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Egilsborg Guesthouse

1.5 star property
City-center guesthouse within walking distance of Laugavegur

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Discover the charm of Egilsborg Guesthouse, nestled near Reykjavik Harbour. Indulge in a rejuvenating massage at the spa or explore the nearby Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Unwind in the garden, visit our on-site grocery store for essentials, or find a great read at our library.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting services
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
The current price is $18
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7

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2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Þverholt 20, Reykjavik, 105

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hofdi House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 3 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Microbar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kröst - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Just Wingin it - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Egilsborg Guesthouse

Egilsborg Guesthouse puts you just a 5-minute drive from Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur. Also, this guest house is just a 5-minute drive from Harpa.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 9:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges ISK 2500 for credit card payments
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (ISK 7000 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    • No alcohol allowed onsite
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting services
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Shopping

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Housekeeping on request (surcharge)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: ISK 800.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Administrative fee: ISK 1250 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ISK 10000 for adults and ISK 10000 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ISK 8000.00 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of ISK 7000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ISK 7000
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ISK 20000 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of ISK 2500
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of ISK 20000 per week; may vary based on length of stay and unit size
  • Bed sheets are available for an extra charge of ISK 7000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of ISK 3000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Laundry facilities are available for an extra charge of ISK 10000 per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs ISK 7000 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests will be charged a fee when paying in a non-Icelandic currency at the property.
The full amount of the reservation is due 24 hours prior arrival.
Property Registration Number 430504-3980

Also known as

Egilsborg
Egilsborg Guesthouse
Egilsborg Guesthouse House
Egilsborg Guesthouse House Reykjavik
Egilsborg Guesthouse Reykjavik
Egilsborg Reykjavik
Egilsborg Guesthouse Reykjavik
Egilsborg Guesthouse Guesthouse
Egilsborg Guesthouse Guesthouse Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Egilsborg Guesthouse?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Egilsborg Guesthouse?

Yes. Self parking costs ISK 7000 per night.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Egilsborg Guesthouse?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ISK 8000.00 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Egilsborg Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge of ISK 7000 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 9:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ISK 20000 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Egilsborg Guesthouse and nearby?

Egilsborg Guesthouse has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Egilsborg Guesthouse like?

Egilsborg Guesthouse is in Tún, a short 1-minute walk from Laugavegur and 20 minutes' walk from Harpa.

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Egilsborg Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet, with a location out in the middle of nowhere… Just what we expect in Iceland
Syed, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location unbeatable price
ALEXEI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts

The woman working there during my stay was very welcoming and accommodating, created a great atmosphere for guests
Neil Stryhn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The family running the guest house was so kind and helpful. The two children were delightful. Busy and active but very respectful and inquisitive at the same time. Although not the Ritz Carlton, the guesthouse was clean and comfortable. I would certainly stay again.
susan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice host & good value
Mrs. Karen Wilkinson, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean but a bit dated. Nice welcome. It‘s not worth 500 € if you need to travel there on a saturday or any other busy day.
Claudia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Eigelsborg should update their photos on Expedia, the quaint dining area looks nothing like the photo. It should be stated up front, that this is a bare-bones backpacker’s facility, you have to rent pillow, blanket & towel.
Rodney, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

I did not stay in this hotel. EXPEDIA must not include this hotel in your list...because this hotel is not telling their guests beforehand that NO BLANKET is supplied. I have to rent beddings and pillows and towels...disgusting.
Michael J, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Read the small print. Even though we were a family of 6 checking late instead of charging $60 for a late check in they charged us $360 for each person. It is in the rules but crazy - same situation if you actually want an old blanket and pillow. On the positive side it is possible to walk downtown from the location.
Stephen, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

disgusting
Clark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very average accommodation for the cost,
Craig, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room was dirty. I was emailed a list of curt (verging on disgusting) rules two days before trip when it was too late to cancel. I was changed an extra 6600 on arrival and then staff attempted to recharge on check out. There were hidden charges for towels sheets pillows bedding etc. it was worse than staying in a hostel.
kathleen, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

An additional kr3,000 for bedding and kr4,000 to park for just a few hours doubled the cost of the stay.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location with great access to the city center and bus stop number 13. Nice staff and very responsive.
Corey, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

