Reykjavík City Centre · Family-Run Guesthouse

Eric the RedGuesthouse

Where Iceland's spirit meets a home away from home

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4.6
Rating
306
Reviews
Eric the Red Guesthouse exterior with Viking totem
01 · The House

A place that
feels like home

Down-to-earth, family-run, and genuinely welcoming — right in the heart of Reykjavík.

Named after the legendary Norse explorer, Eric the Red Guesthouse carries that same adventurous spirit — a warm base to return to after chasing waterfalls, geysers, or the Northern Lights.

Hosts Elza and Roko are always on hand with honest local tips and the kind of warmth no big hotel can replicate. Even Medo the dog will greet you at the door.

Free Breakfast City Centre Family Run Patio Garden Next to Hallgrímskirkja
02 · Amenities

Everything you need,
nothing you don't

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Free Breakfast Buffet
A proper breakfast included with every stay. Start the day fuelled before the Golden Circle or a city wander.
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Prime City Centre
Steps from Hallgrímskirkja, 10 minutes from the bus terminal. All of Reykjavík reachable on foot.
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Spotless Shared Bathrooms
Immaculately clean, with solid water pressure and toiletries provided. Better than most hostels; cosier than any chain hotel.
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Fully Equipped Kitchen
Cook your own meals, store groceries, brew coffee. Real fridge, real kitchen, real freedom over your schedule.
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Outdoor Patio
A quiet garden terrace to unwind after the day's adventures — golden under the midnight sun in summer.
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Genuine Local Knowledge
Hosts who live here. Real tips, not tourist-board clichés — hidden spots, secret hikes, honest restaurant picks.
04 · Morning

Free breakfast,
every morning

Included in every stay. No catches, no extras — just a proper start before the day's adventures.

  • ✦Breakfast buffet included — fuel up before the Golden Circle
  • ✦Full kitchen for self-catering any other meal of the day
  • ✦Sociable dining room — meet fellow travellers over coffee
  • ✦Small kettle in each room for late-night tea or instant noodles
Food and drink at Eric the Red
05 · Guest Voices

What our guests say

4.6
★★★★★
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★★★★★

"If you want to feel yourself exactly as at home and enjoy the city and trips arround Iceland I highly recommend to stay here. It is super clean, cozy and you can consider the owners as your extended familly on Iceland ❤️"

— IvanM1188
★★★★★

"Amazing experience. Its is super clean, quite and placed in strict Reykjavik center. The hosts are really friendly and kind, constantly on your disposal. This place feels like home and I can highly recommend it to everyone visiting Reykjavik. ❤️"

— Ivan Matijašević
★★★★★

"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!"

— Kristijan Majhensek Trnic
★★★★★

"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"

— Karan Buttar
★★★★★

"This guesthouse is perfect. Located just next to the church. The kitchen is well equipped and the dining room is decent. Shared bathroom is quite nice with decent water pressure and shampoo/shower gel. Room is big enough with a single sink and a small water kettle."

— Mei He
★★★★★

"Good place to stay for this value 💰 city centre next to the beautiful church. Some rooms are really big, some are very small just for one person enough..good to stayed"

— Lukas Krobot
06 · Find Us

In the heart of Reykjavík

Getting here

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AddressEiríksgata 6, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
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Hallgrímskirkja Church2 min walk
BSÍ Bus Terminal10 min walk
Reykjavík Old Harbour15 min walk
Keflavík Airport (KEF)~45 min by bus
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