House of the Snowbird

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.9
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

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About this property

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. At House of the Snowbird each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, oven and a fridge. A toaster and kettle are also included. Restaurants and museums can be found within walking distance. The Pearl is 2.5 km from House of the Snowbird, while Reykjavik Old Harbour is 200 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Reykjavík, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was very good and conveniently situated close to restaurants, bars, shops etc. The harbour was less than a 5 minute walk and this was particularly useful when booking tours as this is where 'Tourist Bus Stop 4' is located. Most tours...”
Rachael
Australia Australia
“Beautiful old property in the heart of old Reykjavik, very quaint and spacious apartment. The host was also great, even sending us a message that evening with a northern lights forecast update.”
Karnit
Israel Israel
“We liked everything! The house is beautiful, perfectly clean, with all the required facilities. Very nice and welcoming host. We got all the information in advance and felt right at home. Perfect location with a private parking. Looks exactly...”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location and fully equipped with little extras that made it very cosy.”
Gunnar
Germany Germany
“This is the place to be in Reykjavik. What a comfortable flat.”
Pieter
Netherlands Netherlands
“Top location in the heart of historic Reykjavik. Several excellent restaurants nearby. Beautiful historic house and characteristic interior. Very warm and cozy. All the little amenities were available (salt, pepper, sugar, coffee, soap).”
Kevin
Australia Australia
“Beautiful character apartment very centrally located close to cafes and restaurants, very. helpful and responsive host,”
Martin
Germany Germany
“Very clone to the city center, we could do anything by foot. The house is super nice - actually we saw several tourists taking photos from the outside. The contact with Elsa was very kind. The appartement was equipped with anything you need.”
Silke
Germany Germany
“Very beautiful and well equipped apartment. :-) Comfortable bed. Great location to explore Reykjavik on foot. Very friendly host providing useful guest information on Reykjavik to make most of the stay. Easy flexible check-in.”
Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Elsa went above and beyond, she left flowers and Easter eggs for us as it was Easter weekend, she let me amend my booking outside of the minimum nights, she was incredibly responsive and helpful. The extra bits and pieces in the bathroom and the...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Elsa Björg Magnúsdóttir

9.9
Host review score
Elsa Björg Magnúsdóttir
Located in the old town of Reykjavik, this iconic house was built the year 1898 by the beloved Icelandic poet Einar Ben. The house was is imported by ship from Norway and one can see signs of that here and there in the house, such as markings on the beams. The house is owned by a family of artists who have left their mark on its every detail. The interior style is an interesting fusion of old Scandinavia and raw modern art. The house is filled with artwork, paintings, photographs and ceramics by its owners which make it totally unique.
I have a masters degree in philosophy and teaching. I am quite a seasoned traveler, speak several languages and have lived in a few other countries than Iceland. Currently I work closely with my mother in her art studio and freelance as a photographer. These particular days, though, I spend with my newborn son and enjoy life as a mother of two living in a beautiful architectural house in Reykjavík city. One of the main themes in my life is to explore and discover, to broaden my mind and experience as much as I can. It is my belief that nothing deepens us more as human beings than various experiences to reflect upon.
The location is fantastic, with a view over the streets of the old town, surrounded by museums, galleries, cafés, restaurants and the old harbour. If you are into the unusual and want to experience an artistic side of Reykjavík, then this is your place. This is one of Reykjavík's oldest wooden houses and is located so centrally that there may be some noises from the city's street life.
Languages spoken: Danish,English,Icelandic,Italian

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House rules

House of the Snowbird takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform House of the Snowbird in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.