This privately-run guest house in central Reykjavík is 100 metres from Hallgrímskirkja Church and 7 minutes’ walk from Laugavegur shopping street. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a TV. An electric kettle, tea and cups are provided in each room at Eric the Red Guesthouse, along with an in-room washbasin and hairdryer. Some have a private bathroom, while others have access to shared facilities. The daily breakfast buffet includes homemade bread. Guests can relax on Eric the Red’s furnished terrace. The owners are happy to assist with area information, guided tours and arranging packed lunches. Lake Tjörnin is 1 km away and the BSI Reykjavík Bus Terminal is within an 8-minute walk. A variety of restaurants, cafés and shops are found in area surrounding the guesthouse.