Guesthouse Galtafell – A Favorite for Families in Reykjavik

Guesthouse Galtafell offers both hotel rooms and self-catering apartments with private bathrooms and separate living areas. Apartments include well-equipped kitchenettes with a microwave and fridge, allowing guests to prepare simple meals. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an iron, and wooden floors.

The 24-hour front desk and concierge service assist with restaurant recommendations and area information. Daily housekeeping keeps rooms clean, and luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures. Complimentary high-speed WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

The guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of the Laugavegur shopping street and Hallgrímskirkja Church. The National Museum of Iceland is 700 meters away, and the BSÍ bus terminal is a 10-minute walk for airport transfers and tour pickups. Free public street parking is available nearby.

The building dates back to 1916 and is set in a quiet residential neighborhood near the Reykjavik Pond. A garden provides outdoor seating, and the property has CCTV outside and security alarms for guest safety. Allergy-free and family rooms are available, with key access and safety deposit boxes.

Family rooms and spacious apartments with separate living areas accommodate groups and families. The self-catering kitchenettes help families save on dining costs during their stay. Daily housekeeping and the 24-hour front desk provide convenience for guests with children.

Location: 5-min walk to Hallgrímskirkja and Laugavegur

Rooms: Self-catering apartments with kitchenettes

Parking: Free public street parking

Services: 24-hour front desk and luggage storage

Property: Building dating back to 1916