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Egilsborg Guesthouse
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6.0
/10
Pleasant
66 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Verified traveler
10.0
/ 10
Service - The man that helped us was very vice. We accidentally went to the wrong accommodation (we were staying at a different place the day before our tour and at Egilsborg Guesthouse the day after our tour). He was kind enough to drive us to our correct accommodation and was not angry at all about our mistake.
Location - Great. Walkable distance to the city.
Facilities - I have stayed at various places around the world that have had shared bathrooms, including Barcelona, London, Berlin and Reykjavik. This was by far the cleanest, well-lit, well-kept and well-stocked shared bathroom of all the places I have been to, probably even better than some 4-4.5 star hotels.
Overall, fantastic for a short term stay before or after a tour around Iceland :)
Verified traveler
10.0
/ 10
The owner is pretty free style, so the first impression of this hotel was not so good, but actually, because he is so free, then, make you very comfortable to stay there. and besides, he does take care of guests. With this cheap price, I would highly recommend it. Even some people said the breakfirst is too simple, but I love it. why you need so much for just a breakfirst if there are almost everything basic. Just enjoy it and save the money to expose the nature in iceland.
Gailute
10.0
/ 10
Though we had a short stay our host was helpful in directing us on activities to do. We rented a car from him (how super convenient) and spent one day making a different circle around the island.
Hotel is simple but clean breakfast simple but ample and internet access was great to have.
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Þverholt 20, Reykjavik, Hofudborgarsvaedi, Iceland, 105
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Þverholt 20, Reykjavik, Hofudborgarsvaedi, Iceland, 105
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Staying at Egilsborg Guesthouse is a good choice when you are visiting Reykjavik.
About Egilsborg Guesthouse
Staying at Egilsborg Guesthouse will surely satisfy you with its great hospitality and affordable price.
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Things to Do
- Shops
- Library
- Picnic area
- Garden
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Tours
General
- Smoking area
- Parking (surcharge)
Public Facilities
- Others
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Nearby Facilities
- Grocery
- Hair salon
Kids and Pets
- Babysitting
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Shuttle Service
- Airport transfer (surcharge)
In-room Facilities
- TV
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Egilsborg Guesthouse
Important Note
- Airport shuttle fee: ISK 7000.00 per person (one-way)
- Self parking fee: ISK 6500 per night (in/out privileges)
- Early check-in fee: ISK 7000 (subject to availability)
- Late check-in fee: ISK 7000 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM
- Late check-out fee: ISK 20000 (subject to availability)
- Housekeeping fee: ISK 20000 per week; may vary based on length of stay and unit size
- Bed sheets fee: ISK 6000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
- Laundry fee: ISK 6000 per day
- Towels fee: ISK 2500 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of ISK 2500
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Tourism fee: ISK 1000 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
- 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 16 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
- 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.
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. 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, 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. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 16:00
Check-out:
Before 09:00
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General Information
Popular Facilities | WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 16:00 - Before 09:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Egilsborg Guesthouse | 17 |
Another facilities in Egilsborg Guesthouse | Shops, Library, Picnic area, Garden, Laundry service |
Frequently asked question in Egilsborg Guesthouse
What are available facilities at Egilsborg Guesthouse?
There are top facilites at Egilsborg Guesthouse such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Egilsborg Guesthouse?
The standard check-in time at Egilsborg Guesthouse is starting from From 16:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 09:00
Does Egilsborg Guesthouse provide breakfast?
Yes, Egilsborg Guesthouse provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
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6.0
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6.6
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5.8
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7.8
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Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
An additional kr3,000 for bedding and kr4,000 to park for just a few hours doubled the cost of the stay.
Craig
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very average accommodation for the cost,
Monica
Business and Leisure Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Corey
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Nice location with great access to the city center and bus stop number 13. Nice staff and very responsive.
Avgerinos
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 160 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
It was ok in cleanliness, nothing bad comes to mind but it was not the cleanest place i have been.
Lyns
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 289 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The room was ok, very basic (one pillow? Really?), but at least it was warm. The hostel was very very noisy, lots of partying downstairs, from the owners/managers of the hostel, not the people staying! I got minimal sleep last night. Free wifi was great, location great too. Shower facilities needs a massive makeover, old, grimy, cold.
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Thomas
6.0
/10
Reviewed 301 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Had a late arrival and was still greeted no issue. Only had one night and an early morning shuttle so did not have opportunity to follow up on the two issues. Unfortunately never got the key to work in the door and never found a towel to shower in the morning. Did find face cloths so managed a basic cleaning.
