Old Town Reykjavik

A guesthouse in downtown Reykjavik, 340 metres from the centre. Guest score 7.4/10 from 1,030 reviews. Check-in from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Every fact sourced.

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Old Town Reykjavik

  • Guest score 7.4 out of 10 from 1,030 reviews
  • Check-in from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • Free wifi in all areas
  • 340 metres from the city's centre point
Check availability ★ 7.4(1,030 reviews)

Guesthouse at a glance

Old Town Reykjavik is a guesthouse at 2 Kirkjustræti, 101 Reykjavik. That puts it 340 metres from the city's centre point in a straight line, west of it. The postcode is 101: Miðborg, the city centre.

1,030 guest reviews give it 7.4 out of 10, which Booking.com calls “Good”. That is enough reviews for the score to mean something.

According to the listing, check-in is from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM and check-out until 11:00 AM.

The features the listing puts first: free wifi, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, tour desk and baggage storage.

No nightly rate is printed here. Rates depend on the dates you search, and the booking page quotes them for the nights you pick.

Old Town Reykjavik

Photographs from the property's Booking.com listing.

Type
Guesthouse
Address
2 Kirkjustræti, 101 Reykjavik
Area
Miðborg, the city centre
From the centre point
340 metres in a straight line
On foot, estimated
about 5 minutes
Guest score
7.4 out of 10 from 1,030 reviews
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Parking
No parking available
Internet
Free wifi in all areas

Where it is

The address in the listing is 2 Kirkjustræti, 101 Reykjavik. Postcode 101 covers Miðborg, the city centre. That is the postcode most visitors mean when they say downtown.

In a straight line it is 340 metres from the centre point this site measures from, in the old town by Lækjartorg, to the west. On foot that should take roughly 5 minutes. That is an estimate, not a measured route: the straight line with 30 percent added for the streets, at an ordinary walking pace of 5 km/h.

Booking.com's own location score for the property, from its guests, is 9.4 out of 10.

On parking the listing says: “No parking available.”

What the listing says the property has

Booking.com files each facility under a heading, and the listing names these. Something missing from the list is simply not listed, which is not the same as absent: ask the property if it matters.

HeadingWhat the listing names
Listed firstFree Wifi, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Tour desk, Baggage storage
BathroomTowels, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom
BedroomLinens
Room amenitiesSocket near the bed
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
ServicesBaggage storage, Tour desk
Front Desk ServicesInvoice provided
Safety & securityFire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Key access
GeneralSmoke-free property, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Listed first
What the listing names
Free Wifi, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Tour desk, Baggage storage
Bathroom
What the listing names
Towels, Shared toilet, Shared bathroom
Bedroom
What the listing names
Linens
Room amenities
What the listing names
Socket near the bed
Internet
What the listing names
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
What the listing names
No parking available.
Services
What the listing names
Baggage storage, Tour desk
Front Desk Services
What the listing names
Invoice provided
Safety & security
What the listing names
Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Key access
General
What the listing names
Smoke-free property, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms

On a search for two adults, 12 to 14 October 2026, the listing offered 6 room types, set out in the table below. Availability changes by the night, so this is what existed then, not a promise about your dates.

Of the 12 rate options on that search, 6 allowed free cancellation, so a flexible rate existed for those nights; whether one does for yours is on the booking page.

Room types on that search

Room typeSleepsBeds
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom2 guests2 twin beds
Double Room with Shared Bathroom2 guests1 full bed
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom3 guests3 twin beds
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom4 guests4 twin beds
Family Room with Shared Bathroom5 guests3 twin beds; 1 full bed
Single Room with Shared Bathroom1 guest1 twin bed
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps
2 guests
Beds
2 twin beds
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps
2 guests
Beds
1 full bed
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps
3 guests
Beds
3 twin beds
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps
4 guests
Beds
4 twin beds
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps
5 guests
Beds
3 twin beds; 1 full bed
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Sleeps
1 guest
Beds
1 twin bed

What guests mention

Booking.com condenses the property's guest reviews into a short list of what comes up most, drawn from 216 reviews. This site has not read the reviews itself: the table is Booking.com's summary, as given.

Guests single out location and room cleanliness as strengths; the summary is mixed on value, soundproofing and shared bathrooms.

