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Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Laugavegur

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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71 Laugavegur, Reykjavik, 101
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Terrace/patio

Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 2 Single Beds

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area

Studio, Balcony, City View

  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Reykjavik

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighbourhood 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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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 (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Microbar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kex Hostel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wake and Bake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaktus Espressobar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Laugavegur
This smoke-free apartment building features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each apartment features a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with Netflix. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 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 a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

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

Amenities

Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 on-site 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 that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

Svala Apartments by Heimaleiga Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Communication
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

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

Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent experience with Svala Apartment， strongly recommend
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

Nik

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Only problem, which I failed to verify, was no elevator. Our age and heavy bags were a challenge for the 3rd floor suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

Sheng

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Disliked: Room comfort, communication

WARNING About Svala Apartments Reykjavik

We were locked out one night, so we had to get another hotel with no luggage! The Landlord for the property is almost NEVER THERE and we were lucky to get into the building when someone else opened the outside door, and our password for the room itself worked. We carefully got all of our property out of the building so we could change our hotel for the rest of our first stay there. We had another booking (made at the same time as the first) that was scheduled for 8 days from now. We cancelled our second booking ... and I expected there would be a penalty for that cancellation: IT WAS THE ENTIRE PAYMENT MADE several months ago, so there was NO MONEY REFUNDED!!! We think this is ridiculous, but there is nothing we can do. Obviously we will NEVER use this hotel again, even though we will be back next week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property, easy to access, and a very comfortable living space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024