Verified traveler
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 302 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The hotel itself is not too bad. What I disliked about this hotel was the staff. The lady who works at the hotel swindled and coerced me into buying a trip to the airport. Because of the way she went about it, I believe she, or the hotel, maybe gets some type of commission or bonus for every trip they help them sell. This lady basically made me believe that this bus was the only option back to the airport. Right away she even “took the trouble” of “helping me” by getting on her laptop and ordering the ticket for me. When she asked me for my card, I of course very reluctantly gave her my card, only because I felt almost forced to believe her and that it would’ve been awkward telling her I wanted to shop around. Later on I found out I could’ve easily gotten on public transportation for less than half the price. I tried to return the ticket, the bus company told me I had to go through the hotel, when I did that, she told me that she had emailed the bus company but couldn’t get them to refund the ticket
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Verified traveler
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 311 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Service - The man that helped us was very vice. We accidentally went to the wrong accommodation (we were staying at a different place the day before our tour and at Egilsborg Guesthouse the day after our tour). He was kind enough to drive us to our correct accommodation and was not angry at all about our mistake.
Location - Great. Walkable distance to the city.
Facilities - I have stayed at various places around the world that have had shared bathrooms, including Barcelona, London, Berlin and Reykjavik. This was by far the cleanest, well-lit, well-kept and well-stocked shared bathroom of all the places I have been to, probably even better than some 4-4.5 star hotels.
Overall, fantastic for a short term stay before or after a tour around Iceland :)
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Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 358 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Overpriced hostel that booked on an emergency very last minute but they try to charge for everything on the side.
Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 359 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Hotel doesn’t provide correct information about check in.
Staff Proceeded to write a very mean message to us after we simply tried to call to ensure our lastmin booking was still valid (provided incorrect phone numbers on expedia and Checkin details).
If last min booking allowed on Expedia then the Checkin process must reflect this.
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Tim
8.0
/10
Reviewed 522 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This place is perfect for a budget traveler or backpacker. The owners, a married couple, were friendly and helpful. I found the room comfortable & warm, about a 10 minute walk from shops & attractions. I would certainly stay here again.
fatima
10.0
/10
Reviewed 526 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
In the city centre, easy access to major attractions, home away from home.
Neena
6.0
/10
Reviewed 556 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Not cosy but good for just a place to sleep...hot water a little problem....friendly people and close to centrum.
Thibaut
2.0
/10
Reviewed 562 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Everything wrong with Egilsborg Guesthouse:
1) You will pay up to 10% more than the price announced by this reservation website (the owner will tell you it is additional tax and credit card supplement… this has never happen in any others hotels we stayed in Reykjavik)
2) nobody to welcome you. A key with a piece of paper with your name in the common room
3) rooms that smell humidity
4)Contrary of what it advertised on its OWN website, the kitchen is not accessible (« Once breakfast is over kitchen facilities are available to our guests »… this is not true at all!)
5) forget the pictures, it does not look like this at all
6) the shower has a push button timer that last less than 15 secondes (not a joke). So you have to push the button every 15 secondes… really annoying!
7) owner that put its own music, brush his teeth and argue with employees in the common room during the breakfast time (but forget the breakfast, it was even written on a paper in the common room that tea, coffee and cereals would be available from 8:00 to 10:00am… we did not see anything)
8) blankets are too small for the beds
Morality: don’t stay there at any price! We planned to stay two nights, we left after just one horrible night to the Capital Inn, a really nicer place!
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 565 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Very comfortable, though basic. A fair walk from the centre but a nice place to get back to after a day out!
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 569 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
decent place, rooms are clean, staff quite helpful, a bit distant from points of interest but overall good stay
Kaede
8.0
/10
Reviewed 571 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We booked Guesthouse Egilsborg at the last minute for a couple of nights in Reykjavik. It is conveniently located in town and has excellent staff. There is an optional breakfast for Ikr 500. The room was clean and tidy with a comfy bed but it was small. We shared bathrooms with other rooms which were also clean and tidy. It was a comfortable place to stay and great to explore Reykjavik!
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Nemo
4.0
/10
Reviewed 616 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Expedia needs to review this place. Egilsborg should be listed and priced as a Hostel. Listed as "shared bath": 17 rooms, 50 guests - with THREE (3) Toilets and Two (2) showers. That is not a Guesthouse. We were charged $180 per night for a $50 per night hostel situation.
Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 621 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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