Guesthouse Aurora – A Favorite for Families in Reykjavik
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Guesthouse Aurora offers 25 simply furnished rooms with shared or private bathrooms. Each room includes a refrigerator, microwave, and heating. Some rooms have a private balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and communal areas. The shared kitchen allows guests to prepare meals.
Dining & Breakfast
A complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM. There are no onsite restaurants, but the shared kitchen is equipped for meal preparation. Staff can recommend nearby dining options like Tony's Pizza or The Coffee Bean.
Location & Transport
Located in Thingholt neighborhood, Guesthouse Aurora is a 3-minute walk from Hallgrimskirkja and 800 meters from the National Museum of Iceland. Reykjavik Harbour (1.5 km away) offers whale watching tours. Free public parking is nearby, and car hire is available. The property is 5 km from Reykjavik Airport.
Services & Assistance
The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services, tour planning, and airport shuttles. Dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and luggage storage are available. Multilingual staff assist with restaurant recommendations and activity bookings.
Nearby Attractions
Key landmarks include The Sun Voyager (1 km), Icelandic Phallological Museum (1 km), and Lake Tjornin (0.5 km). Harpa Concert Hall is 0.8 miles away. The area is popular for hiking.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Off-site car park
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
Services
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Heating
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen