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Reviews of Grettir Guesthouse

Laugavegur 28a, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

#16 of 33 B&Bs and Inns in Reykjavík

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Review score

Based on 481 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    9.0
    The location is excellent but the bill was quite high.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wondered if the bill was correct. Why Php17,000+ please review the rate. I thought it was only Php9,000+

    The location is superb!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn't very clean. Especially the shared bathroom needs renovation. Same as in most guesthouses in Iceland, the walls are extremely thin, and therefore, you hear every step and whisper of your neighbors.

    Perfect location to visit the city center. For a 1 night stay it's good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Economic solution for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was small but nice and sufficient for one night.

    Excellent location in the center. Good possibility to make hot tea or heat up food in the kitchen.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable as expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I think having a few extra pillows could have been helpful. I slept well. This would be an improvement.

    The place was easy to deal with. I had no problems to get and then get out. It was uncomplicated. For my purpose of traveling alone, this is how I would like it.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really central and easy access.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Close to everything, but still quiet for a good night rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Did not check before (so the fault is on us), but thought the kitchen has an electric stove. Wanted to do some meal prep. Microwave oven helped to solve part of the problem. :) We had some difficulties finding the house. A small note to look for a small house with red roof would help find the right spot.

    The rooms and facilities were clean and nice. Liked the cozy kitchen. Loved that the fridge was spacious and labeled. The location is excellent for exploring the city. Everything was in a walks distance. Appreciate the help with the city parking information.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    excellent
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is excellent Olga looked after all our need

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall, for just one shared bathroom with that many rooms being in A pretty nice shopping/eatery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did not know we would have access to the kitchen Which was nice! The only setback was I think there were 5 or 6 rooms with just one shared bathroom.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    The location is perfect if you're walking around downtown as it's within reasonable walking distance of many of
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the shower floor quite slippery.

    It was close to the downtown area as well as within walking distance of the old harbour.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Easy and very central
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom door is very noisy.

    This place is located in the heart of Reykjavik, within easy reach to the nicest bakeries in the city! Everything is clean and communication was very clear, so self-check in was very smooth.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls, poor head space no closets

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location, good value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More space to open/store cases

    No breakfast but great bakery just round the corner! Excellent location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a little small but it was still a great place

    Lovely stay and perfect location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for a short stay in the heart of Reykjavik
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy self check-in, great location, comfortable bed, and clean shared spaces, at a great (for Reykjavik) price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Great location, great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy, you can hear everything upstairs

    Perfect location, good amenities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location and cozy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be a little noisy with people going in and out the bathroom at night.

    Great location, cozy hostel and excellent communications with the remote staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Door slamming from other guests

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 9 nights

    There was no room to hang or fold away clothes in the bedroom which was a bit of a struggle. I think the property would be much improved by extra kitchen facilities.

    The bathroom was always very nice and clean, as was the kitchen, although there are not many facilities in the kitchen so we didn't use it much. The bedroom was pleasant, comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Amazing place to stay in centre of Downtown Reykjavik for more than 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Individual rooms are not cleaned during your stay. For 9 nights stay, with long hair that gets everywhere, I did want to clean the floor part way through. I ended up asking to borrow the vacuum from the cleaners. Other guests were not always respectful of the 22:00-08:00 quiet time (mentioned by the host, and there are reminders posted in common areas). The walls are on the thinner side, and more than once I had some difficulty getting to sleep past 23:00 due to people making noise in the common area. So I've had to go out and ask other guests to be quieter. If you are someone who would struggle with an asked upon quiet time, this place isn't for you. Water could have been a bit hotter, and an extra pillow would be nice. It's not a downside for me, but something to take note of. This place is not very accessible. There are stairs and unless you get a taxi you will have to walk 5-10min from the nearest bus stop (being right in the centre of downtown Reykjavik).

    Amazing place to stay in the centre of the downtown Reykjavik, especially for more than 1 day. Room just the right size for a solo traveller, bed was comfortable, can adjust the heat, has a sink in the room. Common area includes microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, assortment of cutlery/plates/cups. Best way to save some money if buying from the Bonus down the road and having meals throughout the week. Central location, laundromat less than 5min walk away, do have to walk a bit more for the bus stops. Cleaners that come during the day are very nice, common area cleaned daily, host responds to messages via Booking.com within a couple of hours.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    The place is a bit cosy for two people should be a little more spacious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    7.0
    Good for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no soundproofing at all. small room in the basement without ventilation

    Location !!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect, it's literally in the city center.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Very cozy, and well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    La limpieza y la ubicación

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    7.0
    Perfect for 1-2 nights stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windows didn't insulate the room properly and it was quite chill in the morning. Also, only one toilet for 5+ rooms can be challenging at times.

    The location is great! The flat it was clean at all times.

    Stayed in February 2024

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