Igdlo Guesthouse in Reykjavik
✅ Excellent service and friendliness from staff, especially the elderly gentleman at reception ✅ Very clean rooms and shared bathrooms according to multiple guest comments ✅ Convenient location close to the BSI bus terminal and within walking distance to city attractions ✅ Fully equipped kitchen and dining area on the second floor with free coffee and tea ✅ Good value for money considering Reykjavik’s accommodation prices ❌ Some rooms have small sizes and basic furnishings, which may not suit couples seeking more comfort ❌ Shared bathroom facilities can be less convenient; one guest noted slow shower drainage and a messy curtain ❌ Noise issues reported from hallway footsteps and early-morning coffee machine sounds ❌ Occasional maintenance concerns such as broken curtains, smelly fridge, and water with a sulfur smell ❌ Some guests experienced confusing door locks and security concerns with shared room access
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Description
Igdlo Guesthouse in Reykjavik offers budget accommodation with a variety of economy and standard room types, including single, double, quadruple, family, and studio options. The guesthouse provides essential services such as free WiFi, heating, luggage storage, laundry, and free parking. Rooms are generally small but functional, some featuring private sinks while bathrooms and showers are shared by floor. The kitchen and dining area on the second floor are fully equipped for guests to prepare their own meals, and complimentary coffee and tea are available throughout the day. Guests can opt for a continental breakfast for an additional fee. With a strong emphasis on cleanliness and service quality, rated 10/10 in both categories, the guesthouse presents good value for money in Reykjavik’s accommodation market.
Location
Located in the Hlidar district of Reykjavik, Igdlo Guesthouse is about a 10-15 minute walk from the BSI main bus terminal, where the airport bus drops off. The city center and various attractions are within walking distance, roughly 15 minutes on foot. The nearest grocery store and restaurants are approximately 950 meters away, about a 10-15 minute walk. Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach lies 1.74 km from the property, while Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) is just 1 km away, making it convenient for travelers arriving by air. Free parking is available on-site.
Tips
- Contact the hotel ahead to receive passcodes for late self check-in.
- Bring earplugs if you are sensitive to hallway noise or early morning sounds.
- Use the kitchen facilities to save on dining out, but note that some kitchen items like cooking oil are not provided.
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 [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: Contact the property for details
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, AmericanExpress, DinersClub, UnionPay, JSB, Visa
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Express check-in
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Multi-language staff
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Picnic area
- Barbeque
- Free parking
- Next to the beach
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1740 m. It takes 26 minutes To the beach!
Hotel view
Video: Reykjavik, Iceland - Igdlo Guesthouse
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Reviews
As for my room, I stayed in a single bed. It is small but all good. It has its own sink which is pretty useful for doing skin care. It also has cabinet and table and its own room heater. Toilet and shower is just outside the room. Every floor I think has its own T&B. Second floor has the kitchen and dining area. You can cook or prepare your own food here. They offer breakfast for 7euros. I didn’t try this tho. Coffee and Tea are free all day.
The closest grocery store is a bit of a walk, about 10-15mins or 950m far. Also, same for the restaurants.
Overall, this is very good value for money. It’s cheap for Iceland standards. I stayed for three nights and had no complaints.
Kitchen and dining area was good and all kitchen utilities is fully equipped, we expected oil is provided but is not
One small problem is the water shower is very slow and the shower curtain is too long and look mess and feel dirty
The place was poor. They had a strange door lock you had to push a small switch on the edge of the door to lock it, with no instructions on how it worked. So another guest entered our room and woke us up. Our room backed up to a shared dining room with a very loud coffee machine that woke us up very early in the morning when other guests used it. The towels were very old and small. It was bad.
The location was the only redeeming quantity. We canceled a future night booked for the end of our trip.
Russ
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Frequently asked questions about Igdlo Guesthouse
Are bathrooms private or shared in Igdlo Guesthouse?
Bathrooms and showers are shared and located on each floor, not en-suite in most rooms.
Is breakfast included and what are the breakfast options?
Breakfast is continental, served daily from 08:00 to 10:00, and costs an additional 7 euros per person.
Can I park a car at Igdlo Guesthouse?
Yes, free parking is available on the property.
Is there kitchen access for guests?
Yes, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area are available on the second floor for guest use.
How far is Igdlo Guesthouse from the airport and main bus terminal?
The guesthouse is about 1 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) and a 10-15 minute walk from the BSI main bus terminal.
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The average hotel price this month is 155 USD The best time to book is May 25, with rates starting from 125 USD