Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Reflects recent average nightly prices reported by our partners, and may not include estimated taxes or fees. Price at checkout may differ.
Cheaper
Average
Higher
About
4.5
#22 of 60 hotels in Reykjavik
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
See why so many travellers make Alda Hotel Reykjavik their hotel of choice when visiting Reykjavik. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a boutique setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.
Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Alda Hotel Reykjavik offer a flat screen TV.
During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including 24 hour front desk, baggage storage, and currency exchange. Guests of Alda Hotel Reykjavik are also welcome to enjoy a hot tub and breakfast, located on site.
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Laugavegur (0.2 mi) and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) (0.3 mi), guests of Alda Hotel Reykjavik can easily experience some of Reykjavik's most well known attractions.
While in Reykjavik be sure to experience local oyster favourites at Fiskmarkadurinn - The Fish Market, Snaps Bistro Bar, or Harry's Reykjavik.
Best of all, Alda Hotel Reykjavik makes it easy to experience many great Reykjavik attractions like Perlan (1.0 mi) and Hallgrimskirkja (0.3 mi), which are a short distance away.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Alda Hotel Reykjavik as you experience all of the things Reykjavik has to offer.
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Trendy
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, German, Icelandic
Location
Laugavegur 66-68, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
Alda Hotel Reykjavik
2,253 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
This summary was created by AI, based on recent reviews.
Powered by AI
The Alda Hotel Reykjavik is commended for its prime central location, making it a favorite for guests eager to explore the city's offerings. According to reviewers, the friendly staff and the hotel's modern ambiance contribute to a welcoming stay, with clean, stylish rooms adding to the comfort.
While some guests mention rooms can be on the smaller, noisier side, the overall value is celebrated, particularly noting the comprehensive breakfast and thoughtful amenities like local cell phones. The cleanliness of the hotel consistently receives high marks, ensuring a pleasant experience.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Welcoming
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Well-appointed
Was this helpful?
Tripadvisor is not responsible for this summary or the opinions in it. For more information, please read the traveller reviews and learn more about how the site works.
The hotel was part of a package booked through TUI. It is in a great location, right on the main street close to bars, shops, restaurants and pick-up points for trips. The room was a good size but rather dimly lit and lacking in somewhere to put things. The beds were really comfy and the bathroom well- appointed with a great shower and their own showergel, shampoo and conditioner. There was a place where you could fill you water bottle (their water is not only safe to drink but tastes great too). Breakfast was good, buffet style with something for everyone. The downside was that many of the guests are also with TUI and they offer trips for guests on certain days. This means that on the first morning of your stay, most people are up and needing breakfast all at the same time. The smallish dining room and staff serving in it were overwhelmed and it was chaos despite their best efforts.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2020
Value
Cleanliness
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Alda Hotel, Owner at Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Responded 25 Feb 2020
Dear epilynne, Thank you for choosing Alda Hotel for your stay in Iceland and for taking the time to write us these lovely words. We have taken your comments about the room to our management team, thank-you for informing us. Again we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We only stayed one night, but were greeted by friendly staff, who stored our luggage and were able to provide a room in advance of the 'regular' check-in. Very convenient for walking in Reykjavik. Close to good restaurants and good brreakfast.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2019
Rooms
Service
Sleep Quality
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from aldahotel, Guest Relations Manager at Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Responded 14 Jan 2020
Dear ecmpc, Thank you for your recent stay here and taking time to write to us. We are very glad to hear that your trip was an enjoyable one and look forward to welcome you and/or your friends with us here in the future.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
A lot to digest? Read an AI-generated summary of recent traveller reviews.
