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Refurbished Duplex flat in Central Reykjavik in a Quiet Residential Area

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Livingroom with a cosy candle shelf and Online-TV
Open plan dining area with seating for upto 10 people
Fully fitted kitchen with a dishwasher
A large garden accessible from living room
Open plan living, dining and kitchen area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6120.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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RVK, Capital Region
  • Laugavegur
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Refurbished Duplex flat in Central Reykjavik in a Quiet Residential Area

Luxury character townhouse in a quiet residential area just 5 minutes walk to Reykjavik center with a garden and off street parking. Walking distance to all the best restaurants and bars in Reykjavik, local grocery shop and an indoor swimming pool.

Space
Wireless Internet - works in all rooms. The router is located in the living room - network and access code are listed on the side of the router. From the entrance hall there is a door leading to a space for hanging outdoor clothing and shoes. The kitchen is fully fitted and well equipped including a mixer, microwave and toaster. Bedroom 1 has has a queen sized double bed and a good wardrobe. Space to store luggage. Small balcony facing the garden. Bedroom 2 has a king sized double bed, a small desk to and space to store luggage. Bedroom 3 has a bunk-bed (90cm x 200cm). The Bathroom is fully tiled, it has a double sink with a large mirror and shaver power-point. The bathroom has a large comfy shower unit. There is a hairdrier stored in the large under-sink storage unit. John Lewis towels, Molton Brown handwash and lotion. The living-room is open plan with a Chesterfield sofa and two comfy chairs. From the living-room there is a double door leading to the garden. The dining area is open plan with the lounge and kitchen the dining table can easily seat 8 people. Downstairs there is a washroom equipped with a washingmachine / tuble-dryer unit. There is space for hanging washing and an extra storage space for luggage. There is off-street parking for one car (in front of the garage) and plenty of free parking on the street next to the house. We would like to welcome you to our holiday home in Iceland. We can arrange for our local caretaker can meet you and assist further should you need something specific.
Guest access
Access to the house is through the main front door. The house main floor has a well equipped kitchen, dining area for about 8 people and lounge with a double door access to the garden. The main floor is all in an open plan space. A winding staircase lit by a large stain glass window takes you to the upper floor which has three bedrooms and a bathroom. There is access through the hallway on the main floor leading down stairs to the wash room in case you have some washing to do (this is shared with our ground floor flat).
Guest interaction
Depending on your arrival time, our caretaker will meet you at the property, hand over keys and show you around. For arrivals later in the evening, during night time or early morning, keys will be accessed through a security box with an access code at the property. I will be in touch with you at all times to make arrangements for arrival and departure. Should you need any advise on you stay in Iceland you are of course welcome to get in touch and I'll do my best to help.
Neighbourhood overview
A newly, totally refurbished townhouse (Funkis architecture) with off street parking houses in Reykjavik, located in a quiet residential area, yet less than 5 minutes walk from the main shopping street in Reykjavik with numerous restaurants, bars and shops. Reykavik's main museums, galleries and harbour (in case you want to go whale watching) are all within 10-15 minutes walk. Our favourite seafood restaurant, Lækjabrekka is only about 15 minutes strole down the main shopping street. There is 10 minutes walk down to the seafront, 15-20 min walk to Öskjuhlíð where you can see all over Reykjavik and further. The flat is less than 5 minutes walk from the local grocery shop (open 24 hours), pharmacy and the central city-bus station. The house is about 3 minutes walk to an indoor swimming pool (Sundhöllin). There is 3 minutes walk to one of Reykjavik´s central parks with play areas for children and the park houses, a great café and one of Reykjavik´s main art museums (Kjarvalstaðir). The landmark Church (shown on many posters for Reykjavik), Hallgrímskirkja, the tallest building in Reykjavik is less than 5 minutes walk from the house and can be easily seen from the house.
Getting around
The Central Bus station (BSI) in Reykjavik serving transport to Keflavik Airport is a 10 minutes walk from the house. Taking the Flybus+option at Keflavik Airport you can ask for a drop off at Reykjavik Hostel Village which is less than a 1 minute walk to our house. The main feature of the location is that you can walk to majority of Reykjavik´s sights, cafés , restaurants, museums and shopping within 5 to 10 minutes. The Central Reykjavik City-Bus Station at "Hlemmur" is less than 5 minutes walk. The City-Buses take you out and about Reykjavik City and Greater Reykjavik.
Other things to note
Please be respectful of our neighbors in the next door house and avoid making noise or playing loud music, especially after 11pm and before 9am.

