Guests rate it highest for location, service and food.
8.94,067ReviewsCentrally Located Guest House This charming guest house in Reykjavík is a stone's throw away from Hallgrímskirkja Church and a short walk from Laugavegur shopping street.
Cozy Rooms with Amenities Each room at Eric the Red Guesthouse comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, a TV, electric kettle, tea, cups, a washbasin, and a hairdryer. Guests can choose between rooms with private bathrooms or shared facilities.
Relaxing Terrace and Nearby Attractions Unwind on the furnished terrace or explore the nearby Lake Tjörnin and BSI Reykjavík Bus Terminal. With restaurants, cafés, and shops in the vicinity, Eric the Red Guesthouse offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.
Book your stay at Eric the Red Guesthouse for a memorable Reykjavík experience.
8.9
Rated 8.9 out of 10 by 4,067 guests who stayed here.
Location and garden
The room I got was very small and dark and travelling with a big dog alone, this was not suitable. There are no pictures of this room anywhere. I frequently stay there and usually we get better…
L' accoglienza di Erik molto carino e solare.
La struttura è bella ed accogliente.
Sehr schönes und sauberes und gemütliches Zimmer. Super Lage!
Very convenient place and confortable.
Brilliant location, amazing selection of tea plus coffee and hot chocolate included. Cereal available and excellent kitchen space.
Easy walk 10 min to bus BSI and Trex bus terminal.
They let us do washing and spin it all dry after trekking.
Was able to leave luggage with them.
Kitchen was good to cook in - supplied oil and spices, but could get…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Eiríksgata 6, Reykjavík
Guests rate the location 10.0 out of 10 — exceptional.
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 11:30 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Eric The Red Guest house in advance.Please inform 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. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Eiríksgata 6, Reykjavík.
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.