We stayed in this beautiful hotel for 4 nights arriving on boxing day. The check in was easy, the reception staff friendly and informative. The hotel has a very welcoming feel about it and is decorated to a high standard with an industrial style that is authentic to Iceland. The rooms are warm, spacious and maintained to a high standard. Breakfast is plentiful and sufficient variety for all tastes. Brass restaurant will provide a good quality lunch or dinner in comfortable surroundings - try the fish and chips. Location is excellent and all sights are in walking distance. The Golden circle and blue lagoon trips well worth the money and we were so lucky to get some fabulous photographs of the northern lights on our very last night. Stay here, you won't be disappointed.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from aldahotel, Guest Relations Manager at Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Responded 5 Jan 2020
Dear Debbymck, Thank you for choosing Alda Hotel for your stay in Iceland and for taking the time to write us these lovely words and detailed review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Just got back from 3 night stay here for NYE booked via TUI. Hotel perfectly located on Main Street with shops and restaurants. We had room 310 which was just next to lift but you couldn’t hear it at all. Lovely rainfall shower very powerful. Nice large towels that easily wrapped round you. Good English tv channel selection for any time you do spend in room. There is a water machine on reception floor so able to get cold water still or sparkling at any time. Breakfast was ok, enough choice you can even make your own waffles if that way inclined.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from aldahotel, Guest Relations Manager at Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Responded 5 Jan 2020
Dear HandSi34, Thank you for choosing Alda Hotel for your stay in Iceland and for taking the time to write us these lovely words and detailed review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
This hotel is very well located on the Main Street heading into Reykjavik centre. Rooms were well laid out and really warm and cosy. Bed was very comfortable and bathroom smart and classy with a lovely power shower. Breakfast was lovely. Fruit, yogurts, toast, pancakes, hams, cheese, breads and a hot section also. My favourite was the potatoes and bacon, it was lovely. Outdoor hot tub was extremely hot but when it’s minus 10 outside, a pleasant way to warm up! It was centrally located and had nice eateries and pubs very close. Reykjavik is small enough to explore on foot and very safe all around. Tap water is amongst the cleanest in the world so can save money as it’s an expensive city. If you want alcohol, make sure you use the happy hour in all pubs and bars. They run at different times so some planning needed. Rough prices are £10 a pint but this reduces to around £5.50 in happy hour. Hotel staff were very informative and helpful. One of the best holidays We’ve ever had in an incredible country.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from , Owner at Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Responded 20 Aug 2020
Dear Idrt1, Thank you for choosing Alda Hotel for your stay in Iceland and for taking the time to write us these lovely words especially about our rooms and breakfast. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future. If you choose to return to Iceland please contact us directly for the best available rates.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Some friends in the UK had recommended the Alda Hotel to us for our 4 night stay and so we booked the Alda through TUI. The hotel is on a main shopping street in Reykjavik and is in the perfect central location to access all of the bars, pubs and restaurants. The rooms are spacious and were kept spotlessly clean by daily cleaning. The public areas were also spotless and we spent some time enjoying drinks in the hotel lounge. Breakfast was included in our package and this was a mixture of hot and cold, but all very good and fresh. All of the hotel staff were also super friendly and helpful. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Alda Hotel.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2022
Rooms
Location
Service
Room Tip:We had room 317 which looked out over rooftops towards the sea and the High Street. No problems...
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Alda Hotel, Owner at Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Responded 1 Feb 2022
Dear Alan A, Thank you for your stay with us and for sharing your experience with other travellers. We were pleased to read you liked the size of the room and also our location! I am glad you enjoyed the breakfast spread very much, we do our best to provide a variety of food for all diets and also a high quality products. We hope to see you again! Alda Front Desk
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Spent 4 nights here travelling with TUI from Manchester. Flight was good with cabin staff being really kind friendly and helpful. Keflavik airport was also really good and although the baggage claim and passport control were quite a walk, our transition through was quick and efficient.
Met TUI staff and got on the transfer coach. About an hrs journey to hotels and “Birmingham”Natalie filled us in on everything we needed to know as well as trips on offer.
You get dropped off at bus stop 9 which is perhaps quarter of a mile from hotel, but really easy to find your way to and from. And this is where all the TUI trips leave from.
Hotel was a little set back off the street so easy to miss, but once found was just what we’d hoped for. You get a mobile phone when you arrive in place of a room phone, which is a great idea and meant booking things was really easy and you had a gps to help you find your way around. The reception staff were great and soon had us in our rooms; rooms were clean spacious and tastefully decorated, with a smallish bathroom but excellent shower. The blackout curtains were also a really good feature. It was very warm in our room but we were able to open the window, so it was easily sorted and the radiator was useful for drying things. Breakfast was good varied and plentiful and the evening meal we had our last night very tasty. Fresh milk is available on request from reception so you can make your morning/ afternoon tea. And there are cups a kettle and tea/ coffee/ sugar in your room. Our reps were excellent with “Lapland” Natalie keeping us entertained with the penguin dance whilst waiting in the snow for the blue lagoon transport at bus stop 9. All in the reps were great and text messaged when ever weather meant trips were changed.
Trip back to airport was good and transit back through Keflavik just as efficient as the inbound journey. Flight back was not quite as good as on the way in, with a short delay to departure and on arrival in Manchester the incorrect position of the plane meaning disembarking was delayed and slow, which very quickly became claustrophobic. So in a nutshell great hotel, wonderful country, excellent staff and reps!
