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Downtown Apartment by Old Harbor

Downtown Apartment by Old Harbor

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Private kitchen
Dining
Room
Room
Living area

Overview of Downtown Apartment by Old Harbor

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

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Reykjavík, Reykjavík
  • Popular LocationReykjavik Harbour2 min walk
  • Popular LocationReykjavik City Hall8 min walk
  • Popular LocationHarpa11 min walk
  • AirportReykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)7 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Downtown Apartment by Old Harbor

Harbor Apartment with Balcony!
This one bedroom, fully furnished apartment with fully equipped kitchen and bath, is located in the heart of down town Reykjavik, next to the City´s old harbor. Equipped to house up to four (with a double sofa-bed).
Just about everything you may ever want in Reykjavík is with-in a walking distance. Historic sites, city landmarks, restaurants, bars, super markets, churches, swimming pools, museums and concert halls are all with-in reach! Lets not forget the city pond with ducks and birds! A perfect location for a leisure weekend in Reykjavik or your weekday business meetings; Harbor Apartment is your safe bet! Do not hesitate to contact us for more information if you like! Enjoy your visit! We welcome you with our open hearts to come and enjoy our Harbor Apartment with Balcony! Your hosts are born and raised in Reykjavík and both spent time studying abroad; one in USA and the other in Sweden. As seasoned travelers we know how important one´s lodgings are and have done our utmost to remodel and decorate our Harbor Apartment to meet your demands. Our Harbor Apartments are located by the Old Harbor in the heart of down town Reykjavík.

Here is what some of our previous guests had to say:

Peter:
Very well equipped comfortable apartment in a good location. Excellent communication and plenty of information about things to do and places to eat, etc. from the hosts!

Beverly:
The whole adventure was awesome and this property just added to the perfect mix! We will return to Iceland and this property!

Alex:
Beautiful property and lovely location but most importantly it was lots of little details that made it great. There were makeup wipes, dry shampoo etc stocked in the bathroom, washer and dryer with washing liquids provided. Messages and updates from the property regarding restaurant and sight seeing suggestions. It really was the little things that made a big difference!

Helen:
The apartment was perfect for out 6 night stay. Fantastic location, view makes you feel like you are definitely in Iceland. Great central location to all sights, supermarket, car hire, excellent range and choice of restaurants. Really prompt communication with host, extremely helpful, flexible and informative to help us get the most out of our stay.

Amy:
Lovely spacious apartment in a fantastic location close to lots of bars and restaurants as well as bus stop 4 for tours. Would 100% stay again if we return to Iceland and will recommend to friends to stay here.

Bernadette:
Location can’t be beat! Walking distance to a lot of restaurants and main street. Love the view and it’s spaciousness and all its amenities. All the tips in the binder were very helpful. The hosts were very accommodating! Would definitely stay here again!

Jasmine:
There is a lot to love about this apartment. The location is excellent--you can reach the main attractions of Reykjavik on foot, and you can see beautiful sunrises and sunsets right from the private balcony. The cooking facilities are good, with lots of cookware, dishes, glasses, cutlery, etc. so you can cook proper meals. The owners have clearly put a lot of effort into finer details so the flat feels spacious and homey. It was well-cleaned, and the beds were some of the best beds I have ever slept in (nice and firm, but with a bit of a pillow top so you get support with just the right amount of cushioning). It was a good location for getting out and seeing the sights, but also would have been a very comfortable place to just hide out on a rainy day. Comfortable seating options in the living room and dining room, all nicely furnished.

Property manager

Kristin Gunnarsdottir
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Reykjavik

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Vesturbær, a neighborhood in Reykjavik. Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Laugavegur. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Reykjavík, Reykjavík

