GUESTHOUSE AURORA, Reykjavik – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
Freyjugata 24,
Reykjavik,
Iceland,
101,
Capital Region
Guesthouse Aurora - Family-owned guest house with free breakfast near Hallgrimskirkja
Located in the Thingholt neighborhood in downtown Reykjavik, this smoke-free guesthouse offers a complimentary daily breakfast served from 7 AM. Amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, concierge services, dry cleaning, and luggage storage. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, including communal areas. The guesthouse provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and free laundry facilities. It is a 3-minute walk from Hallgrimskirkja and 0.8 miles from Harpa Concert Hall. Reykjavik Harbour, offering whale watching tours, is 1.5 km away. The area is popular for hiking.
Additional perks of the hotel
Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle
Free laundry facilities on-site
Multilingual staff available 24/7
Concierge services for tour planning and restaurant recommendations
Car hire available at the property
Free public parking at a nearby location
Shared communal kitchen for guest use
Coffee/tea in a common area
Basic Accommodations
The 25 simply furnished rooms at Guesthouse Aurora include basic amenities with shared bathroom facilities featuring showers. Some rooms feature a private balcony. All rooms include free WiFi, heating, refrigerators, and microwaves.
Other conveniences
Wash basin in all rooms
Shared bathroom with shower
Heating
Refrigerator and microwave
Private balcony in some rooms
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Freyjugata 24,
Reykjavik,
Iceland,
101,
Capital Region
Map view
Freyjugata 24,
Reykjavik,
Iceland,
101,
Capital Region
City landmarks
Museum
National Museum of Iceland
1.2
km
Museum
The Settlement Exhibition
1.2
km
Event hall
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
1.1
km
Museum
Icelandic Phallological Museum
830 m
Art object
The Sun Voyager
900 m
Public Building
Rathhus
1.2
km
Market
Kolaportith
1.2
km
Landmark
Perlan
1.9
km
Mall
Laugavegur
1.1
km
Landmark
Volcano House
1.2
km
Landmark
Nordic House
1.2
km
Landmark
Solfar Sculpture
2.2
km
Museum
Reykjavik Museum of Photography
1.2
km
Landmark
Tales from Iceland
830 m
Museum
Saga Museum
1.5
km
Marina
Old Harbour
1.2
km
Park
Austurvollur Square
1.2
km
Museum
National Museum
840 m
Landmark
Sundhollin Public Baths
830 m
Museum
The Icelandic Punk Museum
1.2
km
Museum
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
1.2
km
Public Building
The Parliament House
1.2
km
Nearby
Church
Hallgrimskirkja
320 m
Museum
Einar Jonsson Sculpture garden and museum
320 m
Tjörnin 101
Lake Tjornin
580 m
Eiriksgata
The Statue of Leif Eiriksson
360 m
Park
Parc Hljomskalagardur
580 m
Public Building
The Culture House
570 m
Gallery
National Gallery of Iceland
460 m
Museum
Asgrimur Jonsson Collection
290 m
Restaurants
Reykjavik Street Dog
240 m
Skolavordustigur 40 near Hallgrimskirkja Church
Cafe Babalu
320 m
Skolavoerdustigur 22a 101 Reykjavik
Noodle
340 m
103 Laugavegur
Braud & Co
380 m
16
Reykjavik Roasters
340 m
Karastigur corner of Frakkastigur
Voffluvagninn
260 m
Frakkastigur 27 Hallgrimskirkja Square
Krua Thai
350 m
Skolavoerdustigur 21a
Kaffifelagid
360 m
Skolavoerdustigur
Drekinn
350 m
Njalsgata 23
Vitabar
470 m
Bergporugotu 21
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
60%
loved it & would return
6.0/10
Guest rating
Rooms
8.7
Location
9.2
Service
9.0
Dining
7.5
Guest reviews
6.0/10
based on 6 reviews
7.9
7.9/10 based on 2256 reviews
Danielle
United Kingdom,
May
2024
8.4/10
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is fantastic, close to amazing restaurants and right in front of a beautiful church. The rooms were comfortable, and the service was top-notch. However, the dining options were a bit limited. Overall, a great value for the price.
Rooms
8.0
My room was cozy and comfortable with all the necessary amenities.
Service
9.0
The staff went above and beyond to help with all our needs, making our stay truly enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is ideal, close to everything you need for a perfect vacation.
Dining
7.0
The breakfast included delicious home-baked bread, making mornings delightful.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and convenient for guests.
Ashley
United Kingdom,
March
2024
8.4/10
What an amazing find! The hotel is in a perfect location, just steps away from the city center and close to a well-known landmark. The rooms are fantastic and the service was top-notch. However, the dining options were a bit lacking, and the price could be considered a bit high. But overall, a great stay!
Rooms
9.0
The room with a shared bathroom and double bed was impeccable.
Service
9.0
The staff was extremely helpful with all our queries and even made a booking at our request.
Location
8.0
The hotel is pretty close to the city center, making it so convenient to explore the area.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience with warm bread was delightful.
Facilities
8.0
The laundry service was a great bonus during our stay.
Robert
United States,
February
2024
8.6/10
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location is superb, right in the heart of Reykjavik and close to everything I needed. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the service was exceptional. However, the dining options were a bit limited. The facilities were great and added to my overall experience.
Rooms
9.0
My room was clean and comfortable, providing a cozy environment for a good night's rest.
Service
9.0
The staff went above and beyond to assist with all my queries, making my stay stress-free and enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location in the heart of Reykjavik was a major plus, making it convenient to explore the city.
Dining
7.0
While the dining experience was satisfactory, I wished for a bit more variety in the menu choices.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and offered everything I needed during my stay.
Paul
United States,
February
2024
8.2/10
I had a great stay at the hotel, located close to downtown Reykjavik with easy access to everything. The rooms were comfortable despite having a shared bathroom, and the service was exceptionally helpful. The dining experience offered delicious fresh bread, but the facilities were somewhat limited. Overall, a good value for the price.
Rooms
8.0
The room with a shared bathroom was comfortable and clean.
Service
9.0
The staff was extremely helpful with all our queries and made a booking at our request.
Location
9.0
The hotel is conveniently located in the neighborhood, close to everything in downtown Reykjavik.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was fantastic with excellent fresh bread served.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent but somewhat limited.
Samuel
United States,
January
2024
8.8/10
The hotel's location was fantastic, very close to the city center, making it convenient to explore. The rooms were cozy and clean, providing a comfortable stay. The service was excellent, with the staff being extremely helpful and accommodating. The dining offered delicious home-made desserts, adding to the overall experience.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were cozy and clean, providing a comfortable stay.
Service
9.0
The staff was extremely helpful with our queries and made a booking at our request.
Location
9.0
The hotel is very close to the city center, making it convenient to explore.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delightful with delicious home-made desserts.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel offers laundry services and tours/ticket assistance.
Dennis
United Kingdom,
May
2023
8.2/10
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, the staff was extremely helpful, and the location was just perfect. However, the dining options were limited, and some facilities could be improved.
Rooms
9.0
The room with 3 single beds and a private bathroom was impeccably clean and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly helpful with all our queries and even assisted us in making a booking at our request. They also provided laundry service and helped arrange tours and tickets.
Location
9.0
The hotel is located in the neighborhood close to the most beautiful church in Reykjavik and just a short distance from the old downtown core. It's very convenient for exploring the downtown area.
Dining
7.0
Although the dining did not offer a wide variety, the warm breads provided were delightful.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel's facilities were satisfactory, but there is room for improvement, especially in terms of dining options.
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