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Fabulous Penthouse Apartment in the heart of Reykjavik
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 75 m² |
| Property type | apartment |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 5 nights |
Overview
Luxury At A Low Price - Spectacular View - Mobile Phone And Mobile Wifi Provided
The apartment is on the top two floors in a new building on laugavegur, the main shopping street. The apartment is 75 m2 or 800 sq ft in size. Downstairs is a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, kitchen, a living-room with a 3-seat sofa, large TV and and a large window facing south towards hallgrimskirkja. The bedroom is upstairs along with a balcony providing excellent view to the south over the city centre (see photo on top of the page).
The apartment sleeps 2-4 people. It is fully furnished with all utilities, such as refrigerator, microwave, stove, toaster, dish-washer, tableware for 6 persons, bathtub/shower, washing machine/dryer, 37' flat-screen tv, dvd player, apple tv, mobile phone with a local number, mobile wifi hotspot, high-speed wireless internet connection, baby cot and a bo-concept double bed with a visco-elastic foam mattress (similar to tempur-pedic). There is an elevator up to the 4th floor and then a staircase inside the apartment between the two floors. A parking space in a closed garage within the building can be provided at only USD 20 per day.
About Jon Thorvaldsson
My name is Jon and i have been living in Reykjavik for over 20 years. Before that i lived in my old hometown of Akranes. I studied Computer Sciences at the University of Iceland and later did an MBA program at Reykjavik University. I currently work for the city of Reykjavik as Director of IT. I have rented this property to travellers since 2008 with great success. I live in the same building which allows me to respond quickly to any request my guests may have.
Jon Thorvaldsson purchased this apartment in 2007
Why Jon Thorvaldsson chose Reykjavik
This is a unique property and one of the few modern buildings in the central part of town. The location is ideal with all sights and attractions in the centre within walking distance and yet the area is relatively quiet.
What makes this apartment unique
Some of the unique benefits of this property include the spectacular view from the top floor in all directions. My guests are provided with a mobile phone with a local number as well as mobile WiFi hotspot which allows you to share your digital memories instantly, wherever you are. A private in-house parking space can be reserved during your stay. The apartment is equipped with an Apple TV, iPhone docking station, exceptionally large bath-tub and other amenities, all aimed at making your stay as convenient as possible.
Amenities
Accommodation and facilities for this holiday apartment rental in Miðborg, Iceland
- apartment
- floor 4
- Guests provide their own meals
- 75 m²
- Max. occupancy: 4
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- City Centre
- Monument View
- Mountain View
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Clothes Dryer
- Elevator
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom -
toilet
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bath with shower
- The bathroom is equipped with a shower and a very large bathtub. There is a washer with a built-in dryer in the bathroom.
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
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Bedroom -
1 extra lg. double bed
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2 single bed
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1 cot
- The bedroom is on the upper floor. It features a very comfortable king-size bed with a visco-elastic foam matress (similar to tempur-pedic). An extra double bed/mattress can be placed either in the bedroom or the living room downstairs. There is direct access from the bedroom to the main balcony which provides stunning view of the city center and hallgrimskirkja.
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Video Library ...
- Balcony
- long term rentals available
- wheelchair inaccessible
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- laundrette - not serviced
- festivals
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- pond
- restaurants
- horse riding
- outlet shopping
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- ATM/bank
- fitness centre
- groceries
- hospital
- laundrette - serviced
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- ice skating
- mountaineering
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- sailing
- tennis
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(34 traveller reviews)
Beautiful Loft, Excellent Location!
We could not have picked a better place to stay! This penthouse is in a great location with several bars, restaurants and shops within walking distance. Great views of the city and very friendly people in the building. Absolutely recommend this place to anyone visiting Iceland! We had a blast!
Beautiful apartment
Nice accommodations. Good location
Great location, amenities and use of space
My husband and I stayed in the apartment during the tail-end of our April 2017 trip to Iceland. Reykjavik is not a large city, and the locations of many of the things to see and do are concentrated in an even smaller area. The apartment was perfectly situated, on the main shopping street, to all of those things. Thus, it was a quick walk to sights, restaurants or just people watching. While it was on the main street, it was also well-secured and felt very safe. The interior of the apartment made very efficient use of its footprint, with the lower level very open yet cozy. Both the downstairs bathroom and the upstairs bedroom were spacious. It was also located across the street from the Sandholt Bakery, which was a great spot for breakfast. And, it was a straight shot down Laugavegur to the city centre. Plus, communication with the owner of the apartment was always easy (and prompt). We would highly recommend the apartment for its great location, amenities and use of space, as well as ease of communication.
