Reykjavík Residence Hotel
Gwen
Excellent accommodation in a great location. The newly renovated apartment was comfortable, quiet, and very well maintained. The breakfast basket was outstanding, and the staff provided exceptional service.
Reykjavík Residence Hotel
Boutique Residence
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Whether you’re travelling as a couple or with the whole family, make Reykjavík Residence your home in the city.
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Economy Studio
The Embassy
Guðríðarhús
Prime Minister's Residence
The Tannery
Printing Press Courtyard Building
2
Guests
Coffee Machine
25
Kitchen
Double or twin
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Studio
The Embassy
Prime Minister's Residence
Artisan House
Guðríðarhús
The Tannery
2
Guests
Coffee Machine
25
Kitchen
Double or twin
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Superior Studio
The Embassy
Guðríðarhús
The Tannery
3
Guests
Coffee Machine
34
Kitchen
Double or twin + sofa bed
Family Studio
Artisan House
Prime Minister's Residence
Printing Press Courtyard Building
4
Guests
Coffee Machine
40
Kitchen
Double or twin + sofa bed
Junior Suite
Artisan House
Guðríðarhús
4
Guests
Coffee Machine
35
Kitchen
Double or twin + sofa bed
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Suite
Guðríðarhús
4
Guests
Coffee Machine
57
Kitchen
Double or twin + sofa bed
Wheelchair accessible
Family Suite
Guðríðarhús
Printing Press Courtyard Building
6
Guests
Coffee Machine
54
Kitchen
Double or twin + sofa bed
Wheelchair accessible
One-Bedroom Apartment
Guðríðarhús
Prime Minister's Residence
The Tannery
4
Guests
Coffee Machine
43
Kitchen
Double or twin + sofa bed
Wheelchair accessible
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
Publishing House
Guðríðarhús
Bergshús
6
Guests
Coffee Machine
62
Kitchen
Double or twin + sofa bed
Wheelchair accessible
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Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Apartment
Printing Press Courtyard Building
Printing Press Front Building
6
Guests
Coffee Machine
59
Kitchen
Double or twin + sofa bed
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Three-Bedroom Apartment
Guðríðarhús
Bergshús
6
Guests
Coffee Machine
91
Kitchen
Double or twin
Wheelchair accessible
THE ESSENTIALS
Everything you need to settle in and feel at home
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24/7 Reception
Kitchenette
Honesty bar
Breakfast
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Reykjavík Residence, Vatnsstígur
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Best price guaranteed
Book with us directly. It is the best rate we offer, and it means you are dealing with the people who will be looking after you. Same room, fewer hands in between.
Port 9 Winebar
Port 9 first opened in 2016 and is the oldest wine bar in Iceland. All our managers have recognised wine degrees and are here to help you navigate our menu.
Our goal is to find your personalised perfect wine. It is our pride to offer wine from every corner of the world with excellent service in our laid-back atmosphere.
Our buildings
Twelve room categories across nine historic buildings, pick what suits you, and we’ll take care of where
The Embassy
The Embassy building was built at Hverfisgata 45 in 1914 as one of the first examples of concrete houses in Reykjavík.
The first owners were Matthías Einarsson and Ellen Ludvika Matthíasdóttir Johannessen. Matthías was a doctor and their daughter later became a well-known painter, Louisa Matthíasdóttir.
Economy Studios, Studio, and Superior Studios are nestled inside, and this property also was home to our Hotel Reception until 2020.
Hverfisgata 45
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1914
The Embassy building was built at Hverfisgata 45 in 1914 as one of the first examples of concrete houses in Reykjavík.
The first owners were Matthías Einarsson and Ellen Ludvika Matthíasdóttir Johannessen. Matthías was a doctor and their daughter later became a well-known painter, Louisa Matthíasdóttir.
Economy Studios, Studio, and Superior Studios are nestled inside, and this property also was home to our Hotel Reception until 2020.
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Artisan House
The Artisan House at Lindargata 11 is a wooden house, built in 1901 by the merchant Ástráður Hannesson.
Over the years, the building housed a carpentry workshop, book-binding company, sewing workshop and six apartments. One family lived in the building for 88 years.
The Artisan House was remodeled by us most recently in 2017 in order to accommodate Studios, Family Studios and Junior Suites.
Lindargata 11
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1901
The Artisan House at Lindargata 11 is a wooden house, built in 1901 by the merchant Ástráður Hannesson.
