Kvosin Downtown Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (1972 reviews)
Kirkjutorg 4 , Reykjavík , is
+3544152400

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Church bells chime at night
Limited seating in lounge
Street light brightness

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Mentioned as very clean in several reviews, indicating a high standard.
Service
10
Staff praised for their friendliness and helpfulness throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.8
Conveniently located in downtown Reykjavik with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.94
Mentioned as comfortable but some reports of small and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
8.79
Basic amenities mentioned, such as a kitchenette, but some complaints about loud appliances.
Value for Money
9.32
Perceived as good value, with an upgrade offered, but concerns about costs relative to room quality.
Food and Beverage
9.18
Breakfast is good but noted to be repetitive.
Overall Experience
9.83
Overall satisfaction noted, with many reviewers indicating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:51

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Nespresso Coffee Machines and Free Wi-Fi
The Kvosin Downtown Hotel, nestled behind Reykjavík Cathedral and the Icelandic Parliament, offers modern rooms equipped with Nespresso coffee machines and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The perfect blend of comfort and convenience awaits you.

Aldamot Bar and Scenic Terraces
Indulge in a delightful dining experience at Aldamot Bar, located on the ground floor, and savor a continental breakfast served daily. Take in breathtaking views of the cathedral and parliament from the ground-floor terrace or admire the city lake from the 3rd-floor terrace.

Convenient Location and Kitchenette in Most Rooms
Dating back to 1900, this hotel boasts a prime location just a minute's walk from Lake Tjörnin and a short stroll from Laugavegur shopping street. Most rooms feature a kitchenette with essential amenities, providing a home-away-from-home experience.

Come experience the charm and comfort of Kvosin Downtown Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable Reykjavík getaway!

Important information:

At Kvosin Downtown Hotel, charges will be made in EUR according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

Please note that when booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: REK

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 22 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1972 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.94
Amenities: 8.79
Value for Money: 9.32
Food and Beverage: 9.18
Overall Experience: 9.83
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eleonora • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

The room was was big, but the bed not so big and not so comfortable.

Cons:

The stuff and the location. Also breakfast.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Hanna Tve • couple • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Blake • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Adrián • family_with_children • sk
8
Pros:

Poloha hotela

Cons:

Hotel nemohol poskytnúť plnohodnotné raňajky, upratovanie izby.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • me
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
A perfectly appointed, friendly and well located base for exploring Reykjavik
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • us
10
Centrally Located
Pros:

The room was very spacious especially after a long visit in the nature. I appreciated the modern vibe of the rooms and how central I was to everything. I had a car but found cheap street parking close bye. Its a little far from the airport so don't book an early morning flight.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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neal • couple • us
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • us
9
Pros:

Central location and quiet, clean, large room. Nothing fancy or anything special that really made it stand out.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Jed • couple • ca
10
Great find
Pros:

Really clean charming place in convenient downtown location. Few nice touches like coffee in room and tile bathrooms.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • couple • cr
3
Stingy at this price point.
Pros:

Hotel Geysir is a modern, clean, and well-maintained hotel. The rooms are comfortable, and the property is in good condition.

Cons:

Unfortunately, the experience did not feel commensurate with the price. We paid approximately €551 per night for a Deluxe Double Room with Balcony. While the room was pleasant enough, it lacked many of the details one would normally expect at this level.

The “balcony” overlooked a lawn and service area with traffic cones rather than offering a meaningful view. The room was also configured oddly for two guests, with only a single chair at the table.

More surprisingly, bathrobes and slippers were not provided in the room and had to be requested. At this price point, these should simply be standard amenities. The bathrobes that were eventually delivered were rough and uncomfortable, and body lotion was only available for an additional charge. None of these things are expensive, but together they create an impression of unnecessary cost-cutting and a lack of generosity toward guests.

Room service carries a delivery surcharge and our meal arrived without any water, forcing us to use the small complimentary bottle from the bedside table.

The larger issue was service. When I raised some of these concerns, the manager's response was essentially that it was “written on the website.” Whether something is disclosed online misses the point. Hospitality is about the guest experience, not about winning a contractual argument.

The hotel is also quite isolated. Aside from the Geysir attraction itself, there are very few dining or evening alternatives nearby, which makes the quality of the hotel experience even more important.

Hotel Geysir is not a bad hotel. However, based on our experience, it felt undeservedly expensive - not luxurious. The recurring impression was not one of comfort and generosity, but of a property that seemed intent on minimizing what was included while maximizing what was charged.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • de
9
Tolles zentral gelegenes Hotel
Pros:

Zentral gelegen, super freundliches Personal, tolle Zimmer

Cons:

Ein Kühlschrank im Zimmer wäre toll gewesen. Aber das war auch das Einzige, was mir gefehlt hat.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Oana • solo_traveller • us
10
Lovely
Pros:

Cute, chick and modern look. We had a root on the terrace and was very pleased in the morning

Cons:

No complaints

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • us
10
A gem in Reykjavik
Pros:

The reception and room decor are beautiful. Our room was spacious for four people (room 202) and was exceptionally clean. Comfortable beds and great shower. Coffee maker in room that used non plastic coffee pods. Location cannot be beat. Close to a multitude of coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets and shopping.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Annelie • couple • se
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Sesselja • solo_traveller • is
6
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Chaimae • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • de
7
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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W9851CXjohns • Family
4
Desk staff very poor in face of their giving us the wrong room
Pros:

Hotel is generally nice but 2 issues - first, they really should address parking better. There is none and you have to find parking on the street some distance away. Advance warning of this would have been helpful.

Second, and more bothersome, we checked in and had two rooms - all was fine until the code for my daughter’s room stopped working. We went to the front desk and when asked for name and room number we were told we did not have that room and were spoken to like we were idiots. We informed the desk clerk that we had - in fact checked into that room and my daughter’s stuff was in it as we spoke. He told us - no someone else is coming or that room but eventually agreed to go with us to the room. We then went up and into the room and he could see she was entirely unpacked and had occupied the room. He then said you will need to move to which we said no - he asked why and I said you is unpacked, likes the room and it would be very inconvenient to move. He said to me “you are just saying that to be difficult.” Amazingly rude. I had to say you rented us this room, we have occupied it and she is not repacking and moving due to your apparent mistake. While we were able to keep the room the clerk was snotty and unhelpful. He also said the room I got should not have been given to me either since it had two beds. Whole thing was quite distasteful for an otherwise nice hotel and stay. Maybe a simple error and worked out but the clerk’s behavior was rude and frankly absurd. Not sure I can recommend the hotel as a result.

2026-06-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Thomas • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Lage perfekt wie auch das Personal

Cons:

Es wurde erst nach der Buchung geschrieben dass das Frühstück ein gefüllter Bagel ist oder Geld zurück. Wir hatten das Hotel gebucht wegen dem Frühstück :-( das wir nicht in ein anderes Lokal müssen. Lärm vom Zimmer einen Stock höher war gut zu hören.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee