Hotels in Reykjavik

The Swan House by Heimaleiga

Reykjavik

The Swan House by Heimaleiga 1

Axel’s take

A strong downtown base if you want a kitchenette, not full hotel service.

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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · a self-service, mid-range studio aparthotel in central Reykjavik

The Swan House is a self-service studio aparthotel with the comforts of a good mid-range hotel, rather than a traditional staffed property. It's a strong pick for exploring Reykjavik on foot while keeping breakfast and simple meals under your own control. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the central location, comfortable beds and clean rooms; recent reviews also frequently describe straightforward check-in and helpful remote communication.

The trade-off is independence without much hand-holding: there is no front desk, housekeeping is limited, and breakfast isn't provided. Support generally earns praise, but some guests report access or communication hiccups. Check the room category carefully, since basement studios are also sold. Paid street parking and a 10 a.m. checkout require planning. We'd skip it if you want daily hotel service or guaranteed parking.

Rooms
Comfortable beds and useful kitchenettes; room sizes and layouts vary, including basement options.
Cleanliness
Strong overall ratings and repeated recent praise across Booking.com and Expedia.
Service
Remote support is often praised, though occasional access and response problems appear.
Amenities
Kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, elevator and luggage storage; no breakfast, with limited housekeeping.
Fees and surprises
No dedicated free parking; early check-in or late checkout may cost extra when available.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

Lindargata 34, Reykjavik

Central and walkable for Laugavegur, waterfront sights, restaurants and tour pickup stops.

Amenities and check-in

Kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, elevator and luggage storage; no breakfast, with limited housekeeping.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 10:00 AM

  • Airport transportation (extra charge)
  • Parking
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Accessibility features
  • Free Wi-Fi
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €26; Children aged 0–7: free
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The Swan House by Heimaleiga — Reykjavik, Iceland

The Swan House by Heimaleiga is a self-service, mid-range studio aparthotel in central Reykjavik in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Address: Lindargata 34, Reykjavik. Property ID: 1062120.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/reykjavik/the-swan-house-by-heimaleiga-1062120

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Axel's take: 8.5/10

A strong downtown base if you want a kitchenette, not full hotel service. a self-service, mid-range studio aparthotel in central Reykjavik, scored for what it is.

The Swan House is a self-service studio aparthotel with the comforts of a good mid-range hotel, rather than a traditional staffed property. It's a strong pick for exploring Reykjavik on foot while keeping breakfast and simple meals under your own control. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the central location, comfortable beds and clean rooms; recent reviews also frequently describe straightforward check-in and helpful remote communication.

The trade-off is independence without much hand-holding: there is no front desk, housekeeping is limited, and breakfast isn't provided. Support generally earns praise, but some guests report access or communication hiccups. Check the room category carefully, since basement studios are also sold. Paid street parking and a 10 a.m. checkout require planning. We'd skip it if you want daily hotel service or guaranteed parking.

  • Best for: couples exploring Reykjavik on foot; independent travelers who self-cater; families comfortable sharing a studio

  • Watch out for: self-check-in with no front desk; basement studios among room categories; paid street parking and 10 a.m. checkout

  • Location: Central and walkable for Laugavegur, waterfront sights, restaurants and tour pickup stops.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds and useful kitchenettes; room sizes and layouts vary, including basement options.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall ratings and repeated recent praise across Booking.com and Expedia.

  • Service: Remote support is often praised, though occasional access and response problems appear.

  • Amenities: Kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, elevator and luggage storage; no breakfast, with limited housekeeping.

  • Fees and surprises: No dedicated free parking; early check-in or late checkout may cost extra when available.

Axel's opinion of The Swan House by Heimaleiga, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Swan House by Heimaleiga

  • Property type: Apart-hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Lindargata 34, Reykjavik
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €26; Children aged 0–7: free
  • Amenities: Airport transportation (extra charge), Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 10:00
  • City page: Hotels in Reykjavik

Room types

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Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Apartment

Apartment with city view

Apartment with water view

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Apartment with balcony

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony

1 Bedroom Apartment with balcony and with city view

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony

2 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

2 Bedrooms Apartment with sea view

  • Bedrooms: 2

2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Room features: Balcony

2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony and with city view

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Room features: Balcony

1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Double Apartment with balcony (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony

1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Twin Apartment with balcony (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony

Apartment (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Apartment with city view

Deluxe Apartment (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Premium Apartment

1 Bedroom Premium Apartment with balcony

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony

1 Bedroom Premium Apartment with balcony and with city view

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony

2 Bedrooms Premium Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

2 Bedrooms Premium Apartment with balcony

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Room features: Balcony

2 Bedrooms Premium Apartment with balcony and with city view

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Room features: Balcony

2 Bedrooms Premium Twin Apartment (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bedrooms: 2

1 Bedroom Premium Quadruple Apartment with balcony

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Room features: Balcony

2 Bedrooms Premium Apartment with balcony (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Room features: Balcony

Studio

Basement Studio

Family Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Double Basement Studio (full double bed)

Double Family Studio (full double bed)

Twin Studio (twin beds)

Twin Family Studio (twin beds)

Single Studio

Economy Studio

Economy Double Studio (full double bed)

Economy Twin Studio (twin beds)

Standard Studio

Superior Studio

Superior Quadruple Studio

Superior Double Studio (full double bed)

Superior Twin Studio (twin beds)

Superior Quadruple Studio

Superior Studio (sofa)

Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin Studio (twin beds)

Cottage

Family Cottage

Cottage (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Family Cottage (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Economy Cottage

Superior Cottage

Superior Cottage (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Deluxe Cottage

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