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Hotel Overview
Tryggvagata 12,
Reykjavik,
Iceland,
101,
Capital Region
Exeter Hotel - Luxury design hotel near Reykjavik Old Harbour
Exeter Hotel by Keahotels is a luxury property located in the heart of downtown Reykjavik, set in a prime location by the old harbour. The hotel is a restoration of a house originally built in 1904. It is located within walking distance from Harpa conference and concert hall, Laugavegur shopping street, National Gallery of Iceland and Hallgrimskirkja church. The hotel is less than 10 minutes on foot from Tjörnin lake and the city's best shopping and dining, and is just across the street from the pier where puffin and whale-watching cruises depart. The property features free WiFi, an in-house restaurant and a bakery, a sauna and fitness room, and onsite car parking. Staff can organise tours and activities for guests.
Additional perks of the hotel
Le Kock restaurant serving burgers, wings and fried potatoes
Bar with cocktails, Icelandic cider and local-brewed beers
Lobby lounge flowing out onto a courtyard patio
Concierge services
Television in a common area
Security system and first aid kit
Accommodations Overview
The hotel offers 106 guestrooms with modern amenities including smart TVs, telephones, laptop-compatible safes, and minibars. Rooms feature parquet floors and include garden view rooms with courtyard views and sea view rooms. All bathrooms have subway-tiled walk-in showers and full-size toiletries from an Icelandic skincare brand. Some rooms offer sitting areas and terraces with garden furniture.
Other conveniences
Ironing facilities and heating
Tea and coffee facilities with electric kettles
Bathrobes and slippers
Hairdryers
AM/FM alarm clocks
Free toiletries
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Tryggvagata 12,
Reykjavik,
Iceland,
101,
Capital Region
Map view
Tryggvagata 12,
Reykjavik,
Iceland,
101,
Capital Region
City landmarks
Church
Hallgrimskirkja
1.3
km
Museum
National Museum of Iceland
1.1
km
Event hall
Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
670 m
Museum
Einar Jonsson Sculpture garden and museum
1.3
km
Public Building
Rathhus
650 m
Art object
The Sun Voyager
1.2
km
Museum
The Reykjavik Maritime Museum of Vikin
620 m
Museum
Whales of Iceland
900 m
Landmark
Lake Tjornin
620 m
Mall
Laugavegur
1.0
km
Landmark
Nordic House
1.5
km
Landmark
Vesturbaejarlaug Swimming Pool
1.4
km
Museum
Icelandic Phallological Museum
1.6
km
Public Building
The Culture House
810 m
Gallery
National Gallery of Iceland
860 m
Park
Parc Hljomskalagardur
1.2
km
Nearby
Museum
The Settlement Exhibition
340 m
Museum
Saga Museum
540 m
Market
Kolaportith
410 m
Tryggvagata 11
Volcano House
0 m
Museum
Reykjavik Museum of Photography
170 m
Museum
Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center
560 m
Museum
The Icelandic Punk Museum
170 m
Park
Austurvollur Square
400 m
Marina
Old Harbour
560 m
Museum
Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus
170 m
Museum
National Museum
270 m
Public Building
The Parliament House
530 m
Corner of Bankastraeti and Laekjargata
Vatnsberinn
490 m
Gallery
Kogga - Ceramic Studio
140 m
Restaurants
Reykjavik Fish
70 m
Tryggvagata 8
MAR Restaurant
60 m
Geirsgata 9 Hafnarbudir
Reykjavik Fish Restaurant
70 m
Geirsgata 4a
The Steak House
130 m
4-6 Tryggvagata
Rio Reykjavik
40 m
Geirsgata 9
OSUSHI The Train Tryggvagata
20 m
Tryggvagata 13
Kasbah Cafe Reykjavik
150 m
Geirsgata 7b
Aleppo cafe
80 m
Tryggvagata 13
Tapas barinn
180 m
Vesturgata 3b
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
96%
loved it & would return
great location
healthy options
noisy
limited dining options
9.6/10
Perfect
Rooms
7.9
Location
9.3
Service
8.1
Dining
7.3
Guest reviews
9.6/10
based on 18 reviews
8.7
8.7/10 based on 2846 reviews
Kevin
United Kingdom,
April
2024
8.0/10
The hotel is perfectly located by the harbour, making it easy to explore the town center and major attractions on foot. The rooms, while a bit warm, offer a lovely view of the harbour, but could be more spacious. The dining options were limited for our liking, but the hotel's prime location and friendly service were definite highlights.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were a bit warm at night, and we had to open the window during the day to ensure a comfortable temperature. They could have been more spacious.
