Kvosin Downtown Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (2015 reviews)
Kirkjutorg 4 , Reykjavík , is

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 2015 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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paola vittoria extended_group it
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Carlo solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Le camere, la posizione, la gentilezza della reception

Cons:

La colazione molto cara rispetto a ciò che ti viene fornito, le bevande calde non sono comprese (unico hotel in Islanda, ne abbiamo utilizzati 8) e la scortesia e scarsa disponibilità rasentante la maleducazione
dell’addetta sl buffet di colazione

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Livia solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

The hotel is in an historical building.
Our room was really big, comfortable and very clean.
Breakfast quite good (could be improved)

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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lisa family_with_children us
9
Perfect place to stay in Reykjavik
Pros:

A comfortable, in the city center, cozy spot to stay in Reykjavik. If you are lucky there is parking right out front (paid depending on the time of day), and beautifully designed rooms.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Frazer couple au
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Maria couple de
10
Pros:

Nice staff and great value for money

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Chiara family_with_children it
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Chad family_with_children us
10
Pros:

A boutique gem in downtown Reykjavík! Kvosin offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and Icelandic charm. The apartment-style rooms are excellent, featuring handy kitchenettes and cozy layouts. It sits in a vibrant area close to great restaurants and bars, yet the rooms remain quiet and peaceful. Excellent service and great value especially for families!

Cons:

No private parking available, but the staff easily helped us sort out street parking via the Parka app.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Marianne couple ch
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Eugenia family_with_children es
10
Pros:

El recepcionista super amable!

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Frazer couple au
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Dwornik-Żórawska couple pl
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Valters family_with_children lv
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Fahad couple ae
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Neli extended_group bg
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Marc family_with_children ch
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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lmac333 Couples Portland, Oregon
10
Charming and Cozy in Reykjavik
Pros:

We loved our stay at the Kvosin Downtown Hotel in Reykjavik. We stayed twice at the beginning and end of our stay in Iceland. Both stays were in one of the bigger rooms/jr. suite type and we loved having the extra space with a couch and kitchenette for snacks as we didn't cook. Ask for a quiet room on the courtyard if that's important to you as the church bells do ring. We had the quiet room and could slightly hear them, but not a problem. The first room we had was larger with plenty of space for our bags, but the second room we had only had a space for one bag, so if you're older like us and can't bend to the floor, be sure to request that. The property is beautifully decorated and very charming and we felt well cared for by the wonderful staff. We didn't have breakfast included, but paid extra for it a few times and it was good, with everything you need including scrambled eggs. We could not have had a better location, with an easy walk to everything, yet in a quiet area of the city. Highly recommend the property and can't imagine staying anywhere else in Reykjavik.

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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Charlotte solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

De kamer is ruim en mooi gestyled. Ook fijn dat er verzorgingsproducten aanwezig zijn.

Cons:

Heel veel lawaai, van uitgaanspubliek, de kerkklok slaat ieder kwartier en het ligt onder de aanvliegroute van het vliegveld dus ieder half uur komt een vliegtuig laag over vliegen - tot laat s'nachts. Het ontbijt was ook matig, we waren redelijk laat en moesten overal om vragen.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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sara11112023 Solo travel Punta Gorda, Florida
10
Perfect location and accommodation
Pros:

I loved this hotel — after 8 nights there it felt like home! The room was spacious, clean and comfortable, and the staff was very friendly. The location was quiet and convenient for tour bus stop pickups and for easily walking around Reykjavik. I am so glad I chose this hotel for my extended stay, and I would 100% stay here again.

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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Dupalova couple cz
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee