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Baldursbrá Guesthouse Tjarnargata in Reykjavik

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● Center: 1.1 km

✅ Rooms are spacious, warm, and include a small fridge and kettle. ✅ The communal kitchen is well-equipped and clean, with pots, cutlery, bowls, plates, and cups. ✅ Guesthouse has fast WiFi and a shared living space appreciated by visitors. ✅ Friendly and responsive staff, with a quick email reply noted by some guests. ✅ Location is central, close to the Cathedral and main bus terminal BSI. ❌ Some guests reported cleanliness issues including dirty kettles and tables. ❌ Bathroom and rooms described as dark and gloomy by certain visitors. ❌ Sulphur smell in hot water was unpleasant and noticeable. ❌ Overbooking caused one guest to be moved to an unprepared alternative accommodation. ❌ Room doors are very hard to open and noise from downstairs can be heard inside rooms.

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Rooms and prices

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Standard Double room

Wireless internet and shower

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Standard Triple room

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Economy room

Shared bathroom

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Economy Double room

Shared bathroom

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Standard room

Wireless internet and shower

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Standard Single room

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Standard Quadruple room

Private bathroom

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Comfort room

Private bathroom

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Comfort Triple room

Private bathroom

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Private bathroom

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Private bathroom

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2 Bedrooms Quadruple Apartment

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3 Bedrooms Sextuple Apartment

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Standard Apartment

Private bathroom

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Studio

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Basement Studio

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Double Basement Studio

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Description

Baldursbrá Guesthouse Tjarnargata is a 2-star accommodation in central Reykjavik offering a range of room types from Economy rooms to multi-bedroom apartments and cottages. Guests appreciate the spacious rooms equipped with basic amenities like a fridge and kettle, and the guesthouse provides free WiFi and a communal kitchen stocked with pots, cutlery, and other essentials. The property features a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/out, and free parking. Heating and non-smoking rooms ensure comfort year-round. While some guests found the rooms cozy and the beds comfortable, others noted issues such as dim lighting, cleanliness concerns, and a sulphur smell in the hot water. The guesthouse allows pets but the official policy states pets are not allowed, so confirm directly. Laundry facilities and luggage storage are available, making it suitable for longer stays. The atmosphere is described as calm with a shared living space and occasional presence of a friendly cat.

Location

Located at 46 Tjarnargata in the Midborg district, Baldursbrá Guesthouse is about 1 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV). The National Gallery of Iceland is a short 274 meters away, providing easy access to cultural experiences. The guesthouse is roughly a 5-7 minute walk from the main bus terminal BSI, and the closest beach, Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach, is 2.3 km away. Nearby dining options include Restaurant Þrír frakkar just 163 meters away and Snaps Bistro at 361 meters, both known for quality Icelandic cuisine and cocktails. The location is convenient for travelers seeking proximity to downtown Reykjavik sights and transport links.

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Check-in is self-service via a whiteboard with your name and room number but staff respond quickly to messages if needed.
Avoid parking right at the entrance to prevent fines; use designated free parking instead.
If you are sensitive to smells, be aware that some guests noticed a sulphur odor in the hot water.

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 cannot be added.
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

24-hour reception
Smoke-free property
Heating
Ticket assistance
Garden
Terrace
Express check-in
No elevators

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Non-smoking rooms
Wardrobe/Closet
Linens

Services and amenities

Laundry
Luggage storage

Meals

Packed Lunches

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Transfer

Transfer services

Languages Spoken

English
French

Tourist services

Tour assistance

Recreation

Library

Parking

Parking

Pool and beach

Spa tub
Beach/pool towels

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 2320 m. It takes 35 minutes To the beach!

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Reviews

08.05.2026 Ya

Not a good experience, it was the worst guesthouse I stayed at during my trip in Iceland. There were no extra facilities, the kettle was dirty and even poured out something unpleasant. The bathroom was dark and gloomy, and the room itself was also dim and not clean even the table and chairs were dirty. Also the attitude of the host is not good

09.07.2025 Tim

The Booking.com page for this hotel lists the word ‘Kitchen’ at this property which one would reasonably conclude means the property has a kitchen. When we arrived and saw no kitchen we felt a little surprised and annoyed. When we tried to raise this with the owners they showed no interest in our predicament or the fact that their page is slightly misleading. Since then they have been rather rude in other posts. It just all felt a little disingenuous and misleading.

