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About this property
Eric the Red is a perfectly located Guest House in Reykjavik just 60m/200ft from Hallgrímskirkja Church which is the biggest church and single most central point in Reykjavik, we are in short walking distance from all the best Reykjavik has to offer, whether it’s Museums, Restaurants, Cafés, Bars, Shopping Streets, Parks, the BSi bus station, Geothermal Swimming pools or Lake Tjörnin, and yet positioned in a quiet area of the center. Eric the Red is a family run business and we try as best we can to give you the personal assistance and recommendations we would expect from our hosts whilst traveling abroad, so please don’t hesitate to ask about anything you have on your mind, we are here to assist in making your trip and experience to Iceland as pleasant as possible. We offer rooms with comforatable beds, fresh towels, free Wi-Fi and a TV. An electric kettle, tea and cups are provided in each room at Eric the Red Guest house, along with an in-room washbasin and hairdryer. Most room have a private bathroom , while few others have access to shared facilities. Guests can also relax on Eric the Red's furnished Terrace or in the Garden, however most guests prefer to have coffee or tea in our Large dining room consisting a large table that seats up to 30 Guests. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and preparing meals.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Laundry
- Terrace
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Michelle
Germany“I fell in love with this well organised guest house. Even if you don't meet them, or just briefly, all the info available makes it clear that it is a caring host. The kitchen is well equipped, the whole place is not fancy, but has been decorated...” - Tamsin
New Zealand“Everything!! The staff were so accommodating. The beds were comfortable. Our room was large. The kitchen was excellent as it allowed us to cook. We were able to do our laundry which was a god send after hiking the Laugavegur Trail in the...” - Marcela
Iceland“I've already used this hostel before because it is quite close to BSÍ, but my room was by the main entrance and I didn't sleep well. This time I had a room with bathroom in the basement. It was small and cosy, but at the end I spent only about 2...” - Kristina
Denmark“Great location. Nice clean bathroom. Very good communication and useful tips from the host” - Yetunde
United Kingdom“OMG!! The property is opposite the infamous Hallgrimskirkja Church! 10 minutes walk from the Central bus station(BSI) and walking distance everywhere, the Harpa, the city centre, Voyager, everywhere was easily accessible! Fantastic location!!” - Alfonso
Spain“Oskar and Leo, the owners of the place were incredibly kind. Rooms were great and also the shared bathroom. Common spaces like the kitchen or the garden were also perfecto to relax or prepare a meal. I will repeat when I'll come back to Reykjavik.” - Bolun
Finland“Cozy little basement room with washroom included. Nice decoration.” - Brigid New Zealand“Location was excellent. Walking distance to town centre and even parking for our rental car. Facilities were clean and comfortable. Friendly atmosphere”
- Mary
United States“The apartment was near the center, but fairly quiet. We stayed our last night out of 10 that were mostly in hostels/huts and were able to do laundry and regroup after 6 days hiking. The kitchen was compact and perfect for our needs. The host was...” - Oksana
Ukraine“Fantastic Stay at Eric the Red Guesthouse I had a wonderful time at Eric the Red House! The room was beautifully decorated with truly authentic furniture, and both the room and the dining area were arranged with great taste 😍 The entire place...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Eric The Red Guesthouse in advance.
Please inform Eric the Red Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
