
Axel’s take
Comfortable rooms and useful parking, but self-service comes with real trade-offs.
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Axel’s rating: 7.4/10 · A no-frills, self-check-in 3-star outside Reykjavik’s central core
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.
- 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, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
The location
Skipholt 29a, Reykjavik
Outside the central core, with groceries and a bakery nearby; downtown is roughly 15–20 minutes on foot.
Amenities and check-in
Free Wi-Fi, limited free parking, luggage storage and an elevator; verify step-free access to your specific room.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Breakfast
- Parking
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Free Wi-Fi
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
ASKA Holt: from $134 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $134 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at ASKA Holt on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
ASKA Holt is a no-frills, self-check-in 3-star outside Reykjavik’s central core in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Address: Skipholt 29a, Reykjavik. Property ID: 1307397. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/reykjavik/aska-holt-1307397
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/reykjavik/aska-holt-1307397/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $264 | $273 on Expedia | $9 less (3%) | Nov 7 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Feb 12 to Feb 14, 2027 · 2 nights | $277 | $297 on Expedia | $20 less (7%) | Nov 8 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $134 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $259 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $383 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $509 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $633 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $757 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $889 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,021 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,145 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,268 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,392 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $1,515 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $1,639 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $1,771 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#7 of 8 hotels in Hlemmur & Borgartún by Axel's take. Hlemmur & Borgartún is #4 of 5 places to stay in Reykjavik. The best hotels in Hlemmur & Borgartún, ranked · Where to stay in Reykjavik
Axel's take: 7.4/10
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.
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Best for: independent travelers on a budget; couples on short city stays; road-trippers with a rental car
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Watch out for: entry-code problems and remote-only assistance; outdoor corridors and steps to some rooms; bathroom drainage and towel replenishment
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Location: Outside the central core, with groceries and a bakery nearby; downtown is roughly 15–20 minutes on foot.
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Rooms: Comfortable beds and simple furnishings; bathroom layouts and drainage receive mixed feedback.
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Cleanliness: A clear strength across Booking.com and Expedia, though housekeeping and fresh towels can be inconsistent.
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Service: No staffed reception; remote assistance ranges from responsive to difficult to reach.
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Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, limited free parking, luggage storage and an elevator; verify step-free access to your specific room.
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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.
About ASKA Holt
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Skipholt 29a, Reykjavik
- Guest rating: 3.6/5 on Google from 198 reviews (location 3.3/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Keflavík International Airport: 46 min by taxi
- Amenities: Breakfast, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Reykjavik
Room types
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Standard room
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Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Comfort room
Comfort Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
Superior room
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Superior Quadruple room
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Superior Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Superior room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Superior Single room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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Deluxe room
Deluxe Single room
Grand room
Grand Single room
Grand Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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