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Egilsborg Guesthouse

1.5 star property

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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
A two-story building with a flat roof and a glass extension.
A green cabinet with multiple drawers and shelves, likely used for storage.
A maroon hatchback car parked indoors.
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Þverholt 20, Reykjavik, 105
  • Place, Laugavegur
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A maroon hatchback car parked indoors.

Sleep / Drive /Travel - Drivers License required for BYO Sleeping Cars for one

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A house number plaque with the number 20, featuring a decorative floral design.

BYO Small Cosy Double Room: one bed for 2 - no blankets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A large, symmetrical building with a pointed roof and a clock on the front.

BYO Small Cosy Triple Room for 3 - no blankets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A large, modern church with a tall, pointed tower and a clock at the top.

BYO Small Cosy Quadruple Room for 4 - no blankets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with metal railings and a mattress.

BYO Small Cosy Twin Room: bunk bed for 2 - no blankets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A white bathroom with a wooden door, a white sink with a chrome faucet, and a mirror above the sink.

BYO Small Cosy DORM Backpackers Room for 8 - no blankets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with metal railings and a mattress.

BYO Small Cosy DORM Backpackers Room for 10 - no blankets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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A winding road with a mountain backdrop and a body of water.

BYO Small Cosy Room for 5 - no blankets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

BYO Small Cosy Room for 6 - no blankets

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

SMALL DOUBLE ROOM ONE BED FOR 2 WITH BLANKET ONLY

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

SMALL FAMILY ROOM FOR 4 WITH BLANKET ONLY

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

SMALL FAMILY ROOM FOR 5 WITH BLANKET ONLY

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

SMALL FAMILY ROOM FOR 6 WITH BLANKET ONLY

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Small Cosy Twin Room: bunk bed for 2 - WITH BLANKETS

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

SMALL FAMILY ROOM FOR 3 WITH BLANKET ONLY

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

BYO Small Cosy Single room for 1 - no blanket

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

SINGLE ROOM FOR 1 WITH BLANKET ONLY

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

MIXED DORM ROOM FOR 10 with blanket only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

Egilsborg Guesthouse

Along with self parking, this guesthouse has coffee/tea in a common area and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Egilsborg Guesthouse offers 17 accommodations. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
During your stay at Egilsborg Guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Laugavegur. Free WiFi in public areas, breakfast (surcharge), and dry cleaning service are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Laugavegur and 13 minutes by foot from Hallgrimskirkja
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Egilsborg Guesthouse, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Egilsborg Guesthouse also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Reykjavik guesthouse (fines may apply for smoking in non-smoking areas).

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (ISK 8,000 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ISK 10,000 for adults and ISK 10,000 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ISK 8000
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ISK 8000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ISK 50000

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges ISK 2500 for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Egilsborg Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ISK 800.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Administrative fee: ISK 200 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 10000 for adults and ISK 10000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ISK 8000.00 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: ISK 8000 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: ISK 8000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ISK 8000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 9:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ISK 50000 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: ISK 20000 per week; may vary based on length of stay and unit size
  • Bed sheets fee: ISK 8000 per person, per night (or guests may bring their own)
  • Laundry fee: ISK 10000 per day
  • Towels fee: ISK 3000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of ISK 2500

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Egilsborg Guesthouse offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests will be charged a fee when paying in a non-Icelandic currency at the property.
The full amount of the reservation is due 24 hours prior arrival.
Property Registration Number 430504-3980
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Egilsborg Guesthouse.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Egilsborg Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 99 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

ALEXEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location unbeatable price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil Stryhn

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

Great hosts

The woman working there during my stay was very welcoming and accommodating, created a great atmosphere for guests
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and quiet, with a location out in the middle of nowhere… Just what we expect in Iceland
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mrs. Karen Wilkinson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice host & good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very cheerful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Very average accommodation for the cost,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family running the guest house was so kind and helpful. The two children were delightful. Busy and active but very respectful and inquisitive at the same time. Although not the Ritz Carlton, the guesthouse was clean and comfortable. I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean but a bit dated. Nice welcome. It‘s not worth 500 € if you need to travel there on a saturday or any other busy day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Eigelsborg should update their photos on Expedia, the quaint dining area looks nothing like the photo. It should be stated up front, that this is a bare-bones backpacker’s facility, you have to rent pillow, blanket & towel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

An additional kr3,000 for bedding and kr4,000 to park for just a few hours doubled the cost of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ying Chuen

Parking, sleeping bag, tax need to be paid in addition to what has already been paid. Except tax, it was not specified in the booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Staff & service
Nice location with great access to the city center and bus stop number 13. Nice staff and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Stella

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condition of the facility was deplorable. This SHOULD NOT BE LISTED ON EXPEDIA.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Clark

Disliked: Amenities
disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Michael J

I did not stay in this hotel. EXPEDIA must not include this hotel in your list...because this hotel is not telling their guests beforehand that NO BLANKET is supplied. I have to rent beddings and pillows and towels...disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Avgerinos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok in cleanliness, nothing bad comes to mind but it was not the cleanest place i have been.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Read the small print. Even though we were a family of 6 checking late instead of charging $60 for a late check in they charged us $360 for each person. It is in the rules but crazy - same situation if you actually want an old blanket and pillow. On the positive side it is possible to walk downtown from the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ashwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not good value for money. They charged close to £50 for a nights stay in a shared dorm and yet wouldnt provide bedding (pillow and bedsheet) which was an additional rental cost of £30, felt like a rip off. This wasnt mentioned anywhere during booking. Host was responsive and quick though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was rude to us, the place is dirty and full of things in common areas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty. I was emailed a list of curt (verging on disgusting) rules two days before trip when it was too late to cancel. I was changed an extra 6600 on arrival and then staff attempted to recharge on check out. There were hidden charges for towels sheets pillows bedding etc. it was worse than staying in a hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so nice, but convenient.

If you are looking for basic bed, basic sink and basic service and attitude for one night, this guesthouse will cover it. We stayed in guesthouse around the country, and pretty much everyone was much better than this one. It felt like you were staying in the bathroom of a gas station. Not worth the stay.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jesper

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

Don't go there

Very close to strip club. Very loud hotel, you can hear talk, and noise through the thin walls and doors. No toilet and bath in each room, toilet and bathroom is shared.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is rude, not at all friendly, he was disrespectful, he does not comply with what he offers. I’d like cancel my reservation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I have to pay for some hotel tax again that apparently I had pay already in my booking and as well parking for 2 days so extra 8500 ISK roughly £51 for 2 nights. I had been in 8 different guesthouses and none had requested such extra money. No cooking facilities. Some guest looking intoxicated in the comunal area. Feeling no secure space. The name of the guesthouse isn’t the same, its name is Viking, the landlady was very kind is true but isn’t enough for the price. I have sent an email to her about extra person months before and never answered, the extra person paid was another price which was fair for 2 nights but at the end the value isn’t right for what they offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Monica

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is not adequately kept and looks terrible. I got many e-mails insisting on paying in cash and pushing me to pay for parking on the property when parking in the street and the area, as the whole country, is highly safe. She insisted so much that we paid even though we did not use it and left the car in another place. They also offered a drive to the airport and the driver was nice and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024