Terrible! I’ve travelled a lot and this was one of the worst hotels I’ve stayed in.

The room was so tiny it was unreal. I couldn’t open my suitcase anywhere but the bed as there was just no room.

The ‘window room’ we paid a little extra for was a con. The window went out in to a busy corridor. As the corridor light was on all night, the light shon through in to the room despite the blind being closed.

All I could hear all night was doors slamming. The room was freezing cold in the evening but so hot in the morning I woke in a sweat.

The bathroom wasn’t great. Towel rack over the toilet, quite high up so not practical if you are short like I am. The sink was tiny and the shelf was quite wide so when brushing your teeth you had to be careful to not hit your head. There also was no hook on the door or a shelf to hang anything!

The staff weren’t friendly, I don’t think anyone smiled once.

The staff clearing the canteen kept wiping their noses - so I really hope they didn’t put the food out too. Food was very minimal.... not enough bowls for cereal / yogurt either.

Just glad the tours kept me so busy I didn’t need to be in the room much!

On the plus side it’s by the sea and near go bus routes and tour pick up points!

This is a budget hotel and we were well pleased with it for the price we paid. Very small bedroom and bathroom but clean and warm with loads of hot water, the beds were very comfortable. Upgrades were available and with hindsight we should have taken one but we didn’t spend too much time in the room so it was fine, once you are asleep you don’t know how big or small it is.
Breakfast was fine, don’t expect hot food. Porridge and cereal, assorted meat, cheeses, eggs, tomatoes,cucumber! various types of bread and croissants, Jams and honey fruit and fruit juice, as much tea and coffee as you can drink. What more does anyone want.
Dinner was simple, 2 soup choices, salad bar, breads and two hot choices both ok, fruit, tea coffee and selection of drinks available again basic but filling.
Early departures from 3.00 we’re offered tea, coffee, breads and jams, ham and cheese.
The staff were all very helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them.
There was a large school party in when we were there but they were no problem and very well behaved.
If you want luxury don’t go here but cheap and cheerful was very well done.
We had a lovely sea view to our right with a good view of the petrol station and Subway to our left.

The Hotel Cabin does exactly what it says on the tin.

Billed as a two star, my hopes weren't that high but funnily enough, I did enjoy my stay. The rooms are tiny, big deal. The rates are reasonable but they were clean and the beds were comfortable.

I decided to upgrade to a "superior" room and was glad I did. The room was still small but it came with a bath, a fridge, more storage and a view which was nice. It's a no frills kind of deal, which suited me just fine. To find somewhere warm and comfy for a great price in Reykjavik was perfect. The only problems I had were that the floors were a little dirty. When I walked around in my bare feet, bits of dust and dirt were on the soles of my feet which then ended up in the bed and they scratched against my legs. The other issue was that there was a heater right against the bed, which I was unable to turn off. The same goes for the towel heater in the bathroom which was roasting and a little bit dangerously positioned.

Now, the location was a bit of an issue. It's located in Borgatun, which is sort of like Reykjavik's financial district. It was a 35 minute walk to downtown Reykjavik and while it was a nice walk, it was still around two miles or so. The area surrounding the hotel was lovely and quiet. Across the street was a petrol station and a Subway and down the street, literally a two minute walk, was a small supermarket where I picked up some supplies.

Despite the distance, it sits on the edge of Faxafloi Bay which is a nice little harbour type thing. There is also a bus stop on the number 12 route, just outside. It's actually easier just to walk.

It was advertised as having a salad bar but it seemed lacking. The breakfast was very basic, consisting of a strange assortment of cheeses, cooked meats, bread, peppers and fish. There is also tea and coffee, cereals and yoghurt and some fresh fruit. This was fine for me but don't go expecting a full cooked breakfast but yet again, it's a two star rating. The best word I could use would be "adequate".

There is also a little gift shop that sells various things, including the Reykjavik Travel Card. At reception, they also sell a small selection of drinks and sandwiches which was handy for on the go.

The best part about the hotel is the staff. I had emailed them on a number of occasions before checking in and they were responded quickly. They were all very helpful and polite and spoke perfect English. Although, there was one night where a receptionist seemed to have her child running around the desk, which was a bit strange.

All in all, it's a pretty basic hotel but they haven't tried to be something that they're not. It's been well advertised and it was an all round pleasant experience in a cheap and cheerful place. It's pretty far from the city centre but with excellent bus connections, it's manageable.