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from aldahotel, Guest Relations Manager at Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Responded 4 Feb 2020
Dear Rosie - Glowe, thank you for your recent stay here and taking time to write to us. We are very glad to hear that your trip was an enjoyable one and look forward to welcome you and/or your friends with us here in the future.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were so helpful from the moment we checked in until we left. Reception staff took a lot of time when we first checked in to go through the map of the local area with us, marking places to visit and eat after enquiring about the type of food we like. They offered to make phone calls for us in relation to tours we had booked and researched information for us regarding the Northern Lights tour if it would ahead etc. We got a smart phone when checking in which I thought was a brilliant idea, local calls can be made, a shortcut icon to call reception even from outside the hotel. Google maps was particularly handy. When they discovered we were there for our "minimoon", they had complimentary chocolate sent to the room. The bar in the hotel served lovely food, we particularly enjoyed the cheeseboard! When we go away, we generally like to visit many different places to eat but we couldn't resist having a snack here most days! The breakfast buffet was one of the best breakfasts I've had. When checking out, we had to leave at approx 3am and staff had yoghurts, juice/water and sandwiches for us as we were too early for a breakfast! Hotel was within walking distance of everything we wanted to see in Reykjavik. Highly recommend staying in Alda Hotel when visiting Reykjavik!
Read more
Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from aldahotel, Guest Relations Manager at Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Responded 14 Jan 2020
Dear sineadd208, Thank you for choosing Alda Hotel for your stay in Iceland and for taking the time to write us these lovely words and detailed review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We stayed at Alda during our last night in Reyjakvik. If you’re looking for a hotel with a great location, you would be hard-pressed to find a better place to stay. The hotel is right in the heart of the city, which makes it so easy to explore. The rooms are clean and, like the other hotels we stayed in, beautifully designed. The service at the front desk was really helpful in checking us in, providing us recommendations and booking us a taxi to the airport. While this hotel excelled in many ways, there are some improvements that could be made. First, the walls seem to be a bit thing, so it was easy to hear people walking around and talking in other rooms. Second, because our room faced an interior courtyard, there were no windows that we could open and the room because a bit stuffy at night. Overall, if you’re looking for a clean, charming and centrally-located hotel in Reyjkavik, Alda is a great choice.
Read more
Date of stay: September 2019
Rooms
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from aldahotel, Guest Relations Manager at Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Responded 14 Jan 2020
Dear 588douglasp, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at Alda Hotel and the time you took to share them with us! We will take them to our management team. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We stayed at the Alda for 3 nights and found it to be a very pleasant hotel. The hotel amenities include a sauna and jacuzzi for guest use and the rooms are functional, clean and have everything you need for a stay in this wonderful city. The hotel is situated on one of the main streets and is very close to all districts of the city so you can easily walk wherever you wish to go. The only down side was the breakfast, it was on occasion awful. On our first morning the hot buffet was stone cold, and again on the 3rd day too. It is because the way the food is heated if you have an early breakfast it hasn’t had time to heat the food sufficiently, not pleasant. What food there was on the hot buffet would have been lovely if hot. The 2nd day was a disaster, it was very busy the weather was bad so no trips out and everyone descended on them at once, this is a fact. But they still took paying customers for breakfast from outside the hotel, when there wasn’t enough food for us to eat. No bread at the toaster for at least 20 minutes. No hot buffet not even cold hot buffet. No pastries, no fruit, no hot water for tea. No teapots, no cups etc etc not much of anything actually a complete disaster, no where near enough staff to cope with that amount of custom, when I eventually got a Teapot it was filthy, so disappointed because all other aspects of this hotel where wonderful. It could have been a 5 star review, gave it a 4 because breakfast so awful on that middle day, but on reflection could have been a 3 as Iceland is so expensive for food, you do actually and should expect a decent breakfast. Would I return, probably yes as I personally am not a huge breakfast eater, my husband may say different, and I am sure others would have been very miffed about it.
Read more
Review collected in partnership with this hotel
Date of stay: January 2020
Value
Rooms
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from AldaHotelReykjavik, Guest Relations Manager at Alda Hotel Reykjavik
Responded 14 Jan 2020
Dear MR55MAP, Thank you for choosing Alda Hotel for your stay in Iceland and for taking the time to write us a detailed review of your stay. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, should you wish to return to Iceland, please contact us directly for lowest rates.
Read more
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dear,
Of course, you can pay when you arrive, we can add the amount to your room bill and you can pay it before you leave. I hope I helped you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Alda Hotel Front Desk
We used airport Direct. Premium. This is a shared “Van” that will drop you right off a hotel. If not you can take a bus with them and they will drop you off at bus stop 9 which is only a couple of blocks away. Have the best time!!
We had alredy prepaid through a private tourist agency for our excursions. If you want to check the front desk is pretty helpful. They are really nice and can tell you if there is any discrepancy
There are more places to choose from in the Reykjavik area.
PRICE RANGE
HK$1,482 - HK$2,270 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
First Hotel Alda
LOCATION
IcelandCapital RegionReykjavikMiðborg
NUMBER OF ROOMS
88
Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Are there any historical sites close to Alda Hotel Reykjavik?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar) (0.4 km), Videy Island (4.0 km), and Cemetery Holavallagardur (1.7 km).
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
