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9.0

Wonderful

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10120 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Reykjavík

Harpa7 min walk
Hallgrimskirkja9 min walk
Reykjavik Harbour10 min walk
Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)6 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We are so happy we selected this property, 5 stars all around! The location couldn't have been better, right on rainbow ...

Lindsey P.

Feb 23, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Living Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Penthouse Apartment - Skolavordustigur

Odinn Apartments is situated in Reykjavík, 300 m from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 700 m from Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre.

Each apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, including an oven, refrigerator and dining table. A flat-screen TV and free WiFi are included. The private bathroom comes with a shower and a hairdryer.

The National Museum of Iceland is 800 m from Odinn Apartments, while Laugavegur is 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 2 km from the property.

This is our guests' favorite part of Reykjavík, according to independent reviews.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Reykjavik

Located in Reykjavik, this apartment is in the city centre. Travellers looking for local activities can try Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Harpa. Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching and Sundhollin are also worth visiting.

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Reykjavík

What's nearby

Laugavegur - 1 min walk
Reykjavik City Hall - 6 min walk
Harpa - 7 min walk
Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk
Reykjavik Harbour - 10 min walk

Getting around

Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Session Craft Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪Ægir Bar Taproom - ‬2 min walk
‪Hard Rock Cafe Reykjavik - ‬2 min walk
‪Kastrup - ‬3 min walk
‪Prikið - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Penthouse Apartment - Skolavordustigur pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Penthouse Apartment - Skolavordustigur?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penthouse Apartment - Skolavordustigur?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penthouse Apartment - Skolavordustigur located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur, Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa. Þjóðmenningarhúsið and Dómkirkja are just steps away.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.2/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Benny

30 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Over all, the property is very good but has one issue, one of the bathroom shower don't work.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Billiam

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

Just stayed here for a week and it was overall very enjoyable! The location was very central to all the tourist attractions in Reykjavik which made it very easy to walk or e-scooter anywhere we wanted to go. The apartment was very clean and the amenities were sufficient, though a clothes dryer would have been nice to have. There were a lot of stairs leading to the penthouse and the stairwell was hot and had an odd smell but once inside, everything was fine.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey P.

23 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Service and location!

We are so happy we selected this property, 5 stars all around! The location couldn't have been better, right on rainbow street near all the shops, restaurants, bars, etc. Since we were right where all the action is, it could be a little loud late into the night on the weekend but we had ear plugs so it wasn't an issue. We also had a great experience with the property managers and the cleaning staff. I had reached out to the property managers through the chat feature multiple times prior to the trip and they were always quick to respond and provide helpful recommendations. While we were there, they also helped with quick response times when we had questions about check-in and check-out. We also were lucky enough to interact with the woman cleaning the apartments both when we arrived and when leaving, as she was cleaning the other units in the building. She went out of her way to help us find a taxi when she could have easily said she was busy or didn't know. The apartment was clean and as described. The only negative is if you aren't able to easily climb stairs, there is no elevator. Our group did not have a problem with this but if you aren't able to carry all of your luggage up three flights of stairs, take that into consideration. We highly recommend this apartment and Iceland in general!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

11 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Perfect location

I would recommend this apartment to any group travelling to Iceland. The location is perfect. You are right on rainbow road within walking distance to shops, restaurants, bus stops, taxis, and the harbor. If you want to see as much as possible in the capital city - you need to be at this location. Too many of the hotels are not within walking distance of the main city streets. Bring earplugs as the street below is very loud all night. The penthouse apartment is on the top floor which requires three intense flights of stairs. The stairs were exhausting for our group of agile travelers but it was worth it each day. I do not recommend this apartment for anyone with mobility issues as it would be very difficult to go up and down the stairs + bringing luggage up and down the stairs. The penthouse apartment was as pictured - 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious kitchen and living area. We had 6 guests stay in the unit and we all had plenty of room. The main bathroom is spacious with a window with the second bathroom being a wet-bath. Make sure you reach out to the host 10 days prior to arrival to confirm you received check-in information. We did not receive the information which made check-in stressful. However once we were in the unit all was well. You only receive one set of keys for the unit. When scheduling any excursions choose bus stop 3 or 6 as those will be closest to this unit. I would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Chad L.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location