Service
9.0
The service, including dry cleaning and housekeeping, was friendly and efficient.
Location
10.0
The location next to the old harbour was brilliant for exploring Reykjavik and its key sights. It was a short walk to the city's main attractions and the nearby waterfront.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited and not entirely to our taste, lacking some traditional breakfast choices. However, the iconic sandwiches offered were enjoyable.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had convenient facilities, although more dining options could enhance the overall guest experience.
James
United States,
April
2024
7.6/10
The hotel had a great atmosphere with dark decor in the rooms, and I particularly loved the comfortable mattress and the Nespresso coffee maker. However, the rooms were darker than expected from the booking photos. The service was efficient, offering dry cleaning and housekeeping, but no specific outstanding features. The location was very central, making it easy to walk around, especially for enjoying the beautiful sunsets during the white nights. The dining experience was simple, but I found the porridge to be satisfying. The facilities were clean and modern, offering excellent value for money.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very nice, loved the mattress and the Nespresso coffee maker, but they were darker than portrayed in the booking photos.
Service
7.0
The service was efficient, offering dry cleaning and housekeeping services.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was very central and within walking distance of many attractions in Reykjavik.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was rather simple, but the porridge was good.
Facilities
8.0
The modern facilities provided excellent value for money.
Mary
United Kingdom,
April
2024
7.4/10
This hotel was a mixed experience for me. The rooms, although clean and had a smart TV with access to Netflix and Amazon Prime, felt smaller than expected. They were not huge, but still provided a good size. The service was decent with conveniences like dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and tours/ticket assistance available. The location, right in the heart of Reykjavik, was a major plus, making it easy to explore the city on foot. The dining options were very limited, despite having some good choices, especially for vegetarians. Overall, it was a comfortable stay with a few drawbacks worth considering.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms, although clean, felt smaller than expected but were a good size with a smart TV for entertainment.
Service
7.0
The service was decent with available amenities such as dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and tours/ticket assistance.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in the heart of Reykjavik was a major plus, allowing easy exploration of the city on foot.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were very limited, despite offering some good choices, especially for vegetarians.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.
David
United Kingdom,
April
2024
9.0/10
I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The room was huge, clean, and comfortable, just like the rest of the hotel. The location is superb, right beside the harbor with plenty of great restaurants nearby. The dining experience was lovely, offering a variety of choices, and the service was excellent. The only downside was the slightly higher price compared to other options.
Rooms
9.0
The room I got an upgrade to was immaculate and spacious, offering a clean and comfortable atmosphere.
Service
9.0
The service exceeded my expectations with exceptional attention to detail, including dry cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry services.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in an excellent location, with beautiful views across the harbor, close to major tour stops, and within walking distance to all the city attractions.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delightful, providing a great variety of options to choose from that we really enjoyed.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch, offering everything you need for a comfortable and convenient stay.
Samuel
United Kingdom,
February
2024
8.2/10
The hotel offers a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms are very nice with a modern industrial design and comfortable, featuring a lovely view of the mountains from the balcony. However, the rooms are quite dark even with all lamps on, the desk is uncomfortable, and there are limited good spaces in the lounge to work. Upgrading to a deluxe room provides an amazing experience.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very nice with a modern industrial design and comfortable, offering a lovely view of the mountains from the balcony.
