Such a treat to have found this guesthouse. I have been there alone staying in the dorm style rooms with shared kitchen, bathrooms and washing machines. Always quiet friendly travelers in the other rooms. Other times with my wife we have rented the private suites with kitchen/private bathrooms. Lots of charm. Just a 5 minute walk to anywhere you want... More

This was the perfect place to come when we stayed in Reykjavik, brilliant location but also quiet enough when going to sleep. Also the price includes breakfast, which left us full enough to have a small lunch everyday, a bonus in a reasonably expensive city! The owner and her wonderful cat, Jelly, kept my daughter very entertained and they were... More

The hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful. They were forthcoming with advice and help including maps and ideas for trips, and very pleasant to speak to. Based very close to the town centre, we found it very easy to walk home each night, easy to park our rental car outside (though it was winter) and the place is covered with... More

What an excellent location! The guesthouse is just a couple of minutes away from downtown in a quiet and beautiful little street. My husband had stayed at Galtafell before on his travels, and I was so happy that he took me there for our honeymoon. The staff were so lovely, friendly and helpful with their tips in regards to the... More

I was recommended this guesthouse by friends from Paris, who had stayed there for several different occasions through the last two years. And it was abosutely fantastic! The location is extremely convenient - just a couple minutes away from downtown Reykjavik yet still in calm and beautiful neighborhood. The house is clean and charming (it actually used to be an... More

amazing location, fantastic rooms, great stuff and cheap price... what more do u want? this place has it all! u have to check it out!

Location: 10' walking from the center of town where the two main shopping streets are. Stuff: thori is the most friendly person in iceland!!! She rules!!! Cleanliness: room and bathroom were very clean. Wifi: very fast even in my room. Price: compare to everything else in reykjavik, this was cheap.

the owners are super friendly, helpful and always with a smaile in their face!! i have never met warmer people in iceland than them!!! the rooms are comfortable, big and extremely clean!!! the location is ideal, less than 10´ walking from the center. in other words if u want to enjoy reykjavik, this is the place for u!!!!!!!!!!

The Galtafell is a wonderful place to stay. The location is ideal, within easy walking distance of most of Reykjavik's key attractions and very accessible while still quiet, and peaceful. The house itself is very interesting, designed by a renown Icelandic architect and full of beautiful art. The hosts are positively lovely, gracious, friendly and very accommodating. We had a... More