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HOTEL CABIN, Reykjavik – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
Borgartun 32,
Reykjavik,
Iceland,
105,
Capital Region
Hotel Cabin - Budget-friendly hotel near Reykjavik Old Harbour
Hotel Cabin is located in Reykjavík's business district, a short walk from Reykjavik Old Harbour. The hotel features a popular salad buffet restaurant and a lobby bar with TV. Guests can store valuables for up to 3 months. Nearby attractions include Viðey Island, Perlan with its Glaciers and Ice Cave Exhibition, and an open family-friendly Viking ruins excavation. The hotel is 10 km from Reykjavik Airport.
Additional perks of the hotel
- Salad buffet restaurant with soup and hot options
- Free continental breakfast
- Lobby bar with TV
- Proximity to Laugardalslaug geothermal swimming pool (700 meters)
- Nearby marine activities at Reykjavik Old Harbour, including whale watching tours
Rooms
Hotel Cabin offers three room types: compact rooms with a TV and private bathroom with shower, spacious rooms with a flat-screen TV, fridge, and bathtub, and top-floor rooms with city views, a flat-screen TV, and large bathroom. Some rooms include a seating area. Rooms come with heating, tea and coffee facilities, an electric kettle, and an AM/FM alarm clock.
Other conveniences
- Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
- Private bathroom with shower or bathtub
- Fridge and coffee/tea making facilities in select rooms
- Safe for valuables
- Some rooms feature city, mountain, or sea views
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Borgartun 32,
Reykjavik,
Iceland,
105,
Capital Region
Map view
street view
Borgartun 32,
Reykjavik,
Iceland,
105,
Capital Region
City landmarks
Church
Hallgrimskirkja
1.4
mi
Saebraut 101
Solfar Sculpture
2100 ft
Varmahlid 1 Oskjuhlid
Perlan
1.4
mi
Museum
Icelandic Phallological Museum
1.0
mi
Art object
The Sun Voyager
1.0
mi
Event hall
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
1.3
mi
Museum
The Settlement Exhibition
1.5
mi
Mall
Laugavegur
1.3
mi
Sundlaugavegur 30a
Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
3200 ft
Museum
National Museum of Iceland
1.7
mi
Museum
Einar Jonsson Sculpture garden and museum
1.4
mi
Engjavegur
Reykjavik Family park and Zoo
1.0
mi
Museum
Asmundarsafn
3200 ft
Market
Kolaportith
1.4
mi
Public Building
Hofthi
2900 ft
Snorrabraut 37 Austurbaer
Tales from Iceland
1.0
mi
Tryggvagata 11
Volcano House
1.5
mi
Baronsstigur 45a
Sundhollin Public Baths
1.0
mi
Public Building
Rathhus
1.5
mi
Stadium
Laugardalsholl Stadium
4400 ft
Museum
Reykjavik Art Museum Kjarvalsstadir
4300 ft
Tjörnin 101
Lake Tjornin
1.4
mi
Museum
Reykjavik Art Museum
3200 ft
Asmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum
3200 ft
Stadium
Laugardalsvollur National Stadium
2600 ft
Skólavörðustígur 19
Handknitting Association of Iceland
2700 ft
Garden
Grasagardur Botanical Garden
1.0
mi
Laugarnestangi 70
Sigurjon Olafsson Museum
2800 ft
Museum
Saga Museum
1.8
mi
Laugavegur Shopping Street
4300 ft
Nearby
Skólavörðustígur 19
Handknitting Association of Iceland
700 ft
Restaurants
Subway
400 ft
Borgartun 39
Wok On
800 ft
Borgartuni 29
Icecream Laugalaek
2100 ft
Laugalaekur 8
Domino's Pizza
2300 ft
Noatun
Grill66
2300 ft
Katrinartuni 2 Iceland Oil Ltd
Islenska Kaffistofan
3300 ft
Katrinartun 2 Lobby
Metro
4200 ft
Sudurlandsbraut 5
Mulakaffi
3700 ft
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4000 ft
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Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
80%
loved it & would return
Great view
Friendly staff
Tiny window
Heater off
8.0/10
Great
Rooms
7.1
Location
8.2
Service
8.6
Dining
7.3
Guest reviews
8.0/10
based on 9 reviews
3.5/5
based on 2679 reviews
7.1
7.1/10 based on 2728 reviews
#48 of 58 hotels in Reykjavik based on Tripadvisor
Gary
United States,
May
2024
7.2/10
The hotel has a convenient location close to the city center and a local supermarket. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with a good shower, but some do not have windows opening to the outside. The service is friendly, with assistance available for car hire and tours/tickets. The dining options include healthy salads. Some facilities are available, with room for improvement in terms of overall amenities and possibly higher pricing for the value offered.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spacious and comfortable, equipped with a good shower.
Service
7.0
The service is friendly with assistance provided for car hire and tours/tickets.
Location
9.0
The hotel is conveniently located near the city center and a local supermarket.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience offers healthy salads.
Facilities
6.0
Some facilities are available, but there is room for improvement in terms of overall amenities.
Stephen
United Kingdom,
April
2024
8.0/10
The hotel had a convenient location near the seafront and offered a car hire service. The room with just a tiny window looking into the hallway was not ideal for any baggage. The housekeeping was excellent but the price was a bit high for the value provided.
Rooms
7.0
The room with only a tiny window looking into the hallway was not suitable for any baggage.
Service
9.0
The housekeeping service was excellent.
