Hotel Vera

By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.

Hotel Vera is worth booking if you want a private unit with a kitchenette on Reykjavík's main street, so you can cook and cut food costs. Check the price against our Best Value pick first, which was cheaper on our reference dates, and note that some guests report bathroom hygiene problems.

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Who it suits, and who should skip it

The standout feature is the kitchenette. Guests describe one with a fridge, microwave, dishwasher and coffee machine. In a city where eating out adds up quickly, that can save real money over a few days.

It suits couples and independent travellers who want their own space, plan to self-cater and will spend days on tours. The Laugavegur address puts shops and supermarkets close by.

Skip it if bathroom cleanliness is a dealbreaker. Some guests report moldy grout or sewage odours in bathrooms, even though living areas and linens are tidy. Also skip it if you need facilities like a gym or restaurant: the only listed facility is free Wi-Fi.

Location and getting around

The address is 74 Laugavegur, 101 Reykjavík. Guests give the location a 9.6 and mention shops, supermarkets and tour bus stops nearby.

Hallgrímskirkja is about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. The Icelandic Phallological Museum is 0.9 km, around 11 minutes. The National Museum of Iceland is 1.4 km, about 18 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, so allow extra time, especially in winter.

Airport transfers and parking are not confirmed. Ask the property where the nearest tour pick-up point is.

What guests say

Hotel Vera scores 8.4 out of 10 from 1,103 reviews. That placed it 24th of 39 eligible properties on review score, so it is mid-table on guest ratings, not near the top.

Praise goes to the central setting and the well-equipped kitchenette. The complaints centre on bathrooms: mold in the grout and occasional sewage smells.

Price and how it compares with our other picks

The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) was €172.50 per night, about €345 in total. This is a reference price, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.

Here is the honest part. Our Best Value pick, CityHub Reykjavik, scored 9.1 and was cheaper on those dates at €137.10 a night. The tradeoff is format: CityHub uses sleeping pods and shared bathrooms, while Vera gives you a private unit with a kitchenette. Our Luxury pick, Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 5-star, scored 9.0 at €352.62.

Breakfast is not confirmed in our data; with a kitchenette, you can make your own. No star rating appears in our data.

Why it made our top 3

We compared 40 hotels in Reykjavík. Vera was selected as the Budget pick on the lowest eligible price when our data was collected. Prices moved afterwards, and the current reference figure is higher than CityHub's.

We keep it in the list because it serves a different traveller: one who wants a private room and a kitchen. If you do not need either, compare carefully.

Before you book

Compare Vera's price with CityHub's for your exact dates. Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast and cancellation terms have not been assessed.

Read recent reviews on bathroom condition and check the kitchenette is included in the unit you are booking.

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Questions travellers ask

Our other two picks in Reykjavík

• CityHub Reykjavik · Best Value · 9.1/10 · €137
• Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton · Luxury · 9.0/10 · €353
• See all three picks in Reykjavík →