Name: Aurora Guesthouse
Address: Freyjugata, 24, Reykjavik, 101, IS

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Eric

Breakfast and after hours check in were excellent features

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Julie

We supposed to cancel our booking because of no parking spot close to the building, but because the staff offer his parking space we feel delighted. Thanks a lot , God bless

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Marisol

Very basic accommodations but it was just right for us four girls. Breakfast was so yummy!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Josh

Had a very great stay, beds were very comfy and clean, the breakfast we really good too and the hotel being directly downtown was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

gayle m

Room was clean. Very convenient location. Shared bath for each floor. Breakfast decent. We parked on the weekend so parking on street was free. Very good location.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Dominique

I think this was the ideal place to stay in Reykjavik. Close to the church, in the middle of everything, restaurants and grocery store near by, and a really nice breakfast included. It is also about 700m from BSI bus station.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Ross

Great,central location. Clean rooms

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Alexa

That was a great stay for the night. The free breakfast was a huge perk and the room was comfortable. We got lucky with our timing to get free street parking for the night, but the free parking on site that we relied on wasn’t available. This didn’t impact our stay, but just a heads up!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Brent

The housekeeper was nice and I enjoyed talking to her. Check-in staff were ok but slow. Breakfast was good. Room was fine. All went well and I would stay again

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Xxx

Overall staff / Chris was very helpful. This is value for money and I’ll surely recommend. // thanks, XXX Imamul H

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Tripp

Very friendly staff and comfortable room

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

ALICE

Breakfast was really good with lots of options. Walked here from the Bus Station and could walk down to the shops and harbor easily. Miss having our own bathroom though, but at least we had a sink in the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Kelly

Great place to stay!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Matthew

Staff was very helpful

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Peter

Breakfast was great

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

SUSAN

Spotlessly clean , warm and cosy, simple but decent qnd varied breakfast, amazing location, staff friendly and helpful. Could not ask for more.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Charly

Rooms are small, shared bathroom, breakfast has many options to choose. Great area, easy to walk everywhere, recommend staying.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2025

Kevin

Parking was a bit of a challenge. Breakfast was good

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Sarah

Very convenient to walking around. Check in was pretty strict on not starting till 2pm however I was able to leave my bags there so I could walk around before checkin. Process was very easy and staff is very friendly and helpful

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Marc

Proximity to central walking area!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

L

Clean Room, Nice Staff

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Patricia

Room was comfortable. It included a small sink, mirror, table, chair, small space for hanging clothes, and a nice window that could be opened to let the fresh air flow. The location is great. Breakfast was good.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Chrystina

Great location

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Garry

Room 33 (I believe it was) is part of the fire escape route and is rather illuminated all night long. I asked to be moved and was put in room 32 the next night, which was fine.
Nice place, location and good price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Natascha

Great location. Super easy and fast check in and out. Easy to find street parking nearby.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

Jamie

Easy check in and check out
Nothing fancy, very basic. Clean. But if you just need a place to sleep this worked great. It was short walk to BSI bus station and the main shopping and restaurants.
Website said breakfast was 7am, I was there in September and told they were on winter hours so breakfast was not until 7:30. That is not mentioned anywhere on the website. I had 7:30 bus to catch so that was bit frustrating. Accurate changing on hours should be posted at booking.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2025

Morgan

This guesthouse was suitable for one night in the city. While the guesthouse was clean, the bedroom was incredibly hot in early September and even with the window open it didn't cool down. I tried to contact the staff via phone calls and messages but no one was able to answer. Also, the bathrooms were really dated and didn't feel super clean.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Aug 2025

Pearl

I was told there would be a private bathroom, but it was 1 between 4 rooms. I had to wait over half an hour for someone to finish a shower, to go to the loo.
No breakfast before 7am which is too late when catching a bus for a trek or to the airport. More like a cheap hostel not a guesthouse

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Klaus

Small but clean room.
No towels at arrival - have to ask for them at reception (which is only open until 18:00)

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Loud and not enough bathrooms

Loud! Could hear everything and everyone. 1 bathroom for 3 floors is not ok.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2025

Peter Strack

Basic hostel stay - adequate for short term

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

LINFEN

Conviniently located in the city center.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

William

Convent location. Price was right. Nothing fancy but just what we needed in order to enjoy Reykjavík

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2025

Maxim

The listing on Expedia clearly says there is free parking at the property, but really there isn’t.
There is -maybe- some free parking at some road a few blocks away, or maybe some free parking at a church nearby - good luck finding those.
The room was cramped, tap water had sewage smell.
Breakfast was nice though.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Pearly

Small rooms, quick and easy access to everything you need.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Theo

The kitchen facilities were great. The staff was welcoming and helpful and it was nice to stay in the studio room but lots of stairs going up. Property was well maintained and a nice breakfast to start the day.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Clean, affordable place to stay

Great, clean room to crash in while in Reykjavík, especially for the price. Nothing fancy. Slightly small for four adults. Great free breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Mustafa

Hosts were amazing and very accommodating. They were always available to answer and ready to help with everything. We liked the location and also our accommodation was amazing!