Property manager

Ulli Jonsson
Premier Host

Languages

Danish, English, German

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

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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
Please be considerate to neighbours as. There should be no noise after 11pm
Front and back doors should be kept locked at all times.
Keep bedroom windows slightly open to ensure good ventilation and avoiding build up of damp.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Reykjavik

Located in Reykjavik, this holiday home is in the city centre. Harpa and Kjarvalsstadir are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sundhollin and Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching. Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool and Grasagardur Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching, golfing and swimming.
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RVK, Capital Region

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harpa - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Loki - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Skál! - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Refurbished Duplex flat in Central Reykjavik in a Quiet Residential Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Refurbished Duplex flat in Central Reykjavik in a Quiet Residential Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Refurbished Duplex flat in Central Reykjavik in a Quiet Residential Area?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Refurbished Duplex flat in Central Reykjavik in a Quiet Residential Area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Refurbished Duplex flat in Central Reykjavik in a Quiet Residential Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Refurbished Duplex flat in Central Reykjavik in a Quiet Residential Area located?

Located in Norðurmýri, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kjarvalsstadir, Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Reykjavik Harbour is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

joy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Girls Trip
The property is in a great location and parking is excellent! Inside the house we were pleased with accommodations. Few updates such as the floor and shower leaked but was fine. The outside is definitely not as pictured and there was overflowing garbage outside. The backyard definitely needs work and sitting on deck definitely not something you can do.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need to explore Reykjavik
Perfect location and amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cool old house, good host
We had a lovely time at Ulli’s house. Laundry and a kitchen were a huge plus to us. Sündholle was a 7 minute walk away. Would recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in the capital
This was a large, roomy home with everything you could need. I really liked the comfy blankets and my kids liked the bunk bed room. The bath towels were nice and cozy too. The decor made a difference too. It felt like we were staying in a storybook home. I loved the long wooden dining table and accompanying bench. It was the perfect spot for skyr breakfasts and oven baked fish dinners. It was a 10 minute walk to town or an easy drive. We highly recommend checking out the wave pool and Perlan museum while you stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location
Beautifully kept home that comfortably slept 6 adults across 3 generations. Downstairs was spacious and comfortable. Easy to walk to shopping area, cafes, restaurants. Communication with the host was flawless.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