Over the years, the building housed a carpentry workshop, book-binding company, sewing workshop and six apartments. One family lived in the building for 88 years.
The Artisan House was remodeled by us most recently in 2017 in order to accommodate Studios, Family Studios and Junior Suites.
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Prime Minister's Residence
What we call The Prime Minister’s Residence at Hverfisgata 21 is another of the oldest concrete houses in Reykjavík, built by Jón Magnússon in 1912.
Jón was the town sheriff at the time and later became the Prime Minister of Iceland.
This is also the house where the King and Queen of Denmark stayed during their stay in Iceland in 1926.
Today it is home to Economy Studios, Family Studios and Studio Apartments, and of course, our Royal Suites and One Bedroom Apartments.
Hverfisgata 21
10
1912
What we call The Prime Minister’s Residence at Hverfisgata 21 is another of the oldest concrete houses in Reykjavík, built by Jón Magnússon in 1912.
Jón was the town sheriff at the time and later became the Prime Minister of Iceland.
This is also the house where the King and Queen of Denmark stayed during their stay in Iceland in 1926.
Today it is home to Economy Studios, Family Studios and Studio Apartments, and of course, our Royal Suites and One Bedroom Apartments.
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Publishing House
The Publishing House was built at Veghúsastígur 7 in 1920 with concrete and stone by Erlendur Einarson.The building and its original annexes have been home to the Máni soap factory, Smári margerine factory, Helgafell publishing house and Víkingsprent printing press.It can be your new home during your stay in Reykjavík if you book one of our Two Bedroom Apartments.
Veghúsastígur 7
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1920
The Publishing House was built at Veghúsastígur 7 in 1920 with concrete and stone by Erlendur Einarson.The building and its original annexes have been home to the Máni soap factory, Smári margerine factory, Helgafell publishing house and Víkingsprent printing press.It can be your new home during your stay in Reykjavík if you book one of our Two Bedroom Apartments.
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Bergshús
Bergshús was built at Veghúsastígur 9 in 1910 by Bergur Einarsson, who was the first tanner in Iceland.Einarsson opened his tannery workshop and store in the building and also lived here with his wife and two daughters.Today it is home to our Three Bedroom Apartments and another Two Bedroom Apartment.
Veghúsastígur 9
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1910
Bergshús was built at Veghúsastígur 9 in 1910 by Bergur Einarsson, who was the first tanner in Iceland.Einarsson opened his tannery workshop and store in the building and also lived here with his wife and two daughters.Today it is home to our Three Bedroom Apartments and another Two Bedroom Apartment.
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Printing Press Front Building
The Bókfell Bookbinding Company completed the building at Hverfisgata 78 in 1947, where they remained in operation until moving just outside Reykjavík to Kópavogur in 1978.
Bókfell is known for binding the Saga of Icelanders, the first Icelandic Bible and the works of Nobel Prize winner Halldór Laxness.
At the Printing Press Front and Courtyard Buildings you can find Economy Studios, Studios, Family Studios and Family Suites, as well as Two Bed Two Bathroom Apartments.
Hverfisgata 78
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1947
The Bókfell Bookbinding Company completed the building at Hverfisgata 78 in 1947, where they remained in operation until moving just outside Reykjavík to Kópavogur in 1978.
Bókfell is known for binding the Saga of Icelanders, the first Icelandic Bible and the works of Nobel Prize winner Halldór Laxness.
At the Printing Press Front and Courtyard Buildings you can find Economy Studios, Studios, Family Studios and Family Suites, as well as Two Bed Two Bathroom Apartments.
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Printing Press Courtyard Building
The Bókfell Bookbinding Company took over a mechanic’s shop that was located at Hverfisgata 78 shortly after the company was established in 1943.
Here, they planned construction for the Bókfell Building, which we refer to as the Front Building.
Following Bókfell’s relocation decades later, Formprent printing press operated on this property until 2015.
Reykjavík Residence erected the Printing Press Courtyard Building in 2019, where it is home to our Family Studios and Family Suites, as well as an Economy and Standard Studio.
Hverfisgata 78
10
1947
The Bókfell Bookbinding Company took over a mechanic’s shop that was located at Hverfisgata 78 shortly after the company was established in 1943.
Here, they planned construction for the Bókfell Building, which we refer to as the Front Building.
Following Bókfell’s relocation decades later, Formprent printing press operated on this property until 2015.
Reykjavík Residence erected the Printing Press Courtyard Building in 2019, where it is home to our Family Studios and Family Suites, as well as an Economy and Standard Studio.
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The Tannery
From 1911 – 1914, Bergur Einarsson built and used three sheds behind his house at Veghúsastígur 9A for the tannery business.
These have since been torn down, and the building standing presently was erected in 2017.Here we present Economy Studios, Studios Superior Studio and One Bedroom Apartments.
Veghúsastígur 9a
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1914
From 1911 – 1914, Bergur Einarsson built and used three sheds behind his house at Veghúsastígur 9A for the tannery business.
These have since been torn down, and the building standing presently was erected in 2017.Here we present Economy Studios, Studios Superior Studio and One Bedroom Apartments.
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Guðríðarhús
In 1916, Guðríður, a seamstress, built Vatnsstígur 2 (formerly known as Laugavegur 33b) after a major fire in Reykjavík in 1915.It’s the only early residential building of its kind, making its preservation valuable.Today it is home to our Superior Studio, Studio, Suites, Junior and Family Suites, One bedroom apartments and the Reception.
Vatnsstígur 2
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1916
In 1916, Guðríður, a seamstress, built Vatnsstígur 2 (formerly known as Laugavegur 33b) after a major fire in Reykjavík in 1915.It’s the only early residential building of its kind, making its preservation valuable.Today it is home to our Superior Studio, Studio, Suites, Junior and Family Suites, One bedroom apartments and the Reception.
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Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (including Visa and Mastercard), bank transfers and payment via secure payment links. We do not accept cash in any currency.
Tipping is not expected in Iceland, as service charges are included in listed prices. Any gratuity for particularly attentive service is always appreciated but entirely optional.
In case of medical emergencies or fire, always call the National Emergency Number 112. This is the single emergency number in Iceland.
Please also familiarize yourself with the fire safety and emergency exit information in your room.
Iceland uses the standard European two-pin plug (Type C/F) with a voltage of 230V. Adapters can be purchased at Elko stores at the airport or in Reykjavík.
Guests are responsible to pay for any damages that occur during their stay.
No, we currently do not allow pets.
As our properties are located in historic buildings, not all of them are equipped with a lift or step-free access. If you require an accessible apartment or have difficulty with stairs, please let us know as early as possible before your arrival so that we can accommodate you in one of our accessible buildings.
Our reception is located in Vatnsstígur 2. Please note that Vatnsstígur 2 is a pedestrian street, so there is no car access or parking directly in front (with the exception of guests holding an accessible-parking permit).
We kindly ask that you park nearby before coming in to see us at reception, where we will be glad to welcome you and help you settle in.
You will be able to access your apartment via smartphone, using the Flexipass app; it is fast and easy.
On arrival day by 3pm we will send you a code to access the room. Download the APP named FLEXIPASS (iOS and Android). Enter the code provided to you by email on your check-in day, once your room is ready. Please note that the code is all capital letters. Each CODE is valid for only 1 device.
Please contact us if you would like codes for more phones.
Once the CODE has been typed in, please press GET ROOM KEY. Your CODE will be validated and your room number appears in the app. When in front of the door, place your smartphone on the sensor and allow at least 2 seconds for the green light to stop flashing and turn solid.
Our luggage storage room is located at our reception at Vatnsstígur 2, 101 Reykjavík. We will happily store your luggage either prior to check-in, or after you have checked out.
Your apartment will be ready from 3:00 PM on arrival day.
If you arrive early, we are happy to store your luggage at our reception at Vatnsstígur 2, and you are most welcome to relax in reception until your apartment is ready. Early check-in can also be arranged on arrival for an additional fee, subject to availability.
Arriving late is no issue: you can enter your apartment any time after 3:00 PM using the Flexipass app, and our reception is open 24/7 should you need a physical keycard.
Yes, our reception is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You are welcome to visit us in person at Vatnsstígur 2, or reach us by phone at +354 561 1200, and by email at info@rrhotel.is.
If you have not already pre-booked breakfast, we recommend doing so by emailing us at info@rrhotel.is.
Our breakfast basket includes a variety of local cheeses, yoghurts and fresh fruit, hardboiled eggs, and a selection of toppings to accompany the freshly baked sourdough bread delivered to your door each morning at 8:00 AM. The basket is brought to your apartment and left in the refrigerator the day before, and you will find the fresh bread on your door handle each morning. Your apartment is also stocked with complimentary coffee and tea. We are happy to prepare vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options with advance notice.