Loved their breakfast!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Hugo

Perfect for a short stay in Reykjavik.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2025

Bridget

Basic but adequate. Good location.

We stayed here twice. It wasn't flash but was all we needed. Unfortunately both times we had to leave before breakfast was served so unable to comment on that.
It was a shared bathroom but we didn't have any issues with that - it was kept clean and was available when needed.
We had a wee visitor through the window which was fun.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Jacob

Right by the big church!! The breakfast is awesome as well

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2025

Claudia

La casa estaba limpia y la habitación igual, muy buen desayuno y pudimos parquear cerca a la casa.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2025

Kari

Property was well located with free street parking nearby. Staff were friendly , room was fine. Towels could be replaced with newer ones but that's a small thing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Nicolas

Good Guesthouse, the rooms are clean and it's convenient for a small rest in Reykjavik. Very close to shopping streets and monuments of the city. Thank you for welcoming us!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Jane

Clean and convenient. Close to center.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Jamie

Great place

Very helpful staff - travelling with a baby and the cot was already in the room. Stored our luggage for us upon arrival.
Great breakfast - perfect location for our short stay in Reyktavik

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Mike

I needed to make a last-minute reservation in Reykjavik and looked at Guesthouse Aurora primarily based on price and location. And it didn't disappoint. I had a clean room, clean shared bathroom and a good breakfast in a safe area very close to Hallgrímskirkja church. They also can do laundry for a cost and hold luggage.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

jesse

Clean inviting and friendly guesthouse in the heart of Reykjavik. Right by bus stop 8, perfect for tour pick ups, and an easy walk to the Main Street with food. Community pool within walking distance as well. Felt safe and comfortable as a female solo traveler. I stayed in the second building, which was also an apartment building on the other side. I needed 3 keys to get into my room which made me feel extra safe and comfortable. Breakfast was fresh buffet style and perfect to grab before a long day of adventures

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Dawn

We had a great time at Guesthouse Aurora. It is located right next Hallgrimskirkja, shopping, dining, and old Reykjavík. It was a five minute walk to the BSI bus station where many of our day tours left from.We had a kitchenette and were able to cook for ourselves. Everyone was very nice and they allowed us to store our luggage on day one and our last day before and after check in and check out. Breakfast had many options. The price was price was great for all these amenities!

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2025

Shanker

room was too small with extremely low roof, have to crawl unto bed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2024

Nicole

Overall great place to stay, but the walls are thin. Luckily other guests were very quiet.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2024

Katarzyna

Lovley stay! Very accommodating, simple yet lovley breakfast options with freshly baked bread, the staff was very helpful in any queries. Great thing is that towels were available at any time if you needed more, as well as tea, coffee and water at the kitchen. Well equiped kitchen if you would like to reheat something yourself, theres a microwave and toaster. The surrounding area was fantastic, with the main large church literally 2 minutes down the road, along with the main rainbow walk and restaurants and shops a few minutes further. You could also turn up the heating at any moment in the room and a sink in the room, which was very convinient!
The only downside i can really think of is no air freshener in the bathroom, and there was quite a bit of condensation on the windows which then dripped down the window seal onto the floor, although we spent so little time in the room because we were doing tours that it wasnt really an inconvenience. Great value for money!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2024

Lisa

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Sherrie

Nice stay / Twin Room Private

Super friendly staff, this was a good option for staying within walking distance of the popular tourist areas :-)

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Erin

With free parking around the corner and free breakfast in the morning, this place was ideal for a couple of budget travellers. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of EU adapters to borrow if you forgot yours, the building was a bit older but maintained with care. The tenant fridge is on the upstairs, and came in handy with the kitchen downstairs. Very nice fellow guests, lots of diversity and no problems with sharing bathrooms with fellow guests.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2024

Tanja

central location, steps from the Hallgrímskirkja, and very walkable area.
The single room I had was good. There is a fridge and sink in the hallway that can be used. Bathroom is modern and clean, shared with other guests. Everything was good; the breakfast buffet is very good, with lots of choices. (The only thing that was not that great was other guests arriving very late at night and being noisy.)

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Richard

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Lonah

A nice neighborhood, easy walking to shopping and dining.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Emmely

This quiet refuge was easy to find on our layover in Reykjavik. Check in was convenient even after hours. Lovely restaurants nearby.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2024

Craig

Easy late check in, friendly staff and very clean and comfortable.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2024

Maureen

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).

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2024

Alexander

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2024

CLAIRE ISABEL

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2024

Marina

Too many guests sharing the bathrooms.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2024

Kaylin

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.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2024

Elaine

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.

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2024

Ken

Friendly and reiable

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2024

Amelia

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.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2024

Lyndia

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

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2024

Nicolas

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Gretchen M

Loved having a sink in room w shared bathroom situation. easy access, great breakfast!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2024

Sunil Rajnikant

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!!

