Reviews of Hotel Orkin 3 stars
Brautarholti 29, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
#49 of 78 hotels in Reykjavík
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 947 hotel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.2
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Location
8.4
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Karolina
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“A lovely hotel with great staff and delicious breakfasts”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
The room was on the smaller side, which made it a bit tricky for the four of us with large suitcases, but it was still manageable
I really liked that the hotel served those lovely breakfasts and afternoon cake—it was such a nice gesture. The staff were very helpful too. We arrived earlier than expected and were ready to just store our luggage until check-in time, but the kind lady at reception checked for us and found that our room was already ready, so we were able to settle in much earlier! The hotel’s location is great as well—very close to the center and Rainbow Street.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Shah
United States7 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Elevator too small
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Uwe
United States11 reviews9.0“Location great. Quiet environment at night.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was excellent, typical European plus fresh fruits and vegetables. Easy walk into town for sightseeing.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Neomi
United States5 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was clean, quiet and good location. Only minutes driving to downtown
The room is small and very basic. There was not even a tissue box in the room and not a bulb in the bathroom The staff was friendly and a good breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Katerina
Greece23 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Maybe they could add a few more things in the breakfast menu, but other than that, everything was great!
The hotel is only 5-6 minutes away from the center of Reykiavik, by car, ad it is very convinient. The room, although a bit small, with the second bedroom in the attic, it was very cozy. Breakfast was pretty good, and the hotel had also a self checkin system so you could enter at any time. We had a great night out at Reykiavik and returned back at midnight.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Ka
Hong Kong116 reviews14 helpful votes9.0“Value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
ventilation in bathroom can be better
Nice dinning hall with free tea and cake
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Holly
United States11 reviews9.0“Great place to stay in Reykjavik!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quintuple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
NA
Conveniently located and rooms that could easily accommodate four people
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Xavier
France8 reviews9.0“Nice and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Lis
United States6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The smell of sulfur in hot water.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Keith
Australia83 reviews11 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No specific complaints.
Basic hotel accommodation. Very expensive but that is typical of Iceland.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Queenie
United Kingdom20 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to note.
We like the touch of game activities you can do while you are in the hotel. The staffs are really helpful. Breakfast is good.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Subhrajyoti
United States21 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great value hotel in a convenient location in Reykjavic with free parking and staff was very helpful”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The split level quadruple room was a bit cramped for 4 adults with 4 suitcases. There were not many furniture except the 4 beds. There was lack of ventilation at the top level as it did not have any window.
Free parking right in front of the property. Good complimentary breakfast and 24 hours tea/coffee in lobby area. The guy at front desk was very helpful to let us use the dryer free of charge for drying our jackets that got wet in rain.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Tim
United States17 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Clean and relaxing.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I felt it was a little pricey, but most things in Iceland are.
The location was nice as was the staff and the breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Dongwei
China15 reviews7.0“Average hotel with very basic cheap breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hot water really smelly
Free parking
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Xenstone
United Kingdom5 reviews7.0“Overall, a solid place to stay and no complaint other than the smell.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room smelt of feet. Everything else about it was fine, but this is obviously not very pleasant to come home to.
The receptionist seem to be the person doing a lot of the work at the hotel and he was very accommodating and professional. Breakfast was hearty and filling with a nice variety. Nice touch having tea or coffee and a cake at 5 pm every day and great option to have a game of table tennis!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Janik
Germany20 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Great first night stay after arrival at Reykjavik.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not really something to mention here.
The breakfast was great! Good variety and fresh selection of food. The personal was always very friendly. With our rented car the hotel was easy to reach and within a 15mins walk we‘ve managed to visit the most important sights of Reykjavik such as the Hallgrimskirkja and the Opera house. Strong recommendation for a stay to settle after arrival.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Yili
Sweden17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location and close to city center.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Petr
Czech Republic27 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quintuple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
small shower with water going everywhere
delicious breakfast, staff
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Zakiyyah
United States10 reviews8.0“Even though I'm Muslim and it was a Christian hotel I was very comfortable . If the hotel was in a”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
I didn't like the location it was away from everything but very quiet. which was good
Breakfast was good for us . We were able to have eggs cheese and coffee or tea there was also toast rolls and other bread if wanted. The room was clean and comfortable . The linen as changed daily if wanted. Sheets clean and pressed. Very clean bathroom. The Staff was excellent.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Liis
Estonia16 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
From this size hotel we'd expected more options in breakfast table. But they were modest almost everywhere we stayed.
Location was ok, free parking and walking distance from main attractions. Coffee all the time available.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Luka
Czech Republic30 reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quintuple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Family rooms are not big enough. Bathroom is small and dirty so we didn’t want to take shower. Door for the room was hevy to open. In general, hotel is more lake youth hostel.
Location was ok ( 30 min ) easy walk to city center. They have table tenis which was fun for kids. Also, after five you can enjoy cake and coffee or tea.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Jana
Czech Republic63 reviews15 helpful votes9.0“Good location, solid breakfast, large rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A conveniently located hotel with ample parking, with a good price family room. Good breakfast with gluten free options, very appreciated. The room was quite large and spacious for Reykjavik. There is a lounge downstairs and a table tennis for guests.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Hvdweerd
Netherlands36 reviews6 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, clean, good breakfast friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Victoria
United States1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Quintuple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Free cake in the evenings! The staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed in June 2025
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