Booking.com's summary of the guest reviews

TopicWhat the summary saysHow often
LocationCentral setting within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and bus stops.207 mentions
Room CleanlinessTidy sleeping areas with fresh linens and well-maintained surfaces.58 mentions
ValueBudget-friendly for the city, but expensive considering the lack of private facilities.68 mentions (mixed)
SoundproofingThin walls allow noise from corridors, plumbing, and neighboring guests to travel easily.31 mentions (negative)
Shared BathroomsFunctional units, though often affected by sulfur smells, clogged drains, and temperature fluctuations.50 mentions (mixed)
Location
What the summary says
Central setting within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and bus stops.
How often
207 mentions
Room Cleanliness
What the summary says
Tidy sleeping areas with fresh linens and well-maintained surfaces.
How often
58 mentions
Value
What the summary says
Budget-friendly for the city, but expensive considering the lack of private facilities.
How often
68 mentions (mixed)
Soundproofing
What the summary says
Thin walls allow noise from corridors, plumbing, and neighboring guests to travel easily.
How often
31 mentions (negative)
Shared Bathrooms
What the summary says
Functional units, though often affected by sulfur smells, clogged drains, and temperature fluctuations.
How often
50 mentions (mixed)

Arrival, departure and the fine print

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM and check-out until 11:00 AM. The listing attaches this to check-in: “Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in. You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.”

The fine print, as the listing words it: “Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Old Town Reykjavik of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.”

Compared with similar places to stay nearby

Four more from “Guesthouses and B&Bs”: those with at least ten guest reviews first, then the closest to this one. Distances are straight lines between the listings' coordinates.

Place to stayTypeAreaDistance from this oneGuest score
Old Town Reykjavik (this page)guesthouseMiðborg-7.4 (1,030 reviews)
Heart House GuesthouseguesthouseMiðborg110 metres8.2 (404 reviews)
Reykjavík Treasure B&Bbed and breakfastMiðborg170 metres9.4 (865 reviews)
Reykjavík Rainbow GuesthouseguesthouseMiðborg350 metres8.4 (80 reviews)
Downtown Reykjavík Baldursbrá GuesthouseguesthouseMiðborg630 metres7.2 (1,194 reviews)
Old Town Reykjavik (this page)
Type
guesthouse
Area
Miðborg
Distance from this one
-
Guest score
7.4 (1,030 reviews)
Heart House Guesthouse
Type
guesthouse
Area
Miðborg
Distance from this one
110 metres
Guest score
8.2 (404 reviews)
Reykjavík Treasure B&B
Type
bed and breakfast
Area
Miðborg
Distance from this one
170 metres
Guest score
9.4 (865 reviews)
Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse
Type
guesthouse
Area
Miðborg
Distance from this one
350 metres
Guest score
8.4 (80 reviews)
Downtown Reykjavík Baldursbrá Guesthouse
Type
guesthouse
Area
Miðborg
Distance from this one
630 metres
Guest score
7.2 (1,194 reviews)

See all of “Guesthouses and B&Bs”

How much the guest score can carry

7.4 out of 10 from 1,030 reviews. At that number of stays one unhappy or delighted guest barely moves the average, so the score is a fair summary of how guests have found it.

Within “Guesthouses and B&Bs” it stands 34 of 37 when the group is sorted by score and number of reviews together, so that a 10 from one guest does not outrank a 9.1 from two thousand.

Temperatures in Reykjavik across the year

Mean daily high and mean daily low per month, for choosing when to come.

Daily highDaily low
-4161217Daily high, Jul: 14.9 °C15Daily high, Jan: 3.2 °C3Daily low, Jul: 9.1 °C9Daily low, Feb: -1.9 °C-2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Long-run averages from the national weather office, not a forecast.

The figures behind this chart, as a table
RowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daily high3.2 °C3.3 °C4.2 °C6.9 °C10.1 °C13 °C14.9 °C14.1 °C11.4 °C7.6 °C4.7 °C3.3 °C
Daily low-1.7 °C-1.9 °C-1.3 °C1 °C4 °C7.2 °C9.1 °C8.6 °C6.2 °C2.7 °C-0.1 °C-1.6 °C

When the weather suits a visit

The warmest month is July, averaging 14.9 degrees Celsius (58.8 Fahrenheit) by day, the coolest January at 3.2 degrees (37.8 Fahrenheit).

Those are outdoor averages over many years, not a forecast. Iceland's weather turns inside an afternoon; check the Icelandic Met Office the night before you travel.

