Hotel Local 101 in Reykjavik
✅ Friendly and helpful staff frequently praised for their service ✅ Clean rooms with blackout curtains and daily housekeeping ✅ Excellent location close to museums and downtown attractions ✅ Breakfast described as good with excellent coffee ✅ Bar and fitness centre available on site ❌ Rooms are very small, sometimes cramped for two suitcases ❌ Furniture and décor are dated, reflecting the building’s 1965 origin ❌ Bathrooms are tiny, sometimes lacking hot water in washbasin ❌ Breakfast quality inconsistent and seating limited ❌ Some maintenance issues reported, such as broken bathroom lights and worn carpets on stairs
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Description
Hotel Local 101 is a modest 3-star hotel in Reykjavik, originally constructed in 1965 and renovated in 2009. It offers a variety of room types including Economy Double, Standard Single with balcony, Standard Double, and Superior Double rooms. The hotel provides essential services such as a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, WiFi, and concierge service. Rooms are noted for being small, with some guests describing them as just enough to fit a queen-size bed and a desk, reflecting the building’s age and original design. Bathrooms are compact, sometimes described as 'camping level,' but generally clean and functional. The staff receive praise for being friendly and helpful, often going the extra mile for guests. While not luxurious, the hotel is considered good value for travelers who plan to spend most of their time exploring rather than staying indoors.
Location
Located at Ránargata 4a in central Reykjavik, Hotel Local 101 is within walking distance of several cultural sites. The Reykjavik Museum of Photography is only 148 meters away, while the Reykjavik Art Museum and The Settlement Exhibition are within 250 meters. The hotel is approximately 2 kilometers from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV). For beach access, Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach is 3.2 kilometers away. Several highly-rated restaurants such as Litli Barinn, Thai Cuisine House, and Lóla Restaurant are all within 100 meters, providing convenient dining options nearby.
Tips
- Book a Superior Double room if you want extra space, as basic rooms are very small.
- The hotel does not have free parking but paid parking is available opposite the hotel and free parking within a 10-minute walk.
- Bring earplugs if you are sensitive to noise, as some guests have reported hearing corridor sounds and loud door closings.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Continental Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- TV
- Accessibility features
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Kettle
- Wi-Fi in the hotel
- Spanish
- English
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Hiking
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Pets allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 3220 m. It takes 48 minutes To the beach!
Hotel view
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Reviews
As other reviewers states the location is great. We also had a good experience with the staff. He did the best he could to handle the little breakfast buffet at the same time as he was checking out guests.
So, to conclude, if you expect this place to be a fancy hotel you´d be disappointed. If you expect a standard backpacker hostel you might find this a quite good place. Would I stay here again? Probably not. The price is about the same as other hotels in the area and I'd rather explore them before coming back here again.
The location is great and the downstairs bar is excellent. The breakfast is good but a bit hit and miss with some items. Coffee is excellent! The basic rooms are very small, so if with two suitcases gets cramped. Staff is lovely.
Clean room and property. The front desk was very helpful and patient with our many questions about the area.
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Frequently asked questions about Hotel Local 101
Are pets allowed at Hotel Local 101?
Pets are not allowed, but service animals are permitted.
What types of rooms are available at this hotel?
Rooms include Economy Double room; Standard Single room with balcony; Standard Double room; Superior Double room.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is not included and is available as a continental buffet daily from 07:30 to 10:00 for an additional fee paid at the property.
How close is the hotel to Reykjavik's main cultural attractions?
The hotel is within 250 meters of Reykjavik Museum of Photography, Reykjavik Art Museum, and The Settlement Exhibition.
Does the hotel have accessibility features?
Yes, Hotel Local 101 offers facilities for disabled guests and has a lift.
