Alba Guesthouse Reykjavik was the first accommodation we stayed at on our first year long round the world trip. From the outside, it looks like a dismal huge grey house but the inside is where the magic happens.
It feels like home as soon as you walk in. The central heating was blaring (in the height of a freezing cold Icelandic winter) and the owner took our coats and hung them up for us, making us feel at home.
If you are looking at where to stay in Reykjavik, stay at Alba Guesthouse. We loved it that much, that we came back after a sneaky few days in Greenland to stay another night.
Alba Guesthouse Reykjavik
“A beautifully quiet retreat with a very welcoming and accommodating host”
The Rooms
The room was very cosy and had just enough room to host 2 people. It had a decent sized comfortable double bed and a small window where you could stand and watch the snow fall.
Room Options:
Alba Guesthouse hotel Reykjavik has a range of single, double, twin, triple and family rooms.
The Facilities
The bathrooms were shared with separate toilet facilities. One bathroom even had heated flooring (a bonus when the temperature falls).
No kitchen was available for guests, but the hosts were very accommodating and gave us hot water for our flasks on numerous occasions.
Extras
Free Wi-Fi internet was included.
Food and Drink
The free breakfast was delicious, coffee, toast, fruit, cereal, the usual continental selection.
Although no kitchen facilities were available to guests, the hosts offer a packed lunch at a cost.
Costs
We paid – £26 for a double room including breakfast.
This was in February which is classed as low season.
Website Rates –
| Room Type | Low Season (September – April) | High Season (May – September) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room | From € 44 | From € 124 |
| Double Room | From € 56 | From € 143 |
| Triple Room | From € 68 | From € 164 |
| Quad Room | From €75 | From €182 |
Location
Location Tip: The nearest pick up point for excursions is at Bus Hostel, which is a 3 minute walk.
Rating:
Would we stay here again? YES, absolutely!
Alba Guesthouse has a special place in our hearts because it was the first place we ever stayed when we set off on our first round the world adventure in 2015.
Round The World Magazine rate this guesthouse as one of the best places to stay in Reykjavik.
Why Round The World Magazine gave Alba Guesthouse a 6* rating –
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Contact Details:
Alba Guesthouse
Eskihlid 3, Reykjavik 105, Iceland
stay@alba.is
+354 552 9800
Website: http://www.alba.is/
RoundTheWorldMagazine also reviewed Bus Hostel and Snorri’s Guesthouse in Reykjavik, Iceland.