Fabulous apartment in a central location
My husband and I stayed 4 nights in this fantastic apartment. It was clean, it has everything you need (including a hair dryer, which was handy as I forgot to pack mine) and is tastefully furnished. Sofa and bed are really comfy too, which is great after a day sight seeing.
This is an ideal place to stay when exploring beautiful Reykjavik. It is located on the main high street, next to some good restaurants and walking distance to all the main attractions. It also has a lovely view both at the front and back of the apartment. If you've booked a trip, all the main companies pick you from the door or very close by (two doors up).
Jon is a very warm and friendly host. He is incredibly responsive and made us feel very welcome in his apartment.
Overall we had a fantastic trip to Iceland and having a lovely place to stay, with a really lovely host just added to our experience.
Outstanding apartment in prime location
Our family stayed in this apartment for a week and used it as a jumping off point to our adventures in Iceland. Upon our arrival, Jon the property owner met us and showed us around the apartment. It was very well equipped with all of the disposable products you would need, like paper towels, toilet paper, laundry and dish detergent, etc. We made use of the washing machine, which allowed us to bring less clothing for the trip. Everything functioned very well. The apartment also came with a wifi hot spot and local phone, which we made extensive use of when we were out and about. The apartment was well decorated, clean and comfortable. The views from the apartment were stunning. It was nice to be able to enjoy breakfast and look down on Laugavegur Street, (which is one of the main streets in town) and watch everyone going about their day or look up and see the Hallgrímskirkja towering over the city. The apartment location is perfect, right in the middle of it all. We found absolutely no need for a car as Reykjavik is a very walkable city, with walking paths and paths either over or under major road ways. When we ventured out of town, we simply booked through a tour company who picked us up at the apartment door and dropped us off after the tour was done. There was a Bonus grocery store a few spots down from the apartment which we made use of to buy breakfast and snacks for throughout the day. Aside from providing us with a great apartment to stay in, Jon was a fantastic host! On our arrival he was able to book us brunch at Vox (highly recommend), which was fantastic. Also, on our departure, he allowed us to store our luggage at his apartment until we got our bus to leave for the airport. We saw many wonderful things and had many great experiences while visiting Iceland. Having this apartment to use while we were there certainly played a part in making our trip a great one!
Perfect location in Reykjavik!!
We stayed at this beautiful penthouse apartment as we were winding down our honeymoon in Iceland. The location is absolutely perfect. There is a Bonus (grocery store) just downstairs with all the items you will need to cook a meal at home. If cooking isn't what you're looking for....don't fear there are some amazing restaurants and the best bakery ever within a couple of blocks. We went to Sandholt bakery the first day we arrived and we ended up eating there for 3 of our 5 meals. They have amazing sandwiches!!
The penthouse was clean and the check-in was simple. The loft with the king size bed is perfect. We slept great and felt incredibly safe in the locked down building. I would highly recommend paying for the underground parking!
We really can't say enough great things about this apartment....if you're planning on staying in Reykjavik for a couple of days or even a couple of weeks I would highly recommend staying here!! Jon is fabulous to work with and incredibly responsive. The hotspot was a lifesaver on many occasions!!
Map
The location is ideal, with all the main restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, museums and other attractions of the city centre within a few minutes walking distance. Yet, the area is free from disturbance associated with the famous reykjavik night-life.
The main landmark hallgrimskirkja is within 5 minutes walking distance. Both the main bus terminal hlemmur and the main square lækjartorg are within 10 minutes walking distance in each direction.
Photos
Rates & Availability
Rental Rates for this holiday apartment in Miðborg, Iceland
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Manager accepts payment in:
- EUR
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Summer 2017
1 Jun 2017 -
31 Aug 2017
3 night minimum stay
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A$357
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September 2017
1 Sep 2017 -
30 Sep 2017
3 night minimum stay
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A$328
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Autumn 2017
1 Oct 2017 -
20 Dec 2017
3 night minimum stay
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A$313
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Xmas 2017
21 Dec 2017 -
7 Jan 2018
5 night minimum stay
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A$357
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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A$357
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Additional information about rental rates
| Housekeeping | A$87.45 |
A reservation can be cancelled up until 4 weeks before arrival without a charge.
If cancelled 2-4 weeks before arrival 25% of the total amount (minimum of 2 nights) will be charged and after that total price will have to be charged.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
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