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Egilsborg Guesthouse

1.5 star property

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Daily continental breakfast (ISK 10000 per person)
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Sleep / Drive /Travel - Drivers License required for BYO Sleeping Cars for one

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

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Þverholt 20, Reykjavik, 105
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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  • 1 Single Bed

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  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Reykjavik

With a stay at Egilsborg Guesthouse, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur and within a 5-minute drive of Reykjavik Harbour. .This guesthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Harpa and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kjarvalsstadir.
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What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harpa - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Perlan - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Egilsborg Guesthouse

Guesthouse in Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur
Egilsborg Guesthouse offers 17 accommodations. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request, and both microwaves and refrigerators are available on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Egilsborg Guesthouse. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (ISK 7,000 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ISK 10,000 for adults and ISK 10,000 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ISK 7000
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ISK 7000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ISK 20000

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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 10000 for adults and ISK 10000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 8000.00 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: ISK 7000 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: ISK 7000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ISK 7000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ISK 20000 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: ISK 20000 per week; may vary based on length of stay and unit size
  • Bed sheets fee: ISK 7000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Laundry fee: ISK 10000 per day
  • Towels fee: ISK 3000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of ISK 2500

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 98 reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Stella

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condition of the facility was deplorable. This SHOULD NOT BE LISTED ON EXPEDIA.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

thor

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ALEXEI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location unbeatable price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil Stryhn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hosts

The woman working there during my stay was very welcoming and accommodating, created a great atmosphere for guests
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael J

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney, Ramsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jing

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samir

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clark

Disliked: Amenities
disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs. Karen Wilkinson, San Pedro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice host & good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amuerfino

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatianna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

An additional kr3,000 for bedding and kr4,000 to park for just a few hours doubled the cost of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Very average accommodation for the cost,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Monica

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Staff & service
Nice location with great access to the city center and bus stop number 13. Nice staff and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Geovanni

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Avgerinos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok in cleanliness, nothing bad comes to mind but it was not the cleanest place i have been.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022