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Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga

3.5 star property
Apartment with kitchen, steps from Laugavegur

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Private kitchen
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Studio, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Multiple Beds

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Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Living area

Studio, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View

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Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighborhood in Reykjavik, Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Hallgrimskirkja and Sundhollin are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching and Reykjavík Maritime Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.
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71 Laugavegur, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harpa - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kex Hostel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Microbar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wake and Bake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Svarta Kaffið - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaktus Espressobar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Laugavegur
This smoke-free apartment building features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment features a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with Netflix. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a coffee/tea maker and a dining table, and other amenities include a rainfall shower and a flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is not available.
Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch Smart televisions come with Netflix.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV
  • Netflix

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city center
  • Near a metro station

Things to do

  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 8 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Svala Apartments Apartment Reykjavik
Svala Apartments Apartment
Svala Apartments Reykjavik
Svala Apartments
Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga Apartment
Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga Reykjavik
Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga Apartment Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja. Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location walkable to shops, restaurants and a grocery store.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy access and convenient. Felt like home experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and clean apartment. Wish there had been a microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome apartment. Can't bet the location. It's within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and rainbow rd. If you rent the larger apt, it comes with onsite parking which was super convenient. Only negative i can list is that there's no microwave. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for our visit and very responsive host to my questions. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rapid response the time we needed help
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent experience with Svala Apartment， strongly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice apartment in Rejkjavik

The apartment was very nice and comfortable for our stay. The location is near several good restaurants and a grocery store. Downtown Reykjavik is only a 5-10 minute walk away. The stairs were a bit steep and the parking was very tight, but at least it has onsite parking - most other places I saw seemed to make you find parking on the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property at an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moriah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect spot for exploring Reykjavík!

It was absolutely lovely from beginning to end! We loved the apartment in every way! The view was beautiful. The curtains really blocked out all the light which we appreciated. We only have two small suggestions. A coffee table would have been nice to rest a drink on while sitting on the couch. It would be great if there were more steaming options than just Netflix. But overall the place was truly a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property in a prime area. Check in was smooth and communication with owners was easy. Only thing to be aware of is it is slightly tricky stairs to access, so have to be comfortable with stairs and carrying your luggage up them. Overall will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location of the building is outstanding. A few minutes to walk to a grocery store, across the street from Starbucks and easily walkable to multiple cafes and restaurants. Right on one of the main downtown streets, so plenty to see and do. Bus service available a short walk away. Decent-sized room for family of 4. Room ran very hot though, especially with the bed that is walled in on both sides when you have to have the curtains closed, so if it’s summer and you sleep hot this might not be the room for you. Slippery shower along wall Parking is only available for some units (4-person had it). Parking lot is very tight, especially when staff is on site and takes spot that runs right next to building (other spots are perpendicular to this). Driveway is really hard to pull out of because you are blindly pulling out on to a busy sidewalk on a single-lane roadway where cars are also parking all along. So, one of has to jump out to direct the driver out safely and jump back in, which was annoying. We had to request extra pillows (bed only came with 1 for each person and they were kind of thin) and had to request clean towels (were supposed to be dropped off every few days, but weren’t). Service was fast and friendly. Some suggestions we would make for the property guide—include instructions for the door lock for our room. It does not match what is in the guide and works differently. I would also directions for both the oven and dishwasher because we had to look those up.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raffaella Maria Bendoni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All was great , the only flaw was lack of extra pillows and towels
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and timely communications from property manager
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the property was very nice and well-kept. It was also within walking distance of many different stores and restaurants. While the check-in time was a little late in the day, communication back and forth about the ability to check in early was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Amenities, communication
We enjoyed the area, in the heart of Reykjavik. We understood that parking was included in our booking. When we arrived there was no parking spot for our apartment. After communicating w one of the contacts, we were told that parking was only for 4 person apartment bookings. I had to text back and forth for the first day, which was frustrating since I had to retell my problem w diff contacts w each text. but I was happy that each person who texted was helpful. We were lucky that no one was booked in the 4 person apartmt so we were able to use that parking spot for a few days but still had to find street parking for the last day. Not an easy task! The property was clean except for the windows being old and chipped. The bed was comfortable. We needed earplugs since we were on top of the main entertainment street but we expected that.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was above expectation! Nothing to complain about and the view was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I gave everything on my review an excellent rating of 5 stars but on a scale of 1 to 5 I would give communication a 10! I so much appreciate the tools that i received from them to help me navigate my time in Reykjavík. The apartment was like the icing on the cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Communication
Parking availability was misleading. Not available for parties of two or less so you need to make your own arrangements. No elevator so be prepared to hike several sets of stairs with luggage. Located right on main strip so noisy in the evenings and overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Mostly perfect. Room had a decently stocked kitchen and centrally located to the downtown area. Room didn't have parking but it was a sport walk to free parking so that wasn't an issue. The room had almost everything it needed to to feel comfortable and the convenience was stellar. The only two minor things I would note is, since we were in a room with a full bed and a table, it would be nice if there were chairs for the table (not much options for if you're eating in the room). That and maybe a few more things in the kitchen for cook wear (like a baking tray or tongs). Otherwise a lovely room for the price, and I'd consider booking again for my return trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Poor upkeep

My first room smelled of sig and had disgusting stairs on the furniture. I was given an upgrade and a New studio. Generally I found the entrance areas and general upkeep poor. Central location, though!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

2 night stay

The hotel was fine. We unfortunately had the top floor. Best views but tricky humping your luggage up the winding stairs. Never saw anyone working there. Check in and out was easy. Thankfully through emails we were able to get our room 2 hours earlier. Free parking is pretty much not happening unless you get lucky or rent the 4 person room. If you can get by without a car it will be less stressful in the city.There is a nail spa on the ground floor of this building. Had a great massage there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Communication

Ok room

After staying in a camper for 6 days we were excited to have our own bathroom and bed. The place was clean but the electricity was not on when we got there. Also the bathroom shower gets water all over the bathroom it doesn’t quite drain correctly. The bed was also two twins pushed together not the queen we thought it was. The parking was also deceiving because it said free parking but that’s only with certain units. We had to park about a 10 min walk for the free parking. The location was fantastic and the staff did respond quickly to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

PEDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Situación inmejorable

El apartamento es muy amplio, luminoso, está muy bien equipado y ubicado en un lugar inmejorable. El sistema de apertura de la puerta con tarjeta y clave es un poco engorroso, pero te acostumbras.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024