Skip to main content

Alba Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Escape to this serene haven near Reykjavik Harbour. Explore Iceland's natural beauty by day and unwind in style by night.

Choose dates to view prices

In the heart of Reykjavik, Alba Guesthouse offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Relax on the sunny terrace, rent a car to explore nearby Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, or enjoy free self parking. You'll also appreciate multilingual staff assistance and barbecue grills for outdoor gatherings.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A single bed with a white mattress and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A room with two beds, a wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

A room with two beds, a wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

A room with two beds, a wardrobe, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Located near the beach, Alba Guesthouse is in Hlíðar, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik. Hallgrimskirkja is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsholl or Laugardalsvollur. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
View more Guest houses in Reykjavik
Map
Eskihlid 3, Reykjavik, 105

What's nearby

  • A modern building with a glass dome and a symmetrical design.
    Perlan
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A street with a pink bicycle, a yellow bench, and various storefronts.
    Laugavegur
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A church with a tall spire and a statue in front.
    Hallgrimskirkja
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A modern building with a reflective glass facade, surrounded by a marina with several boats.
    Harpa
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Reykjavik University
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sbarro
    14 min walk
  • Café Loki
    15 min walk
  • Microbar
    17 min walk
  • Kröst
    16 min walk
  • Reykjavík Roasters
    14 min walk

About this property

Alba Guesthouse

  • Guest house near Laugavegur
  • Located close to Hallgrimskirkja, Alba Guesthouse provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as car hire on-site.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • A ballroom, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
    • Barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Alba Guesthouse have amenities, such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 3 bathrooms with showers
    • Electric kettles, heating and limited housekeeping

Similar properties

Interior
Nordurey Guesthouse
Norðurmýri
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 388 reviews
Nordurey Guesthouse
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1944
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Alba Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alba Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alba Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Alba Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Alba Guesthouse located?

Located in Hlíðar, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kjarvalsstadir, Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Reykjavik Harbour is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Alba Guesthouse Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 294 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The family that runs this guesthouse is kind and accommodating. Excellent and simple breakfast, clean rooms and very convinient for catching a bus to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hertta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice little guesthouse near Reykjaviks centre.

Good breakfast, nice room. Shared toilettes and showers, so little bit queky, but ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Clean, comfortable, and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, helpful, delicious breakfast-comfortable bed- very happy and would stay there again—I lost my key to my suitcase and the host got tools to help me break my lock! Such relief!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic. The help arranging a taxi to pick up our car was very much appreciated. Couldn't ask for better service and such great host. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great host and nice room. Just was a little old with the showers and had some issues with the water but other then that a great place thats perfectly near the down town :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shared bathroom aspect is really the only “issue”, which is fine, just something of which to be aware. The room was nice, basic…curtains not black out but close enough, and the staff were very available and attentive during breakfast. Parking was easy, and even though they are strict on the 3:00pm checkin, it was ok to leave our car and walk downtown while we waited, so it all worked out fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible via car from KEF. There is plenty of on street parking. It’s located in an area where there are mostly homes and apartments. Walkable to Perlan Museum (you can see the Dome from Alba). Walkable to Reykjavik. My pedometer said I walked 5m but it seemed more. Good location if you are going to Thingvellir NP or along the South Coast. Breakfast was lovely and simple. Microwave available for use. Coffee/tea/water always available. Sink in room, which was nice. Bathrooms available on 1st/2nd floors. Overall great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kendra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The good: The hosts were able to give some advice on things to do and helped us review our activities. The bedding was clean and the in room basin was really helpful and also clean. The coffee is fine. There is a fridge for guests to use The bad The shared bathrooms were dirty and in poor shape, some of the shower tiles were cracked, there was a door panel missing. Quite a few parts of the building were rundown. The windows were so dirty you could barely see out and there was mould on the inside of the windows/window sills. The breakfast wasn't great and while I appreciate that there was something, it wasn't really enjoyable. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The sinks vary a lot room by room, with some that are perfect and others that barely trickle any water at all. The upstairs shower is much better than the downstairs one. Breakfasts are great! And parking is always available in their lot or nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

pin-ling

The property is considered nice especially for the price. However the manager who answered the door was not pleasant. He did not smile and plus he was not available after took me in. The place is quiet and easy parking though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, clean, and had a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alba Guesthouse

Excellent- perfect for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
homely and nice
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tsvetomir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The vacation home is comfortable and well organized. The rooms are clean. Owner offers good breakfast. The area is quite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older building, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and facilities, some parts appear in a bad state, lawn chairs outside and on the patio were broken and dirty (from debris from trees among others). Breakfast was well rounded, tasty and of good quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. This is a Guesthouse so you have shared bathroom and showers. The main bathroom has heated floors, so nice on a cold day. The rooms do have a sink in them. The hosts are very nice and accommodating. They sell bag lunches and I saw something about a dinner. Continental breakfast is included.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thorsteinn was a great host. The room was small by American standards but clean. The shared bath was clean and functional. Breakfast featured a wide variety of cereal, pancakes, meat, fruit and juices. And lastly, the espresso machine was tops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cheap, clean and simple

If you want a place to sleep while visiting Iceland this is good enough. The house from the outside looks a bit run down but is clean and good inside. Rooms are very simple with just beds and a hanger. Although clean and they serve a nice breakfast each morning. There is a shared bathroom on each floor. So If you want to visit Iceland without paying huge amount of money on a hotel you wont spend time in this is perfect. A clean bed to sleep in the nights and a breakfast to start the day. The guesthouse has a parking just outside which is a plus if you come by car. There is a 15 min walk to downtown Reykjavik.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr hilfsbereites Ehepaar, welches das Gästehaus betriebt.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yun-Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
溫馨的住宿地方
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

estelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
bien situé, proche de tout, place pour se garer salle de bain avec des odeurs de souffre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

Additional information about Expedia Group