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Reviews of Eric the Red Guesthouse

Eiríksgata 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

#6 of 32 B&Bs and Inns in Reykjavík

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Review score

Based on 1508 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    Great base for Reykjavík area , close to downtown and BSI bus station
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly relaxed place to stay. Kitchen available and luggage storage

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay, clean, with a mellow atmosphere, great hosts.
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    Great location, very mellow atmosphere, clean and loved the garden. Leo was great, went out of his way to help: super kind.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    An affordable cozy garden guesthouse - Would stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom is a little tight but I think that's a European thing haha.

    Fantastic location. There was an accident blocking entry when I arrived but I was easily able to navigate there by going around + there was free parking. This place is located right behind Hallgrimskirkja church! There was no staff there when I arrived but they left a paper with my name giving me all the instructions I needed to find my room and get in. I stayed in the backyard guesthouse. Lots of natural light, it's small but cozy!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Very reasonable accommodation with good quality rooms
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Condition of the facia Temperature in the room Bed linens

    Location Check in and out process Bathroom No shoe policy inside Cleanliness

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Felt very homely and inviting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great budget option. Very comfy, clean, private bathroom, easy check in, laundry facilities, easy walk to city centre. Did not meet host but they responded promptly to questions asked via the booking.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient and near the downtown and terminal

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Great location and kitchen facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs, curtain was not black out.

    Great to have a kitchen with free beverages and cereals. Location was about 10min walk from BSI Bus Terminal so it's very convenient. Just a few steps away from the church too.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    9.0
    Certainly would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, very clean, well organized

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Where do I start, I was exhausted from traveling around Iceland. As soon as I walked in Leo, one of the owners, made me feel at home. Authentic care and attention to travelers needs. Leo showed me the place, the different rooms I can pick from and simply made me feel right at home among long time friend. I needed to do laundry desperately and Leo offered me access to the house laundry facility. That saved me from my hiker clothes sink. Lol The house is so charming, comfortable, clean, quiet and right in the center of everything. I can see the iconic hallgrimskirja church right from the window as it's across the street. The house has a beautiful "soul", full of character with modern amenities. Has an amazing backyard garden where I sipped my coffee and read. There is also a sense of community around here. Travelers share stories, food and snack they no longer need and helpful tips. This is by far the best place I've stayed at in Iceland. If im ever back to Reykjavik I won't be looking or shopping around. It's this home that I'll choose. Thank you Leo and staff for making my visit awesome.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very thin walls and could hear everything from my room, room was located in the basement area right under the dining or common area, other guest were making noises with chairs until late night. But all of it is probably my problem, I’m a light sleeper.

    Location, cleanliness, availability of charging adapters, clean bathroom, nice environment, friendly communication. I liked the guesthouse start a lot, price was great and it’s close to the bus station.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just need a sign telling us we were at the hotel. Everything else was great.

    George was very accommodating. The location of the guest house was great. The staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our stay there.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The WiFi didn't fully work for my room, I'm not really sure what the issue was.

    The room and entire guesthouse are super beautiful, the decorations are so charming. The location is so close to the church, and a few minutes walk to the bus stop that does airport transfers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Relatively cheap, 15 mins from downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location, clean, excellent price-to-value ratio

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cleanliness, friendless and location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent guesthouse in the centre of town!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location in the centre of town. We had a room with a shared bathroom which was excellent. The bathroom was always free and shared between few rooms. Beds were super comfortable and the host was very friendly. Shared kitchen was great and had everything we needed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doesn't look special from the outside but definitely is from the inside. Lots of stuff in the kitchen and Infos on trips. Great rooms, nice price for such a central location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in the garden house and it was such a lovely stay. Had its own brand new bathroom with shower, nice and quiet away from the main house. Great location and easy to find parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Clean, quiet, conveniently located for city and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Rooms were clean - some have private bathrooms, others were shared facilities, all very clean Breakfast cereal was available for all to use and cooking facilities were shared and adequate # Owners provide taxi service to/from guest house for about £100 Clean towels provided

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Great value, homely guesthouse in downtown Reykjavík.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was just one shower to share for those rooms without en-suite.

    Very homely, large double room (we stayed in one without en-suite), with comfortable bed and tasteful furnishings. Tea, coffee and breakfast (cereals) included, modern bathrooms. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front door to the house is very difficult to open. We thought it was closed.

    We had room number 1 and it was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Great host & location, a bit uncomfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uncomfortable beds and poor pillows.

    Easy to get in and out, very nice host and useful recommendations for dinning. Location was great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Perfect stay next to Reykjavik church
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, absolutelly perfect.

    Very nice reconstructed rooms with sink and shared bathroom, which was clean and beautiful. Beds were very cozy and we apreciate a lot that there were full equiped kitchen and you could use a cereals, milk, jam and tee free of charge.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable and great location. Awesome hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sink and shower were clogged and there wasn’t any conditioner

    The energy, it was very comfortable and the people were really nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    New apartment with everything you need. Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked The “Apartment with view and balcony”. Brand NEW building, beautiful 1bed room top floor apartment with a big balcony, free parking, lift, full size mirror, fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine & dryer. Location is just a few mins away from Eric the guesthouse. Excellent host! Highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in May 2024

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