The full data sheet

Every field this page uses, with its source. The listing facts are Booking.com's, as exported in September 2026; the distances are this site's own arithmetic from the listing's coordinates.

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FactValueSource
The listing27
Name in the listingOld Town ReykjavikBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Booking.com property number9004922Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Type of propertyguesthouseBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Address2 Kirkjustræti, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Postcode101Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Area served by the postcodeMiðborg, the city centrePósturinn postcode register, as listed on Icelandic Wikipedia
Latitude64.1470904Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Longitude-21.9419537Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Straight-line distance from the centre point340 metresOwn calculation from the listing's coordinates and 64.1475 N, 21.9350 W
Direction from the centre pointwestOwn calculation from the listing's coordinates
Walking time to the centre point, estimatedabout 5 minutesOwn estimate: straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h
Guest score7.4 out of 10Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Number of guest reviews1,030Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Booking.com's word for the scoreGoodBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Booking.com location score9.4 out of 10Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Check-inFrom 2:00 PM to 12:00 AMBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Check-outUntil 11:00 AMBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
ParkingNo parking available.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Photographs in the listing45 photographsBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Data as of2026-09-07Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type on the 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-14 searchTwin Room with Shared Bathroom, 2 guests, 2 twin bedsBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type on the 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-14 searchDouble Room with Shared Bathroom, 2 guests, 1 full bedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type on the 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-14 searchTriple Room with Shared Bathroom, 3 guests, 3 twin bedsBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type on the 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-14 searchEconomy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom, 4 guests, 4 twin bedsBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type on the 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-14 searchFamily Room with Shared Bathroom, 5 guests, 3 twin beds; 1 full bedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room type on the 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-14 searchSingle Room with Shared Bathroom, 1 guest, 1 twin bedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Facilities as listed25
Listed first: Free WifiyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Listed first: Family roomsyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Listed first: Non-smoking roomsyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Listed first: Tour deskyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Listed first: Baggage storageyesBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: TowelslistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: Shared toiletlistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bathroom: Shared bathroomlistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Bedroom: LinenslistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Room amenities: Socket near the bedlistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Internet: overviewWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Internet: InternetlistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Parking: overviewNo parking available.Booking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Services: Baggage storagelistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Services: Tour desklistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Front Desk Services: Invoice providedlistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Safety & security: Fire extinguisherslistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Safety & security: CCTV in common areaslistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Safety & security: Smoke alarmslistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Safety & security: Security alarmlistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Safety & security: Key accesslistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
General: Smoke-free propertylistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
General: HeatinglistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
General: Family roomslistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
General: Non-smoking roomslistedBooking.com partner catalogue, September 2026
Reykjavik and its climate124
Population of Reykjavik (city proper)139,804Statistics Iceland
Population of the greater capital region253,230Statistics Iceland
Area of the city244 km2Wikipedia
City charter granted18 August 1786Wikipedia
