Skuggi Hotel Reykjavík by Keahotels, Reykjavík

4.4 (17 reviews) · Standard
Modern and simple hotel with monochrome rooms, plus a bar, lounge, and parking lot

Overview

Skuggi is a modern hotel that takes its inspiration from Icelandic photographer Ragnar Axelsson, known for his black-and-white photos of the country's landscapes and people. The hotel's location close to downtown Reykjavík allows you to discover different aspects of Icelandic culture, as sites like the Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir, the shopping street of Laugavegur, and Iceland's biggest church of Hallgrímskirkja are all within 15-20 minutes walking. The surrounding neighborhood offers a mix of cafés, restaurants, and galleries, so this is a great base for you to explore the city. 

The style of the hotel is clean, modern, and monochrome. The 100 rooms are all straight lines and black, white, and gray tones. The layouts and amenities are simple, with electric kettles and TVs but no refrigerators or air conditioning. The windows do open, though, so you can cool the room off on your own. Rooms differ primarily in size, and since the Single and Double for Single Use can feel tight, opt for the Double, Twin, or Superior for more space. Bathrooms offer rainfall shower heads, and the Superior includes robes and slippers.

Common facilities include a bar, lounge, and dining area, where you can have breakfast. The hotel also has a parking lot, which is a plus for anyone renting a car to explore the Golden Circle or other areas of Iceland.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +354 5907000
Hotel address icon Hverfisgata 103
Free wifi

Traveler Reviews

17 total ratings, 10 with reviews
4.4
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.1
Location
4.5
Staff
4.6
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.7
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William C.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024
Comfortable beds and great location with indoor parking. Read more

Comfortable beds and great location with indoor parking.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is within walking distance to everything special in Reykjavik.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in March 2024
J
Jodee H.
Crofton, MD | Reviewed on Dec 03, 2023
Great location and very helpful staff Read more

Great location and very helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near the waterfront as well as a great street for restaurants and shopping g
Staff
Very helpful with any questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in November 2023
R
Robert T.
McKinleyville, CA | Reviewed on Aug 09, 2023
Rooms are tiny-I wasn't even able to sit at the desk AND open the door to the bathroom at the same time.
Also, the room was never cleaned. I stayed 3 nites and never did a housekeeper visit the room or even drop off fresh towels.
Breakfast buffet is fine although I would have liked for it to have been available a bit earlier (say 6 or 6:30am instead of 7am).
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Rooms are tiny-I wasn't even able to sit at the desk AND open the door to the bathroom at the same time.
Also, the room was never cleaned. I stayed 3 nites and never did a housekeeper visit the room or even drop off fresh towels.
Breakfast buffet is fine although I would have liked for it to have been available a bit earlier (say 6 or 6:30am instead of 7am).

Authenticity & Character
The hotel didn't feel that it had any Icelandic character.
Location
Closer to City Center
Staff
Front desk staff were friendly and very helpful during the check-in process
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel provide housekeeping services
Stayed in July 2023
Cara
Cara W.
Nicetown-Tioga, PA | Reviewed on Aug 07, 2023
This hotel was very well located, with friendly and accommodating staff. They even let us leave our car in the parking lot while we walked around Reykjavik after our checkout time. The room was very comfortable with good blackout shades. The breakfast was great with lovely servers. Read more

This hotel was very well located, with friendly and accommodating staff. They even let us leave our car in the parking lot while we walked around Reykjavik after our checkout time. The room was very comfortable with good blackout shades. The breakfast was great with lovely servers.

Authenticity & Character
Great room, breakfast and staff.
Location
Great location to be able to walk around Reykjavik.
Staff
Friendly & accommodating as stated above.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable bed and clean room.
Stayed in June 2023
Nels
Nels M.
Shaw, DC | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
It was a decent place for me to sleep and eat. The staff was helpful and the check-in process was smooth. The breakfasts were enjoyable and the location was convenient. Overall, it was comfortable and met our needs. Read more

It was a decent place for me to sleep and eat. The staff was helpful and the check-in process was smooth. The breakfasts were enjoyable and the location was convenient. Overall, it was comfortable and met our needs.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2023
Traci
Traci B.
Troy, OH | Reviewed on Jul 15, 2023
American travelers must remember if traveling in the summer, while Icelands summers are cool compared to US, there's no A/C and the rooms get warm. Luckily the windows open! Read more

American travelers must remember if traveling in the summer, while Icelands summers are cool compared to US, there's no A/C and the rooms get warm. Luckily the windows open!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2023
Sadhana
Sadhana K.
Palmdale, CA | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2023
The rooms are good. The breakfast is good. But parking was a huge problem. The parking structure access is outdated, parking spots are very limited b had to park 3 blocks away. Read more

The rooms are good. The breakfast is good. But parking was a huge problem. The parking structure access is outdated, parking spots are very limited b had to park 3 blocks away.

Authenticity & Character
Location
I think it is okay considering it is urban area but parking iss restricted
Staff
No
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2023
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FRANK D.
Nanuet, NY | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2023
Great place to end our Iceland trip. We were able to park our car in the hotels garage which was nice having a dry place to straighten up our luggage and car before heading back home. We were able to walk to shops and restaurants. Read more

Great place to end our Iceland trip. We were able to park our car in the hotels garage which was nice having a dry place to straighten up our luggage and car before heading back home. We were able to walk to shops and restaurants.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2023
Jason
Jason B.
Catalina Foothills, AZ | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023
This place was fabulous! We were able to walk everywhere & explore many parts of Rekjavik from the Skuggi. From the Sun Voyager, to Harpa, the Rainbow Road, Kiki, Bravo, 3 Frakkar, Fish Mrkt, Mandi, the Iceland Phallological Museum, the Bar at the End of the Rainbow, the lovely Sky Lagoon, and everything in between we loved Rekljavik & the Skuggi was the perfect location. Here again we loved the radiant geothermal heat. Read more

This place was fabulous! We were able to walk everywhere & explore many parts of Rekjavik from the Skuggi. From the Sun Voyager, to Harpa, the Rainbow Road, Kiki, Bravo, 3 Frakkar, Fish Mrkt, Mandi, the Iceland Phallological Museum, the Bar at the End of the Rainbow, the lovely Sky Lagoon, and everything in between we loved Rekljavik & the Skuggi was the perfect location. Here again we loved the radiant geothermal heat.

Authenticity & Character
We talked about the black & grey motif with the Behind the Mountains theme everyday. It was conveniently located & unique. Almost hidden in this one-of-a-kind city.
Location
Was perfect for our exploration of Rekjavik.
Staff
Everyone was pleasant. The front desk staff were impeccable, kind, gracious & positive with every interaction. The breakfast staff kind & fast. We felt rushed with the ending of breakfast each morning. We were disappointed that things as easy as the coffee were whisked away & dumped down the drain right at 1000. We appreciated the ice cold water that was available 24/7.
Cleanliness & Comfort
This place was lovely ! We appreciated the small window that remained open during our entire stay. It would have been nice to have a refrigerator.
Stayed in March 2023
Trish
Trish A.
Gastonia, NC | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2022
Nice spacious rooms with fans! Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast options did not disappoint. Perfect location for walking Reykjavík. Read more

Nice spacious rooms with fans! Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast options did not disappoint. Perfect location for walking Reykjavík.

Authenticity & Character
Location
walkability
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in September 2022

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 3-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +354 5907000
Hotel address icon Hverfisgata 103
Free wifi