
| Daylight on the December solstice | 4.1 h | Gaisma (sun-path almanac) |
| Main gateway airport | KEF | Isavia |
| Drive time from Keflavik Airport to downtown Reykjavik | 45 min | Flybus (Kynnisferðir) |
| Single city bus fare (Strætó) | 690 ISK | Strætó bs |
| One-way airport bus fare (Flybus, KEF to Reykjavik) | 3,999 ISK | Flybus (Kynnisferðir) |
| Taxi fare from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik | 22,500 ISK | Hreyfill (taxi cooperative) |
| Sources: Þingvellir National Park27 | ||
| Park entry fee, adult | 0 ISK | Arctic Adventures |
| Parking fee, car (up to 5 seats) | 1,000 ISK | Þingvellir National Park |
| Toilet fee | 0 ISK | Iceland Review |
| Visitor centre opening hours | 09:00-18:00 (Apr-Oct), 09:00-17:00 (Nov-Mar) | Þingvellir National Park |
| Park access season | Grounds open 24 hours, year-round | Arctic Adventures |
| Visitor centre exhibition fee, adult | 1,200 ISK | Þingvellir National Park |
| UNESCO World Heritage status since | 2,004 | UNESCO World Heritage Centre |
| Althing (Icelandic parliament) established | 930 | Þingvellir National Park |
| Year Althing stopped meeting at Thingvellir | 1,798 | Þingvellir National Park |
| National park established | 1,930 | Þingvellir National Park |
| Core protected area | 92.7 km2 | Wikipedia |
| Lake Þingvallavatn surface area | 84 km2 | Wikipedia |
| Lake Þingvallavatn, maximum depth | 114 m | Wikipedia |
| Tectonic plate drift rate | 2 cm/year | Þingvellir National Park |
| Silfra fissure water temperature | 2-4 C | Þingvellir National Park |
| Silfra fissure, maximum diving depth allowed | 18 m | Þingvellir National Park |
| Silfra diving/snorkeling park fee, per person | 1,500 ISK | DIVE.IS |
| Campsite fee, adult per night | 1,800 ISK | Þingvellir National Park |
| Campsite season | Summer season Jun 1-Sep 15; Nyrðri-Leirar open year-round | Þingvellir National Park |
| Wheelchair accessibility | Paved and boardwalk paths from parking lots P1, P2, P4 and P5 reach the main sights; lot P3's path is steep and unsuitable | Golden Circle Iceland |
| Safety warning | Snow can hide cracks and rifts near the Öxará riverbank; visitors are told to stay on marked paths | Þingvellir National Park |
| Recent path closure | Part of the Almannagjá gorge path closed evenings 18:00-23:00 through end of May for bridge repairs | Þingvellir National Park |
| Öxarárfoss waterfall height | 12 m | Iceland Review |
| Þingvallakirkja church built | 1,859 | Iceland Review |
| Women executed at Drekkingarhylur drowning pool | 18 | Iceland Review |
| Road distance from Reykjavik | 47.6 km · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
| Driving time from Reykjavik | 47 min · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
| Sources: Geysir geothermal area22 | ||
| Entry fee to the geothermal area | 0 ISK | Reykjavík Grapevine |
| Parking fee, car | 1,000 ISK | Reykjavík Grapevine |
| Access season | Open-air site accessible year-round, no gate or hours | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Protected area size | 3 km2 | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Protected as a natural monument since | 2,020 | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Identified thermal features in the area | 364 | Wikipedia |
| Elevation | 110 m | Wikipedia |
| Strokkur eruption interval | 6-10 min | Wikipedia |
| Strokkur eruption height, typical | 15-20 m | Wikipedia |
| Strokkur eruption height, maximum recorded | 40 m | Wikipedia |
| Great Geysir, last known eruption | 2,016 | Iceland Review |
| Great Geysir, tallest eruption on record | 170 m | Wikipedia |
| Water temperature in the geyser conduit | 85-95 C | Wikipedia |
| First written record of Geysir | 13th century | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Land donated to the Icelandic nation | 1,935 | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Recent change: footpath and safety project | Circular footpath and safety upgrade, phase one finished Sep 2024, full project due by end of 2025 | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Safety warning | Stay on the marked paths and behind ropes; geyser water reaches 100C at the surface and can scald or kill | Guide to Iceland |
