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Njálsgata 4b, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and base to explore Reykjavik. Apartment was lovely and spacious. Kitchen was well equipped.
It would have been good to have a second toilet for the number of guests but not a major issue.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis apartment was in a great location and was much more affordable than similarly located hotels. We enjoyed having a kitchen and living room as well as a separate bedroom for kids. Highly recommend!
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe apartment was in a great location - close to the church, shopping, restaurants, Braud & Co bakery (highly recommend), etc. The street it is on has a lot of cool murals and it is close to several other large ones. We were a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) and it was a perfect size for us. We stayed at the apartment for a few days when we first got to Reykjavik (and were allowed to check in a little early after we asked) and then returned to it after traveling the Ring Road. It was convenient to come back to a known neighborhood and setup. The host made it easy and was very responsive.
It took us a little time to figure out parking but we always found a spot within easy walking distance. It was a good tradeoff for being so close to everything though.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location was great and the amenities were just what we needed
A little small but provided exactly what we needed.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFull furnishing and very clean.. good location.. and the host is very helpful .. responsive to all my queries
The external building a bit old .land it took us quite a while the find the property.. no free car park is another issue..
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and cleanliness
Wished we'd had a microwave and wish slightly larger area.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewKaren was exceptional host. Clean, great location.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe apartment is in a great location. The host was friendly and offered great recommendations. The place was very clean and well stocked.
The photos I reviewed when booking attached to another apartment rented by this host. The listings are not clear on which apartment is which. This particular apartment has an older renovation and older furnishings, which was not what I was expecting. The shower is also a mess. The handheld piece does not attach correctly and is difficult to use. When I attempted to adjust it, a piece fell off. The water pressure also was not great.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and facilities
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewvery good location, clean
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation and facilities
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery clean very awesome very nice host!!!!
Nothing it was perfect
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location. You can get very cheap/free parking less than 5 mins away.
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat place to land in Iceland. Cosy, comfortable appt, welll equipped kitchen, good beds.
We didn’t have the apartment as per the pictures (our kitchen was much smaller) - yet that didn’t bother us. Just sharing fyi.
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewQuite area. Lots of space. Close to restaurants and many attractions. Halgrimskirjka, Sun Voyager and cat cafe within a few minutes.
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewConvenience of location. Clean.
The sulfur smell was overwhelming. Our upstairs neighbors were very loud moving about until after 2am.
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe apartment was clean and practical, and it was in a good location near shops and restaurants
Parking was a bit stressful, since we came in late at night. Would have appreciated knowing about the free parking at the nearby church in advance of our arrival.
Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable apartment exactly in downtown of Reikjavik. Good equipped kitchen with all needed tools. Comfortable sleeping rooms. Close to all main locations. Few minutes walk to car parking.
No comments
Reviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation
It was a bit small
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely apartment in a great location.
All was great