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The hotel itself is nothing fancy, but the beds are comfortable enough and it is clean. Siggi, who is downstairs most nights, is excellent and particularly helpful. The only problem I have with the hotel is this: breakfast is generally included, however, it runs from 8-10, and only cereal is available before that. Most tour companies will pick you up at 8 or even 7:30, particularly for the longer tours. Luckily, there is a corner shop if you turn right out of the hotel, and turn left at the first junction. There,you can get fruit, basic cold meats and bread if you prefer that sort of start to your day. Location-wise, you will have no complaints. The Metropolitan is just about 5 minutes' walk away from the famous B¿¿jarins Beztu Pylsur hotdog stand, and a couple more minutes' walk from the new Harpa building. (When you are on your way from the airport to the hotel, ask whoever is driving you to point out the hot dog stand, so you can find your way back to it from the hotel.) The Sun voyager statue is about 10 minutes' walk away from the Harpa Building, so a few of the photo op spots are nearby. Hallgr¿¿mskirkja Church is also not very far away. One of the major pluses of this hotel is that because it is quite central, many of the tour buses begin picking up passengers here, which means you get your choice of seats on the bus. We went just before the start of the high season, so I'm not sure how this will work out when the tourist traffic increases.

Spartan, but very clean. Easy parking right in front of hotel. Location is within walking distance of all downtown sights. Simple, but good breakfast included. Check on the church, but don't feel obligated to buy elevator ticket (No one checks you!) Dine at Cafe Loki for Icelandic dishes at reasonable prices.

Nice good value budget hotel. Clean and well decorated, warm, comfy beds and friendly staff. Good position close to centre and harbour and parking. Breakfast is coffee/tea, juice, cereal, toast, cheese, cold meats, cucumber/tomato in a light pleasant civilised dining room. A bit like having breakfast athome. Good bathroom/enthusiastic shower. Party was 66 year old dad and 28 year old son.Iceland has a reputation for being expensive - but the Icelanders seem fair and pleasant in their outlook and dealings and do not seem to be wanting to nickel and dime travellers.Just be happy to have any room and make the best of it. It will not be raining in. If you want a balcony - try Mallorca.

Stayed in March. Hotel adequate,warm and friendly. More like a hostel but we got used to it and found staff helpful especially Jesus and Sirund who helped us 2 pensioners immensely..Breakfast plentiful cold buffet style. Would use this hotel again because of location and price.always felt safe even though the area looked run down. When using the lift stand on toes to cushion the stop!!! My Sister and I found it hilarious. We called it Fawlty Towers but in the nicest way. Rose

After reading the reviews I can only say I was pleasantly surprised. The room was clean, warm and provided all that we needed for the short times we were in it. The staff could not have been more helpful, booking our trips, return bus home. Breakfast was more than adequate to set you up for a days exploring. The excellent value more than makes up for any defects its not posh but its definitely fit for purpose in a brilliant location just a very short walk and you are in the city center. The restaurants are expensive but we found some lovely places to eat. The Icelantic people are very laid back, friendly and helpful. The only tip I would give is if you are going to book a trip to see the Northern lights do it the first night you are there as they are not always visible and if you should be unlucky your ticket is valid the whole time you are there. (we had to go 3 times before they made an appearance.)