Eric the Red Guesthouse
Reykjavik
At a glance
Eric the Red Guesthouse offers a down-to-earth lodging experience in the vibrant city of Reykjavik. Situated at Eiríksgata 6, this relaxed family-run guesthouse is known for its welcoming atmosphere and practical amenities. Guests can enjoy simple yet comfortable accommodations, featuring a range of room options that cater to various needs. Each morning, a complimentary breakfast buffet is served, allowing guests to start their day with a satisfying meal.
The guesthouse enjoys a high rating among visitors, suggesting a positive and memorable experience for travelers. It serves as a convenient base for exploring Reykjavik, offering easy access to local attractions and the vibrant culture of the city. The establishment is categorized as a guest house and bed and breakfast, emphasizing its intimate and friendly setting.
Eric the Red Guesthouse appeals to those seeking a straightforward, no-frills lodging option that emphasizes hospitality and comfort. Whether visiting for leisure or a short stopover, this guesthouse offers a peaceful retreat with the added benefit of personal and attentive service that comes with being family-run. Its location and offerings make it suitable for individual travelers, couples, or small groups looking to experience the charm of Iceland's capital.
Reviews
It’s okay. Location is excellent for access to both fly bus station to airport and downtown shopping district and bars. I would book ahead and ask to get room upstairs. The bottom floor rooms smell like mold especially near the washroom/laundry. The tap water smells like sulfer so bring bottled water if you are sensitive. Also bring milk and maybe some bread. They have cereal and peanut butter and jam and such as well as tea and coffee for sharing, but the milk in fridge was expired and there was only a little frozen bread in freezer. We had to leave very early for a flight so I don’t know if breakfast situation is better later in morning.
What a wonderful place to stay. We were treated like family. My luggage was carried into the guesthouse and brought to my room. Not only did they have breakfast options, but also some little bites at lunch. The room was very comfortable and had the shower and bathroom inside, but also an option for a bigger space to shower and restroom also private. The whole family was available to speak with ask questions about what to see in Reykjavik. I'd definitely stay there again
Loved our stay over here , our first night in reykjavik. Situated next to the main church and its a 10 minute walk from bus terminal. Rooms were clean and has nice patio outside for you to sit and relax
We stayed here on our last night, and it was a great experience. The location is excellent and made everything very convenient. Oscar was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. A perfect way to end our trip, highly recommend!
We were there end of September. Very nice location, very good price. The rooms look good, ambient is very homey and the owner Elza was really nice to us. We also got some useful information about Reykjavik from Roko, who works there. They also have a really sweet dog named Medo. We will definitely come again!