Service
7.0
The service was good, with dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and tours/ticket assistance available.
Location
9.0
The location is perfect, situated right in the centre of the Old Town and within minutes of all the bars and restaurants, making it very convenient.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent, offering one of the best selections ever with a variety of interesting choices, all seemingly freshly made at the hotel.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good, providing all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.
Evelyn
United Kingdom,
February
2024
7.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were excellent, offering modern amenities and beautiful views. However, there was some confusion about room types. The location was very central and convenient for exploring the area, but there were some issues with the dining options.
Rooms
8.0
I was impressed by the rooms with their modern style, Nespresso machines, and great showers. The balcony/window view was lovely.
Service
7.0
The service provided, including dry cleaning and housekeeping, was good. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was perfect for exploring the area on foot, with easy access to local restaurants and bus stops.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was mixed. While the food was functional, there were limitations that left something to be desired.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered good facilities overall to enhance the stay.
Richard
United Kingdom,
January
2024
8.6/10
The hotel offers very dark rooms even when all lamps are on, which I found quite charming. The Junior Suite could benefit from having fans during the summer. The location is not too far from the city center but can be quite noisy. The dining experience could be improved with more options, but it offers a lot of healthy choices. The hotel is amazing, situated right on the harbor and within easy walking distance to the town center, making it ideal for exploring Reykjavik.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are very dark even when you turn on all lamps, which I liked a lot. The Junior Suite should have at least had fans for the summer.
Service
9.0
The hotel provides dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and tours/ticket assistance services.
Location
10.0
The hotel is amazing, right on the harbor and within easy walking distance to the town center, Harpa, and many other attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining was delicious, offering a lot of healthy options. Could be better with more options like bacon and eggs.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities are well-maintained, paying attention to the finest of details.
great location
noisy
Billy
United States,
December
2023
9.0/10
I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel! The location is superb, right on the harbour with amazing views and great restaurants nearby. The rooms were cozy but a tad smaller than expected for the price. The dining experience was excellent, especially the salmon dish, although a bit weak on some options. Overall, a great value for the money.
Rooms
8.0
The 'deluxe room' we stayed in had good variety and was clean and comfortable, though a bit smaller than anticipated.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch with attentive staff available for dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and tours/ticket assistance.
Location
10.0
The hotel managed to create a vibe of an up-scale hostel, and being right on the harbour with a short walk to the city center made it the best spot for our stay.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent, especially with the delicious salmon dish stealing the show. Only a slight disappointment on some menu options.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were great, offering everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Friendly Staff
Small Rooms
Mike
United States,
November
2023
8.4/10
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were clean and cozy, but a bit smaller than I anticipated for the category I had booked. The lack of standard amenities like a shoe horn or shower cap was noticeable. On the bright side, the hot tub and sauna were super nice and added a touch of luxury to my stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms, though clean and comfy, were slightly smaller than expected for the booked category and lacked standard amenities like a shoe horn and shower cap. However, the presence of a hot tub and sauna made up for it.
Service
9.0
The service at the hotel was top-notch. The staff was friendly and attentive, always ready to assist with any requests. I particularly appreciated the dry cleaning and housekeeping services provided.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was ideal for my trip. It was a short walk to local restaurants and bus stops, making it convenient for exploring Reykjavik. Additionally, its proximity to the city center and various attractions made it a perfect base for my adventures.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience at the hotel was a bit limited for my taste. The breakfast options were not as varied as I would have liked, missing items like eggs and bacon. However, the selection of sweet and savory dishes was decent, although breakfast service ending sharply at 10 was a bit disappointing.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel's facilities were impressive, especially with the availability of a hot tub and sauna in the rooms. These amenities added a luxurious touch to my stay, enhancing the overall experience.
Daniel
United States,
September
2023
7.2/10
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms had a nice view and were clean and a good size, but they were extremely dark due to the industrial style. The location was excellent, right next to the old harbor and close to all the key sights in central Reykjavik. The dining options were limited and not to my taste, although the hotel offers cheese rolls. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were done in an industrial style, very clean, and a good size. Unfortunately, they were extremely dark.
