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    Grettir Guesthouse

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    #29 of 109 B&Bs / Inns in Reykjavik
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    Laugavegur 28 A, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
    011 354 787 2000
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    4.0
    180 reviews
    • Excellent27%
    • Very good49%
    • Average15%
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    “the main street”(20 reviews)
    “other guests”(11 reviews)
    “great location”(25 reviews)
    Free Wifi
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    All reviewsthe main streetother guestsgreat locationfood provided for breakfastshared bathroom and kitchenwarm cosyguest housebreadnice place to staythe check in processsave some moneyshort staybsi bus stationnice apartmentrooms were very cleanenjoyed our staycoffee machine
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    Reviewed 13 March 2018
    Awesome Iceland apt

    This is a roomy bedroom apartment with a massive shower and great space for all your luggage and supplies. It’s situated right in a great part of town, halfway between the church and the best crepe place I’ve ever been in my life. Do yourself...More

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    Thank Gregory P
    Reviewed 4 March 2018
    Perfect location!

    We stayed here mid-Feb. The location is great, a 10 minute walk to everything. The owner or manager put up a few helpful signs in the house entrance, suggesting the cheapest local grocery store, etc. Everything was clean; the pillows are a bit flat. Five...More

    Thank Manhattan R
    Reviewed 3 January 2018
    Good airport hotel

    Close to the airport and offers free shuttle service. Basic but clean rooms. My only complaint would be the quality of the pillows. They need replaced. Hotel receptionist staff and shuttle driver were very friendly.

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    Thank Julie S
    Reviewed 18 December 2017
    \Great Central Hideaway

    Stayed at the Great little Grettir Guesthouse 14/15/16 Dec 2017. Lovely little place hidden in a quiet area behind Eva clothes shop, located on Laugavegur (Main street) Easy to find up the alley to the right of Eva, Room a good size,and single beds very...More

    Thank James D
    Reviewed 10 November 2017 via mobile
    Lovely cosy guesthouse

    This guesthouse suited us just perfectly. We were 3 friends sharing a room which was small but just fine for us. Very comfy beds. Shared bathroom which was not a problem. Nice clean kitchen - each room has it's own shelf in the fridge for...More

    Thank Emma W
    Response from GrettirGuesthouse, Owner at Grettir GuesthouseResponded 30 November 2017

    Thank you so much, highly appreciated!!!

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    "Plenty of room. Leave towels on warmer, makes it that much better."
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    "Rooms are assigned...three on the ground floor and more above."
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