yvonne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy, excellent property
Property well located, cozy and warm. Clean with everything needed, communication good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shirley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Some Issues Here
Would not stay here again. The problems are related mostly to the upstairs bedrooms and the linens. First, some positives: As the pictures show, the downstairs living area is nice looking. We did not cook other than to make coffee, so I can’t comment on ease of using the kitchen. There was a bag of ground coffee available. I appreciated that the owner agreed to a late checkout as our flight wasn’t departing until 17:00. The bedrooms are located upstairs. There are no bedside table lamps in the larger bedroom, but there are 2 metal bedside tables that are rusty. There is no closet in that bedroom or anyplace to stow your luggage. Bedding problems: king size bed in bedroom 1 had one twin size duvet with just one pillow. the duvet was covered in a scratchy seersucker fabric. The queen bed in the adjoining bedroom also had one narrow duvet and it had NO pillow. All of the pillows are thin and have seen better days. There were some extra linens thrown haphazardly on top of the 3rd bedroom bunk bed but no pillowcase on the extra pillow, and no duvet covers for the extra comforters (no top sheets as is common in Europe). The shower leaks so you’ll need to use the thin bath towels to mop up the lake when you get out. No body wash or soap (there is liquid hand soap for the sink, and there were a variety of shampoos that may have been left by previous guests. The upstairs smells strongly of mildew. The shower has mildew in the grout. The bathroom fan seems to
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Clean and Close to Downtown
We enjoyed our stay here. It was a well kept place. Having a place to park in a busy neighborhood was very helpful. Everything was what we needed with the gunner of beds and kitchen. Perfect for a family!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house near downtown
My 4 friends and I stayed here for 2 nights and had a great time. There were 3 large bedrooms and a very large bathroom, so we never felt like we were on top of each other. The house is walking distance to a small grocery store, and we were able to walk downtown each day (~15 min walk). The instructions from the host were clear - we had no issues during our stay. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Close to the Church and town. You can drive or walk. Had a really good time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Centrally located and close to both stop 8 or stop 9 if booking transport. The beds were very comfortable and the house worked perfectly for our visit. The back door was a little tricky so appreciated the instructions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We really enjoyed this flat! The beds were great, the place was clean and cozy. I am so happy we found this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy flat in the center of Reykjavik
We had a nice stay with four adults and two children. We found everything we needed at the accommodation. The flat is very cental, Hallgrimskirkja is only five minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great service!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Ulli was a great communicator and I appreciate the service we were given!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and close to town
My friends and I enjoyed our stay in Reykjavik. Thanks to Ulli for a seamless check-in/out experience at this beautiful and homey space. Our group of 5 guests comfortably fit and enjoyed the amenities including the dining area, bedrooms, laundry and parking space. It was very convenient to drive 8 mins away to town where all the restaurants and shopping were nearby. If you book the Sky Lagoon (great experience IMO), it's also a 12 min drive away. Thank you Ulli for allowing us to stay at your wonderful space. We enjoyed our first time in Reyjkavik and would definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing adventures
First of all, I want to say how much we enjoy our stay At this location, everything was very clean organize and the communication with our host was excellent. We were sad to leave since we enjoyed Iceland so much but we definitely will booked again this place when it’s time to come back and enjoy Iceland again. .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect 2 days in Reykjavik
We spent two days in Reykjavik at this property with our family of five (3 teens). We were able to experience the city by walking anywhere we needed to go (bus stops, downtown, grocery store, restaurants), all very convenient. Ulli was a gracious host and the apartment was clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charles J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating. He permitted an earlier check-in.
Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scare N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a lovely garden
Ulli's property is beautiful - very central but just outside the hustle and bustle of the inner city so quiet and spacious. The beds were very comfortable - and windows equipped with blackout coverings (which helps in June when there's 24 hours of daylight). The garden is such a great aspect of the space. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Lodging
Clean, centrally located, and cozy. Our party of five adults were very comfortable. The bed were comfy. The kitchen had everything we needed. The bathroom was very clean. The linens were fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

leigh t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location-comfy beds!
We loved our short stay in Reykjavik and this location was great for shops, restaurants, a pool, and more. Parking was very easy and Ulli was very responsive to any questions we had!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahrzad Golchin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Stay
We were a party of five and the apartment was a great fit for us. Comfortable and clean. Minutes away, walking distance, to the center of Reykjavík. Communication with the owner was easy. Overall a seamless process.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient spot in the heart of Reykjavik
This was a really convenient place to stay for our two nights in Reykjavik. It was easy to get to, in the middle of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Really flexible and communicative host! Very clean and close many bus stops. Great kitchen, this saved us a lot on food during our trip
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shameiz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years Eve in Iceland
Close to the action . Great location. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ulli Jonsson

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We are the Jonsson family and have lived in London for nearly 25 years. We work from London but have a business in Iceland as well and therefore come regularly to Reykjavik for work and meeting up with friends and family.

Why they chose this property

This is my family's holiday property when we are in Iceland. It's a perfect hub to get about Reykjavik if you do not have a car. Yet, there is off street private parking and plenty of free parking on the street next to the house.
The house is in one of the first organised and architect designed areas in Reykjavik built in 1937-8. The building style is called "Funkis" which reflects a contemporary and practical style for houses of the era.
It's a very warm and welcoming home we like to share with our guests.

What makes this property unique

Central location with easy access to all necessities in Reykjavik.
3 minutes walk from a out-door and indoor swimming pools and geothermal hot tubs.

Languages:

English, German, Danish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests