Eric the Red Guesthouse
Eiríksgata 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland – Excellent location - show map
Eric the Red Guesthouse
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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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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Laundry
- Terrace
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
Francesco_travels
Italy“Our experience with the guesthouse was different to what was planned, but overall it was an excellent experience. The room we booked wasn't available due to some issues, but the guest was very nice to let us use his own apartment. That speaks...”
Hiu
Hong Kong“The staff George is very nice that introducing me the facilities in guesthouse. The room was larger than I thought, and it was clean and tidy. The thing I most appreciate is that they’ve provided free milk and cereal for guests. That really helps...”
Vidhushree
India“I would give this property 10 stars if I could, everything is just so perfect, the location, the cozy rooms, the host. It can’t get better than this. George will go out of his way to make your stay a memorable one. Great value for money, highly...”
Kaarina
Finland“Our Room was elegant, clean and silent. Our hosts was very friendly and helpfull. The House was like home.”
Heidi
United Kingdom“Lovely rooms comfortable bed. Friendly, helpful host.”- Oprea
Romania“The accommodation is located in the city center, right next to Hallgrimskirkja and the rooms were spacious and clean. We had a kitchen for all the guests and could cook for ourselves whenever we needed to. There is a nice dining room where the...” - Thomas
France“Amazing location, very close to the City center, and amazing house ! The welcome was warm and guests were so nice to each other” - Tharindu
United Arab Emirates“The staff were phenomenal. Very friendly and accommodating. Location is fantastic and it’s a beautiful guest house that was exceptionally clean.” 
Marilyn
Canada“Great location as it was a short walk from the bus station and near the centre of town.”- Edgar
Spain“It is a big house in a good location in the downtown of Reykjavik. Rooms are good and well-equipped as kitchen does too.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi Eric. Do you accept visitors that need to go in quarantine as per the new regulations in Iceland? Thank you for your response! Cheers, Karel
We have 8 Rooms with a private bathroom that are ideal for quarantine, If you book with us we are ready to assist with anything that concerns quaranti..Answered on 7 September 2020Is your airport shuttle included in the cost of the room or is that an additional charge? If the latter, what is the cost? Please advise, Steve
We do not provide transportation from the Airport to our house, but we are very close the Hallgirmskirkja Chapel and that is considered one of the ma..Answered on 14 June 2021Hi , I will be arriving on 30th March at around 10 AM. Is there a possibility of an early check in or else can I sit in any common area and work remot..
Dear Guest, Unfortunately we cannot promise check in before 2pm because of previous guests ( check out is at 11am ) and cleaning, but you can come ear..Answered on 15 March 2022Hi, is there use of kitchen to cook an evening meal? Thanks
Yes we have a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal while staying with us.Answered on 14 June 2021Hej Eric! We will rent a car for our five 6 days in Island. Does you have a parking place at your Guresthouse or close to you? For free or how much? B..
There is free parking all around the house, but we suggest the parking lot at Hallgrímskirkja church or Mímisvegur street which are both free. You can..Answered on 26 March 2022hello do we have a terrace or balcony where one could occassionally smoke, outside the room?
We have big and nice garden.Answered on 23 March 2022- Still looking?
Property surroundings
Facilities of Eric the Red GuesthouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Laundry
- Terrace
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Socket near the bed
- HikingAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Street parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Laundry
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- English
- Croatian
- Icelandic
- Serbian
House rulesEric the Red Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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 printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
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.
FAQs about Eric the Red Guesthouse
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Eric the Red Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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Check-in at Eric the Red Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at Eric the Red Guesthouse include:
- Twin/Double
- Single
- Double
- Triple
- Bungalow
- Apartment
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Eric the Red Guesthouse is 0.6 miles from the centre of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Eric the Red Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
