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Reykjavik Apartment - Perfect Location in Heart of Downtown

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Living room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Reykjavik
  • Harpa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Reykjavik Apartment - Perfect Location in Heart of Downtown

Large 3 bedroom Reykjavik apartment in the heart of the city for family holidays or romantic get away. Downtown Reykjavik and the harbor area are just outside the door. From the apartment it is a one minute walk to main shopping, cafe, restaurant, gallery street and 3 minute walk to the oceanfront, but located on a quiet street surrounded by historic Icelandic homes but just steps from the action. Plenty of space for a family to spread out and eat in. Well located so that you can walk out for a pizza or a romantic dinner near by, or a stroll along the ocean. The apartment has 3 bedrooms that can sleep 7 people in beds and we can provide a floor mattress for additional travelers. There are 2 couches that children can easily sleep on too. We offer a home like environment which appeals to travelers who do not like cold hotel environments. This is our family home when we are in Reykjavik and offer it to our guests when we are away for most of the year. A playground around the corner for the kids. The kitchen is equipped for cooking full meals. There is a full dining and kitchen table for meals. We have a parking spot in front of the apartment. And just a few minutes out of the city you have all the great nature that Iceland has to offer.

Property manager

Brian Schriefer

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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

We should mention

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

About the area

Reykjavik

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Reykjavik Pond and Oskjuhlid Hill, while Harpa and National Theatre of Iceland are cultural highlights. Sundhollin and Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching are also worth visiting. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Reykjavik

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Harpa - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Session Craft Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lebowski Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Street Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Íslenski Barinn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Einstök Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Reykjavik Apartment - Perfect Location in Heart of Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Reykjavik Apartment - Perfect Location in Heart of Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reykjavik Apartment - Perfect Location in Heart of Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Reykjavik Apartment - Perfect Location in Heart of Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur, Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja. Reykjavik Harbour is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Awesome location!

We had a great stay in Reykjavik! The flat was perfect for our family of six ( children ages 14-24). The flat was easily within walking distance of several attractions, and the bus service was convenient to the outlying areas. Brian was extremely helpful leading up to the trip and easy to contact via email or phone. The flat is well equipped with everything you need from dishes, lots and pans, linens etc. we had a last minute change in plans and he was more than willing to accommodate us for a few extra nights. I highly recommend this rental for your trip to Iceland!

8/10 Good

Lauren B.

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

Perfect location. Walking distance to everything.

The apt had everything we needed for a family stay. It was in a great location and had a dedicated parking spot which was so helpful since we rented a car. There’s a LOT of construction going on in town and they started very early. Before 8. Also the hot water smelled very strongly of sulpher so quick or cold showers were preferred.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

So close in!

We traveled with our family and their friends. So enjoyed the prime location for exploring the city and the day trips beyond. It is walking distance to shopping, markets, and all the night life activities. The apartment was great for all 6 of us. The kitchen was well stocked and we usually cooked breakfast and dinners there. Loved the local suggestions by owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Fabulous stay!

Our group included two adults and two teen boys. They loved being able to walk everywhere from the apartment, blocks away from the Bonus supermarket, stores, restaurants, cafes, fish and chips shops, museums. So convenient. The home is exceptionally clean, parking out front was easy and the owner was super responsive throughout our rental process. Terrific experience. Thank you Brian!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Bridget M., Chester

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location with own parking space in the centre of town

The owner was very responsive and booking was easy. The apartment was a little hard to find due to the one way streets in central Reykjavik but once you knew the route it was fine. Very centrally located - ideal for walking to all the main sights, but close to the ring road if you have a car and can go further afield. The apartment itself has two small double rooms and a more spacious twin room (with pull out beds for extra children). It has everything you need (except a veg peeler!), the owner had even provided some adapters for UK plugs and a hair dryer, but the decor is quite tired, especially the bathroom (bath, shower, toilet all together so a bit of a queue for six guests in the morning!!) and the shared entrance lobby. Good value compared to many places in similar location. Bakery nearby for essentials, supermarket about 15 mins walk along the next street up (but has a car park so handy if you are self catering and need a bigger shop).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Carol Lynne D.

