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Butterfly Guesthouse Reykjavik

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Reykjavik
May 09, 2024 - May 10, 2024
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Address

8A Ranargata

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Butterfly Guesthouse Review

Located in the very heart of Reykjavik, the 2-star Butterfly Guesthouse offers fast access to The Reykjavik Maritime Museum of Vikin, approximately a 5-minute stroll away. For travellers' safety, this smoke-free guest house is equipped with fire extinguishers and a first aid kit.

You can relish European cuisine at Kopar located a mere 5 minutes' walk away.

The family owned accommodation is placed in Vesturbær, ideal for local life, within a 6-minute walk of the contemporary lakeside Rathhus City Hall. The hotel has a central location a few moments from the modern theatre "Volcano House" and the Neo - Gothic Roman Christ the King Catholic Cathedral.

A 5-minute drive will take you from this Reykjavik property to the unique Icelandic Phallological Museum.

Butterfly Guesthouse is located 5 km from Reykjavik airport and around 5 minutes' walk from Myrargata bus stop.

There are 10 rooms with a patio and a kitchen. Some of them offer free Wi-Fi together with tea and coffee making facilities. Certain units feature bright interior along with marble flooring. Providing a shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also have a hair dryer and towels.

Key Features

  • parking
  • free wifi
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • heating

Impressions

Pros

  • Located directly in the Vesturbaer district and close to Reykjavik Harbour.
  • Surrounded by a harbour and a mountain.
  • Comfortable rooms available with a kitchen, a private bathroom and a free coffee/tea.
  • Some units with cosy decor.
  • Rates are great.

Cons

  • Rare complaints about quite small bathrooms.

Facilities

Dining facilities

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Rooms

  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Reviews

4.6 based on recent ratings

  • 4.7

    Cleanliness

  • 4.6

    Comfort

  • 4.3

    Facilities

  • 5

    Free WiFi

  • 5

    Location

  • 4.2

    Value for money

The hotel's location was perfect for us, as it was close to the conference center Harpa and right next to the old harbor. We were able to walk to almost everything we needed or wanted to see in this city. The cleanliness of the hotel was superb, and the facilities were well-maintained. The breakfast provided was tasty and convenient, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Nothing negative to say.

The hotel is clean and cozy, with a warm atmosphere. The staff were kind and helpful, providing all the necessary details about the location and transportation. The location is very convenient, within walking distance of the city center and the old harbor.

Couldn't find any faults at all.

The location was perfect, close to everything we needed or wanted to see. The hotel facilities were top-notch, with clean and well-equipped rooms. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was tasty and convenient.

Nothing could have been better.

I had an amazing stay at this hotel in this city. The cleanliness was excellent, with spotless rooms and fresh towels provided every two days. The hotel facilities were great, with a well-stocked kitchen and a variety of teas, coffee, and cookies available. The location was perfect, right next to the old harbor and within walking distance of the city center. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, with the owner going above and beyond to make sure I had a comfortable stay.

I had a fantastic stay at this guesthouse in Reykjavik. The location was perfect, being close to the city center and within walking distance of everything. The staff were friendly and helpful, providing me with all the necessary details about the location and transportation. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the house itself had a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, the hotel facilities were great, with a common kitchen that had a fridge stocked with free breakfast items like milk, cereals, butter, bread. this guesthouse provided me with a convenient and enjoyable experience.

Nothing could have been better.

Rooms

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Size: 10 m2
Double

Small Double Room

Size: 12 m2
Double

One-Bedroom Apartment

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Size: 30 m2
Apartment

Studio Apartment

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Size: 30 m2
Apartment

Single Room with Private Bathroom

Size: 7 m2
Single

Location

Landmarks nearby

  • The Sun Voyager 1.13 km (3707 ft)
  • Saga Museum 460 m (1509 ft)
  • Volcano House 140 m (459 ft)
  • National Museum of Iceland 860 m (2822 ft)
  • Hallgrimskirkja 1.24 km (4068 ft)
  • Reykjavik Museum of Photography 190 m (623 ft)
  • Kolaportith 330 m (1083 ft)

Restaurants nearby

  • Baejarins Beztu Pylsur 440 m (1444 ft)
  • Reykjavik Rost 330 m (1083 ft)
  • Hot Dog House 250 m (820 ft)
  • Ali Baba Grill 'N Shawerma 350 m (1148 ft)
  • Hamborgarabulla Tomasar 230 m (755 ft)
  • Ramen Momo 130 m (427 ft)
  • Gaeta Gelato - Aoalstraeti 230 m (755 ft)

Transportation

  • Myrargata 360 m (1181 ft)
  • Rathhusith 530 m (1739 ft)
  • Laekjartorg 570 m (1870 ft)
  • MR 650 m (2133 ft)
  • BSI 1.43 km (4692 ft)

Butterfly Guesthouse FAQ

Which attractions should we visit while staying at the Butterfly Guesthouse?
You can always visit one of the highly rated attractions, the filled park "Parc Hljomskalagardur", placed 1.3 km away from the Butterfly Guesthouse. Other sights that are worth your while are the huge 1990 stainless-steel Sun Voyager Sculpture (1.4 km) as well as Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool (1.6 km).
Which landmarks are close to Butterfly Guesthouse?
Butterfly Guesthouse enjoys a central location within 300 metres from Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center Science Museum and a 6-minute walk away from the Pint-sized Icelandic Punk Offbeat Museum.
What are the best dining options during the stay at the Reykjavik guest house?
Unfortunately, the Reykjavik guest house does not have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine in The Steak House and Hamborgarabulla Tomasar restaurants placed within a 5-minute walk from the property.