What's nearby

  • Reykjavik Harbour - 2 min walk
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 8 min walk
  • Harpa - 11 min walk
  • National Museum of Iceland - 16 min walk
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Kock - 2 min walk
  • Höfnin - 2 min walk
  • Sæta Svínið - 5 min walk
  • Reykjavik Fish - 1 min walk
  • Hamborgarabúllan - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Apartment by Old Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Excellent communication and perfect location. Cute apartment, slept well, all was easy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home Base in Reykjavik
This was great home base for us in Reykjavik. Property was as described and host was very accessible and informative. We were within walking distance to the harbor, shops and restaurants. Underground parking with heated driveway was nice. Very comfortable for a family of 4. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia (Cindy) z., PARK RIDGE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home Away From Home in Reykjavik
I booked this apartment based on the detailed reviews from other guests. They were spot on! This home is located in the perfect area to walk to everything! There are so many restaurants and coffee shops in the harbor area alone, then just a couple of blocks - the main district. Even in the harshest of weather conditions, we were prepared with the right clothing and shoes (micro spikes a must in winter with ice). We walked everywhere! The tours pick you up at different stops and this apartment is super convenient to bus stops #4 and #15. At the bottom of the street and across the main drag there are tour offices if you didn't book online. Walking distance to Bonus and a couple of other grocery stores. The communication from Kristin, the property owner, was unbelievable! She sent suggestions for tours, shopping and dining in the area as well as really detailed information regarding the items in the apartment. She also checked in upon our arrival to make sure we were ok and everything was good. And then on departure day, checked in to say safe travels and thanks for staying. I would HIGHLY recommend this apartment and would stay again if I return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice condo near the old harbor
This condo is really good. It is centrally located, not far from the old harbor, has a garage parking space, and the unit itself is nicely decorated. We had all that we needed for a very comfortable stay. The hosts were very responsive to questions and quite helpful. I would happily stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We really enjoyed our stay. Great location, easily walkable to everything, very clean, very comfortable, well equipped, parking garage was a nice bonus. Great to have a washer and dryer. Easy and quick communication with host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Gunnarsdottir

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We welcome you with our open hearts to come and enjoy our newly remodeled Harbor Apartment with Ocean and Mountain Views. Your hosts are born and raised in Reykjavik and both spent time studying abroad; one in USA and the other in Sweden. As seasoned travelers we know how important one´s lodgings are and have done our utmost to remodel and decorate our Harbor Apartment to meet your demands.

Why they chose this property

As for activities with-in walking distance from our Harbor Apartment we suggest the following amongst other things:

The beautiful Catholic Cathedral at Landakot is just up the street from our location.
The Old Cathedral by the city square, Austurvöllur, is about 5 minutes away with the Parliament building right next to it.
Hallgrímskirkja church, is a wonderful Lutheran cathedral with an observation floor at the top of its tower and houses the largest organ in the country, a ca 15 minute walk.

Perlan (Pearl) sits on the cities hot water tanks and has an outdoor observation deck, 360 degrees (another 15 minute walk from Hallgrímskirkja, 30 minutes from apartment, but with bus services).

The new Harpa Concert and Conference Center, home of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra is 3 minutes away, a magnificent architecture. Here you find a list of concerts, shows and other activities https://en.harpa.is/events/

A visit to a Reykjavík swimming pool is a must with its geothermal hot water and sit-in pools with up to 42+ Celcius. Our neighborhood pool is the Vesturbæjarlaug near by, 10 minutes by foot and there is a pool in just about every neighbourhood in Reykjavík.
https://sundlaugar.is/?lang=en

Whale watching boats leave practically from our doorsteps at the Old Harbor!
https://elding.is

What makes this property unique

We reccomend a day-long bus-trip called the Golden Circle. In one day you will experience Thingvellir National Park, one of the oldest parliament sites in the world, the original Geysir and its younger brother Strokkur and see how they compare to Old Faithful! and one of the most stunning waterfalls in Iceland, the Golden Waterfall!
https://www.tour.is/news/what-is-the-golden-circle-in-iceland

Some guest opt to visit the Blue Lagoon upon arrival, since its close to the International Airport, KEF. There is bus service from the airport to the Blue Lagoon and then from the lagoon to the city. Others have chosen to check-out early and do this on their way to the airport. An unforgettable experience!
https://www.bluelagoon.com

For great dining you have the Steikhúsið steakhouse just around the corner from Harbor Apartment, just turn right on Geirsgata street and in a minute you are there! http://steik.is/vefur/

Just a little further on the same street are two terrific fish and chips restaurants for lighter fare.

Owned by same award winning chef Hrefna Sætran are the Grillmarkaðurinn grill market and the Fiskmarkaðurinn fish market, both very near.
https://www.grillmarkadurinn.is
http://www.fiskmarkadurinn.is

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