Service
7.0
The service provided, including dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and tours/ticket assistance, was satisfactory.
Location
9.0
The location was brilliant, next to the old harbor and a short walk to all the key sights in central Reykjavik.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited and not to my taste. However, the cheese rolls were decent.
Facilities
Joseph
United States,
August
2023
7.2/10
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were a bit dark and warm due to the street-level location and radiator noises, but the proximity to restaurants was convenient. The service was efficient, even though I wished for better ventilation in the rooms. The location was great for exploring the local area, but the construction nearby was a bit off-putting. The dining options were alright, with local-style meals available, but a more diverse breakfast selection would have been appreciated.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were a little dark and warm at night with occasional radiator noises, but the nearby restaurants added to the convenience.
Service
7.0
The service was efficient, but it would have been better with improved room ventilation.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was perfect for exploring nearby restaurants and bus stops, although the construction zone nearby was a drawback.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered sufficient local-style meals, but a more varied breakfast menu would have been desirable.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered standard facilities, nothing extraordinary, but met basic needs.
Alan
United Kingdom,
August
2023
7.8/10
My stay at the hotel was really enjoyable. The location was superb, right by the harbor with fantastic restaurant options nearby. The rooms were comfortable, but I did have a bit of noise from the busy street when I opened the window for some fresh air. The dining experience was good with a decent selection, although I wished there were more hot food choices for breakfast.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable, but facing a busy street caused some noise when the window was open.
Service
9.0
The service was great, with helpful staff offering dry cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry services.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, right by the harbor and close to everything in the city.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good with a decent selection, though more hot food options would have been nice.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel facilities were functional, but could have been improved with more options.
A.
United States,
July
2023
7.6/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room, although with a terrible view, was nice and clean with a Nespresso machine for coffee lovers. The service was good overall, although not exceptional. The location was fantastic for exploring Reykjavik, but the dining options could do with a little variety.
Rooms
8.0
The room was nice and clean with a Nespresso machine.
Service
7.0
The service was good overall.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic to explore Reykjavik.
Dining
6.0
The dining options could do with a little variety.
Facilities
Shaun
United Kingdom,
July
2023
8.6/10
I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location is unbeatable, right in the heart of the Old Town with amazing views across the harbor. The rooms, although simple in design, were well-maintained and incredibly peaceful. The dining options were impressive, especially for vegetarians and vegans. The service was top-notch, making me feel truly cared for during my visit.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms, while simple and industrial looking, were well-maintained and completely silent, perfect for a visually impaired individual. They were a bit hot at times.
Service
9.0
The service was fantastic, offering dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and even tours/ticket assistance. The staff was attentive and friendly.
Location
10.0
I couldn't have asked for a better location! It was right in the city center, a short walk from museums, attractions, shopping, and nightlife. The views across the harbor were breathtaking.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent, with a good variety of options including plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. The fresh orange juice was a delightful touch.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were modern and well-appointed, with friendly staff always ready to assist. The construction-zone feel was a bit off-putting.
Ellen
United Kingdom,
June
2023
9.2/10
My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were excellent with Netflix on the TV, Nespresso machines, great showers with underfloor heating, and a lovely balcony/windowed view. Despite a faulty TV tuner, the room was very comfortable and clean. The location was perfect, within walking distance of restaurants and shops, and right next to the old harbor with stunning views. The dining experience was one of the best I've ever had, offering a variety of freshly made choices. The service was exceptional, with a range of amenities like dry cleaning and housekeeping. My only gripe was that the dining logistics could have been better, but overall, I had a wonderful stay.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were excellent and comfortable, with a lovely view.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional with a range of amenities.
Location
10.0
The location was perfect, right next to the old harbor with breathtaking views.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was outstanding, with a variety of freshly made choices.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.
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