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Reviews of Gistihús Hólmavíkur

Hafnarbraut 22, 510 Hólmavík, Iceland

#5 of 6 hotels in Hólmavík

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Review score

Based on 126 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    8.0
    Perfect location, friendly staff and cozy room
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty small room without much space to open a suitcase

    View, access to outdoors, nice staff and fun to connect with other guests

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    8.0
    Holmavik Guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostel style accommodation. Comfortable beds. Upgraded bathrooms. A nice, clean, tidy property. Helpful staff. Good breakfast. In the middle of a small village setting, across the road from local restaurant.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    If you are traveling around the island or to Isafjord, Holmavik is a great stopping point. It is a nice little town.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Great tiny room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tiny room and bathroom.

    Great hosts! Great breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    8.0
    Great location and very nice hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was a wee bit small, but for 1-2 nights that's fine

    Great location right by the harbour. We received a very friendly welcome and were happy to talk to the owner and his father about Iceland. Perfect starting point for whale watching or excursions along the coast. The Fiskur Pot was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    8.0
    Fascinating history of regional Iceland
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really but keep in mind that the GPS/google maps location for the guesthouse was a bit confusing and not correct. You will find the guesthouse next to the museum.

    Location was nice, next to the museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft which has a cafe. We had a great view from our room. Staff were very nice and helpful, particularly when we received a severe weather warning and needed some advice. Wi fi was good, breakfast was basic but perfectly adequate.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    6.0
    Friendly staff but tiny hot room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was too small and hot and only possible to open the window a bit.

    Location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little too small

    Very kind staff, especially the lady and the guy at the reception / restaurant. Great position in the heart of the town. The room, common areas and the place were clean

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could have been better.

    Room was clean and bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    A great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The facilities are clean and comfortable, and the guesthouse is well situated. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and facilities were nice, but nothing above average - the price however is certainly a little on the high side for what you get.

    Guesthouse is beautifully located right in the harbour, with really nice views from the windows. Staff was very helpful and we had a great chat during breakfast. No problems with parking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Cute and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and cozy. I came in the off season and they accommodated me on short notice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms are on the small side.

    Very friendly owner. Accommodation was nice and cozy on a stormy night.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    al in all it was a good stay ,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    a smell from the washroom, posable sewer smell, doors to enter building are locked at 11 pm

    clean queit room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner and staff were very friendly and welcoming. A very small room, but comfortable and clean. Easy access to shared toilet/bathroom. Breakfast and dinner available in the in-house bistro.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    7.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were very small and the attached bistro had limited hours and selection.

    The location was good, and the porch was nice.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    7.0
    Good for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is very small for two with luggage.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room extremely small: no space for luggages, even on the floor. Extremely small bathroom: sink usable to wash only your hands, because for the teeth it was almost a challenge. Shower good, even if without a bath mat: I asked for it and they gave me at least another shower towel. No body/hair soap.

    Comfy bed.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Great place for an overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For someone with diet restrictions (gluten) the breakfast options were limited. Boiled eggs and yoghurt. I added nuts and dried fruit that I had brought with me to make sure it was filling enough.

    Nice little place. The room was small but hey, all we wanted was a bed for the night and that is what we got. Great location overlooking the fjord. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Breakfast could be better, just toast and cereal

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Polyester Doona very hot, limited ventilation.

    Clean modern bathroom

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    8.0
    A pleasant restful stay in the heart of Holmavik.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I have nothing negative to comment on and would recommend this place.

    The guesthouse was pleasant and met our expectations. The staff were also very friendly. We had the book two single rooms so the price ended up being a little higher than we would have liked but it was the only option as no family rooms were available and it was busy high season. Beds were clean and comfortable. There was a nice breakfast served (cereals and toast), which the kids really enjoyed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice and simple. Very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was VERY small, barely room for a single suitcase with the two beds but this was not a major issue and more than made up for by the very friendly staff.

    Charming guesthouse in the centre of Hólmavik (which is a very small place!) Opposite the restaurant (Riis) which was excellent. Adjacent to the harbour (Whale tours with Lakitours). Very small and friendly (about 8 rooms) with a nice breakfast. Cafe area and a sun terrace on the 1st floor overlooking the bay (saw Whales in the bay from here). One of our two rooms was with shared bathroom (with 3 other rooms) but this was fine - very clean. The other with ensuite. Parking directly behind the hotel.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    nice waterfront location. Very good restaurant across the road.

    Stayed in July 2023

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