Name: Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments
Address: Vatnsstígur 10b, Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Reykjavik, 101, Iceland
Rating: 10

Smoke-free property

Heating

Ticket assistance

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Terrace

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

No elevators

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Non-smoking rooms

Fridge

Family room

Cable TV

Hairdryer

Flat-screen TV

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Microwave oven

Coffeemaker

Kettle

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

English

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Tourist services

Free parking

Parking nearby

Parking

Beach/pool towels

Pool and beach

Family/Kid Friendly

Kids

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Extra decontamination measures

Contactless check-in and/or check-out

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

At the apartment

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Reykjavik Domestic Airport

Keflavik International Airport

Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments

Reykjavik

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lounge

treatment

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bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

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golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

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mountain-view

ocean-front

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partial-sea-view

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pool-view

river-view

sea-front

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with-view

annex

basement

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1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

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breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

They were really kind and noticed that we were travelling with a toddler and gave us a place that better suited our needs than the one I had originally booked and the kitchen was very well appointed, beds were comfortable, bathroom had what we needed. Parking was a little narrow to get in but the parking area itself was ample. Given we came in at an off-peak time they also kindly let us check in earlier because they were able to accommodate this request.

Minor points- perhaps it was also my fault but I think we would have benefited from a pictorial description of which door to open (we had trouble finding our key box despite reading the written instructions a few times). It is a well-located apartment but also next to a main street- so expect traffic noises (which I found easy to sleep to), but also we had random people screaming at the middle of the night on a weeknight. This however is outside of the hosts' control! 

We would stay here again.

Family stay - recommended

Our apartment was great and was in the perfect location to bus stops, restaurants, stores, and just walking around Reykjavik. The apartment was very clean, beds were comfortable and it had a kitchen with everything we needed for eating in. Someone came in twice throughout the week to take out trash and leave fresh towels which was much appreciated. Would defiantly stay here again!

Amazing trip and city!

The apartment was spacious, clean and tidy. It was centrally located so made it easy getting about. If you are going any tours there are bus stops which are a 10 minute walk from the apartment. We arrived earlier than planned and the owners kindly allowed us to check in a few hours earlier which was great as it was so cold! The only downside is if you are sleeping in the front room you are right next to a main road so it can be busy, make sure you take ear plugs with you. Also, we were on the ground floor so heard quite a bit of noise from upstairs -again ear plugs helped with this.

Great location & very clean and spacious apartment-hosts were very accommodating!

Reykjavik is an adorable, creative town. It is street art mixed with practical Scandinavian sensibility. Staying at the upstairs 3 bedroom apartment in the gray house at 53 Hverfisgata gives off this same vibe. It is rustic yet clean in an IKEA shabby chic sort of way. It's how I would have styled my apartment when I was just out of college in the late 90s. Definitely not a luxury experience but a comfortable one for traveling with 2 teenagers who need their own rooms. 

PROS:
Location! It is walking distance to the main shopping area (many shops and restaurants on Laugavegur), Rainbow Street, the Hallgrimskirkja church, and Harpa Concert Hall.

Free parking! It's a tight little driveway to get in (use the 55 Hvefisgata address on your Google Maps for more accurate directions) but at least the parking is free!

Kitchen comforts! We stayed 5 nights so it was nice to make our own coffee and toast in the morning and to microwave leftovers so we didn't have to eat out all the time. There is a little Bonus grocery store within a 5 minute walk. 

Beds were comfortable and the apartment was warm and toasty (we stayed 1st week of April when it was still cold outside). And the apartment is super cute!

NOT REALLY CONS BUT NOT PROS EITHER:
For people who hear EVERYTHING and have a hard time sleeping:
- Some of the wooden floorboards were squeaky.
- The walls between the rooms were thin - so we could hear our teenager in the other room on her Facetime at 2 am.
- The apartment itself isn't on the main street, but it's a street away from it. So on Monday through Thursday, it was fairly quiet. However, on the Friday night, we could hear cars speeding by and people merrily walking down Hverfisgata. 

Cozy dining and living area - the roof wall is angled in such a way that only short people can sit by the ceiling slope and the dining chairs are metal folding chairs. But we had places to go, things to see - we didn't sit in the metal chairs all day long! There's no real living room, it's just a couch along the wall which was fine for putting on our shoes.

One bathroom - so while it is nice to have bedrooms for many people,  you all have to manage your time getting ready in the morning with one bathroom. There's not a lot of counter space on the vanity, but there's a bench where we all kept our toiletry bags. With no fan, we just opened the door to balcony when we needed fresh air. Also, this is not against the property, it's like this everywhere in Iceland, but the hot water has a slight sulfury scent to it. Not strong, but enough to remind you that the country is on top of a giant geothermal vent. 

In conclusion, if you are looking for an upscale hotel luxury experience with free breakfast and a hot tub, then this isn't it. However, if practical Scandinavian apartment living is your vibe, then this is a good fit. I had a wonderful time in Iceland and I would stay here again!

Adorable IKEA Shabby Chic Apartment in Reykjavik

This apartment was great for our family of 6.  The location is perfect - just a block off of the main pedestrian street and close to lots of restaurants, shops and sights.  The parking spot in back was a bonus!  The apartment was clean and the rooms were large with comfortable beds.  There is no sitting area other than around the kitchen table, but we knew that going in so not an issue for us.  The apartment is old, but has been nicely updated.   Because it's so old, it was a bit drafty in places.  The second bathroom is quite small, but functional.   The only complaint I have is that the front door lock is not very secure.  We enjoyed our stay here.

Lovely stay in downtown Reykjavik

We stayed in the first floor 2 bedroom apartments, fabulous location walking distance to the water front and other Reykjavik attractions. The kitchen is small and basic but perfectly adequate for 4 adults. Large comfortable beds and huge bathroom. We arrived early and was lucky that the last tenants had just left so we could grab parking onsite, otherwise parking is very limited in the area. The wonderful cleaner also let us in early which was fantastic after a 4am start that morning. Would use this as a base again for exploring Reykjavik.

Fabulous location

We stayed in the apartment for 4 days, and it was perfect for our first quick trip to Iceland! Reykjavik is such a walkable city, and this location is really perfect. Great amenities, had everything we needed. Highly recommend! 

Great location!

The location is excellent - very walkable to the old city, harbor, and great restaurants. It is also a quick walk to the Sun Voyager sculpture where we watched the Northern Lights both of the nights we were in the city. The hosts were excellent with details on the stay and very responsive to inquiries we had. It is a bit noisy at night, but much less so than other parts of the city, and it quieted down around 10 pm both nights. Having parking on-site was also a huge bonus and the house was very comfortable for our group of 4. 

Loved the Old Charm and Great Access to the City!

The place was perfect for all 6 of us. It was neat and the beds were comfortable. I would highly recommend it. It is conveniently place close to the city center. The restaurants and bakery are within walking distance.

Wonderful place

Great and convenient location with private parking, close to city centre restaurant and shops, nice furnitures and excellent hosting services with effective and efficient check-in and check out. A really pleasant stay with the  family

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