Situated near the Klambratun, Alba offers simple guesthouse accommodations with shared bathrooms. Guests are served a complimentary buffet breakfast every day. All rooms are simply furnished and equipped with free Wi-Fi. A hair dryer is available upon request. On warmer days, guests can enjoy the hotel garden, outdoor terrace, or take advantage of the BBQ picnic area. Alternatively, guests can also enjoy the lobby communal lounge. Onsite parking is complimentary. Nearby dining options include Roadhouse, serving American fare, Harry’s, specialising in seafood, and Resto, boasting Scandinavian cuisine. The hotel also sells lunch packs, but guests must order them the day before. Alba is less than a ten-minute walk from the Perlan and Kjarvalsstadir, and about 20 minutes from Hallgrimskirkja Church, the National Musuem of Iceland, and the Reykjavik City Hall.
The hotel boasts a convenient location close to the city centre, with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops in the neighbourhood, and even a shopping mall nearby. In addition, the hotel is also within walking distance to the BSI bus terminal, and a short drive from the airport.
The staff is repeatedly praised for being helpful and informative. Guests say the front desk is always happy to familiarize new visitors with the city, and give great recommendations on where to eat and where to go. The friendly hosts are quite accommodating, especially for those catching an early flight, and will even leave out a breakfast for you to grab on your way out.
The breakfast is not to be missed out on. Served buffet style, the continental selection is simple but satisfying, with the assortment varied and fresh. Guests rave about the mouthwatering baked goods and the coffee.
The rooms are reported to be very small, with the beds taking up most of the space. Guests say there’s virtually no room for luggage, especially large suitcases. In addition, there is also limited storage space for organizing and placing personal items
Guests commented that the shared bathrooms could be better maintained. Day to day cleaning could be improved, and a cosmetic refresh wouldn’t hurt. The rest of the house could also use a minor makeover.
Expect long wait times for the bathrooms in the morning. Guests say there appears to be too many people per bathroom when the house is busy.
No, Alba doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Alba doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, Alba provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Check-in at Alba is available from: . Check-out time is by .
Alba is located in Eskihlíð 3, , Reykjavík, Iceland.
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