My husband and I wanted to stay at a nice flat/room not that far away from the centre...Having a kitchen was a must...And of course - we didn't want to spend a fortune. So Bolholt was the right choice - 65€ per night, no breakfast included, no top central location and no reception desk. But the most important - was in a safe area(well, Reykjavik is QUITE safe in general), 2 steps away from a bus stop, restaurant, gas station...And for those who enjoy walking (more than 1-2km) was an easy walk to the central part of the town. The room was a large one - it did have IKEA furniture and decoration but that doesn't mean bad quality. It was functional - it had 2 electric hobs, fridge, microwave, small electric water boiler, toaster ...plates, cups, glasses..anything you would need in a kitchen. The bathroom was supplied with enough soap and toilet paper. We had also spare towels because they are changing them every other day. As a bonus we found instant coffee, sugar and salt in the kitchen. I didn't like the fact that we weren't able to open the window except for the top part - it was quite hot while we were there and we could use more air inside the room. If you're looking for a comfy place (not a luxurious one) - go to Bolholt.

This aparthotel had been done up around five years ago and the contents were cheap from Ikea then. So as you can imagine things were a bit worn at the edges. It was basically clean and we had clean towels every two days. The bathroom was basic to say the least and the silicone sealant had traces of mould on it. In fact the bathroom looked like it needed a really good clean with bleach to get the black out from between the tiles. Two light bulbs were not working when we arrived but the staff were very helpful and replaced them immediately when we asked. Staff are not on duty in evenings or at weekends so if you are arriving at weekends you need a passcode for the front door as you don't get your key until you've 'checked in'. This btw, only involves picking up a key with your name on it in an empty reception. This is very much a 'do-it-yourself' hotel through and through, and for only £44 per night per person I'm not surprised. We took the laptop and enjoyed the free wireless internet which was patchy but ok. The kitchenette is basic as you would expect with two rings and a microwave. Totally enough for brekky and occasional meals. Centrally situated with plenty of free parking for the hire car, its good value for money as long as you dont want pampering.

Bolholt Apartments in Reykjavik are simply wonderful! Our room had a mini kitchen, complete with small fridge [which the staff kept stocked with whole grain bread, ham lunch meat, cheese, apple juice, orange juice and milk], sink and cooking utensils. The view from our room was BREATHTAKING! During the day we could look out the window and see the gorgeous mountains. At night, we were elated to see the Imagine Light Tower created by Yoko in rememberance of John lit [October-November only]. Anytime I return to Reykjavik, Bolholt is my preferred place to stay! Please note, there is no pool/spa or restaurant, but Bolholt is conveniently located within five minutes of downtown Reykjavik, and a bite to eat is right around the corner!

A really nice place to stay about 15 minutes from the city centre. Its in a quiet neighbourhood also the location of a nearby Hilton. Some nice restaurants in the neighbourhood and a supermarket about 5 minutes walk away so you pick up provisions to ensure self-catering can help you afford your stay in Iceland.

Big lift. Home decor in the staffless lobby and reception. Ringing the doorbell gets you through to the owners mobile and he remotely opens the door or provides you with a password in advance. A free phone in the lobby lets you call anywhere in Iceland - handy for arranging excursions.

Warm and welcoming room - a few niggles such as blown lamps in the ceiling and a leaky kettle, but the beds are comfortable and the bathroom is well equipped.

We had a major emergency on our final day in iceland when the flight was delayed into the late afternoon. They let us stay there for an extra 6 hours and did not charge us for the room for that time. Very concious in customer services and I would recommend it as a place to stay.