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

27 Apr 2024

L

Convenience to the different parking options.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2024

Jorge

I booked a double bed and i got 2 single beds, no soap in the bathroom, dirty and noisy, never again

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2024

Beryl

It was very good value for money and a delicious and substantial breakfast was included. Cosy bedrooms and very clean establishment. Great location within walking distance to main attractions. Would highly recommend if you dont mind sharing a bathroom.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2024

Caroline

It was a good area with in walking distance off everything.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

Celia

Guesthouse Aurora Overnight stay

Clean and comfortable room. Self check in was easy. It would have been nice to have access to milk to make tea and coffee in the evening. Bread at breakfast was delicious. Close to city centre shops and restaurants.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2024

james

Nice breakfast and location and staff good stay

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

Great place for a good nights sleep

These are simple and slightly small accommodations, but for the price it was well worth it. Clean and comfortable, with a good breakfast and laundry service for 15 euros. This is not a hotel, and the price reflects that. If you want a private bathroom and have their amenities like an elevator, look elsewhere. But if you want a clean and comfortable bed at a good price, this is a great place.

Self

4/10

Poor

10 Jan 2024

Derek

Calls itself a guest house, more like a very basic hostel.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2024

Amber

Excellent Location, Excellent Service

The service was excellent. Chris was amazing, he catered to my every need including helping me with booking excursions. The location of this place is excellent, right in the middle of town. I was able to walk most places and the bus stop is very close as well. What seperates this property from good to excellent was that the bed wasn't the most comfortable, it made my back ache. My room was right near the street so you could hear everything outside the window. In addition, I never seen anyone come clean or empty the trash in the shared bathroom during my stay. Overall decent experience and I would stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Great location

Nice cozy room, clean shared bathroom/kitchen, yummy breakfast and excellent location in center/downtown. Will stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2023

Jason

No frills, but we had a very comfortable stay. And the breakfast was very well done.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

Nathalie

Lovely place to stay

Room was clean and pleasant and staff were very helpful. Location is excellent.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2023

kristi

Guesthouse Aurora was the perfect property to stay at for a night out in Reykjavik. Extremely walkable location, we found parking right outside (though something to note is that it is paid parking right outside on weekdays). Decent breakfast, didn’t mind the shared bathroom and there was a sink in the room. Comfortable beds. So convenient, you don’t need much in a room when staying in the city especially given how central it is, everything in Reykjavik is a few min walk or few min drive. I would stay again!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Oct 2023

Jeffry James

Place is good only for sleeping limited space in the room. TAP water smells different don't know why, hospitality and service is not great as my experienced. Needs rooms for improvement.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2023

Robert

We found the place ideal for our requirements for the night.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2023

Jonathan

The property was clean and the staff very friendly. While the rooms are small, they are the ideal size for solo travelers. Shared bathrooms worked nicely.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2023

Julie

Amazing value for Reykjavik. Our room was a bit noisy being on street level but apart from that very central location and everything was great

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2023

Stephen

Nice location

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2023

Igor

Great location in the heart of the city with nice staff and good breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Lisa

Great value and location!

The place was spottless. Great breakfast. Shared restroom kept very clean throughout the day. Location is AMAZING! Parking was the only challenge.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2023

Sofia

The room was very comfortable and had a little sink which was really convenient. The shower and toilet were in the same shared room so sometimes hard to coordinate using the toilet or shower but there is one on each floor which helped.
Breakfast was good with lots of fresh bread options

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

15 Sep 2023

Bob

This is really a know before you buy review. The location is great and the parking was easy to find and free, but.... the room was on ground floor and very loud. Walls were thin. Heard lots of snoring and babies crying all night from other rooms. One bathroom for 5 rooms. Waited half an hour for one person to finish using the bathroom in the morning and finally gave up and went to as bakery. The rooms are like a low budget college dorm room. And super hot with only one tiny window for ventilation. Pillows are soft and flat. Everything had an off smell as well. Can't speak to the free breakfast as I was more concerned with finding an open bathroom. Honestly, my absolute least favorite stay in all of Iceland.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2023

Michael

Good Location, rooms were clean and good breakfast

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2023

Gillian

The room was clean, a little smaller than expected but it was sufficient for what we needed.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2023

Hayley

Room was clean, bathrooms fairly new. Continental breakfast included. Accommodation fairly basic, but in central location close to shops, restaurants and Hallgrimskirkja. Fine for one night in an expensive city like Reykjavik.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2023

Mason

Decent place, but not a lot of living space. Location is nice as it's close by around downtown and bus station.

This place have a shared shower and bathroom which is a no-go considering the price. Also they don't provide soap for the showers.

You probably will get the same experience as here at a cheaper hotel / hostel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2023

Amy

Clean, comfortable, quiet room. Great value.

Leisure Partner