Alva Hotel Brautarholt

Hotels
8.2 (1231 reviews)
Brautarholt 22-24 , Reykjavík , is

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Helpful staff
Good location
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Inadequate breakfast options
Issues with amenities
Occasional cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Room is extremely clean like new; but some reports of uncleanliness in common areas.
Service
8.51
Staff were very helpful and responsive to guest needs.
Location
8.55
Good location, short walk to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms are described as clean and comfortable.
Amenities
7.93
Basic amenities provided; some issues noted with TV and breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.29
Perceived as good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Inconsistent quality of breakfast offerings noted.
Overall Experience
8.51
Guests expressed high satisfaction overall with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-01 04:33

Property Description

Central Location in Reykjavík City Centre:
Located just 100 metres from the bustling Laugavegur shopping street, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring Reykjavík.

Culinary Delights at Potturinn og Pannan:
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, offering a fusion of Icelandic flavors and international influences using fresh local ingredients.

Convenient Services and Amenities:
Enjoy a rich breakfast buffet, free high-speed WiFi, and easy access to airport transfers and popular tours right from our hotel. Our cozy rooms are equipped with modern comforts for a relaxing stay.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at 22 Hill Hotel in Reykjavík!

Important information:

To inquire about transport, excursions, or ticket details, please contact ALVA Hotel in advance.

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day of payment.

ALVA Hotel offers self-service check-in.

Breakfast is available but is not included in all rates—please ensure you book a rate that includes breakfast. The cost is approximately 17 EUR per person per day.

ALVA Hotel is completely nonsmoking, and a fine of EUR 500 will apply if this policy is not respected.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1231 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 8.51
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Ianthe couple nl
8
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Lapka couple hu
9
2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller us
2
Worst hotel experience ever
Pros:

The location was pretty good and easy to walk to downtown. I also liked the entry code method to enter the building and room.

Cons:

For the price this place was a joke. The bathroom was horrendous, the toilet is literally in the shower and you have to move the toilet paper while taking a shower or it will get soaked. I am a small person and yet I couldn’t take a shower without the curtain sticking to me the whole time. And the constant construction inside the building from early morning to nighttime was so loud and annoying, none of this was disclosed at booking which it should have been. And the breakfast was just as atrocious as the rest of the experience - for being at such a nice restaurant it was garbage. Clearly the just went to the grocery store down the street and buy some packaged cheap stuff, including cheap watery yogurt (not even Skyr). For over $200 per night this place was a rip off.

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Stanisław solo_traveller is
8
Pros:

Podobało się,ze nie ma recepcji i można wejść i wyjść o każdej porze .

Cons:

Lodówka nie działała i telewizor zbyt nisko i blisko łóżka był

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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JoJo extended_group us
10
Pros:

Convenient and space for 3 adults. Easy parking

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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FABRIZIO solo_traveller it
7
2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Paweł extended_group pl
8
2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller us
8
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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MD Rayhan solo_traveller ie
10
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Oksana solo_traveller ua
9
Pros:

Clean, quiet, comfortable beds, good for a short stay. Thanks for letting us leave the luggage after checking out.

The only note - our entrance code didn't work later when we wanted to pick up our luggage. So we had to ask other people to open the luggage storage room for us.

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Sigrist couple ch
5
Die Lage war okei, der Rest nicht.
Cons:

Das Bett haben wir Dreckig, voller Haare und mit Flecken überseht vorgefunden. Auch die Madratze war voller Haare und der Schutz voller gelber Flecken.
Ebenfalls wurden wir um 08.00 Uhr morgens von Bauarbeitern am Fenster geweckt weil sie diese geschliffen und gestrichen haben. Das komolette Hotel war im Umbau und es wäre nett gewesen, wäre man darüber informiert worden und die Arbeiten aussen an den Zimmern/Fenster nach dem Check-Out begonnen hätten.

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Mark couple it
8
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Anton extended_group at
9
Pros:

Sehr, sehr sauber. Vor allem das Bad ist für mich sehr wichtig. Alles neu renoviert.
Würden wieder buchen 👍

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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zizhao family_with_children cn
10
2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller ph
8
Location is walkable to and from the downtown / city center
Pros:

+ location

Cons:

- luggage storage door does not open despite the code

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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seth family_with_children us
5
Pros:

room was furnished well and appeared clean

Cons:

breakfast was not worth the money
poorly re stocked and the one person there could not have cared less
limited options compared w other hotels
THE WORST WAS MY DAUGHTER LEFT W BITES ON HER NECK AND PROBABLY PICKED UP BED BUGS THERE-SHE SLEPT IN PULL OUT SOFA-SO MY ADVICE IS TO CHECK ALL ROOMS CAREFULLY--I MESSAGEDTHE PROPERTY AND RECIEVED NO ANSWER WHICH IS WHY I DONT WANT OTHERS TO BE EXPOSED--WHILE I CANT SAY FOR SURE IT WAS THIS HOTEL IT PROBABLY WAS GIVEN THE TIMING AND THE FACT THAT SHE DID FIND ONE IN HER CLOTHING

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Luis couple de
3
Bad customer service after an issue with the code to enter breakfast area
Pros:

An ok hotel

Cons:

Breakfast was ok AT BEST…

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Nicole solo_traveller de
9
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller it
1
This is a scam and NOT a hotel! There is nobody to help!
Pros:

This is NOT a hotel! There are no living people to help you with anything! There is nobody to help you with anything!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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P. Molteni solo_traveller it
9
2026-09-02 via Nuitee