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Butterfly Guesthouse

2.5 star property
City-center guesthouse, steps from Reykjavik Harbour

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
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View from property
Coffee service
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free parking nearby
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Studio, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
8a Ránargata, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Reykjavik Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Museum of Iceland - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 4 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Kock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sæta Svínið - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Skúli Craft Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fjallkonan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hamborgarabúllan - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Butterfly Guesthouse

Butterfly Guesthouse puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur. Also, Harpa and Hallgrimskirkja are just a 5-minute drive away.

Languages

English, Icelandic, Norwegian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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 20

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Whale-watching nearby

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 01 and May 31.

Policies

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

Also known as

Butterfly Guesthouse Reykjavik
Butterfly Reykjavik
Butterfly Guesthouse Reykjavik
Butterfly Guesthouse Guesthouse
Butterfly Guesthouse Guesthouse Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Guesthouse currently open?
The property is closed between September 01 and May 31.
Does Butterfly Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Butterfly 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 Butterfly Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Butterfly Guesthouse?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Butterfly Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Butterfly Guesthouse like?
Butterfly Guesthouse is in Vesturbær, a short 4-minute walk from Reykjavik Harbour and 8 minutes' walk from Laugavegur.

Butterfly Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Ping, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

iain, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location to harbor and downtown, yet fairly quiet. Very clean, very helpful. Nicely renovated historic home.
Scott, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location
Very nice spot to stay close to all centre city attractions and harbor.
pekka, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The host is very friendly who allowed us to store luggage before the check-in time and helped me to reserve a taxi. Thanks
Louisa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had the greatest stay at Butterfly Guest House!! The location is amazing and the unit had everything we could need. We even forgot our plug adapter so we couldn't charge our phones and the manager went out and purchased one for the unit so we, and future guests, could use it!
Danielle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I was not expecting so a large room! There were only 2 of us, but this would have easily slept 5. There was also a nice kitchenette. Jon worked with us to hold the room since our flight was extremely delayed. He made it easy for us to access our room after hours. The property was extremely quiet. I would love the opportunity to come back for another stay.
Michelle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We had the apartment unit with kitchen and balcony on the top floor (3rd). It was a bit crowded but functional. Our host, Jon, made us feel at home. He had basics including a fresh L off milk in the fridge for us to use. Communication with the host was very easy. There is parking on the street. It costs about less than 1.5 CAD per hour during 9 to 18. When we did not need to load/unload, we parked 1 block over for free 24h. It is 10 minutes to walk to the interesting waterfront restaurants and attractions and also to the downtown pedestrian street. The unit faced the backyard and w found it quiet. When it rained, we could hear the raindrops as we had skylight in our bedroom. The skylight and other windows had Venetian blinds so they were good to sleep in despite the never dark sky in July. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay.
Patricia, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jon was wonderful and made my stay very welcoming. I would stay there again when in Reykjavik- it was very convenient and affordable.
Kelly, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Had all the amenities needed.
Dan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The owner Jon was very friendly and accommodating. It was nice to have a kitchen in the room, and the separate bedroom was convenient for our family. We enjoyed having a balcony as well to look out over the city. My son wishes there was a TV in the room but other than that, it was a very quaint and wonderful property.
Scott, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All was good except parking is a little confusing especially when first arriving since there were no open spots nearby. After driving around a bit, a spot opened up but it wasn't clear how to find parking.
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We LOVED our stay at the Butterfly Guesthouse! Jon is a wonderful host and our upstairs apartment was cozy, clean and comfortable. The location is perfect: 5 minute walks to the harbor, the 'old city' and Bus Stop #1, (super convenient for tour and shuttle bus pick-ups). Our apartment was sunny with a private bathroom and kitchenette- perfect for the 3 of us. Coffee, tea and milk were kindly stocked and fresh towels and trash removal were provided twice during the week. Food is fresh and delicious in Iceland but expensive, so we appreciated being able to cook a few meals; that said, local restaurant options were varied and excellent and every meal was fantastic. We did not use the radiators in August, but hot water was plentiful and comes from geothermal sources, (renewable energy hooray!) The hot water everywhere smells a bit like sulfur coming out of the faucet but leaves NO smell on skin, hair or clothing. (Just don't use for cooking or consumption). Cold water is sourced differently and is safe to drink in Iceland. We needed no cabs or public transportation in the city and our furthest walk to the BSI bus station for departure Covid tests was 20 minutes through a beautiful park, (testing is quick, efficient, hygienic and professional- prebook appointments online). Again -Jon is an A host who met us on arrival. We loved our trip and look forward to returning to the Butterfly Guesthouse!
Angela, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My partner and I loved staying at this property! We stayed in the apartment suite where we had a balcony, kitchen, and most importantly, a coffee maker. It was recently remodeled and it was very clean. Jon took extra care to make sure our stay was comfortable and pleasant. Would definitely stay there again!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The location of this guest house is the best in town! It’s very close to both the city center and the old harbor. The host Jon is very helpful and very kind! He helped me to rebook a trip when it was canceled due to lack of participants. He also drove me to take the Covid-19 test so I can fly back to the USA. He even helped me print out the test result, since I didn’t have access to a printer. He is the best host I have ever had!
10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dermot, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We came to Reykjavik so I could run the marathon. The location was superb, the guesthouse was spotless and the owner was terrific. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
David, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The apartment we stayed in was cute and quaint. The owner was very helpful and attentive. This place felt like home.
8-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and accomodation
Excellent host, very thoughtful in providing whats needed for our short stay; great location to check out most active central areas of the city. Very clean and well maintained
Dharanipal, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Butterfly Guesthouse was a great place to stay, well located for walking as well as bus routes. It was clean, well kept, and quiet; the owner was available and responsive to guest's needs. I really enjoyed my stay and highly recommend it.
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay!
This guest house was great! While the bathroom is small, it was great having one in our room. The location is perfect. Free parking is available 1/2 a block away, and the city center is an easy walk in the other direction. The kitchen is spacious with everything you need to cook or eat a light breakfast with the cereal and coffee/tea available.
Leslie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very central location. Small room but very comfortable. Stairs, which for some can be a problem, but host is very happy to assist. Lovely continental breakfast provided. Host, Jon, extremely obliging.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Small room and even smaller en-suite bathroom. Minimal options for breakfast and even had to wash our dishes.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review