The Capital-Inn Hotel in Reykjavik
✅ Dorm rooms are clean and surprisingly quiet, sometimes not full, allowing for privacy. ✅ Helpful staff who assisted guests with early check-ins and luggage storage. ✅ Amenities like shared kitchen and laundry facilities are well maintained and useful. ✅ Free bike rentals and the proximity to a beach area provide pleasant outdoor options. ✅ WiFi connection is reliable according to multiple guests. ❌ Location is quite far from central Reykjavik, requiring lengthy walks or multiple bus transfers. ❌ Rooms can be hot due to heating controls that are not easily adjustable by guests. ❌ Some common areas like tables and floors show wear and cleanliness issues. ❌ Beds in dorm rooms are noisy, disturbing light sleepers when others move. ❌ Food theft from the shared fridge was reported, indicating security concerns in communal areas.
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Description
The Capital-Inn Hotel in Reykjavik offers a range of accommodations from dorm beds to one-bedroom apartments, catering to travelers on a budget or those seeking longer stays. Built in 1996 and renovated in 2009, this two-star hotel provides essential amenities such as free WiFi, a shared kitchen, laundry facilities, and free parking. Guests can enjoy onsite dining options with a restaurant and bar, plus outdoor spaces including a terrace and garden. The hotel also supports active travelers with free bike rentals and ski storage. Cleanliness and service receive average ratings around 7/10, reflecting a generally satisfactory experience. The dorm rooms are noted for being quiet and clean, with some guests appreciating the chance to have the dorm to themselves. The hotel does not provide towels but supplies blankets and pillows. While the rooms can be small and sometimes hot, the availability of different room types offers flexibility for individuals and groups.
Location
Located at Suðurhlíð 35d in Reykjavik's Midborg district, The Capital-Inn Hotel is about a 45-minute walk from the city center. Public transport options require an additional 10-minute walk to the nearest bus stop plus 10-15 minutes into town. Nearby attractions include Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach, approximately 1.36 km away, and the Kopavogur Natural History Museum about 1.27 km from the hotel. The Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) is conveniently close at 2 km distance. The hotel is also a short walk from the Perlan Museum, which offers a free shuttle bus into the city center, helping to mitigate the relative distance from central Reykjavik.
Tips
- Expect to walk or take multiple buses to reach central Reykjavik; plan accordingly if you want to explore the city frequently.
- Bring your own towels since the hotel does not supply them.
- If you are a light sleeper, request a room away from the road and prepare for potentially noisy beds in dorm rooms.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Please contact the hotel for details on their child and extra bed policies.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds can be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total price. For details, please contact the hotel.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, DinersClub, AmericanExpress, JSB
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Locker
- Linens
- Accessibility features
- Laundry
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Common kitchen
- Restaurant
- Vending machine
- Packed Lunches
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Spanish
- German
- Russian
- English
- French
- Polish
- Arabic
- Turkish
- Chinese
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Hiking
- Picnic area
- Parking
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Ski shuttle
- Skiing
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1360 m. It takes 20 minutes To the beach!
Hotel view
Video: The Capital-Inn - Reykjavik - Iceland
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Reviews
The biggest downside is the location. It's quite out of the way - about a 45-minute walk to the centre of Reykjavik. There are bus links, but even that requires a 10-minute walk to the nearest stop, plus another 10-15 minutes into town. If you don't mind a bit of hassle getting around, the value for money is fantastic. But if you're looking to be right in the heart of Reykjavik, this place might feel too far removed.
All in all, it's a great budget option if you're after a quiet, clean place to crash and don't mind the extra travel time.
If you are a light sleeper, the you shouldn't stay here! The road is very noisy. Not a problem for me but something to consider.
Breakfast is normal, but, it is better to buy something in bonus and cook it.
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Frequently asked questions about The Capital-Inn Hotel
What types of rooms are available at The Capital-Inn Hotel?
The hotel offers a variety of room types including Run of House, Bed in Dorm, Economy room, Standard rooms (Single, Double, Triple, Quintuple), Superior, Deluxe (Single, Double), Luxury room, and several apartment options such as 1 Bedroom Apartment, Single Apartment, Triple Apartment, Quadruple Apartment, 1 Bedroom Single Apartment, Double Apartment, 1 Bedroom Double Apartment, 1 Bedroom Quadruple Apartment, and Standard Apartment.
Is breakfast included and what is it like?
Breakfast is available at the hotel's restaurant and has been described as 'fine' or 'not bad' by guests, though some preferred to buy their own food to cook in the shared kitchen.
Are pets allowed at The Capital-Inn Hotel?
Pets are not allowed at this hotel.
How can I get to the city center from the hotel?
The hotel is about a 45-minute walk from Reykjavik city center. Alternatively, guests can walk 10 minutes to the nearest bus stop and then take a bus that takes another 10-15 minutes into town.
Does the hotel provide towels and hairdryers?
Towels are not provided by the hotel, but blankets and pillows are supplied. A hairdryer is available in the women's bathroom.
