This was the cutest guesthouse to stay at. It was very clean and had a "homey" feel to it too. The owner was quite friendly and helpful with information and transportation questions we had. They even had coffee there to make in their (2) shared kitchens which had (pots, pans, utensils, dishware, etc and cleaning supplies. The shared baths were very very clean and bright, It was very convenient to the center of Reykjavik, Within walking distance for us (about 1.25 mi) and very convenient to bus stops and local coffee shops.
We stayed for 5 days in this hotel. The owner was very friendly and helpful and gave us a few tips on what to do on your stay. It was within walking distance of 40 minutes from Reykjavik (We hired a car so this only applied to the last day), the bed (double room) was very comfortable and the room was clean. Considering we were out most of the day it was more than adequate to just crash. There is a supermarket, bakery and very nice cafe/bar around the corner. If you are looking for somewhere reasonable to stay and looking to explore further than the city this is ideal. It is shared shower facilities, which were kept clean but there may be a queue especially early in the morning.
The Laugabjarg Guesthouse was a perfect place for our family of three to stay during our visit to Iceland. The host (and owner) of the guesthouse is a wonderful, thoughtful man. We only had a very short time to visit Iceland and he really helped us make the best of it. When we arrived at 11:00 AM and told him we needed to leave by 5:00 PM the next day, he thought deeply about the best plan for us, and then quickly made calls to check schedules and availability, and arranged for us to take an incredible afternoon sightseeing tour of the Golden Circle. He carefully showed us on a map, as he marked it up for us, places nearby where we could walk, get food, and even use the public hot springs. He then made phone calls and arranged the logistics to get my wife out for a horse ride the next morning and back in time time to catch the 5:00PM flight. We had a great relaxing soak in the outdoor hot springs (3 minute walk) with lots of temperatures to choose from, and very clean. You can also easily walk along the scenic waterfront to town for dining. The shared kitchens and bath are beautifully finished in tile and varnished wood, with radiant heated floors. The bedrooms are freshly painted white with a nice big window. The rooms and common areas are immaculately clean, with coffee available, and a nice big refrigerator. The Flybus or Grayline bus will take you right from the airport door to door to Laugabjarg guest house and back again. We definitely recommend staying here.…
If you don't want to spend your money on accomodation, this place suits your needs. Basically it offers you a room, bathroom and a kitchen at your disposal. Nothing more nothing less. The place is a bit worn. Needs a paintjob. But things work. It's situated approx. 15 mins from the citycenter ( on foot ). But you can also take the local bus number 14 to the center If you don't want to walk. For Danish visitors, Baldur the manager speaks danish.
We booked this spot because it was listed in TripAdvisor as a B&B and we discovered that it wasn't what we expect in a B&B. We learned after arriving that there was no breakfast provided -- however, there is an adequately supplied kitchen and the grocery store (Kronen) is about a mile away so we hiked up there and got supplies and did just fine. The shared bath is also not what we expected -- but worked out. The hot water is very hot since it comes out of their geothermal hot water supplies but it also has a faintly sulphur smell to it. The cold water supply is very cold and does not have the sulphury smell or taste to it. The room was clean and utilitarian. The folks that we met who were also staying there were fascinating. The owners were helpful. Baldur and his wife (who is from Colombia, South America, and speaks Spanish in addition to Icelandic and English) were more than happy to help us make reservations for buses, had recommendations for dining out nearby, etc. Although it was not at all what we were expecting it worked out and was very convenient for excursion pick ups. It is walking distance to grocery store, restaurants, bakery and public swimming pool/hot pots if that is your 'thing'. We did not do the public swimming so have no opinion on that. It was good to be able to use the kitchen to make our lunches before our excursions as eating out in Iceland is very costly. My husband and I spent about $36 at the grocery store and got eight meals for both of us out of that. In contrast we bought ONE bowl of vegetable soup with a few pieces of lamb in it one day and it cost us about $18.50!!! Go to the grocery store!…
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