Nothing

The location is excellent. The room comfortable and homely. The facilities were all in good order.

Stayed in August 2025

all is OK

A very lovely accommodation in the city center. Fully equipped common areas. We would come back anytime.

Stayed in August 2025

only 1 bathroom, I had to wait several times until it was free

very good location, we walked around the whole center of Reykjavik. Also liked the self check-in - we arrived at 2 am and checked in without problem

Stayed in July 2025

You could hear other guests coming and going as it is an old cottage but it was quiet overnight.

Clean and comfortable and photos of my room were accurate. Kitchen had a microwave and tea and coffee. Great location in the centre of town in a quiet location.

Stayed in August 2025

There wasn't something that we particularly didn't like. Maybe we would like a bit earlier check in but OK, we could still leave our luggage early enough.. I guess all hotels are like this nowadays.

The location is spot on to explore Reykjavik. Not very far from the main bus station either, if you want to use the bus for your commute to the airport. Also ,there is a parking space (not the property's but you can use to load/unload your campervan. The house was very cute and warm , the room was spacious and welcoming. Also nice kitchen space and warm bathroom .

Stayed in August 2025

There are stairs to get to the property. Not meant for handicapped people.

Very conveniently located right off the Main Street.

Stayed in August 2025

There are some steps to access the property which makes lugging your suitcase up a little difficult.

It's a great location and value for money as a guest house.

Stayed in July 2025

Small shared bathroom didn’t have soap and shampoo. Small shared kitchen didn’t have any cooking top, only microwave, electrical kettle, and toaster. It did have many plates, bowls, cups and glasses, though. Attic room has roof beams just over the bed, so you tend to bump your head with the beams.

Comfortable beds. Central location. Easy check in method.

Stayed in July 2025

The little sink on the wall of our room was nice to have but the little shelf above it limited it's use. The shells should be moved to the side. The biggest and only complaint was that the shower was either just warm at best or my several minutes of fiddling didn't do that magic thing to make it hotter whatever that was.

Very charming rooms on an amazing location. We really appreciate the little things like coffee in the morning, the airport shuttle if needed and the well decorated rooms.

Stayed in July 2025

The parking instructions were a little vague for someone that doesn't live in Reykjavik or even Iceland. I really didn't know what they even meant. When I ask the host for more details they sent me the check-in instructions again that they had already sent me. Not everyone knows the parking system of Reykjavik. The waitress at a restaurant I ate at told me about the Parka app and explained the parking system downtown and that overnight was free. That should definitely be something that is mentioned in the check-in instructions or in a welcome book in the unit. I also wasn't sure how to use the coffee pot and there were no instructions for that either. As a host myself it's important to understand that guests sometimes are not from the same country and things are different so instructions are pretty important especially when your car may be towed or for someone that loves coffee.

The location was great and the facilities were very clean. I had everything I needed.

Stayed in July 2025

The location to city centre is excellent and can access so much nearby by walking. The owner although she didn't know my age? Put me in a room with close access to the bathroom/toilet, which was very much appreciated.

Stayed in June 2025

My room was very small with barely enough room to move around. However the adjoining kitchen and bathroom gave a sense of more space.

Gettir is perfectly situated and at night it is quiet in spite of being on the main drag. It is an easy walk to bus stop 6 at the Culture House. Bathroom sharing was no problem with only one other room.

Stayed in July 2025

My room’s only window faced a parking lot where people and drivers can see you in your room if you don’t put the shade down. One driver faced my window and luckily I had the shade down. His car felt like it was only 2 meters away. Also, it would have been nice to have a blackout curtain because the shade still let light on around the sides.

Convenience. It is in the main shopping area. It was a good deal compared to the prices of many other hotels nearby.

Stayed in July 2025

Cosy, clean, very efficient and reactive staff. City centre

Stayed in June 2025

It was a bit noisy at times, as I could hear people talking and walking outside.

The location is very convenient—shops, restaurants, and cafés are all within walking distance. What I liked most was being able to leave my luggage in the common area after checking out, since I still had places to go.

Stayed in June 2025

The bed was very hard and the pillows flat, making it quite uncomfortable for someone with back and joint pain. The building is also old so sound proofing was poor, we could hear everyone coming in and out the front and walking around above us.

Location is right in the middle of the downtown area, food, pubs, shopping, etc. Room was very clean and quaint. Entry and self check in were very easy.

Stayed in June 2025

Paper thin walls. Small kitchen.

Easy automatic check-in. Refrigerator and freezer available. Comfortable room with a small sink. We were able to leave our bags in the common area after check-out.

Stayed in May 2025

Access with heavy bags not great. Loud floors. Rooms very close together so a lot of sound bleed.

Location and bed good.

Stayed in June 2025

Loved this place! It’s clean, easy to get around, and everything’s nicely set up. Awesome location too—right in downtown Reykjavik and close to everything!

Stayed in May 2025

Only thing I missed was a towel in front of the shower to not make everything wet :)

Washbasin in my room, very clear house rules, free coffee and tea, free food shelve over the microwave. All was super clean and tidy! It’s very close to everything and was easy to find. All as described :)

Stayed in May 2025

I didn’t realise when I booked that it was Self Service. I wish it had staff to talk to.

Convenient

Stayed in April 2025

Grettir Guesthouse is in a great location near the old town and shopping street. The beds were comfortable and our attic room was a good size and nicely decorated. It is a traditional type corrugated iron house which has been split into two areas to stay in. We stayed in the upper section which had 5 rooms (two of these rooms are upstairs in attic area - which can be tricky if you wanted to access toilet at night). The kitchen / dining area is small, seating only 4 people. The kitchen does not have a stovetop or oven but there is a microwave. The one combined shower/ toilet is shared between all rooms. There is no parking available but you can temporarily park at park of house to remove luggage from car and then park car on street a few blocks away ( out of P paid area) or else pay for parking.

Stayed in March 2025

the duvet was kind of small there is only one bathroom for the 4 or 5 rooms, but it wasnt too crowded

location - very central communication - perfect, all details sent beforehand, well explained

Stayed in March 2025

Furniture could do with some upgrades.

Great location.

Stayed in March 2025