House of the Snowbird

Kitchen or kitchenette, Decorative detail

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(430 Ratings)

Apartment in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this apartment rental

Set in a preserved historic house, this accommodation is located in the old town and is a 13-minute walk of Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavík. Free private parking and free WiFi are available on site.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

7 mi

Hljómskála Park

0.8 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

1 mi

Klambratún

1.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 667 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 667 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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House of the Snowbird

$$$$

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(430 Ratings)

Apartment in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

7 mi

Hljómskála Park

0.8 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

1 mi

Klambratún

1.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 667 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 667 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(430 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Perfect spot!

Stayed here at the beginning of our vacation and at the end. Had the opportunity to stay in 2 different suites. Both were exceptional.

Nothing.

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Amazing location; beautiful historic home; great, helpful host

The location is excellent with easy walking to sites, shopping, and great restaurants. The house is beautiful and historic. The host was great and provided great information ahead of time on how to get in/out of the property and also provided recommendations for nearby restaurants, shopping, and activities.

The house is historic so it creaks and on weekends being in a great location it is a little bit loud outside. But well worth it to be a stones throw away from so much. But for very light sleepers it may be loud on weekends

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

See above. Snowbird is a really neat stay. Don’t miss the gallery and pottery on the bottom floor.

Great location, close to several restaurants, easy walk to downtown and bus stop #1.

I wish we had more time. We had two nights but should have stayed at least three before boarding our cruise. But that’s on us. We also booked a room on the top floor so lugging luggage was tough for a couple of 70+ year olds. Again, on us for not thinking everything through.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

it felt like staying at home in the center of reykjavik

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

great place, great host

location and space

no tissues

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

This is a gem with everything needed for a comfortable and delightful stay in the heart of the city.

The whole situation was perfect and the host was very accessible.

Nothing

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Exceptional stay

The location, the super cute and extremely clean house, easy access with the lockbox, a tea kettle and French press as well as oven, fridge and stove top to cook some of our own meals on esp before and after long day tours when restaurant and Cafe choices were limited. The beds were comfortable and despite the central location it was very quiet.

Nothing, we enjoyed our stay very much

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Superb

Location Location location - such a great place to orient yourself on arriving into Iceland. The facilities were excellent and the small welcoming chocolate, a delight.

Minor detail only with the floors being a bit acoustically thin. We had very considerate upstairs neighbours.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

The house is clean and cozy. The owner is quite helpful during my stay. Will stay the house when visiting Reykjavik next time.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

A beautiful place stay in Reykjavik. Made us feel we were “part of” things rather than visitors

The size, comfort and location were excellent.

Nothing. We loved our stay.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Pretty much everything else

How noisy upstairs was , could hear almost everything and it sounded like they were entering our apartment everyime they came in

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

fantastic, loved the apartment and the personal touches from the owner.

Cosy warm little apartment in a very traditional building, had everything we needed, with stylish interior fittings. location could not have been better in the centre of town.

not a lot to not like. couch could have been more comfortable but I’m being very picky!

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Beautiful, great location, helpful owner.

The homeowner Elsa was amazing! First of all the house is so cute and in a great location. It is decorated with all her artwork which I loved. Elsa was great at communicating with us, and when we got stuck in Iceland due to a storm she was so helpful and accommodating. She definitely saved our trip! The bed is comfortable and the kitchen is fully stocked with anything you might need. Large bathroom with a great sized shower. We had an amazing stay at house of the snowbird, we will be back soon for a summer trip!

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

A perfect, cosy apartment, in the most ideal location.

The location was exceptional, and the property was always nice and warm (which was perfect after a frosty day in Reykjavik). Elsa was very helpful throughout our stay, and the room was well equipped.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Location was amazing and all the little extras provided like coffee tea milk drinks chocolate was a lovely surprise and added bonus beautiful comfortable house.

The noise from other residents felt like they were in the room with us. They were very heavy footed and I would suggest asking the upper residents to be mindful and remove their shoes.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Just perfect

Beautiful house, perfect central location, wonderful host. We will return

Nothing

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

The perfect stay in the centre

awesome

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Superb

The location is great- restaurants, shops, groceries are right there. The public bus stops (to meet tour buses or bus to/from KEF) are just 5-10 minute walks.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

everything was wonderful. cute cozy warm apartment. great location close to a lots of restaurants/bars , stores etc..we enjoyed our stay in snowbird very much! thank you.

nothing!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Everything was exceptionally clean and there were nice personal touches like food we could make and kitchen supplies to use. You could tell they really cared. The location was also perfectly in the center of Reykjavik with free parking.

Nothing. It was perfect.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

amazing time in Iceland!! House of Snowbird made it perfect!!

locality was brilliant, well equipped, cosy, & correspondence with host excellent. A beautiful house!!

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

would stay again and recommend to anyone visiting.

Wonderful place to stay close to everything we wanted to do.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Exemplary lodgings

Filled with art treasures created by the owners. Gracious, large, and generously equipped. So many thoughtful touches.

Impossible to ignore the neighbors.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Very good

Lovely place, great location, host was helpful

No breakfast but we went to grocery before:)

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Perfect place to stay

Almost everything was perfect. Amazing place to stay just a couple minutes walk into downtown, just far enough to keep the noise down at night. The apartment was well stocked and felt like home, I could have moved right in.

It’s an old house and sound carries. If you have noisy people above or below you it might be annoying, but I didn’t have that problem.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Wonderful historic property in a great location.

Location of The House of the Snowbird is absolutely spot on. It is a very eclectic area with great restaurants, museums, galleries and close to the harbour. The host Elsa could not have been any better with her communication and even helped book us a taxi for an early departure.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional

The location was perfect. The artwork was beautiful and the place had so many wonderful little “extras” like kitchen staples. If I am lucky enough to return to Iceland, I would definitely stay here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

This is the only place I’ll stay when I visit Reykjavik again

Everything about House of the Snowbird is great. Its location is perfect as there are a lot of great cafés and restaurants in short walking distance. The house is spotless and has beautiful decor and it was nice and warm in there too! Elsa the property owner is great at communicating and checking in to make sure that we were ok during the storm that happened while we were there.

We could hear people from the apartment above-which didn’t really bother us but may not be ideal for very light sleepers

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Reykjavik?

The average price for a rental in Reykjavik is $229 per night. This rental is $28 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at House of the Snowbird. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is House of the Snowbird pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at House of the Snowbird?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, tv, and garden.

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Reasons to book

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Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

House of the Snowbird

Apartment in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Reykjavik?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is House of the Snowbird pet friendly?

What amenities are available at House of the Snowbird?

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