Large place in the heart of the shopping district of Reykjavik. This property has significant space for larger parties.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Danielle

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Disliked: Communication

The location of the apartment is convenient in some aspects because it’s right at the end of rainbow road so there’s plenty of restaurants choices and shopping nearby. The main area of the apartment was nice, clean and open. But, there were several cons that if I had been aware of, I would have chosen another place to stay: Apartment is on the third floor and there’s no elevator. We had 3 elderly people traveling with us, which made this nearly impossible; there is no parking - we needed to park and pay about 1/2 mile away; there was a washer but no dryer; one of the showers does not have a lip so the water pours out all over the floor when showering; several of the windows were broken and unable to be opened which made for a very warm 3rd story apartment during the summer; because the apartment is right at the end of rainbow street, there is a lot of commotion, yelling, drunk people right outside which did not really quiet down until almost 3:30 AM.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula V.

22 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reykjavik Penthouse Apartment

Overall, I would highly recommend this apartment. Here are the "pros": * It had four good-sized bedrooms and two bathrooms, a nice kitchen , a big table with lots of seats, a TV/sitting area, and beautiful views! * The beds were comfortable with good mattresses and nice linens. * There is a washer but no dryer. However, there is a closet with a drying rack that was very warm. Our clothes dried super fast overnight. * The biggest plus of this apartment is the location, which is at the end of the "rainbow street" surrounded by tons of restaurants, shops, bars, and markets. It was within easy walking distance of all the major sites, as well as Bus Stop #3, which is on a pretty major street (can't remember the street name but the Hard Rock Cafe is on it). We took several tours that picked us up at that bus stop. There's also a taxi stand across from the Hard Rock. And here are a few things, not so much "cons", but that I think would be helpful to know: * There is no elevator so you need to be prepared to take three flights of stairs up to the apartment. * No cars are allowed on the street where the apartment is; if you're being dropped off, it has to be on a nearby street. It is still very close, but just something to be aware of. * It was a little hard to take a shower in the smaller bathroom as the shower is in the corner and there is no "berm" so water seeped over the floor. We very much enjoyed our stay and loved Iceland so much! We plan to go back and would rent this apartment again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

2 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation!

We had a great time in Reykjavik. The flat was centrally located, walking distance to shopping and restaurants. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yun Z.

10 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious apartment at a great location

The apartment is at one end of the rainbow street so is surrounded by restaurants and bars. The two nights that we stayed there happened to be Friday and Saturday, and right across the street was probably the loudest bar in the entire area, so the music that we could hear clearly from the bedrooms did not stop until about 4AM. Another thing that we did not realize until we were at the apartment was that the building does have an elevator. So the apartment may not be ideal for elderly or small kids. Otherwise we enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Kathleen G.

22 May 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Awesome location but not as described and poor service

This has been a difficult review to write because I wanted to really love the Penthouse apartment. It was challenging because we did not receive the check-in email through Vrbo. To get that information we had many issues contacting the management. They did not answer the phone several times or respond to any Vrbo messages for weeks in advance of our stay and during. We had to go directly to the management office in the city (which was not listed on Vrbo, we had to search for it) to get the code for the door, after which because we didn’t receive a checkin email we didn’t have the wifi password. To get that we called the management several times and finally got through. Unfortunately, once we were in the apartment, we noticed many issues and documented each one including exposed wiring near the shower, unfinished power sockets etc. It looks nice in the main area but the details are lacking. Convenient to have self check-in if you have all the information but I think I’ll give this a pass and stay at a hotel next time for a short stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

26 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Central to everything- easy to walk to shops, sights, bus stop etc. Plenty of space for us and great views.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

11 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice place and clean I didn’t see a dryer though and the water does have a smell to it but all in all nice place

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

7 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Choice

It is a perfect location, right in the heart of the action. Spacious, clean, modern. Simply a great condo for those who want to use Central Reyk as they travel this amazing country.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

23 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location in Reykjavík!

The location is in the heart of shopping, eating, and nightlife in Reykjavík. You couldn’t ask for a better location. Spacious and well lit with lots of windows and skylights. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The owner was very quick to respond to inquiries or requests and was always helpful! I would stay here again in the future!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021