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

Clean and convenient

This apartment had all the necessities. It was a little less flashy than the photos would suggest, but that is usually the case. The beds were pretty comfortable, although one of them could use a new mattress. The location is excellent, although it just got a little noisy on Friday and Saturday nights--but nothing some earplugs couldn't remedy. All in all, great for the price!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marit B.

great location, accommodating host

We had a lovely week in Reykjavik. This flat is within walking distance of everything in the city, and right around the corner from an airport shuttle stop (get off at city stop #6). Perfect for those attending conferences at Harpa, or who just want to kick around the city. Brian was super responsive. His place is highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katrina H., Brookfield, WI

Perfect location!

Our family of 4 adults and 3 kids stayed here for 3 nights from April 17-20th. It was super close to bus stop 7 but also close to 6 and 5 near the concert hall. We were within walking distance to many shops and restaurants and about a 10 min walk if that to a Bonus grocery store where we stopped for supplies. Living room and kitchen area were very spacious! We anticipated having to have 1-2 of our kids on the couch to sleep but they set up an extra cot for us in one of the bedrooms so this was perfect for us. Wish we had a washer/dryer in the apartment but knew we wouldn't going into it. Tough to wash our things in the sink and lay them on the radiators (we had been traveling for 2 weeks prior so needed to wash things as we went; did not have time to take them to a laundry facility.) The radiator in the bathroom did not work. Otherwise, kitchen had all necessary things to cook/eat. Place was very clean and they supplied plenty of towels for us. Great place and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

We love the location of your apartment! So close to everything. The apartment was cozy and comfortab

Loved staying at this apartment in Reyjavik! Close to everything. Lots of light in the apartment with all the windows. Bedrooms were comfortable and the living room dining room spacious for the 6 of us. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to make meals in. The bathroom with tub and shower was also great. My only comment was that the linoleum in the kitchen is abit worn out and needing repair. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

90% beyond excellent 10% could use improvement (if I could give 4.5 stars I would)

We just got back from Iceland last night and had an experience of a lifetime! We are 2 best friends turning 50 traveling with our teenage daughters. Our most important criteria in choosing where to stay was location, convenience, safety, enough room so we weren't on top of each other, and of course at a good price. This apartment exceeded all of that! Location: The location was beyond perfect (as every other review describes) bus stop 7 is a stones throw from the front door and bus stop 6 is a block away. If you are taking tours, this is where you want to be. The main shopping street is 1 very short block further and all of Reykjavik is at your disposal. The Bonus market is about 6 blocks away and easily walkable even when your arms are loaded with groceries. If location is important. This is the location you want to be in. Convenience: Having a full kitchen made it possible to save a ton of money and also allow us to bring lunch and snacks on our tours. We made pots of coffee and breakfast every morning, packed a lunch every day, and cooked 3 out of 6 of our dinners. Food out IS expensive but we found grocery items to be very similarly priced as they would be in NY (granted not the cheapest state). We bought food for 4 for 6 days including salmon for dinner, cold cuts, breakfast foods, yogurts, soups, milk, beverages etc for about $90 US. Safety: The doors locked well, the keys worked well, we never saw or even heard the other people in the building, the lights worked. The stairs were a bit steep but we had no trouble whatsoever with them (even with luggage). Room to spread out: The beds were comfortable, there was plenty of shelving for our clothes, the large sofa allowed all of us to sit comfortably. Brian was very responsive throughout the whole process, there were items left behind from others that made it that much easier such as spices, oatmeal, pasta (still sealed). Improvements: The handle on the oven broke off on our last night, the coffee maker has to be very carefully positioned or when the coffee drips it will drip all over the counter, it should really be replaced. It also didn't keep coffee hot. The microwave was incredibly loud. When reheating my coffee I woke the whole house, every morning. The light in the bath flickered a bit. One photo was hung so low that the person lying in that bed kept bumping it. By far the excellent outweighs the needs improvement and we would definitely stay again! Thank you so much Brian!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wing C.

Center of shops and food

It was a great location in the center of everything. Everything is within walking distance. Parking spot is a plus, although we did have 2 cars, so one of the car had to find parking on the street. Apartment was very clean. Brian was very helpful, he contacted me before we left the state with the driving condition and weather since we had other plan to the south side before arriving to the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eben W., Victoria , Canada

Fantastic location, wonderful host

This apartment is in the middle of everything. Easy walking distance to all the downtown sights and close enough to the major arteries in and out of the city. Once we mastered the one-way streets in the area, it was a breeze to move about from this base. The building itself is warm and quiet. The apartment has everything you need to be comfortable. The host, Brian, is extremely helpful and accomodating. He responded immediately to all inquiries and provided useful information. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Cozy and great location!

