Skaftahlíð
Private room in apartment
Bedroom: 13 m²
Property: 112 m²
Furnished
Space for 1 person
4 housemates (mixed)
Description

Private room in a shared apartment with four international exchange students or alike, who each have their room in the apartment. The bedroom is furnished with a 160x200cm bed, a desk and a wardrobe. The apartment is bright and fantastically located for university students in Reykjavík, as it is just over 1 kilometre from all universities. There is a bus stop just outside the house with buses that take you to any university within 6 minutes. The apartment is also about 1 kilometre from Laugavegur, Reykjavík's main walking street and has two public swimming pools within walking distance. Klambratún recreational park is in the backyard with facilities for various sports; there is a basketball court, a frisbee golf course and a football field. There is also outdoor barbecue facilities and wide grass fields for enjoying good weather and picnics. The green forest area in Öskjuhlíð and Nauthólsvík beach is also within a short walking distance. Kringlan, a shopping centre is also within 1 km walking distance from the apartment, with fast-food restaurants, a movie theatre and a World Class gym...

Facilities and amenities
  • Unisex bathroom
  • Shared parking
  • Shared living room
  • Shared garden

  • Wood flooring
  • Central heating
  • Shared kitchenware
  • WiFi
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House rules and preferences
  • Age:No preference
  • Gender:No preference
  • Tenant type:Students, working professionals
  • Suitable for couples:No

  • Playing Musical Instruments allowed:Negotiable
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Smoking allowed:Outside only
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How rent is calculated
Monthly basis
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Cancellation policy

Strict cancellation

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  • Within 24 hours of confirmation – Full refund of first month’s rent
  • After 24 hours of confirmation – No refund

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