Weather station for the climate figures belowReykjavík station (station no. 1), Icelandic Meteorological OfficeIcelandic Meteorological Office (Veðurstofa Íslands)
Average high in January3.2 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in February3.3 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in March4.2 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in April6.9 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in May10.1 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in June13 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in July14.9 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in August14.1 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in September11.4 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in October7.6 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in November4.7 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average high in December3.3 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in January-1.7 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in February-1.9 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in March-1.3 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in April1 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in May4 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in June7.2 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in July9.1 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in August8.6 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in September6.2 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in October2.7 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in November-0.1 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average low in December-1.6 °CIcelandic Meteorological Office
Average annual precipitation875.9 mmIcelandic Meteorological Office
Daylight on the June solstice21.2 hGaisma (sun-path almanac)
Daylight on the December solstice4.1 hGaisma (sun-path almanac)
Main gateway airportKEFIsavia
Drive time from Keflavik Airport to downtown Reykjavik45 minFlybus (Kynnisferðir)
Single city bus fare (Strætó)690 ISKStrætó bs
One-way airport bus fare (Flybus, KEF to Reykjavik)3,999 ISKFlybus (Kynnisferðir)
Taxi fare from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik22,500 ISKHreyfill (taxi cooperative)
City swimming pools, adult single entry1,500 ISK · From the published fee schedule.Reykjavik City Council
Hot dog, Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur880 ISK · Price reported 24 Mar 2026; mbl.is reported 920 on 25 Jul 2026 (page blocked, headline only).DV (quoting the stand)
Burger, fries and soda, Tommi's (Tilboð Aldarinnar)2,190 ISKHamborgarabúllan Tómasar menu
Icelandic lamb soup, 101 Reykjavik Street Food2,890 ISK101 Reykjavik Street Food menu
Cinnamon bun (snúður), Bakarameistarinn549 ISKBakarameistarinn
Set lunch (fish of the day or burger with soda), Slippbarinn2,900 ISKSlippbarinn
Fish and chips, Reykjavik Fish3,490 ISKReykjavik Fish
Icelandic plate, Café Loki5,550 ISKCafé Loki menu
Meat soup, Café Loki4,850 ISKCafé Loki menu
Arctic char pan, Messinn4,690 ISK · Read in the menu PDF linked from the live site (Plokkfiskur 4,190, Bleikja 4,690); the PDF file itself dates from Dec 2023.Messinn menu (PDF)
Rye bread ice cream, Café Loki1,600 ISKCafé Loki menu
Tasting menu, Grillmarkaðurinn16,990 ISK per personGrillmarkaðurinn
Latte, Kaffibarinn800 ISKKaffibarinn
Ísey skyr, Krónan305 ISK per 170 gKrónan online shop
Ready sandwich, Krónan659 ISKKrónan online shop
Half loaf, Krónan338 ISK per 385 gKrónan online shop
Whole milk, Krónan239 ISK per litreKrónan online shop
Óðals cheese, Krónan1,545 ISK per 460 gKrónan online shop
Banana, Krónan66 ISK eachKrónan online shop
Draught beer (Gull), Kaffibarinn, regular price1,700 ISK per 500 mlKaffibarinn
Draught beer (Gull), Kaffibarinn, happy hour 15-201,050 ISK per 500 mlKaffibarinn
Egils Gull, Vínbúðin499 ISK per 500 ml canVínbúðin (state liquor store) product search
Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon, Vínbúðin1,799 ISK per 750 ml · Not confirmed on the store search page on 2026-09-11. Context only: the planner prices drinks from bar beer.Vínbúðin (state liquor store) product search
Flybus hotel drop-off supplement1,300 ISKFlybus
Airport fee on a Hreyfill airport taxi490 ISK · From the published tariff of 18 March 2026.Hreyfill
Strætó Klapp daily cap (never more than 3 fares a day)3 fares per day · Not confirmed on the page text read on 2026-09-11 (the 690 fare is). The planner does not rely on the cap: two rides a day stay below it.Strætó price list
Reykjavik City Card, 24 hours6,100 ISKVisit Reykjavík
Reykjavik City Card, 48 hours8,500 ISKVisit Reykjavík
Reykjavik City Card, 72 hours10,500 ISKVisit Reykjavík
Central Reykjavik parking, zone P1660 ISK per hourReykjavíkurborg
Kilometre tax on cars, 20266.95 ISK per km · Blue Car Rental and Lotus charge a flat 1,550 ISK per rental day instead.Ísland.is
Kilometre tax as charged by Blue Car Rental and Lotus1,550 ISK per rental dayBlue Car Rental
Petrol 95, capital-area median of 75 stations261.3 ISK per litre · Changes daily; the build can refresh it from the same file. Recomputed by the main session from the same file: 75 capital-area stations, same median.Gasvaktin (public data file)
Diesel, capital-area median of 75 stations293.2 ISK per litre · Recomputed by the main session from the same file: 75 capital-area stations, same median.Gasvaktin (public data file)
Small 2WD (Toyota Aygo), 3-day hire, Nov 2026, Keflavík7,173 ISK per day · Quoted by the company booking engine for a 3-day hire, Nov 2026, Keflavik.Blue Car Rental
Small 2WD (Toyota Aygo), 3-day hire, Jul 2027, Keflavík12,604 ISK per day · Quoted by the company booking engine for a 3-day hire, Jul 2027, Keflavik.Blue Car Rental
4x4 (Dacia Duster), 3-day hire, Nov 2026, Keflavík9,733 ISK per day · Quoted by the company booking engine for a 3-day hire, Nov 2026, Keflavik.Blue Car Rental
4x4 (Dacia Duster), 3-day hire, Jul 2027, Keflavík17,083 ISK per day · Quoted by the company booking engine for a 3-day hire, Jul 2027, Keflavik.Blue Car Rental
Toyota Yaris, single-day hire, Nov 2026 (vs 8,140 a day over 3 days)20,040 ISK · Quoted by the company booking engine, single day against 8,140 ISK a day over three days, Nov 2026.Lotus Car Rental
Sand and ash protection, small car, Hertz Iceland1,990 ISK per dayHertz Iceland
Toyota Aygo 1.0 petrol, manual: fuel use as stated by the rental company4.1 L per 100 km · A test figure; real driving in wind and cold uses more.Blue Car Rental
Dacia Duster 1.5 4WD, manual: fuel use as stated by the rental company4.7 L per 100 km · Fuel type not stated on the page; a 1.5 L manual 4WD Duster is the diesel, so the planner prices it at the diesel median.Blue Car Rental
Toyota Aygo, 'price per day from', 20267,408 ISK per dayBlue Car Rental
Dacia Duster 4WD, 'price per day from', 20269,547 ISK per dayBlue Car Rental
Kex Hostel, bed in 8-bed dorm, low season5,094 ISK per bed per night · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Kex Hostel booking engine (Godo)
Kex Hostel, bed in 8-bed dorm, high season9,517 ISK per bed per night · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Kex Hostel booking engine (Godo)
HI Loft Hostel, bed in 8-bed mixed dorm, low season5,000 ISK per bed per night · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Loft HI Hostel booking engine (Godo)
HI Loft Hostel, bed in 8-bed mixed dorm, high season8,350 ISK per bed per night · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Loft HI Hostel booking engine (Godo)
Bus Hostel, bed in 10-bed dorm, low season8,550 ISK per bed per night · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Bus Hostel booking engine (Godo)
Bus Hostel, bed in 10-bed dorm, high season14,060 ISK per bed per night · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Bus Hostel booking engine (Godo)
Storm Hotel, standard double, low season23,800 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Storm Hotel, standard double, high season34,700 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Reykjavik Lights, standard double, low season21,900 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Reykjavik Lights, standard double, high season33,200 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Skuggi Hotel, double, low season26,700 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Skuggi Hotel, double, high season37,100 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Hotel Borg, standard double, low season42,600 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Hotel Borg, standard double, high season49,700 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Sand Hotel, standard double, low season39,700 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Sand Hotel, standard double, high season44,900 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Apotek Hotel, standard double, low season34,700 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Apotek Hotel, standard double, high season39,300 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Keahotels booking engine (Godo)
Kex, Double Room with Shared Bathroom, low season14,628 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Kex booking engine (Godo)
Kex, Double Room with Shared Bathroom, high season22,911 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Kex booking engine (Godo)
Kex, Compact Double Room, low season22,235 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Kex booking engine (Godo)
Kex, Compact Double Room, high season34,824 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Kex booking engine (Godo)
HI Loft, Double Room – Private Bath, low season18,550 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.HI Loft booking engine (Godo)
HI Loft, Double Room – Private Bath, high season31,500 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.HI Loft booking engine (Godo)
Bus Hostel, Twin Room, low season20,400 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Bus Hostel booking engine (Godo)
Bus Hostel, Twin Room, high season25,415 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · One night, Tue 3 Nov 2026 (low) and Tue 13 Jul 2027 (high), read from the property booking engine on 2026-09-11.Bus Hostel booking engine (Godo)
Planner default: hostel bed, low season (median of the examples)5,094 ISK per bed per night · Median of [5094, 5000, 8550]; derived, not a published price. Median of the three hostels' own booking-engine prices for the night priced.Kex Hostel, Loft HI Hostel, Bus Hostel
Planner default: hostel bed, high season (median of the examples)9,517 ISK per bed per night · Median of [9517, 8350, 14060]; derived, not a published price. Median of the three hostels' own booking-engine prices for the night priced.Kex Hostel, Loft HI Hostel, Bus Hostel
Planner default: mid double, low season (median of the examples)23,800 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · Median of [23800, 21900, 26700]; derived, not a published price. Median of the three standard doubles priced.Storm Hotel, Reykjavik Lights, Skuggi Hotel
