Set 600 metres from Solfar Sun Voyager and 500 metres from Hallgrímskirkja Church in the centre of Reykjavík, Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property has sea and city views, and is 2.5 km from The Pearl. The apartment features family rooms. All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with a hair dryer, while some units feature a balcony or a patio. An oven, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Reykjavik Art Museum: Kjarvalsstadir, Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre and Laugavegur Shopping Street. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 2 km from Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 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 9.7

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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  • Belen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment we stayed in was very central, with restaurants near by. The apartment itself was perfect: nicely furnished, clean, spacious, kitchen well equipped. Flawless, I would be happy if my that was my flat!! We contacted the landlord upon...
  • Kristin
    Australia Australia
    Great location, clean, light and comfortable apartment with nice facilities. Easy to walk to all attractions in Reykjavík.
  • Satu
    Finland Finland
    Good location. Spacious room. Handy check-in and out.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.3Based on 14,590 reviews from 34 properties
34 managed properties

Company information

Heimaleiga is a property management company, located in Iceland. The whole team at Heimaleiga is focused on making our guests feel comfortable staying with us, so they can feel at home. We offer a variety of properties in Iceland, so everyone can find a short-term accommodation that feels like home, while on vacation.

Property information

Svala Apartments received their first guests on the 1st of July, 2018. Svala consists of 8 apartments that are all newly renovated. All of the apartments come with a kitchen but it can differ between apartments what the kitchen consists of. All of the apartments have a private bathroom and we provide toiletries and towels. Please note that we don't have a staff on hands and there is a self-check-in system. You will get keycodes for both the front door and the door into your apartment.

Neighbourhood information

Svala Apartments is located on Laugavegur, the main shopping street in Reykjavik. Many shops, bar, restaurants, and grocery stores are just a few steps away as well as many of the main tourist attractions in Reykjavik.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Sea view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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 stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga 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 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga

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

  • Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Live music/performance

  • Check-in at Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga on this page.

  • Yes, Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga is 0.6 miles from the centre of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.