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Reviews of Eric the Red Guesthouse

Eiríksgata 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

#5 of 36 B&Bs and Inns in Reykjavík

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Review score

Based on 1550 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Cozy home at a great location !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Great location, right opposite the Hallgrímskirkja church and about a 15 minute walk away from rainbow street. We stayed here for 2 nights and since it was a weekend we could park for free opposite the building in the church parking lot. The entire house is very cozy, warm and clean. The kitchen is well equipped, the house also had a nice dining room. Our rooms were sufficiently spacious with an attached bathroom We had read from reviews that the water in the washrooms smell of sulphur and this was the case, since we already knew about it we really didn’t mind it and honestly it added to the charm of this place. The washroom was good for us but some people may find it a little small We really loved our stay here, thank you for having us !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    I am especially grateful to the staff who personally delivered my mobile phone to the airport when I left it in our room
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was excellent. Walking distance to town centre and even parking for our rental car. Facilities were clean and comfortable. Friendly atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Fourth floor apartment in a new construction. Modern with good laundry facilities in the apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative. Except naming this adjacent property “Eric the Red” was confusing as we walked past another, maybe the primary, Eric the Red guest house a couple blocks away. When we selected “rooms”, we were actually selecting among several properties instead of one location. This could have caused problems if your group were larger.

    The apartment was near the center, but fairly quiet. We stayed our last night out of 10 that were mostly in hostels/huts and were able to do laundry and regroup after 6 days hiking. The kitchen was compact and perfect for our needs. The host was generous with supplies like shower soap, extra food/drinks & laundry soap.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Fantastic Stay at Eric the Red Guesthouse!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic Stay at Eric the Red Guesthouse I had a wonderful time at Eric the Red House! The room was beautifully decorated with truly authentic furniture, and both the room and the dining area were arranged with great taste 😍 The entire place was immaculately clean. The shared shower room was also a highlight—it was very large and pristine when I first used it. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need to cook and enjoy a meal. The host was very nice and responsive - he kindly allowed us to take a shower after running the marathon, even though we had already checked out of the room ☺️ Overall, a lovely, clean, and charming place to stay. I highly recommend it!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    A fantastic stay that took place after an incredibly last minute flight cancellation – such a happy accident we found th
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn’t like.

    Our room was beautiful, as was the whole house. It was incredibly clean and well maintained, and in a fantastic location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    The guesthouse was a perfect overnight start to our Iceland tour/cruise. Wish we had planned on staying longer - Le
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of an uphill walk to the main guest house.

    Location, very private, great balcony overlooking the city center. Everything we needed and delightful and very accommodating hosts???

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Excellent staying, feel warm and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish the pillow is harder.

    The room is very clean and spacious. It had everything you need. And I had a nice conversation with one of the staff. He is very warm and kind. I will come back next time.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Great place and will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nick was wonderful host

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom

    The bathroom is small and the layout is awkward. We are seniors so this was a bit difficult for us. The entire unit was immaculate.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    I would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very near to city center, very good organisation

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Feeling at home in Reykjavik
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice house, comfortable rooms and caring staff, very convenient location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn't a problem for me but you should know that the bathroom is outside the room, just across the hall.

    The room was very cozy, warm and comfortable - I liked the sink inside the room. The bathroom was clean and spacious. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining room great for meeting other travellers! The location is right at the center of the city. Our host realised I would have trouble getting there when I arrived late at night and took care of my transfer himself. I had a lovely stay, thank you!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was perfect! Right near the church and bus stop 8 which is where a lot of the tours will pick you up from. Also the hop on Hop off has a stop there. There's lots of restaurants and shops near by too. Easy to walk to lots of places

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Liked so well we would stay again if are back in Reykjavik.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was very pleased.

    Very homey, enjoyed and coming and goings of all the folks and being with the owners. So friendly. Very close to many attractions. Really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, quiet area, homey place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wouldn’t say I didn’t like it but more as an awareness that the house has a little older feel but still homey and comfortable

    Location was perfect for walking into the center to restaurants, cafes and shops and for tours. It was also about a 8 minute walk to the bus terminal which is a common dropoff/pickup spot for buses to/from the airport, the Blue and Sky lagoons and other tours. The area was quiet and bed was comfortable Bathroom seemed recently remodeled and was spacious too. Nice to chat with other guests too. Is a good place for a solo traveler if you don’t want to stay in a hostel in a bunkroom.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a lovely letter at arrival for self check in. The rooms are bigger than expected and well equipped. A big plus is also the kitchen and the dining room that can be used

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Friendly, comfy and convenient guesthouse.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice bathroom but a bit musty.

    Great location, well equipped kitchen, great dining room, comfortable room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    George and Nick were both very accommodating and friendly. Thank you for suggesting Glymur falls and allowing me to do a
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in #10 which is across from bathroom and exit door ( noisy) , I’m a light sleeper.

    Proximity to downtown and the historic feeling of the house.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Great place to spend time in Reykjavík
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was downstairs

    Its location was awesome near the church and hop on hop off. Parking was easy. Our room was large. They allowed me to do laundry

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Leo and Nic made us feel so welcome! There’s cereal, milk, tea and coffee for the guests. Great Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was okay

    So close to the bus pickup for my booked tours. Centrally located to shops and restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner is very nice, helpful & wellcoming :) The room was very comfortable & quiet, location is perfect.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    very good and central location, right nect to Hallgrimskirkja and in walking distance to BSI Terminal great equipped kitchen for guests and spacious shared dining room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff, good location and clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely convenient location- close to tour bus pickup stop, as well as walking distance from bus terminal. Great communal kitchen, clean bathrooms, comfortable rooms and beds, and friendly staff. Would return here!

    Stayed in July 2025

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