The family was very nice, it was clean. The stairs to the third floor were narrow and a bit steep. We had luggage for a month and this was our last stop, despite being in late 60s we were strong enough to take it up. There was NO shower on our floor. Well there WAS a shower on our floor, but we weren't allowed to use it.. We had to listen or go down and check when the shower was free on the second floor. Going down the stairs one night carrying my things l was thinking, YIKES l hope l don't fall. The shower area had NO chair, bench or stool for your items! There were hooks on the wall one of which was broken.There was only a toilet and sink on the third floor, the handle on the door to the toilet and sink room was coming apart from the inside.
Philip D, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

We checked into this property knowing that we would be staying in a hostel, not a proper hotel. However, this place was simply substandard, even as a hostel. The reception and dining area was cluttered and dirty. Outside the hostel was a large tent and a lot of clutter. The shower and toilets were clean. The lady at the reception charged us unreasonably for everything: - $17 for renting a bath towel (they would not provide it to guest for free) - $17 per bag for holding it for 3 hours after our checkout (first time I have seen guests being charged to hold bags anywhere in the world) - $17 (2,000 ISK) each time for paying via credit card instead of cash. - Charging extra for arranging a bus from Reykjavik to Airport. She was charging us for everything she could get away with. I have been to other hostels and this is not how they treat their guests.
Samir, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

This Egilsborg guesthouse is the worst I have ever stayed in. A few days before check-in, I was informed that I would have to pay a city tax of 1,000 ISK per day upon arrival. I was also told that I must either bring my own sleeping bag or rent their bedding and towel for 2,000 ISK per day. If paying by credit card instead of cash, the amount is even higher. Why were these charges not clearly listed as booking conditions? It feels deceptive. The condition of the guesthouse is terrible. The shower is controlled by a button—press it, and you get only 15–30 seconds of water before it stops. You must press the button repeatedly, and each time you have no idea if the water will be hot or cold. I honestly wonder why Expedia would even list this property. It should be removed entirely.
Jing, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

The owner was rude to us, the place is dirty and full of things in common areas
Gloria, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was ok in cleanliness, nothing bad comes to mind but it was not the cleanest place i have been.
Avgerinos, 7-night trip

4/10 Fair

Hostel at Hotel Prices

Expedia needs to review this place. Egilsborg should be listed and priced as a Hostel. Listed as "shared bath": 17 rooms, 50 guests - with THREE (3) Toilets and Two (2) showers. That is not a Guesthouse. We were charged $180 per night for a $50 per night hostel situation.

2/10 Poor

The owner is rude, not at all friendly, he was disrespectful, he does not comply with what he offers. I’d like cancel my reservation
Gloria, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not so nice, but convenient.

If you are looking for basic bed, basic sink and basic service and attitude for one night, this guesthouse will cover it. We stayed in guesthouse around the country, and pretty much everyone was much better than this one. It felt like you were staying in the bathroom of a gas station. Not worth the stay.

2/10 Poor

Don't go there

Very close to strip club. Very loud hotel, you can hear talk, and noise through the thin walls and doors. No toilet and bath in each room, toilet and bathroom is shared.

4/10 Fair

The place is not adequately kept and looks terrible. I got many e-mails insisting on paying in cash and pushing me to pay for parking on the property when parking in the street and the area, as the whole country, is highly safe. She insisted so much that we paid even though we did not use it and left the car in another place. They also offered a drive to the airport and the driver was nice and courteous.
Monica, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

1. If you want bedding it’s 6,000 isk (about $50) extra. (Towels, pillows, and blanks/flat sheets not provided unless you pay for them) 2. Added extra to Expedia booking. 1,000 isk for tourism tax at check out. Note the tourism tax for Rekyavik is 666 isk according to google. 3. The place smelled like cat pee, although we did not see a cat. 4. I took pictures of the bed with unclean fitted sheet. 5. We arrived at the place between 6pm and 7pm the staff was not present or onsite. Buzzed people in based off booking only. Key left in open room unlocked. 8. While hotel seems to be still under construction, we question if the builders are certified as hooks on room just put into drywall not studs. Nor did they use drywall anchors. 9. Common area was dirty with a sink full of unwashed dishes when we arrived. Refrigerator full of food but smelled foul and had obviously not been cleaned recently. Good: The area close to the place has a Bonus and you can get groceries They are close to the bus to access. There are other guest houses in the area and we stayed in one, it was much better and was not a scam.
Leah, 1-night trip