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Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse

3.5 star property

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Hallway
Single Room, Balcony (Shared Bathroom and Kitchen)
Staircase
Hallway
Single Room (Shared Bathroom and Kitchen)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Amtmannsstígur 5a, Reykjavik, 101
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik City Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Shared Bathroom and Kitchen)

Double Room (Shared Bathroom and Kitchen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room (Shared Bathroom and Kitchen)

Single Room (Shared Bathroom and Kitchen)

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Balcony (Shared Bathroom and Kitchen)

Single Room, Balcony (Shared Bathroom and Kitchen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Reykjavik

With a stay at Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse, you'll be centrally located in Reykjavik, steps from Laugavegur and 10 minutes by foot from Reykjavik Harbour. .This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Reykjavik City Hall and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Harpa.
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What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Reykjavík Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harpa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BakaBaka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ægir Bar Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Café Reykjavik - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Íslenski Barinn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loft Hostel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse

Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse offers 7 shared accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. This Reykjavik guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and espresso makers are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms featuring espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
This smoke-free guesthouse was built in 1930.
Guests will find features like a virtual front desk.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Renovated entire property - August 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

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; access will be through a private entrance

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Reykjavik Rainbow

Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse Reykjavik

Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse Guesthouse

Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse Guesthouse Reykjavik

Reykjavík Rainbow Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exactly as described. Expect to bring an eye mask if you are light sensitive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tabitha

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very noisy guesthouse, they provide earplugs. Accommodations are adequate. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pertti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel in central location. Not far from anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

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

Amazing location!

Great location, central to the bus stops, restaurant/centre of town, and the streets for shopping. Bed/bedding/cushions were very comfortable. Kitchen was great too, the coffee machine and beans provided were so good. The grocery store is up one block - very convenient. Storage for luggage nearby (not a lot and kind of sketchy carpark) before checkin We were in room 1 on the main floor, shared a bathroom with one other room which was not a problem. I usually never choose shared bathroom but it worked well! Super easy to find and coded entry is convenient. We stayed 5 nights and would definitely return. The host was also very accommodating to communicate with.
Entrance
Kitchen. Each room gets a basket labeled in the fridge
Bathroom first floor
First level
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Close to rainbow road and shops. Very difficult to find parking, parking is available all around just always full.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Anaheim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - lots of restaurants and sights within easy walking distance. Very clean rooms and common areas. Staff responded quickly to inquiries. I stayed here on two separate occasions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjorn

All good. Clean warm. Easy check in
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, New York

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent right in the middle of Reykjavik. Plenty to do and see in the area. Everything was as the host said and it was a wonderful stay for my husband and me. Other people there were very considerate and quiet. We shared the bathroom and the kitchen. There is no breakfast offered. There is no luggage storage offered, but there are very reliable walkers a four minute walk away. I will definitely stay there again if I have the opportunity. There is no host, but the instructions for getting into the property and into the room are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Chicago

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was so close to the bus stop and the major street. This is especially appreciated after a long day tour and you just want to rest right away. It is but 3 to 4 minute walk from Bus stop #3. There's also a lot of restaurants in the area and you can walk everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jooyon, NIAGARA FALLS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sujatha

Liked: Cleanliness
The guest house was in an excellent location. I was on the second floor. There was just one bathroom for guests in 4 rooms! The coffee machine in the kitchen was not working. So, it was too pricey for the available amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Newport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met the owner. Very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asgeir

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, highly recommend for everything you need ✌️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for only one night en route to Denmark. Our host was wonderful and answered all of my questions quickly and thoroughly. I had read previous reviews that were quite dated but the host explained there had been upgrades since. The bed felt luxurious and the location is perfect for exploring downtown Reykjavik on foot. Bus stop to catch a bus to the airport was about two blocks away. Coffee provided was so good. Bakery around the corner as well as pubs and restaurants. Wonderful (brief) stay for us. Will choose this guesthouse again:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra läge. Fint rent. prisvärt.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Nice location!

It is a clean and comfortable guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ichiro

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025