Kastali Guesthouse

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within walking distance of Reykjavik Harbour

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Communal living room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Basic Room (shared bathroom)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Basic room (shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Basic Quadruple Room (shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Twin Room (shared bathroom)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room (shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Triple Room (shared bathroom)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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2 Kirkjustrati, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Reykjavik City Hall - 1 min walk
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 6 min walk
  • Harpa - 9 min walk
  • National Museum of Iceland - 9 min walk
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 6 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪American Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The English Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sæta Svínið - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Laundromat Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Drunk Rabbit - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kastali Guesthouse

Kastali Guesthouse offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur and Reykjavik Harbour. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and central location.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's Kastali mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Communal living room

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 5 2024 to March 26 2024 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Kastali Guesthouse Hotel
Kastali Guesthouse Reykjavik
Kastali Guesthouse Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Kastali Guesthouse currently open?
This property is closed from March 5 2024 to March 26 2024 (dates subject to change).
Does Kastali Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kastali Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kastali Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kastali Guesthouse?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kastali Guesthouse.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kastali Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Kastali Guesthouse like?
Kastali Guesthouse is in Downtown Reykjavik, a short 6-minute walk from Reykjavik Harbour and 4 minutes' walk from Laugavegur. Our travelers say the local area is very central.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

the place was not even open
The place was not open!! The police told us the owner was no longer there and was being investigated. We had to find alternative accommodation at our cost after a long trip from England
Steven, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Here's what I hate about this place. They aren't open, and they took my money. I had to get a more expensive room at a nearby hotel. I want my money back, and I want Expedia and all the other agency's that list this place to remove it from their listing's.
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Beth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Doors were locked as owner was jailed for sex trafficking, money laundering, organized crim
Barbara, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Closed
renee, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Shameema, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Carlos Mauricio, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Front desk went above and beyond for us and the area is perfect! Within an easy walk to the harbor.
Gabrielle, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Location extremely good, very clean and tidy. Checking in and out system could be better, mostly faceless front desk.
Michael, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and price
Perfect for my needs, great location between downtown and old town. Room was clean and well presented, check in was easy, recommended for a short stay but some may prefer private bathrooms for a longer stay
Matthew, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jackris, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Not easy contact the reception after 5pm
Wing Nin David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The property was very conveniently located and moderately easy to find. It was fairly priced. What I hadn't.t realized, and no-one explained, was that it was really a hostel. Apart from a man who let me in the building, I saw no-one at all apart from 3 guests, one of whom explained that there was no breakfast provided. The room was basic as were the facilities. I wasn't even sure about payment. In fact I found the charges had been taken out of my bank account without my knowledge. Not exactly welcoming and no-one to explain anything.
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nia, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and good location.,
Phatcharin, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasantly surprised by this property. Brilliant central location, minutes from all the places you want, very clean and although it was a small room it was ideal for me as a solo traveller. Warm cosy room with a very comfortable bed, sink in the room for brushing your teeth etc. If you want your own room, Reykjavik isn’t cheap, but so happy with this place. Shared shower room/toilet was absolutely fine. I was on the 3rd floor with a view down the street, I suppose if you are in the lower ground it is less ideal. Corridors can be a little noisy when people wheel cases passed but this honestly doesn’t bother me. I walked to the property from the Central Bus station in about 12 minutes. It is a lovely peaceful place. Staff lovely, easiest check in and out ever. I would very happily stay here again, which I think is always the true mark of a good place. ❤️
David, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Although there weren’t toilets in the rooms, there were many toilets and showers on each floor. During the time of year we went (late October), there was always at least one available to use. We liked we had access to the kitchen and appliances there, allowing us to buy groceries and store them in the fridge/freezer as needed. The staff were friendly and willing to help and offer advice when asked. Check-out was really simple - leaving key at front desk even when we had to leave in early am hours to catch our flight. Doors opening and closing can be quite loud but for the most part, it is quiet. Some guests were very loud which is less a reflection on the guesthouse itself. All in all, we had a great stay in Iceland, partly due to the accommodations being right downtown and in walking distance to so many attractions.
Sarah, 4-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

This guesthouse is the noisiest place I've ever stayed in Europe. The room doors seem to have some propelled door slammer built into them, and the shared bathrooms are in nonstop use. I got NO SLEEP. Plus, the rooms are teeny, and the place has zero charm. we rarely saw any sign of the owners. Not worth the relatively cheap price!
Kimberley, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hiwot, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Matthew, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

People are moving up and down the aisles morning and night clanking around. They forget there are people in the small rooms right along the same area. They need a sign in the hallway to maintain quiet 11 pm-6 am. I mentioned it to the desk person. Other than that, very small ok rooms.
Stacey, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The property is fine. Our room had a sink, which helped avoid a lineup in the shared washrooms when it came time to brush your teeth. The rooms were basic, as were the washrooms, but they appeared clean. The guesthouse is in the downtown area so it can be loud at night and our room window faced a wall, so not the best of views, but overall it was fine.
Kim, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

The stay was average at best. Not the cleanest place. There was a dead bug on my fresh towel. It’s okay if you just need a tiny bed to sleep on for a few nights. If you have the money to spend, book a hotel
Jasmine, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lugar limpio y tranquilo en pleno centro de la ciudad. Muy recomendable. Volvería a alojarme allí
gerardo, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Probably the cheapest place in the downtown. But the room is small as a jail cell. If you just take buses and live 30 minutes away from downtown, you will find much better deals.
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