Location
8.0
The hotel was conveniently located near the seafront and offered a car hire service.
Dining
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Details about facilities were not provided.
Matthew
United Kingdom,
March
2024
8.0/10
The hotel offers a convenient location next to a bus stop and within easy reach of the airport shuttle. The rooms are spacious and modern, ideal for any baggage, though lacking windows opening to the outside or facing corridors. Service is exceptional, offering car hire, housekeeping, and tours/ticket assistance. The dining includes delicious fruit preserves, making for a pleasant experience. The facilities are well-maintained and enjoyable overall.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are spacious and modern, perfect for any baggage, but without windows opening to the outside or facing corridors.
Service
9.0
The service is exceptional, offering car hire, housekeeping, and tours/ticket assistance.
Location
8.0
The hotel enjoys a convenient location next to a bus stop and is within reach of the airport shuttle.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience includes delicious fruit preserves, enhancing the overall stay.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-maintained and contribute to an enjoyable stay.
Shane
United Kingdom,
January
2024
7.4/10
I had a mixed experience staying at this hotel. The room had only a tiny window looking into the hallway, but it offered a great view. The lack of an opening window to the outside and the heater being off were a bit disappointing. However, the service was excellent with car hire and housekeeping available. The location was fairly close to everything in Reykjavik and near the ocean, which was a definite plus. The dining experience, with included grilled and boiled fish, was satisfactory. The facilities were decent overall.
Rooms
6.0
The room I stayed in had a tiny window overlooking the hallway and a great view. However, the lack of an opening window to the outside and the heater being off was a downside. Probably in rooms with windows opening outside, the experience would be better.
Service
9.0
The service here was top-notch. We had access to car hire and housekeeping services, which made our stay very convenient.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was superb, near the ocean and just a 25-minute walk along the sea front to the town. It was also fairly close to all the attractions in Reykjavik. The rooms with windows probably have even better views.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, with the inclusion of grilled and boiled fish. Overall, the meals provided were satisfying.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered decent facilities that served the basic needs of guests during their stay.
Great view
Tiny window
Tom
United States,
December
2023
7.0/10
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The ensuite shower in the room was excellent, but the tiny window only looked into the hallway. The service was good overall, with helpful staff offering car hire and assisting with tours. The location was convenient, close to a bus stop, but I believe rooms with windows might offer a better experience. The included dining offered fresh dishes, but the lack of windows in the room was a bit disappointing. The facilities were satisfactory, but the view from the small window was a drawback.
Rooms
7.0
The ensuite shower in the room was excellent, but the tiny window only looked into the hallway.
Service
8.0
The staff were helpful, offering car hire and assisting with tours.
Location
7.0
The location was convenient, close to a bus stop. I believe rooms with windows might offer a better experience.
Dining
6.0
The included dining offered fresh dishes, but the lack of windows in the room was a bit disappointing.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory, but the view from the small window was a drawback.
Graeme
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.8/10
The hotel's location is ideal, near the city center and with easy access to shops. The rooms are cozy but lack natural light, with only inward facing windows. The service is remarkable, offering assistance with car hire and housekeeping services. Dining options are limited, but the pizza is outstanding. The facilities are good, although there are some areas for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are cozy but lack natural light, with only inward facing windows.
Service
9.0
The service is remarkable, offering assistance with car hire and housekeeping services.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located near the city center and close to shops.
Dining
8.0
The dining options are limited, but the pizza is outstanding.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities are good, although there are some areas for improvement.
James
United Kingdom,
July
2023
7.8/10
The hotel provided a cozy stay with some limitations. The tiny window in the room only looked into the hallway, and the absence of outward-facing windows was a drawback. On a positive note, the room was equipped with a heater, ensuring a comfortable temperature.
Rooms
7.0
The room had a tiny window looking into the hallway, which was a downside. However, the presence of a heater added to the comfort.
Service
8.0
The service offered, including car hire and housekeeping, was satisfactory during my stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was fairly close to everything in Reykjavik, making it convenient for exploring the city.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was pleasant, and the homemade ice-cream was a delightful touch.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had good facilities, meeting my basic needs during the stay.
Jay
United States,
May
2023
7.8/10
I loved the central location of the hotel, which was close to downtown and the city center, making it convenient for exploring the area. The service was top-notch with helpful staff available for car hire or tours. However, the rooms lacked proper windows for natural light and ventilation, which was a downside. The dining experience with homemade sausages was a pleasant surprise, but the facilities could be improved for a more comfortable stay.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms had only tiny windows looking into the hallway and facing inward, which was a bit disappointing.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, especially with assistance for car hire and tours.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was close to downtown and the city center, making it convenient for exploring the area.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience with homemade sausages was a delightful surprise.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities could be improved for a more comfortable stay.
central location
lack of proper windows
Thomas
United Kingdom,
May
2023
7.8/10
The hotel has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, with attentive staff providing excellent service. The rooms are on the smaller side but feature good showers and well-maintained ensuite facilities. The location is convenient, with easy access to the town and close to the beautiful ocean views. However, the rooms lack natural light and external windows, which might not suit everyone's preference.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, though lacking natural light, are equipped with good showers and excellent ensuite facilities.
Service
9.0
The service provided by the staff was attentive and top-notch.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located, offering easy access to the town and beautiful views of the ocean.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were varied and included takeaway food, providing flexibility for guests.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers convenient facilities to enhance the overall stay experience.