Planner default: mid double, high season (median of the examples)34,700 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · Median of [34700, 33200, 37100]; derived, not a published price. Median of the three standard doubles priced.Storm Hotel, Reykjavik Lights, Skuggi Hotel
Planner default: upper double, low season (median of the examples)39,700 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · Median of [42600, 39700, 34700]; derived, not a published price. Median of the three standard doubles priced.Hotel Borg, Sand Hotel, Apotek Hotel
Planner default: upper double, high season (median of the examples)44,900 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · Median of [49700, 44900, 39300]; derived, not a published price. Median of the three standard doubles priced.Hotel Borg, Sand Hotel, Apotek Hotel
Planner default: budget double, low season (median of the examples)19,475 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · Median of [14628, 22235, 18550, 20400]; derived, not a published price. Median of the four private double rooms priced in those hostels.Kex Hostel, Loft HI Hostel, Bus Hostel
Planner default: budget double, high season (median of the examples)28,458 ISK per room per night, 2 adults · Median of [22911, 34824, 31500, 25415]; derived, not a published price. Median of the four private double rooms priced in those hostels.Kex Hostel, Loft HI Hostel, Bus Hostel
Accommodation tax (gistináttaskattur), hotels and guesthouses800 ISK per room per night · Also in the current law text: https://www.althingi.is/lagas/nuna/2011087.html. 400 ISK for campsites. Some quotes exclude it (HI Loft says so); the planner adds it unless a price includes it.Skatturinn (Iceland Revenue and Customs); Law 87/2011
Capital-region hotel room occupancy, January 202656.1 percent · Context for the low season: January is the least-occupied month, so January rates may sit below the November prices used here.Statistics Iceland
Adult admission at the National Museum of Iceland3,300 ISK · Under-18s and visitors with disabilities enter free; students and seniors pay 1,600 ISK.National Museum of Iceland
Adult admission at the Reykjavik Art Museum2,550 ISK · One ticket is valid for 24 hours at all three houses, Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir and Ásmundarsafn. Under-18s enter free. The museum states that the Reykjavík City Card gives free admission.Reykjavík Art Museum
Return ferry fare to Viðey, adult2,500 ISK · Children 7 to 17 pay 1,250 ISK and children under 7 travel free, up to three per adult. Students, seniors and disabled visitors pay 2,250 ISK.Elding Adventure at Sea
Museums and attractions the City Card admits free17 · Named on the card's own page, among them the National Museum, all three Reykjavík Art Museum houses, the National Gallery, the Settlement Exhibition, the Maritime Museum, Árbær Open Air Museum, Viðey Island and the Family Park and Zoo.Visit Reykjavík
Geothermal pools the City Card admits free8 · Laugardalslaug, Árbæjarlaug, Sundhöll Reykjavíkur, Vesturbæjarlaug, Dalslaug, Grafarvogslaug, Breiðholtslaug and Klébergslaug.Visit Reykjavík
City buses on the City CardYes, unlimited Strætó travel in the capital area, excluding airport bus 55 · The airport coach is a separate fare and is not carried by the card.Visit Reykjavík
The City Card's rule for childrenChildren under 18 enter the covered museums free with any adult card · There is no child card. The National Museum and the Reykjavík Art Museum admit under-18s free in any case, with or without a card.Visit Reykjavík

Common questions

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM and check-out until 11:00 AM, according to the listing. It adds: Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in. You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Can I walk to the city centre from here?

It is 340 metres from the city's centre point in a straight line, which works out at roughly 5 minutes on foot. That walking time is an estimate (the straight line plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h), not a measured route.

Is there parking?

The listing says: “No parking available.”

Is there wifi?

The listing says: “Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.”

How reliable is the guest score?

It is 7.4 out of 10 from 1,030 reviews: enough stays for the average to be a fair summary.

★★★★★
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Old Town Reykjavik

★ 7.4/10 · 1,030 reviews

Rooms, dates and the rate for your nights are on the booking page. This page describes the listing as it stood in September 2026.

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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.

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    Booking.com listing: Old Town Reykjavik accessed 2026-09-07Property type, address, coordinates, stars, guest score and number of reviews, check-in and check-out, facilities, fine print, the review summary and the room types of a dated search.
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    Pósturinn postcode register, as listed on Icelandic Wikipedia accessed 2026-09-13Which area of the capital region each postcode serves.
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    Own calculation from the listing's coordinatesStraight-line distance from 64.1475 N, 21.9350 W; walking time estimated as that distance plus 30 percent, at 5 km/h.
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