Summary: Ava apartments is a small complex of modern apartments in a great location in central Reykjavík. Please note this is a multi listing property.
A perfect location to explore the local sightseeing, and a stone's throw away from the best restaurants and bars. After soaking in one of the Reykjavik hot tubs, cook up a lovely meal at a fully equipped kitchen and enjoy a drink in the balcony, while experiencing the endless summer days or the Northern lights in the winter.
The Space: The apartment can accommodate 4 people in bedrooms with double beds. It has a fully equipped kitchen, with modern appliances and all cookware. There are two spacious bedrooms with ample storage and great views over the main city.
Guest Access: Check in at your own convenience with our simple self-check-in process. Check-in details will be sent via email before arrival, and support is available 24/7 if needed. Guest have access to their own private apartment and all of it's amenities. The building is code operated and each guest receives a custom code.
The Neighborhood: The apartment is located right in the middle of downtown on the main street, right by the main church! Here this is an abundance of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. This is a perfect area if you are not driving as every main attraction in the city is within walking distance.
Enjoy a walk in the seaside of Reykjavik and visit the Sun Voyager and Harpa, one of Reykjavik's greatest landmarks. It is a cultural and social center in the heart of the city.
Start your day at Hlemmur Mathöll food hall for an early brunch before you are ready to visit local museums, like the Settlement Exhibition or the National Museum of Iceland.
As you are walking down Laugavegur, you will get the change to buy local souvenirs and visit boutiques with high-end products, most of which are Icelandic designed and produced.
Getting Around: Most city attractions are within walking distance! There is great pick up and drop off for tours or airport transfer just a few minutes walk away at Hallgrímskirkja, bus stop number 8.
Nearby we have ample bus lines for getting around the city.
Other Things to Note: Most of the area surrounding AVA apartments is P1 parking zone, which is very expensive. Parking in this area downtown is in short supply but is possible to find, mostly at a fee but there is free parking in the Hallgrímskrikja parking lot.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip to Iceland, which covers issues as delayed baggage, travel accidents, weather trip cancellations and emergency overseas medical. EU members can use their European Health Insurance Card in Iceland (medical expenses).
We have cameras monitoring the common areas of the building and front doors, for your safety.
Interaction with Guests: We are ALWAYS available for you for any matter. We answer online and via email promptly but in case of emergencies our emergency 24/7 phone number is listed in our arrival info document.
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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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
About the area
Reykjavik
Downtown Reykjavik, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik, is home to this apartment. Harpa and National Theatre of Iceland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Þjóðmenningarhúsið and Sundhollin. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl.
Iceland Phallological Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Reykjavik City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Harpa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
Dillon Whiskey Bar - 3 min walk
Kaffibrennslan - 2 min walk
Lebowski Bar - 2 min walk
Reykjavik Fish - 2 min walk
Te & Kaffi - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is AVA Two Bedrooms - on the Rainbow street pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at AVA Two Bedrooms - on the Rainbow street?
As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AVA Two Bedrooms - on the Rainbow street on 11 Nov 2026 start from AU$416, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at AVA Two Bedrooms - on the Rainbow street?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at AVA Two Bedrooms - on the Rainbow street?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is AVA Two Bedrooms - on the Rainbow street located?
Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this apartment building is steps away from Skólavörðustígur and Laugavegur. Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is conveniently located right on Rainbow Street in the heart of shops, restaurants, bars, etc. Great communication with the property owner. Highly recommend. You will have to walk up a few flights of stairs which wasn’t an issue for my family and I. We throughly enjoyed our stay at this property.
The second night we were there, 4 people came in our apartment at 3:30 am. The rental company had given either us or the other group the wrong apartment and door code. Luckily my daughter was only half-asleep, so she heard them, went out in the living room, and told them they were in the wrong apartment. Also luckily, they were nice men who wanted to help work things out.
They got on the phone with the rental agency and the agency told us we were in the wrong apartment (even though we were exactly where the email instructions told us to be). Quickly, the agency sent the other group to the apartment upstairs with no further incident.
Everyone makes mistakes - but this one was very bad and could have been much worse. The agency sent me an email apologizing for the "inconvenience." This was beyond inconvenience.
As to the rest of the stay, I think the bathroom was designed by someone who had never used a bathroom. It was impossible to shower without getting the entire bathroom wet. There are no shelves for soap. The faucet is too close to the basin so the sink is constantly wet.
The apartment is above several bars - people were screaming at the top of their lungs at 4 am. The bedroom had one pillowcase.
On the plus side, the location is convenient to Reykjavik attractions, and a block from parking. It was reasonably clean. If they can straighten out their check-in process (put numbers on the doors - problem solved), the process is relatively easy. Cable and TV is OK.
STEPHEN M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Dear Stephen,
Thank you for the time spent with us on our property and for the time to provide us with this informative and beneficial feedback.
We sincerely appreciate your opinion. Our teams always strive to leave feelings in our guests for as great an experience as possible.
We are sad to hear that you couldn’t have as much positive experience as we wished for you! The notes you provided us with for your stay will be taken into consideration.
We would like to apologize again. I together with the other girls in the customer care team - we were able to investigate the case and found out that the guests, after long day travel did not see the correct instructions. They were supposed to be in 201. The system did a mistake and instead of 201 they received the automatic check in instructions for 301 with access to it.... We fixed that immediately in the evening. However please believe, we didn't know that such an error happened... my colleague only found out during the night when the situation happened.
Apologies again, we hope you understand! I would like to assure you that there is no possibility to a random person to enter the property. Only guests have access information., generated to open the front door, or specific apartment.
Regarding the rest of the issues, we are letting the other departments aware, so they can attend accordingly.
Still looking forward to hosting you someday again, in order to ameliorate for the unpleasant case.
Best wishes,
Kristina, Heimaleiga team
We were pretty happy with the property overall. The location is great right in the heart of downtown and within walking distance of almost everything. The negatives were the following: it was 3 flights of stairs to get to the apartment which would not be ideal for older couples and creates an issue with heavy bags. There is no elevator. The street noise was loud but the owners were transparent with this and we knew it going in.
The positives are: the location and I loved the hot water from the shower, it was close to a grocery store and the owners were very responsive with any questions that I had. I would recommend this place.
On another note, we were told bus stop 8 was the closest but bus stop 6 was way closer.