| Wheelchair accessibility | Main paths around Strokkur are level, compact gravel or paved and usable by wheelchair in good weather; the upper hill viewpoint has steps and steep sections | Golden Circle Iceland |
| Historic royal visits marked by stone markers | Danish kings Christian IX (1874), Frederick VIII (1907) and Christian X (1921) visited and are commemorated by carved 'king's stones' | Environment Agency of Iceland |
| Origin of the English word 'geyser' | Derived from Geysir, this valley's most famous spring; entered English usage in 1780 | Etymonline |
| Road distance from Reykjavik | 115.3 km · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
| Driving time from Reykjavik | 104 min · Computed over the OpenStreetMap road network, not quoted from a tour operator. Driving only: no stops, no ferry, no winter closures, and a car rather than a coach that has to load forty people at every stop. | OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM |
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Common questions
Is admission included?
The catalogue does not say. Where the route is waterfalls and beaches there is nothing to pay; ask if it includes a paid attraction.
How long does the place to stay really take?
The catalogue gives duration not stated. That is the operator's own figure and covers the tour itself, not the time you spend getting to the meeting point.
Is there a guide who works in English?
The catalogue does not say. The field is empty, which is not a no; ask before booking.
Where do I find all the data on this place to stay?
In the data sheet on this page. It carries every field on the tour, on each place it visits and on the climate of the departure city, each with its source, and it downloads as a CSV.
Does this listing's rating mean anything?
Yes. 9.2 out of 10 from 127 is above the bar this site holds, which is 8.0 out of 10 from at least ten voices.

Iceland SJF Apartments - 503
Dates, remaining places and the current version of what is included are at the operator. This page reflects the state of the catalogue, not the state of this morning.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these sources. The running text does not name them, so that it stays readable; the data sheet carries the source in every row.
- 1Stay22: Iceland SJF Apartments - 503Title, duration, what is included, languages, cancellation deadline, stars, number of ratings and starting price.
- 2This project's exchange-rate record, partners/fx.json accessed 2026-09-07Prices are shown in USD as published, with an approximate ISK figure at the rate on the date given. The operator charges in its own currency.
- 3Statistics Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 4Statistics Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 5Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-07
- 6Icelandic Meteorological Office (Veðurstofa Íslands) accessed 2026-09-07
- 7Icelandic Meteorological Office accessed 2026-09-07
- 8Gaisma (sun-path almanac) accessed 2026-09-07
- 9Isavia accessed 2026-09-07
- 10Flybus (Kynnisferðir) accessed 2026-09-07
- 11Strætó bs accessed 2026-09-07
- 12Hreyfill (taxi cooperative) accessed 2026-09-07
- 13Statistics Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 14Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-08
- 15Icelandic Meteorological Office (Veðurstofa Íslands) accessed 2026-09-07
- 16Icelandic Meteorological Office accessed 2026-09-07
- 17Arctic Adventures accessed 2026-09-07
- 18Þingvellir National Park accessed 2026-09-07
- 19Iceland Review accessed 2026-09-07
- 20UNESCO World Heritage Centre accessed 2026-09-07
- 21DIVE.IS accessed 2026-09-07
- 22Golden Circle Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 23OpenStreetMap road network, routed with OSRM accessed 2026-09-07
- 24Reykjavík Grapevine accessed 2026-09-07
- 25Environment Agency of Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 26Guide to Iceland accessed 2026-09-07
- 27Etymonline accessed 2026-09-07