We had a group staying in Reykjavík before we set off to explore the countryside and this apartment was a great jumping off point. Location was perfect for walking to everything- the one way streets making finding it by car kind of annoying. But aside from that, no complaints about the apartment itself. Everything was very clean, and we were given 2 towels a piece as well as use of anything left in the apartment from previous stays; We left a few things behind as well. Brian was beyond helpful with any and all questions I had leading up to and once checked in with tricks and tips for restaurants etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Karen F.

Great location!

This apartment is very well located- - 2 blocks from the main pedestrian zone with shops, restaurants, and bars; 2 blocks the other way to the shoreline where there’s a nice walkway. Brian was extremely responsive; the hallway lights were out the first night and he had them up again the next day. The apartment is very quiet and has everything you need for your stay. We really enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Daniel K.

Great location center of everything

This was in a great location, Parking space in town is a plus. Bakery around the corner down by the water was awesome, place could use a little updating (bathroom) or cleaning and maintenance. Overall good value and a good spot as a base camp. Great to have a kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Kevin W.

Great location, very clean, owner communication was excellent

Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Rita A.

Excellent position near to shops and bus stops for being picked up for tours. Good sized flat .

Apartment was warm, plenty of towels and cutlery. Stairway let it down , we assumed the lights were not repairable , otherwise would have been working. The Art work in twin bed is not to everybody's taste and we respected owners wishes to not touch art , but best for visitors if it was covered or moved to a safe place. But on the whole very good place to stay. Very informative information from owner before you go.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mildred T.

Great Location!

We had a wonderful time in Iceland! The apartment was in a great location and was easily walkable to shops, sights (Harpa, Hallgrimskirkja Church) and grocery stores. We were traveling as a family of four (2 adults, 2 children) and a grandparent so it was nice for us to have our own rooms.The apartment was neat, tidy and clean. The kitchen was an asset to make breakfast and dinner. Reykjavik was our base and because we rented a car it was nice to have a free parking spot. Would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Best location to enjoy Reykjavík

Excellent location adjacent to the Danish Embassy. Just two blocks from the boutique shops and restaurants of Laugavegur. One block further to grocery shopping at Bónus. The other direction, just two blocks from the Harpa concert hall and shore walk with the famous Sun Voyager and other sculptures. We enjoyed strolling to Hallgrimskirka, feeding the ducks at City Hall and sampling Icelandic hotdogs at the famous Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur. We rented a car and explored the beauty of the Golden Circle sites, Westman Island and the Blue Lagoon spa during the rest of our weeklong stay. The property is tidy and quiet, and the owners are very responsive to communications.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Clean, friendly and perfect

Great for a big family that wants to be cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Location. Location. Location.

When you visit a city for the first time, it's so hard to know where you want to be. Take it from me, you want to be here. This functional, comfortable, clean apartment is just steps from the main shopping street and just a few blocks from the center of town. Our three teenage girls were able to be independent with this as a home base. Having a parking place was a wonderful bonus. And Brian was super responsive and so accommodating about all the arrangements. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Perfect Location

This was our first trip to Iceland and we did not know what to expect. We rented a car and had no problem getting to the apartment. There is a parking place which is a plus. It is centrally located and you can walk all around the city central. We ate many meals there - a Bonus grocery is an easy walk - which saved us a lot of money. Iceland restaurants are expensive. Brian was great about getting back with me as we planned our trip and gave us good information for our stay. It was a comfortable place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic apartment in a fantastic location

The facilaties at the apartment were brilliant and the location was great for everything we wanted to do. Couldn’t ask for any more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Cindy J.

Great location, decent living conditions, horrible wi-fi

The location was AMAZING walking distance to downtown Reykjavik. The living conditions were clean and a decent place for somewhere to crash. The WiFi was horrible. I am relatively positive that they were not providing the wifi. Maybe sharing with a neighbor? You could ONLY get access if you were sitting against the wall in the far bedroom. Which made it difficult to research activities. For the amount people are paying - which isn't exorbitant - but should allow for adequate internet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mat A., Grand haven Michigan USA

It was everything that we expected.

The perfect hub for exploring iceland. Clean,comfortable, and accompanying. Everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Brian Schriefer

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We use the apartment part of the year and rent it out on occasion when family members are not using it.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it is centrally located in Reykjavik and close to family.

What makes this property unique

We loved the location of this apartment, in the heart of Reykjavik. When you walk out the door you are where you want to be.

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English
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