How Axel worksAxel $136 a night vs $188 on Expedia at ASKA Holt, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $52 a night less (27%). Seen Oct 7.
3-star hotel · Skipholt 29a, Reykjavik
Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Ticket assistance · Accessibility features · Wheelchair Accessible · Concierge services · Luggage storage · Breakfast · Free Wi-Fi · Tour assistance · Parking · Pets Not Allowed
Hotels in ReykjavikA no-frills, self-check-in 3-star outside Reykjavik’s central core
7.4/10
Comfortable rooms and useful parking, but self-service comes with real trade-offs.
ASKA Holt is a no-frills, self-check-in 3-star, best treated as a practical base rather than a full-service hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise clean rooms and comfortable beds, and free parking is useful if you’re exploring Iceland by car. The central sights are roughly a 15–20-minute walk away. We’d consider it good value for independent travelers comfortable managing their own arrival.
The catch is support: there’s no staffed reception, and recent guests across several sites report missing or temperamental entry codes, although others describe quick help by phone. Outdoor corridors and steps can make reaching some rooms awkward despite the elevator. Bathroom drainage and towel replenishment also draw repeated complaints. Confirm breakfast availability and your access instructions beforehand; we’d skip it if you need reliable hands-on service or straightforward step-free access.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$136 a night with Axel against $188 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $52 a night less (27%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$52/night less than Expedia (27%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$120 a night with Axel against $154 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $34 a night less (22%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
$34/night less than Expedia (22%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$112 a night with Axel against $128 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (13%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$16/night less than Expedia (13%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$120 a night with Axel against $138 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $18 a night less (13%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$18/night less than Expedia (13%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$126 a night with Axel against $138 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $12 a night less (8%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
$12/night less than Expedia (8%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$111 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$220 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior room (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability, child meal not included) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Dec 26, 2026 · 4 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$225 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior room (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability, child meal not included) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 23 to Dec 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$217 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 28 to Dec 31, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$213 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 29 to Jan 3, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$222 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 30 to Jan 3, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$282 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jul 12 to Jul 20, 2027 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$241 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room (single bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Aug 15 to Aug 22, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Axel $136 a night vs $188 on Expedia at ASKA Holt, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $52 a night less (27%). Seen Oct 7.
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Comfortable rooms and useful parking, but self-service comes with real trade-offs. A no-frills, self-check-in 3-star outside Reykjavik’s central core, scored for what it is.
ASKA Holt is a no-frills, self-check-in 3-star, best treated as a practical base rather than a full-service hotel. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise clean rooms and comfortable beds, and free parking is useful if you’re exploring Iceland by car. The central sights are roughly a 15–20-minute walk away. We’d consider it good value for independent travelers comfortable managing their own arrival.
The catch is support: there’s no staffed reception, and recent guests across several sites report missing or temperamental entry codes, although others describe quick help by phone. Outdoor corridors and steps can make reaching some rooms awkward despite the elevator. Bathroom drainage and towel replenishment also draw repeated complaints. Confirm breakfast availability and your access instructions beforehand; we’d skip it if you need reliable hands-on service or straightforward step-free access.
Best for: independent travelers on a budget; couples on short city stays; road-trippers with a rental car
Watch out for: entry-code problems and remote-only assistance; outdoor corridors and steps to some rooms; bathroom drainage and towel replenishment
Location: Outside the central core, with groceries and a bakery nearby; downtown is roughly 15–20 minutes on foot.
Rooms: Comfortable beds and simple furnishings; bathroom layouts and drainage receive mixed feedback.
Cleanliness: A clear strength across Booking.com and Expedia, though housekeeping and fresh towels can be inconsistent.
Service: No staffed reception; remote assistance ranges from responsive to difficult to reach.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, limited free parking, luggage storage and an elevator; verify step-free access to your specific room.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists paid takeaway breakfast, but recent guests report conflicting availability; confirm before relying on it.
Axel's opinion of ASKA Holt, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for ASKA Holt within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $136 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $188 a night on Expedia | $52 a night less (27%) | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $120 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $154 a night on Expedia | $34 a night less (22%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $112 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $128 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $120 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $138 a night on Expedia | $18 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $126 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $138 a night on Expedia | $12 a night less (8%) | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $111 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Dec 26, 2026 · 4 nights · 4 adults | $220 a night · non-refundable · Superior room (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability, child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Dec 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 4 adults | $225 a night · non-refundable · Superior room (sofa) (bed type is subject to availability, child meal not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 28 to Dec 31, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $217 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 29 to Jan 3, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $213 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 30 to Jan 3, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $222 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jul 12 to Jul 20, 2027 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $282 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Aug 15 to Aug 22, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $241 a night · non-refundable · Standard Single room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book |
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