Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik.

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A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a chandelier, and a potted orchid.
A modern living room with a green sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a striped rug. There are two windows with white curtains, a plant, and a lamp on a wooden side table.
A modern room with a desk, chair, and potted plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a wooden bed, a potted plant, a window with sheer curtains, and a view of the city.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

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Reykjavík

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Reykjavik

Located in Reykjavik, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Reykjavik Pond and Oskjuhlid Hill, while Harpa and National Gallery of Iceland are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Þjóðmenningarhúsið and Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching.
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Reykjavík

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lemmy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BakaBaka - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prikið - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Icelandic Street Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Café Reykjavik - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Villa in Downtown Reykjavik. located?

Located in the centre of Reykjavik, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur, Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa. National Gallery of Iceland and Reykjavik Pond are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

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Location

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful. Had everything you needed. The host communicated well with everything you needed to know. Close to everything in the city. The parking place was great. Enjoyed everything about the stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!!!!! The house was perfect, great water pressure, clean, extremely nice kitchen,... A perfect place to stay and walk to downtown Rey- maybe 2 mins.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice downtown house. Good neighborhood. Very convenient for shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Eclectic Stay

Excellent experience ! Great location ! Very enjoyable stay . Eclectic unique experience .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

Our stay was absolutely perfect. Thora provided so many complimentary treats to make our stay easy and comfortable. The house was spotless and beautiful. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, comfortable, well-appointed house. The location was fabulous - only blocks to historic Reykjavik. The host was very receptive and addressed our questions promptly.Excellent for a family - as the upstairs has three rooms and a large bathroom with washer and dryer. the dining area was roomy - can seat up to 10 comfortably. Parking for one vehicle (even for a van) - very convenient.We highly recommend this home for a family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

9 adult women & we loved the house

The location, the decor, the communication… all great. Thank you for giving us a great local experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

You can't beat the location and the communication with the host was amazing. You'll love the place! One bedroom is only accessible through another bedroom, which is a bit strange, but other than that, the place is perfect. I would definitely recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a group of 8 friends on vacation. This rental was perfect for our size group and a great home base to explore Reykjavík and surrounding areas. I don’t think the pictures give enough credit for how spacious the kitchen, dining and living room areas are. Thora was also an incredibly helpful and communicative host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Home in Downtown Reykjavik

This property was everything we were hoping for and more! The hosts were very responsive throughout the whole experience and allowed us to stay an extra night when our flight got cancelled due to weather. The home was beautifully eclectic and had so much charm. Perfect distance to all of Reykjaviks downtown restaurants, shopping, and bus stop pick up/drop off locations for tours and airport transfers. Awesome dinner recommendations too. Highly, highly recommend!! Hope to come back some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect House

The house is absolutely wonderful! It fitted our group very well, was very spacious and beautiful. The kitchen was ideal for cooking and overall we could not have been happier with our choice. The location is perfect. Close to everything; grocery store, restaurants, bakery and everything else you need. It is located in a residential area with so much character. It really gives an authentic experience. Thora was a great communicator and went above and beyond to assist us in every way. Can’t recommend this gorgeous downtown villa highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and a beautiful home

The location of this beautiful, historic home couldn’t be better. We were able to walk to fun shopping and great restaurants. The interior of the home is charming with beautiful original wood floors and staircase. It is however modernized in every important way. The kitchen has everything you might need to make a gourmet meal. The bathrooms are so pretty with excellent water pressure. I can’t think of anything I might do to improve our stay. It was all I could have hoped for!! I recommend this accommodation without reservation. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing home. You are close to everything. It is not possible to be more convenient on arrival in town. Easy communication, and all questions answered immediately.If you want to be in town and close to shopping, great food, history, this is a place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is ideally located for enjoying the restaurants and shopping in Reykjavik. You can walk to them and leave the car parked in your private parking space until you need it to do your day trips to the Golden Circle and the many beautiful lagoons in the area. It takes literally 3 min to walk to a nice bakery, coffee shop, and a regular grocery store. A wine/liquor store is also walking distance. The house has 2.5 baths (no tubs) making it very reasonable for 8 people to get ready daily. There was a comfortable gathering space in the family room and the dining area was able to seat us all. The refrigerator was large by European standards and it was wonderful to have a W/D to use. (Note: The capacity is much smaller than standard USA W/D.) We will miss the pounding hot showers you get here--with "free" hot water in Iceland. There is a steep staircase to the second floor but those that cannot safely navigate the stairs can stay in one of the two main floor bedrooms. The beds were comfortable and the bedding luxurious. We would have liked some extra (pool) towels but the hosts generously provide TP and paper towels and the kitchen is well stocked with cooking spices & oil.We would love to stay again. The hosts were very helpful and refunded us money when the VR-BO site charged us in euros rather than the advertised USD amount. I prefer using another booking site that they are also listed on since we have not had that problem with them in the past.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were an extended family of ten and stayed a week. The house exceeded all our expectations. The hosts are so friendly helpful and responsive. We even got cooking Instructions for a lamb roast. The house is situated in the best possible place- we could all walk a lovely 5-10 minutes and be at many restaurants, fun shops, and a grocery store. We were able to sit all 10 of us at the table for dinners and play games in the living room. Having five bedrooms was key as well. The house has historical charm - we loved it. Thanks to the hosts!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Great Stay

Our 2 families enjoyed staying at this home which was smack in the middle of town - easy walk to restaurants, shops, and museums. The owners were friendly and responsive. The historic home is modernized but there were some old home inconveniences such as a low ceiling on the narrow stairs and an attic toilet you had to bend down to get on, but as long as you can maneuver through that plus the lack of a microwave and the city noises, you'll enjoy your stay at this property. Comfy beds, large kitchen, and fun decor. I would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!

Our stay was perfection! Thora’s home is so beautiful—and centrally located for walking around town. It also happens to be less than a block away from the best bakery on the planet, BakaBaka. :) It was the perfect amount of space for our group of 10…such attention to detail in each room and such character (especially the kitchen!) We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great downtown location in a historic home

One of the oldest homes in Reykjavík, the home is thoughtfully updated to include modern conveniences while preserving its 19th century charm. Our family of five were comfortable in this home, which is easy walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. There is a private/dedicated parking spot which seems to be a rare offering in Reykjavík. The hosts were great - we were met by the husband Volundur, who was thoughtful enough to provide a bag of ice for my wife, who had sustained a broken wrist earlier in our travels. A wonderful bowl of fresh fruit awaited us upon our arrival. Volundur is an accomplished former chef and author - look for a couple of intriguing books authored by Volundur in the house. A great base to explore Iceland!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful visit in Reykjavik!

We were visiting Reykjavik to attend a music festival at Harpa and to bring in the New Year. Our stay at Thora's house could not have been better. The house is warm , lovely and decorated as though we chose every item (felt like home)! Thora and her husband could not have been more accommodating, warm and helpful. There were three couples in our party and we were all very comfortable. The location is perfect. We walked everywhere and could not have been happier!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Birthday stay

Daughter took me to Iceland for my birthday. A friend of hers and her Mother (who also had a birthday at that time) came too. We loved the house. Plenty of room, great location, could see the Ocean from my bedroom. Both restaurants that we went to at night were close by, bakery and plenty of things to see within walking distance. We had no idea at the time who we were renting from but it became apparent that it was the renowned Chef of Iceland. Blizzard came out of nowhere but it made our trip that much more memorable. Thanks for the memory!!
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