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Guesthouse Aurora

2.0 star property
City centre guesthouse, steps from Hallgrimskirkja

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Balcony
Front of property
Interior
Coffee service
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 January 2025

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Small Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Small Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Freyjugata 24, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Laugavegur - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harpa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 3 min drive
  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lebowski Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavík Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ROK - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dillon Whiskey Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Aurora

Guesthouse Aurora puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Also, this guest house is a short five-minute drive from Reykjavik Harbour. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

Catalan, English, Icelandic, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Off-site parking within 66 ft (ISK 1900 per day)
    • Street parking available
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs ISK 1900 per day (66 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Guesthouse Aurora House Reykjavik
Guesthouse Aurora House
Guesthouse Aurora Reykjavik
Guesthouse Aurora
Guesthouse Aurora Reykjavik
Guesthouse Aurora Guesthouse
Guesthouse Aurora Guesthouse Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Does Guesthouse Aurora offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Guesthouse Aurora does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Aurora?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Guesthouse Aurora?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Aurora?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around Guesthouse Aurora like?
Guesthouse Aurora is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 17-minute walk from Reykjavik Harbour and 2 minutes' walk from Hallgrimskirkja. Travellers give top marks for the guest house's prime location.

Guesthouse Aurora Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Budget but great value and location
This is a budget guesthouse. That being said, the staff was very responsive booking us a return bus pickup to the airport and the breakfast was varied with fresh baked bread.
Lisa, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay / Twin Room Private
Super friendly staff, this was a good option for staying within walking distance of the popular tourist areas :-)
Sherrie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good value accomodation close to city centre
Good stay. Cheap accomodation. Lovely bed....check in was easy...code for the main reception door....pick up keys with name written and map of where the building was...No 45...very close to the beautiful church.....toilet outside bedroom door shared with other ,2 rooms.....forgot to pick up towel from reception but not a problem.....very warm considering the wind was howling outside....close to city centre and easy to find as you can see the church from everywhere... Definitely stay there again
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Near Hallgrimskirkja Church and within 10 minutes walk to downtown and Central bus station the guesthouse is in great location. Lovely breakfast with warm breads in the morning. My room had a kitchenette which allowed me to make some meals (money saving as eating out is expensive).
Maureen, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Located right in the city center next to famous gorgeous Hallgrimskirkja. The check-in process was smooth. Took minutes for the stuff to show us to our room in the next door building which was 20 m walk from the reception. Stuff was very friendly and helpful. We booked the room with private bathroom, it shared common entrance with 3 other rooms that had share bathroom (no bother for us at all) and we shared the same kitchenet area with coffee maker, electric kettle, medium fridge, sink, plenty of dishes, cups, utensils etc. The room was spacious enough by European standards. Bathroom with the shower was a bit outdated but functioned well. The beds were comfortable. The breakfast was served in the main building where reception was, the standard continental variety. The parking was next-door and free (a big plus in the center of the city), but we were lucky to find nice spot right away, which could be tricky if we were arriving later in the day (we arrived around 4 pm). Overall - good stay well worth the money paid.
Alexander, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dónall, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Upon check-in, I was told we were being placed in the property's sister house across the street. We were given a set of keys along with our towels to bring across the street. There were 3 separate doors to get into the property and no explanation as to which keys were for which doors. While this wasn't a huge issue, I found the room itself to be semi-decent. The sheets seemed to be clean although there were a few stains - probably from previous guests. The room itself seemed to be clean otherwise. There was however, a horrible smell coming from the bathroom! The sink was filthy, there was barely any soap in the dispenser and the soap that did come out smelled absolutely horrible. One of the other guests left their menstrual blood on the toilet seat in the morning!!! That is not the guesthouses fault but they could do well by adding in air fresheners. If you do not mind the possible dirtiness from other guests and can do with the smell this was an okay accommodation for one night.
CLAIRE ISABEL, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Too many guests sharing the bathrooms.
Marina, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I arrived 15 minutes after the reception hours and was emailed by Aurora to say I’d find my key on the table in the entrance. There was no key as promised. Another guest was in the same predicament. I called and the employee said he was still downstairs (location of reception was not clearly marked.) I received my keys there, one for the building next door and one for my room. Room was clean and remodeled. There is no sink. Shower is in bathroom. Breakfast decent and reached by going downstairs. Basic stay within easy walking distance of the big church, but I would recommend other accommodations if you can get them. I liked Sunna Guesthouse better and it had a personal sink and is next door.
Kaylin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

An adventure!
The room was very basic-I was not aware we would be sharing a bathroom; no soap, shampoo or conditioner was provided; the room was approximately 10’ x 10’ with a full size bed; there were many steps to move heavy suitcases; the bathroom did not adjoin the room, rather you had to walk in public space only to find the bathroom in use multiple times; there was an adjoining kitchenette that was to be shared by the occupants of another room; the staff was kind & helpful; the sheets and room were clean; breakfast had good coffee, juices& an assortment of European & American foods (no complaint about the food); we managed.
Elaine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly and reiable
Ken, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Breakfast was really good. I guess they are not big on customer service. You felt you are pretty much on your own, no staff except during breakfast. Don't think I will be returning.
Amelia, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Catherine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anita, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The room was clean and updated but detached from the main building amongst apartments. There we a lot of loud noises coming from in and outside the building. We had to ask for towels and didn’t get any other amenities besides toilet paper
Lyndia, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice guest house. They were remodeling and the common kitchen was unavailable, we luckily didn't need it and it smelled dusty because of the construction. The room was clean and the air inside was fresh. The breakfast was fairly good but the staff member was very unpleasant and said that the breakfast started at 7:30 despite the sign in the bedroom saying 7:00. We had to leave at 7:30 so that wasn't super convenient.
Nicolas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved having a sink in room w shared bathroom situation. easy access, great breakfast!
Gretchen M, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I didn't realise how close it is to THE landmark Hallsgrimkirkje or the BSI Bus Station (for airport transfers)! Reykjavik isn't big so most things are easily walkable (in decent weather) and being amidst residential properties, lots of electric scooters. The room was basic with slightly awkward window mechanism but clean, warm & comfortable. The door on it's swinging hinge was a bit violent on closing but you can't lock yourself out. Tip for the shower curtain in shared bathroom, it needs to be longer or install a bifold door so the floor remains drier......... Stairs are also a bit narrow with luggage with reception in the basement. Breakfast is simple "continental" style but worthwhile before a long day or touring!!
Sunil Rajnikant, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anna, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Convenience to the different parking options.
L, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I booked a double bed and i got 2 single beds, no soap in the bathroom, dirty and noisy, never again
Jorge, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Karla, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

TERRIBLE STAY
Our stay was the most terrible stay we had. We have to pick up the key from one building then we have to walk in the cold to look for the building. There were no towels in the room. We went back again to get towels. Property is very dirty. Neighborhood is sketchy and very expensive for the terrible placw. Hotels.com should took this off from your list. They are misleading and lied. It says free self parking then it says ISK 1500 FOR PARKING , we found no free parking. We found parking at church nearby but we have to walk very far in the cold. There was pubic hair in the sink and the bathroom light will turn off itself.
1-night trip with friends
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