The price is 3,500 ISK per person, per day.
Cancellation and modification terms depend on the conditions under which your reservation was made.
Prepaid, non-refundable reservations cannot be modified or cancelled, and no refund is issued in the event of a no-show.
Flexible reservations made through a third-party booking source should be modified or cancelled through that same channel, including direct bookings through the website.
For flexible reservations made directly on the Reykjavík Residence website, please contact us at info@rrhotel.is with any modification requests.
Baby cots are available at no additional cost; please let us know in advance if you need one. We do not offer rollaway extra beds, but many of our apartments have a sofa bed that can be prepared on request.
Yes. There are two supermarkets within easy walking distance: Bónus on Laugavegur and Krónan on Hallveigarstígur.
Our reception team is happy to assist you with recommending and booking tours and activities. You can also see our recommended tours and tour operators here: https://rrhotel.tourdesk.is/Tour
There is no free parking directly in front of our properties.
The city is divided into paid parking zones, marked by P-signs on the streets, with the zone shown on each ticket machine. As a general rule, the more central you are — closest to Laugavegur and the downtown area — the higher the cost, so Zone P1 is the most expensive and is limited to a maximum of three hours. Zones further from the centre (P2, P3 and P4) are progressively cheaper, and some are free on weekends. The ticket machines display the current rate and hours for the zone you are in.
The easiest way to pay is through a parking app rather than the machines. We recommend EasyPark or Parka; download either app, register your vehicle and payment card, and start a session for your zone.
If you wish to arrive at the hotel quickly and effortlessly, you may hire our private driver, who will meet you at the airport holding a sign with your name and drive you directly to the hotel.
A small car for 1–4 people is 24,200 ISK one way (maximum three large and three smaller luggage items). A large car for 5–8 people is 30,500 ISK one way (no luggage restrictions). To reserve, please email us at info@rrhotel.is with your name, date, flight number, estimated landing time, number of passengers, number of suitcases, and a contact number.
For a more economical option, public bus route 55, operated by Strætó, runs between Reykjavík and Keflavík International Airport. Timetables and further information are available at https://www.straeto.is/en/route-planner/bus-kefairport
City taxis are also available from the airport. They run on meters, so the fare varies with traffic and time of day.
Alternatively, Flybus is a convenient coach service from Keflavík International Airport to Reykjavík, operating in connection with all arriving flights. Coaches are located just outside the arrivals terminal.
Depending on which of our buildings you are staying in, the closest bus stops for tour pick-up and drop-off are stops #6 and #14. Our default is stop #14, which we recommend using. The day before your arrival, we will confirm which building you will be staying in, and reception can then help you schedule pickups from the stop closest to your building.
Our properties tell the historic tales of a small yet bustling Reykjavík in the early to mid 1900s.
Reykjavík Residence Hotel began renovating a selection of landmarked buildings in 2010, with our most recent property opening its doors at Vatnsstígur 2 in September of 2024.
All our buildings are centrally located, within a few minutes' walk of our reception at Vatnsstígur 2. The day before your arrival, we will confirm which building you will be staying in.
Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited in all rooms, on balconies and in public areas.
Yes. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi to all our guests, both in the apartments and throughout the public areas of our buildings.
We offer a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Each apartment has a kitchenette equipped with cooking utensils and cookware, a coffee machine, kettle and refrigerator, along with complimentary coffee capsules, tea, cooking oil and salt and pepper.
The bathroom is stocked with L'Occitane toiletries. General amenities include a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe for your valuables and a hairdryer.
Our three-bedroom apartments also have their own washer and dryer.
We offer a shared self-service laundry room, free of charge, at two of our buildings: The Printing Press at Hverfisgata 78, and Guðríðarhús at Vatnsstígur 2.
In addition, a laundry and dry-cleaning service is available on weekdays; you will find a laundry bag and slip in your apartment. If the bag is brought to reception, or reception is notified of your request, before 10:00 AM, your laundry will be washed and ready the same afternoon. For drop-offs after 10:00 AM, it will be ready the following afternoon.
Our three-bedroom apartments also include their own washer and dryer.
We offer daily housekeeping. If you would prefer not to be disturbed, you can opt out by placing the appropriate sign on your door or letting our reception know.