Guesthouse Aurora, nestled near Reykjavik Harbour, offers a charming retreat. Savor the breakfast and enjoy express check-in and check-out while taking advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services. Multilingual staff are available to assist with concierge services or tour/ticket assistance during your stay.
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Café Loki - 2 min walk
Reykjavik Roasters - 4 min walk
Café Babalú - 4 min walk
Víkinga Pylsur - 3 min walk
Sjávargrillið - 5 min walk
About this property
Guesthouse Aurora
Guesthouse Aurora puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Reykjavik City Hall and Harpa are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Offsite parking within 66 ft (ISK 1900 per day)
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Fees & policies
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs ISK 1900 per day (66 ft away)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Guesthouse Aurora offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Guesthouse Aurora does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Aurora?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Guesthouse Aurora?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Aurora?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Guesthouse Aurora like?
Guesthouse Aurora is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 17-minute walk from Reykjavik Harbour and 2 minutes' walk from Hallgrimskirkja. Travelers give top marks for the guesthouse's prime location.
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Guesthouse Aurora Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with varied options and freshly baked bread. (32 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
Room 33 (I believe it was) is part of the fire escape route and is rather illuminated all night long. I asked to be moved and was put in room 32 the next night, which was fine.
Nice place, location and good price.
Garry
Garry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Perfect for a short stay in Reykjavik.
Hugo
Hugo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2025
La casa estaba limpia y la habitación igual, muy buen desayuno y pudimos parquear cerca a la casa.
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Right by the big church!! The breakfast is awesome as well
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Close to the center and comfortable beds
Nicolas
Nicolas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Clean, affordable place to stay
Great, clean room to crash in while in Reykjavík, especially for the price. Nothing fancy. Slightly small for four adults. Great free breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Bra boende för pengarna. Lite lyhört men vi bodde också närmast ytterdörren. Städat och fräscht.
Tobias
Tobias, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Good Guesthouse, the rooms are clean and it's convenient for a small rest in Reykjavik. Very close to shopping streets and monuments of the city. Thank you for welcoming us!
Nicolas
Nicolas, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 8, 2025
Centrally located nice guesthouse
Clean spaces and sufficient facilities at the heart of Reykjavik. Early check in at 2PM and breakfast were nice.
Property was well located with free street parking nearby. Staff were friendly , room was fine. Towels could be replaced with newer ones but that's a small thing.
Kari
Kari, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Clean and convenient. Close to center.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Alt var godt
Dorthe
Dorthe, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Basic but adequate. Good location.
We stayed here twice. It wasn't flash but was all we needed. Unfortunately both times we had to leave before breakfast was served so unable to comment on that.
It was a shared bathroom but we didn't have any issues with that - it was kept clean and was available when needed.
We had a wee visitor through the window which was fun.
Bridget
Bridget, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Nice stay / Twin Room Private
Super friendly staff, this was a good option for staying within walking distance of the popular tourist areas :-)
Sherrie
Sherrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Great place
Very helpful staff - travelling with a baby and the cot was already in the room. Stored our luggage for us upon arrival.
Great breakfast - perfect location for our short stay in Reyktavik
Jamie
Jamie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2024
Nice breakfast and location and staff good stay
james
james, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2025
Hyvä ja edullinen majoitus, mutta kylpyhuoneessa viemäri haisi vahvasti. Ei haitannut muuten kuin siellä käydessä ja suihkussa.
Erik
Erik, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
A nice neighborhood, easy walking to shopping and dining.
Lonah
Lonah, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 25, 2025
Es wurde bis 01:30 nachts geduscht und noch länger war es laut im Haus. Es gab ein einzuges Gemeinschaftsbad für alle Zimmer.
Andreas
Andreas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2023
Good Location, rooms were clean and good breakfast
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Easy late check in, friendly staff and very clean and comfortable.
Great location in the heart of the city with nice staff and good breakfast.
Igor
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2024
Budget but great value and location
This is a budget guesthouse. That being said, the staff was very responsive booking us a return bus pickup to the airport and the breakfast was varied with fresh baked bread.