Superior Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
Hotel · Reykjavik · Capital Region
Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
A 3-star hotel on Reykjavik's main shopping street, Laugavegur, within walking distance of Harpa Concert Hall.
- Central location on Laugavegur shopping street
- 24-hour reception and luggage storage
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
8.2
Great
1435 reviews
Booking.com 8.2 · 1435 reviews
About
Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Center Hotels Skjaldbreid sits on Laugavegur, Reykjavik's main shopping street, putting guests in the middle of the city's shops, restaurants and nightlife. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, and its central position makes exploring the capital easy.
The hotel offers straightforward, comfortable rooms with heating and showers, plus practical amenities like a lift, vending machines, luggage storage and a 24-hour reception. The continental breakfast is served in a bright room with views over the surroundings, and the staff are known for their helpfulness.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
5 reasons to book- Central location — On Laugavegur, the main shopping street, with the Harpa concert hall within 800 metres.
- Helpful staff — Guests consistently mention the reception team's attentiveness and local tips.
- Good value — Several guests call it reasonably priced for the location and quality.
- Clean and comfortable rooms — Rooms are described as neat, with good beds and pillows.
- Good breakfast — A continental breakfast with a wide selection, served in a room with views.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Small rooms — Standard double rooms are described as having hardly any space around the bed.
- Potential street noise — The road outside can be busy at night, though double glazing helps.
- No pets allowed — The hotel does not permit pets.
- Reception on second floor — The entrance is that of an apartment block, and reception is small and up one floor.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Standard Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
Standard Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
Standard Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
Superior Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
Standard Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Heating
- Carpeted floor
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Fax/Photocopying
Room
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Electric kettle
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.2/10 from 1,435 reviews
Booking.com · 8.2 · 1435 reviews
8.2Verified guest“The rooms are tidy and the continental breakfast offers a good variety of dishes.”
8.2Verified guest“A reasonably priced, fresh property with very attentive staff at reception. The superior queen room had a good-sized bed, coffee-making facilities and Wi-Fi. Amazing location in the shopping area, close to bars, nightlife and museums. Very convenient for the heart of Reykjavik. My hotel of choice in the city.”
8.2Verified guest“Very conveniently placed in the middle of town; the road outside was busy at night but double glazing kept out the noise. Breakfast was good in a pleasant restaurant with nice views, and an all-day tea and coffee machine was available. Very good value for money – I would recommend and return.”
8.2Verified guest“Reasonably priced, brand-new room with a lovely bed and pillows. Coffee facilities, a kettle and Wi-Fi were convenient.”
8.2Verified guest“Location and staff were excellent.”
8.2Verified guest“We loved the useful tips from the staff for local excursions.”
04 — Location
Getting around Reykjavik
The property sits in Reykjavik.
Shopping street: The hotel sits on Laugavegur, the city's main shopping street, with shops, restaurants and bars just outside the door.
Harpa Concert Hall: Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre is within 800 metres, a short walk away.
Nightlife: Guests note it's close to bars and nightlife, yet the area remains relatively quiet at night.
Laugavegur 16, Reykjavik, Capital Region, 101, Iceland
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 33 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 11:00.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at Center Hotels Skjaldbreid.
Is there parking at the hotel?
The hotel doesn't offer on-site parking; no parking details are provided.
Does the hotel offer airport transfer?
Yes, a paid airport shuttle is available.
Is breakfast included?
A continental breakfast is served on the third floor, with a variety of dishes including fruit, cereals, toast and simple sausages.
Are there amenities for families?
Cots are available, but the rooms are compact, especially standard doubles.
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The bottom line
Center Hotels Skjaldbreid is a solid, well-run 3-star hotel for travellers who want to be in the middle of Reykjavik's shopping and dining scene. Rooms are simple and can be compact, but the location, helpful staff and reasonable rates make it a dependable base for exploring the city.
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