Avoid if you are planning on self-catering. 😕

05.05.2025 Mockingjay

Booked a 3 bedroom apartment for 6 people. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor and one sofa bed on G/F. Narrow stairs and only 1 toilet on G/F. Weak water pressure in bathroom.
✅washing machine
❎turbo dry

BEWARE! No parking at the entrance. I got a fine while parking my car over there.

19.08.2023 Roser

Cleanliness: 5 Location: 5 Price: 4 Services: 4 Room: 5 Wi-Fi: 3

+ It’s near Hallgrímskirkja, city center, walking distance from Airport and BSI bus station. Room and bathroom had everything that we needed, clean and comfortable. Everything was very clean. It had an outside hot bath!
- Not a lot of free food.

18.06.2023 Sydney

Such a cozy spot! Very clean, comfy beds. Host was very quick to respond to email. Loved the shared living space, fast wifi. Kitchen had everything we needed and more! A short walk down town, would definitely recommend.

28.02.2023 dimitris

Very cosy place. They have warm rooms all the time. Big comfort kitchen and a lobby with a lovely cat. The location is perfect for short walks to the center. They have always warm coffee for the guests. The rooms are clean and the shared bathroom is clean with warm water all the time. I would definitely recommend it and i will come back to this next time.

10.12.2022 Anthony

Located just a short walk from the Cathedral, the Baldursbra guesthouse is ideal for the budget traveller, the rooms a quite big, and the room we had a small sink and mirror for brushing you teeth before bed or doing makeup. The staff were really friendly, the rooms were spotless, I couldn't have asked for more.

30.10.2022 Zalan

WiFi password is "guesting" - this is missing from the guest folder, but the owner will gladly tell you.

25.09.2022 C

The space is decent enough, but we were informed very late on the day of our arrival that there was an overbooking. They moved us to another guest house where nothing was prepared and no one was in touch with us. Then, the original room suddenly became available again and when I asked for an explanation, the staff was very unprofessional and antagonistic on the phone and didn’t provide any good reasoning as to why they made us walk back and forth in the cold rain. I would strongly advise against booking a room here.

17.09.2022 Miguel

Guesthouse with self-service check-in and out. Small room (for one person; for more I think they are cool). Strange but exciting experience. Shared bathroom. I will repeat for sure next time, has an extraordinary charm...

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POIs near hotel

National Gallery of Iceland (4 min)

Iceland's premier art institution showcasing Nordic and international contemporary works alongside classical Icelandic paintings. Located in central Reykjavik, it spans multiple venues and collections.

The Black Cone, Monument to Civil Disobedience (9 min)

Stone cone in central Reykjavik commemorating Iceland's 1944 independence declaration and protest against Danish sovereignty.

Tickets: Golden Circle & Kerið Crater: Grand Tour from Reykjavik, 76 EUR View

The Settlement Exhibition (10 min)

Archaeological museum displaying Viking-age turf house ruins and artifacts from Reykjavík's 9th-century Norse settlement, established through radiocarbon dating.

Tickets: Reykjavík: Small-Group Northern Lights Tour, 146 EUR View

The Icelandic Phallological Museum (11 min)

Reykjavik's unconventional museum houses the world's largest collection of phallic specimens from mammals, featuring over 200 preserved examples across multiple floors.

Tickets: Phallological Museum: Entry Ticket, 24 EUR View

Reykjavik Art Museum (12 min)

Iceland's largest art museum showcasing contemporary and historical Icelandic works across multiple downtown locations. Collections span painting, sculpture, and photography reflecting the nation's artistic heritage.

