Description
Summary
Description
Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel is a 65-room boutique hotel on Brautarholt in central Reykjavík, a short walk from Hlemmur bus station and Laugavegur. With its trademark Guldsmeden style — Balinese-inspired four-poster beds, hand-carved wood, natural textiles — plus an organic breakfast, free parking, a 24-hour gym, an on-site restaurant and bar, and Iceland's only Green Globe-certified sustainability programme, the four-star hotel is a comfortable city base, rated 8.com from more than 1,900 reviews.
Location & Nearby
The hotel stands at Brautarholt 10–14, a few blocks east of Reykjavík's main shopping street, in a calmer business district just outside the tourist crowds. Downtown attractions are all within an easy walk: Hallgrímskirkja church is about 15 minutes on foot, the Harpa concert hall around 20 minutes, and the heart of Laugavegur about 5–10 minutes.
Hlemmur bus station is just a 3-minute walk away, with local routes to Laugardalur park, the Seltjarnarnes nature reserve, Grótta lighthouse and other peripheral sights. Many day-tour operators — Golden Circle, South Coast, glacier hiking, snorkelling and northern lights — pick up directly from the hotel or from Hlemmur.
Keflavík Airport is about 45 minutes away by Flybus or private transfer, making the hotel a practical first-night base for travellers arriving late or starting a self-drive trip.
Facilities & Amenities
The hotel offers 65 individually designed rooms in several categories: Standard Single, Standard Double, Superior Double and Superior Triple. Superior rooms are larger, with better views, and Superior Triples include a balcony. Every room is built around a hand-carved four-poster bed dressed in soft linens, with wooden floors, natural textiles and original artwork rather than generic chain-hotel furniture.
Each room has a private en-suite bathroom with shower, hair dryer and Guldsmeden's own organic toiletries, soundproofing, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, a writing desk, a wardrobe, a safe, a telephone, an electric kettle, and free fast WiFi. Allergy-free rooms can be requested.
An organic breakfast buffet — prepared with the hotel's sustainability focus and offering vegan, vegetarian and omnivore choices — is available daily for an additional charge. The on-site restaurant and bar serve local Icelandic dishes, cocktails and wines, with a daily happy hour. The hotel also has a 24-hour fitness centre, a shared lounge with a small library and board games, a tour desk, luggage storage, an airport shuttle, lift access, and a small business centre with meeting and banquet space.
Free private parking and accessible parking are available on site — a rare perk in central Reykjavík. Bicycles are available to rent at reception. Other practical touches include a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, laundry and dry-cleaning service (surcharge), ironing facilities, and express check-in and check-out. Eyja Guldsmeden is Iceland's only Green Globe-certified hotel, with sustainable sourcing built into the breakfast, the bathroom amenities and the day-to-day operations.
Why Choose Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel?
Eyja Guldsmeden gives you the character of a Balinese-inflected boutique hotel — four-poster beds, organic textiles, careful sustainability — in a quiet business pocket of central Reykjavík, with free parking and easy walking access to the city's main sights. Guests consistently praise the warm staff, the spotless rooms (9.4), the comfortable beds and the generous organic breakfast.
Whether you're starting a Ring Road road trip, in town for a weekend of city life and northern lights tours, or on a business stay, Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel is a comfortable, well-located base. Book today to secure your preferred room type at the best available rate.
