Eric the Red is a perfectly located Guest House in Reykjavik just 197 ft/200ft from Hallgrímskirkja Church which is the biggest church and single most central point in Reykjavik, we are in short walking distance from all the best Reykjavik has to offer, whether it’s Museums, Restaurants, Cafés, Bars, Shopping Streets, Parks, the BSi bus station, Geothermal Swimming pools or Lake Tjörnin, and yet positioned in a quiet area of the center. Eric the Red is a family-run business and we try as best we can to give you the personal assistance and recommendations we would expect from our hosts while traveling abroad, so please don’t hesitate to ask about anything you have on your mind, we are here to assist in making your trip and experience to Iceland as pleasant as possible. We offer rooms with comforatable beds, fresh towels, free Wi-Fi and a TV. An electric kettle, tea and cups are provided in each room at Eric the Red Guest house, along with an in-room washbasin and hairdryer. Most room have a private bathroom , while few others have access to shared facilities. Guests can also relax on Eric the Red's furnished Terrace or in the Garden, however most guests prefer to have coffee or tea in our Large dining room consisting a large table that seats up to 30 Guests. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and preparing meals.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • FREE parking!


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Margaret
United States United States
It’s not big, but it’s adequate. It’s kind of like a small commune. Since rooms are kind of small, guests can sit at the big long table in the lobby to eat, read or chat with other guests. The location of the Eric Red House is right by the famous...
Lisa
United States United States
This is a really cute place with lots of charm and comfy beds. Perfect location at literally one block from Hallgrimskjirke. The hosts offered plenty of recommendations for coffee & food and were very friendly and helpful.
Laura
United States United States
Staff was very helpful! Thanks Nick! I liked being able to fix my tea in the kitchen and sit in dining room--on my schedule. I will recommend Eric the Red to my friends and family.
Donna
United States United States
The room was in the garden room in the back yard. Very private and very cute.
Hong
United States United States
Sone details that make it like a home. I like the mirror closed to the entrance and the kitchen.
Jennie
United States United States
The manager/owner was very welcoming, friendly and accommodating!
Arunkant
United States United States
well stocked kitchen. proximity to dowtown attractions
Theresa
Canada Canada
Location was exceptional, free parking available was a blessing, Oscar and Nic were fantastic. It was easy to find and having a manager on site made things easy to navigate. They were friendly and very helpful.
Rebecca
United States United States
Excellent location. Comfortable. Nice shared kitchen facilities.
Megha
Canada Canada
Nick is an incredibly helpful and accommodating host! The place is a great spot to stay and incredibly conveniently located.

Area info

Amenities of Eric the Red Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • Heating

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Eric The Red Guest house in advance.

Please inform Eric the Red Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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