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Eric the Red is a perfectly located Guest House in Reykjavik just 197 ft/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 while 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Reykjavík
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jill
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect location, easy to find , lots of free parking, exceptionally clean, friendly staff, comfortable beds, hot, hot shower and all around good vibe with the home and guests!
  • Helena
    Canada Canada
    Central location to bus station and proximity to Center of town
  • Aliya
    United States of America United States of America
    The ease of finding it, the location to downtown & bus stops

Area info

Amenities of Eric the Red Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Croatian
  • Icelandic
  • Serbian

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 01:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. Pay for any extras during your stay using Visa and Mastercard.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Eric The Red Guest house in advance.

Please inform Eric the Red Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Eric the Red Guesthouse

  • Check-in at Eric the Red Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Eric the Red Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Eric the Red Guesthouse include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Bungalow
    • Apartment
  • Eric the Red Guesthouse is 0.6 miles from the center of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Eric the Red Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)