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Skjaldbreid

Laugaveg 16 Pobox 5378, Reykjavik, 101, Iceland
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Skjaldbreid
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 26 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 26 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "We would definately recommend this to anyone going to Reykjavik to experience the downtown area, but if you plan on having a lot of room or quiet you might be better off somewhere off the main streets." — source Hotels.com

    "Overall, for the price it was exactly perfect." — source Hotels.com

    "Staff was helpful and the price I got in Expedia was very reasonable, considering the overall cost of visiting Reykjavik." — source Expedia

    "Overall it is a great location to stay." — source Expedia

    "I would definitely recommend this hotel to someone staying in Reykjavik." — source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The room was clean and everything worked." — source Skoosh

    "Service was wonderful, helpful staff, good breakfast, clean rooms." — source Hotels.com

    "The rooms were clean but quite drab and small, beds were not comfortable, and the location is a bit sketchy, not the prettiest part of the city." — source Expedia

    "Rooms and bathrooms very small though clean and adequate." — source Hotels.com

    "The hotel is small but classy, rooms are rather small but comfortable and very clean, and the staff are very helpful." — source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The hotel does offer, however, wake up call service." — source Hotels.com

    "The room was small and dingy, but servicable." — source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "The location is directly on the main street fifty yards from the tourist information and, a few minutes walk from the harbor, church, museums, restaurants, and anything else one may need." — source Orbitz

    "Absolutely great location right in the middle of all sights and shopping." — source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "It was good value for the money, a small but nicely decorated room with everything I needed for a one-night stay." — source Skoosh

More information on Skjaldbreid

This hotel comes very highly recommended for discerning individual travellers. TC1007 This is a traditional building with a white and pale grey facade. It stands out amongst its rather more functional neighbours. This hotel is located right in the centre of Reykjavik on one of the main shopping streets.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Renovated:

1998

Total Rooms:

Guest Rooms:The rooms vary in size due to this traditional building's age, but on average they are medium-sized. They are in very good condition, with mostly neutral colour schemes offset by floral pattern soft furnishings. Occasionally the rooms can be a little noisy on the weekends, as the restaurant sometimes has lively parties which can run on into the small hours.

Total Floors:

4

Rooms:

Guest Rooms:The rooms vary in size due to this traditional building's age, but on average they are medium-sized. They are in very good condition, with mostly neutral colour schemes offset by floral pattern soft furnishings. Occasionally the rooms can be a little noisy on the weekends, as the restaurant sometimes has lively parties which can run on into the small hours.

Directions

City

Dining

RestaurantThe restaurant is well known locally and a great spot for an aperitif or an afternoon coffee.

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