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Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik.

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Dining
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Reykjavík
  • Reykjavik City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Harpa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik.

5 BEDROOMS | 2 ½ BATHROOMS | 10 GUESTS

This 5 bedroom luxurious villa is the is ideal for bot short and extended stays. The location is the best in Reykjavik, conveniently located just steps away from major attractions, top-tier restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and landmarks. The villa is spacious, comfortable, luxurious and has been featured in international design magazines.

It an old family house in the center of Reykjavik with a Chef’s Kitchen.

✔ 5 Comfortable Bedrooms
✔ 3 Bathrooms
✔ Premium Beds
✔ High-Quality Linens
✔ Best location in Downtown Reykjavik
✔ Open-Plan Living Area
✔ Fully Equipped Chef’s Kitchen
✔ Private Garden
✔ Smart TV
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ Free Private Parking Space

Additional parking for multiple cars is available on the surrounding streets with paid parking enforced from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Add-on services available:

✔ Cleaning available during stay
✔ Kitchen pre-stoking
✔ Full breakfast service
✔ Dinner service

THE SPACE

As you enter this expansive villa, you are greeted by a stylish and cozy living area, designed to complement its fantastic central location in Reykjavik. The fully equipped kitchen and adjacent dining area offer the perfect setting to prepare and enjoy meals with loved ones. The living room invites relaxation and memorable evenings. Large windows flood the space with natural light throughout the day, highlighting the wooden floors and enhancing the soothing ambiance.
When it's time to rest, retreat to one of the five comfortable bedrooms, to ensure a restful night's sleep after a day of exploring.
The private garden provides a unique opportunity to enjoy fresh air, relax, and take in the city views—a rare find in downtown Reykjavík.

LIVING ROOM

This spacious, inviting living room is perfect for relaxation. Settle into the comfortable sofa, enjoy a good book, or gather with family and friends to discuss your plans for the day.

✔ Comfortable Sofa
✔ Lounge area
✔ Smart TV with Netflix

KITCHEN & DINING

The kitchen is fully equipped with top of the line appliances, suitable for any meal, whether a simple breakfast or a gourmet dinner. This chef’s kitchen, designed by the owner—a professional chef and cookbook author—has been featured in cooking shows, including the popular South Korean TV show "Jinny’s Kitchen" (season 2).

✔ Chef’s Kitchen
✔ Gas Stove
✔ Two Ovens
✔ Toaster
✔ Large Refrigerator
✔ Freezer
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Coffee Maker (French Press and Nespresso)
✔ Hot Water Kettle
✔ Sink with Hot & Cold Water
✔ Cooking Utensils
✔ Essential Tableware
✔ Essential Cookware
✔ Glassware
✔ Silverware
✔ Pots & Pans
✔ Dining Table with Seating for 10 guests.

BEDROOMS

After an exciting day of city adventures, these comfortable bedrooms await to provide a restful night’s sleep.

✔ Bedroom 1: Euro King Size Bed
✔ Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
✔ Bedroom 3: Euro King Size Bed
✔ Bedroom 4: 2 Single Beds
✔ Bedroom 5: 2 Single Beds

Two bedrooms are on the main floor, and three are on the second floor. Please note that Bedroom #5 is a railroad style.

✔ Premium Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Black-Out Shades
✔ Hangers and Shelves
✔ Nightstands with Reading Lights
✔ Travel Cot for Babies (Available Upon Request)

BATHROOMS

The villa includes three bathrooms: a large bathroom on the upper floor with a washer and dryer, a full bathroom on the main floor, and a half bathroom. Each bathroom is stocked with fresh towels and essential toiletries.

✔ Vanity
✔ Mirror
✔ Luxury Toilet
✔ Rain forrest showers
✔ Shampoo
✔ Conditioner
✔ Towels
✔ Hair Dryer
✔ Essential Toiletries

GUEST ACCESS

The villa is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay. Relax, unwind, and make yourself at home. But please note that there are two smaller units on the ground floor facing the street.

Additional amenities include:
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ 24-Hour Self Check-In (Lockbox)
✔ Private garden
✔ Heating
✔ Washer/Dryer
✔ Iron/Board
✔ One Free Parking Spot

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

The Villa is a landmark building in Reykjavik and an essential part of the city’s history. It has been carefully restored over the last few years where the focus has been on replacing as little as possible, paying homage to its historical and cultural significance.

In 2019 the house received an award from the mayor of Reykjavik for outstanding renovations.

Other things to note

★ Please note that we are NOT interested in renting this property to loud drunken groups.
★ Guests can not smoke inside the house nor vape. If guests need to smoke they are asked to use the street entrance - not the garden.
★ As per Icelandic customs we take our shoes off. The floors are 140 years old wooden floors.
★ Guests are asked to keep in mind that any water spillage can damage the floor so please be mindful of that.
★ Please note that there are two smaller rental units in the basement.

No Parties/Events

Noise complaints will be taken seriously, and parties will result in a $2000 fine and immediate termination of the rental agreement. Respecting the neighbors is our top priority.

The house should be quiet between 11PM - 7AM. It is a quiet family neighborhood, but if you are in the mood for a party, you are only a two minute walk away from Reykjavík's finest nightlife.

Thank you for understanding.

Property manager

Thora Kolbra
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Reykjavik

Located in Reykjavik, this villa is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Reykjavik Pond and Oskjuhlid Hill, while Harpa and National Gallery of Iceland are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching and Sundhollin.
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Reykjavík

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harpa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Session Craft Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Reykjavik - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Messinn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The English Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Icelandic Street Food - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik. located?

Located in the centre of Reykjavik, this family-friendly villa is within a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur, Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa. National Gallery of Iceland and Reykjavik Pond are just steps away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great Place!

You can't beat the location and the communication with the host was amazing. You'll love the place! One bedroom is only accessible through another bedroom, which is a bit strange, but other than that, the place is perfect. I would definitely recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Quaint Eclectic Stay

Excellent experience ! Great location ! Very enjoyable stay . Eclectic unique experience .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura j.

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

Great Location, Great Stay

Our 2 families enjoyed staying at this home which was smack in the middle of town - easy walk to restaurants, shops, and museums. The owners were friendly and responsive. The historic home is modernized but there were some old home inconveniences such as a low ceiling on the narrow stairs and an attic toilet you had to bend down to get on, but as long as you can maneuver through that plus the lack of a microwave and the city noises, you'll enjoy your stay at this property. Comfy beds, large kitchen, and fun decor. I would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

Our stay was perfection! Thora’s home is so beautiful—and centrally located for walking around town. It also happens to be less than a block away from the best bakery on the planet, BakaBaka. :) It was the perfect amount of space for our group of 10…such attention to detail in each room and such character (especially the kitchen!) We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Perfect location and a beautiful home

The location of this beautiful, historic home couldn’t be better. We were able to walk to fun shopping and great restaurants. The interior of the home is charming with beautiful original wood floors and staircase. It is however modernized in every important way. The kitchen has everything you might need to make a gourmet meal. The bathrooms are so pretty with excellent water pressure. I can’t think of anything I might do to improve our stay. It was all I could have hoped for!! I recommend this accommodation without reservation. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn M.

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

9 adult women & we loved the house

The location, the decor, the communication… all great. Thank you for giving us a great local experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Völundur V.

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

The Perfect House

The house is absolutely wonderful! It fitted our group very well, was very spacious and beautiful. The kitchen was ideal for cooking and overall we could not have been happier with our choice. The location is perfect. Close to everything; grocery store, restaurants, bakery and everything else you need. It is located in a residential area with so much character. It really gives an authentic experience. Thora was a great communicator and went above and beyond to assist us in every way. Can’t recommend this gorgeous downtown villa highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina G., West Chester

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

Amazing Home in Downtown Reykjavik

This property was everything we were hoping for and more! The hosts were very responsive throughout the whole experience and allowed us to stay an extra night when our flight got cancelled due to weather. The home was beautifully eclectic and had so much charm. Perfect distance to all of Reykjaviks downtown restaurants, shopping, and bus stop pick up/drop off locations for tours and airport transfers. Awesome dinner recommendations too. Highly, highly recommend!! Hope to come back some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Great downtown location in a historic home

One of the oldest homes in Reykjavík, the home is thoughtfully updated to include modern conveniences while preserving its 19th century charm. Our family of five were comfortable in this home, which is easy walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. There is a private/dedicated parking spot which seems to be a rare offering in Reykjavík. The hosts were great - we were met by the husband Volundur, who was thoughtful enough to provide a bag of ice for my wife, who had sustained a broken wrist earlier in our travels. A wonderful bowl of fresh fruit awaited us upon our arrival. Volundur is an accomplished former chef and author - look for a couple of intriguing books authored by Volundur in the house. A great base to explore Iceland!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

joseph w.

Beautiful visit in Reykjavik!

We were visiting Reykjavik to attend a music festival at Harpa and to bring in the New Year. Our stay at Thora's house could not have been better. The house is warm , lovely and decorated as though we chose every item (felt like home)! Thora and her husband could not have been more accommodating, warm and helpful. There were three couples in our party and we were all very comfortable. The location is perfect. We walked everywhere and could not have been happier!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cheryl h.

Birthday stay

Daughter took me to Iceland for my birthday. A friend of hers and her Mother (who also had a birthday at that time) came too. We loved the house. Plenty of room, great location, could see the Ocean from my bedroom. Both restaurants that we went to at night were close by, bakery and plenty of things to see within walking distance. We had no idea at the time who we were renting from but it became apparent that it was the renowned Chef of Iceland. Blizzard came out of nowhere but it made our trip that much more memorable. Thanks for the memory!!

About the host

Hosted by Thora Kolbra

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