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Alva Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Laugavegur
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Hallway
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Superior Studio Suite | Private kitchen
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio Suite

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk
In-room safe
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
5 Ármúli, Reykjavik, 108

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harpa - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 7 min drive
  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tokyo Sushi - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ölver - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel Lobby Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪VOX Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alva Hotel

Alva Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Laugavegur and Harpa. Also, Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja are within a short drive. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 26 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 25
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 25

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Alva Hotel Hotel
Alva Hotel Reykjavik
Alva Hotel Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Does Alva Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Alva Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Alva Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Alva Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Alva Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Alva Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Does Alva Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room.
What's the area around Alva Hotel like?
Alva Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Laugavegur and 12 minutes' walk from Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Alva Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Interesting experience
An interesting experience. This is a hotel that has no staff physically there most of the time. Check-in was easy though with a code provided. The room was in very good condition, although could have used some more cutlery, bowels, and plates as there is no breakfast at the hotel. We did have issues with the door requiring your full body weight to lock, which wasn't obvious, and so we believed it was faulty initially as it wasn't locking. Customer services on the phone were very helpful and we resolved the issue. There was however another issue with the door not recognising our pin and locking for a period of time. Again Customer services were very helpful and we got in, but the door itself did cause us problems.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lauren, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Kristine, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly responsive staff
Andy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at the Alva Hotel was perfect. We liked the self-service feature - we found it very easy. The hotel was very clean, easy to access, and easy to grab a scooter and scoot into the centre or marina. We also loved that it was super quiet - and the beds were very comfortable. The room was a good size and super clean. Very happy and strongly recommend. Would stay again.
Jana, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Do Not Waste Your Money
No handicap ramps into hotel. No kleenex in rooms. Beds uncomfortable. Room hot. Called 3 times asking for early check in and the room was barely done 15 mins after the check in time. Codes are difficult to use on doors. Tried to cancel 24 hrs after booking bc I double booked by accident and they wouldn’t let me even with trip insurance. Rooms small even with the premium double.
Mandy, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The room didn’t actually have a kitchenette. It did have a mini fridge and an electric kettle pot. That’s all. Not a kitchenette
Arminda, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Overall I love this place, but…I thought it was really inhospitable to receive an email asking what time I would check out. As in during my trip you ask me to stop what I’m doing to let you know when I’m checking out? It gave me a negative vibe.
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We really liked our stay. Everything looks new and very modern. Big room and comfortable bed. I really enjoyed the explanation about the water source that was display in the bathroom. Very, very clean !! My only complaint is that our bed had 2 broken leg stand. The staff had put wooden blocks to try to fixed, whoever in the morning the bed frame was uneven and the head of the mattress by morning was touching ground. If I had something to dri k I would had believed it was the alcohol making me feel upside down. We only stay 2 days otherwise I would had to ask to change rooms. I still would recommend for any one that wants to stay close to downtown within a 5 min drive and easy access to the highway and would stay again.
Ingrid, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Interesting concept- no staff. Totally self check in and out. We didn’t need anything so it worked smoothly but if you did need something it would be interesting how they provide service. Left our luggage in their luggage storage room while we went on a 4 day hike and everything was safe and secure.
LeeAnn, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very nice and modern, which I liked. Also the unique access into the building and the room was a nice feature to use while staying! Will consider another stay while visiting Iceland in the near future!
James, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Fixtures and design look good in pictures and the first 10 seconds stepping into the room looked very impressive. However things started showing after 30 mins in. Mold growing around the bathroom ceiling exhaust, bathroom counter is warped from water damage, faucet is not firmly attached to counter, kettle had nasty goopy slime inside it (probably from the previous occupant?), some USB outlets in the wall plug are non functional. It seems like this property was recently purchased and in the process of renovation. The owners put in some high end hardware into the rooms which I appreciate. They opened up some rooms that were completed to get revenue. The lobby looks like it is in the middle of construction to add a dining area (I didn’t mind that part) They just need to maintain the finished rooms that were used for operations and this would have been a good hotel. As it currently stands the 2 star is a fair rating
Andrew, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joshua, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, 2 miles from downtown
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and modern hotel In the city of REYKAVIK Very safe and clean Highly recommend
Rosalie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

super clean, and I did not have any issues during my stay. I highly recommend it, but I paid a lot compared to other places.
Kiran, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The room was nice, and clean.
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hotel. No staff was present at reception. A bit far from downtown, but transport is close by.
Stanislav, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay at Alva
Great customer service without a front desk!!! Was able to check in early and the family loved the stay. First time doing a contactless check-in. Parking before the building is free. There’s free street parking too opposite the hotel. Netto grocery store is close by. Cleaning crew were very polite and friendly.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Parking lot is full but Hotel is excellent
Ujwal, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

chris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very responsive
Lourdes, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotel was great, with a nice, clean and well appointed room. Beds were very comfortable. Easy check in and out and free parking.
Carmen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a nice hotel conveniently located. Rooms were nice .
Fatima, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Alva Hotel was the perfect place to stay for the night before an early flight. It was affordable, modern, quiet and parking was free. Not having front desk staff was unique but the phone staff was very helpful.
Katherine, 1-night family trip
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