Tickets: Iceland: Perfume Creation Workshop, 174 EUR View

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Restaurant «Þrír frakkar» (2 min)

14,, Baldursgata, 101 Reykjavík

Reviews

19.12.2017 Hayley

We asked a local Icelander where the best place to try puffin and Whale was and we were not disappointed. Excellent service and beautiful food. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to have a true Icelandic experience.

18.12.2017 SkyMonster

Good service, friendly staffs, delicious food and good ambiance, what more can you ask for? Note that the shop does look small, not sure about upstairs seating though. Might need to book in advance if you have larger groups or want to be seated during peak hours.

04.12.2017 Konstantine

Great place. Was recommended by a number of locals to us and did not dissapoint.
My only mistake was trying the shark for the first time without asking how they prepare it first. Iy is fermented and has a very sharp taste and smell. Did not enjoy that dish.
As for the rest - was absolutely delicious. The smoked puffin had very unique taste and was the highlight of the dinner.
I ordered whale pepper steak, enjoyed it greatly. We also had halibut amd langoustines which were prepared immaculately!
Did not leave room for dessert :(

24.11.2017 Gwen

Outstanding restaurant! Went here for a Thanksgiving meal far from home. Did not disappoint. We had the herring appetizer which my mother and husband loved (I am not a fan of herring so I skipped). For main courses we had lamb filet, halibut with langostine and wild sea bird (Puffin) in a wine reduction. Dessert was homemade vanilla ice cream with chocolate and caramel sauce. Rekya vodka and white wine. Skipped the coffee. Currently delirious. Restaurant staff was lovely and the space was quite pretty.

28.10.2017 Adam

I'd give it 5 stars but the salty cod was very salty. Very, very salty. We spent $50USD for salt and we were lucky enough to get fish with it. Although the puffin, potato soup, and horse steak was good.

Restaurant «Snaps Bistro» (5 min)

Þórsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík

Reviews

03.01.2018 Michael

This was a nice experience - first dinner in the restaurant, then cocktails in the bar below. The restaurant is rather loud and often crowded, it seems, which is warranted by the food. Both the salted cod and the catch of the day were delicious. The bartenders know how to make cocktails, so you can safely order cocktails that are common but not on their menu. The bar below is rather small, but we were lucky enough to get a table in the corner with the couches. Reservations are highly recommended!

06.12.2017 Allie

Amazingly delicious. Get the catch of the day. Classy yet mellow atmosphere. Swanky yet relaxing. Loved it.

24.11.2017 Philipp

Great place. Fun and lively atmosphere and well prepared food. The caramalized potatoes were amazing. We ordered the christmas menu but hope to return to try the duck leg as well. Service was great.

17.11.2017 K

I was pretty disappointed with the food in Reykjavik until I came to Snaps. My mom and I came for dinner on a Thursday night but there was a 40 minute wait at 6:30pm... plenty of tables open but reserved. We didn't want to wait so we left, but came back on a Monday for lunch. There were barely any people there at noon. The catch of the day and the mussel appetizer were delicious!

23.09.2017 Jonas

This may be Reykjavik's best dinner spot. The selection of local dishes and seafood options were impressive. The staff was very attentive and bar staff was were very knowledgeable. I had a small selection of oysters and the mussels with frites. Don't miss this spot!

Frequently asked questions about Baldursbrá Guesthouse Tjarnargata

Are pets allowed at Baldursbrá Guesthouse Tjarnargata?

Although pets are listed among services, the hotel's official policy states that pets are not allowed.

Does the guesthouse provide kitchen facilities?

Yes, there is a communal kitchen available with pots, cutlery, bowls, plates, and cups for guest use.

Is parking available at the guesthouse?

Free parking is provided, but note that parking directly at the entrance may not be allowed as one guest received a fine.

What types of rooms are available?

Room types range from Economy room, Standard rooms, Comfort rooms, various Apartments from 1 to 3 bedrooms, Studio options, and even a 3 Bedrooms Cottage.

How far is the guesthouse from Reykjavik Domestic Airport?

The guesthouse is approximately 1 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV).

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Baldursbrá Guesthouse Tjarnargata in Reykjavik

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