Shared bathroom, only 1 pillow per person, black out shades didn’t cover the windows

Location, cleanliness, ease of check in

Stayed in July 2025

The common area is spacious, with a bathroom on both the upper and lower floors, but only the upstairs one has a shower. While eating in the dining room, you can look out the window directly onto the beach, which lifts your mood.

Stayed in June 2025

Nice and cosy place.

Stayed in June 2025

Only one shower and 2 toilets. The steps up to the shower are very narrow and need care when taking them.

Clean place that we had to ourselves (off-season). Easy check-in Decent kitchen and lots of seating (though I expect it gets crowded).

Stayed in May 2025

The floor of our room was a bit dirty and dusty. The doors of the shower didn’t close well, fortunately we didn’t wet the floor. In addition, there weren’t many places where to put towels, bathrobes and clothes since there was no wardrobe.

The guesthouse has a self-service check-in and out and it was very convenient. The room was small, like most rooms in Iceland, was heated and they provided us towels and sheets. We shared the bathroom with other guests but they were nice and we didn’t have any problem. The bathroom was quite big. We stayed there one night and overall it was a nice experience. From the window of our room we were able to see the northern lights!

Stayed in October 2024

I missed an espresso making machine

I had the possibility to make my own breakfast and every meal. With almost all the facilities: microwave, ovnen, waterboling, etc. Clean, warm, nice place inside and outside.

Stayed in September 2024

kitchen could have been better appointed.

Location, easy to find.

Stayed in August 2024

stairs were too steep to go up with luggage and kitchen was not very clean

room had real good comfortable beds with nice white bedding and a view of the sea.

Stayed in July 2024

Room we had (on main floor) was quite cramped- only space for 2 beds and a small set of drawers we could put 1 suitcase on. Rest of our things had to be on the floor and we had to carefully navigate the room. One shower and 2 toilets between 5 rooms could be problematic in some situations. We didn’t have a problem accessing the toilet on our floor and we chose to shower midday so didn’t have any competition. Nearest restaurants are 10 min away. this was clear on the website- not a surprise- but would have been nice to have something in town.

Check in process went smoothly, bed was comfortable. Location was convenient for national park and hostel was located in a very small peaceful town. Our room had partial view of the coast. We didn’t have any issues with noise. We didn’t have any issues with availability of bathrooms.

Stayed in July 2024

Steep stairs could be a challenge for upstairs rooms. Only #1 is on ground floor.

Location was good, bed was comfortable. It was warm. Close to restaurants in Ólafsvík.

Stayed in July 2024

Only one shower for all guests.

Ocean view

Stayed in June 2024

The place could have been cleaner and one kitchen and one shower is insufficient when the house is full. We had to wait quite a long time for our turn to cook

Great location and great view from room n 5. This room was quite spacious. The house seems well maintained. The village is charming.

Stayed in June 2024

I lost my teaspoon in the kitchen :-(

Stayed in August 2023

the floor was not clean in the dining room and kitchen

the location the room was clean and tidy it was quiet

Stayed in October 2023

Quite area

Stayed in September 2023

Cozy Livingroom downstairs and very comfortable Bedrooms. At first the Common Room seemed a bit too small for 10 People, but it was plenty of room for everyone.

Stayed in September 2023

The room 1 on first floor , whenever people in the upstairs room walk , it generate harsh noise , had to cope it. Might be problem to sleep at night

nice location , beautiful town. Well equipped apartment

Stayed in September 2023

Only one shower for 5 rooms.

It’s a very quiet location. Big kitchen and living room area. Beds were comfy

Stayed in September 2023

Can be very noisy depending on how room neighbours close there doors. I believe 5 rooms to one bathroom

Location, Clean Comfy bed

Stayed in August 2023

Nice and small room, clean. Shared bathroom was ok. Shared kitchen is well furnished. Quite place.

Stayed in August 2023

The stairs are very steep - for an ‘old chook’ - go slowly and hang onto the rail. Or ask for a downstairs room 🙂 There is a sign warning you that they are steep. End of the lock knob in the bathroom was missing, I thought I’d locked myself in but I managed to turn it. Only one very soft pillow.

Lock box check in is great. Very tidy and clean and comfortable beds. Downstairs is a shared well equipped kitchen and a comfortable lounge/dining room. Outside tables and seats with a mountain view. Shared bathroom was clean and the shower was good but don’t turn the cold tap the wrong way or the top shower head comes on and you get a cold surprise!

Stayed in August 2023

Kitchen needs a bit updating.

OK for one night stay.

Stayed in August 2023

There was no cold water in the kitchen

Peaceful and restful place, really cozy with everything available!

Stayed in August 2023

Bring food as it’s several kilometres to nearest store or cafe.

Such a quiet spot in the middle of the tern colony. We stayed in a spacious twin room right next to the bathroom. Lovely modern powerful shower. Like staying in someone’s home - very comfy lounge area and kitchen had everything - full cooker/oven, microwave, fridges, coffee percolator, kettle. Keys by key safe so easy self check in.

Stayed in July 2023