Guest Houses in Iceland

Easy to check-in, Location was great

Kind and thoughtful staff, he put me in the 1st room so I don't need to drag my luggage long way to my hote rooml when I check in late at night. Hot water from shower was so nice. Room is comfy with large space to lay down 2 23" luggage and open ir. Breakfast was fresh made. Coffee is very strong to start a day in Iceland. Neighborhood is also very convenient with famous restaurants-Mika in walking...

Excellent value for money. It was very competitively priced with a free breakfast, and in a good location. The room was larger than expected and comfortable. The shower was powerful and the decor was nice. The breakfast was a buffet serving ample options of warm and cold food - which was delicious. The staff were friendly and the hotel was located within walking distance from the main attractions...

The room was clean and comfortable. The restaurant was super cute. The hot tub was open from 3 PM to 9 PM, not super hot but very relaxing. There's a chance to see the Northern Lights while soaking! We told them we were on our honeymoon, and they even prepared a lovely surprise for us. Highly recommend!

Close to a lot of great things with an excellent restaurant and wine bar in walking distance. Many waterfalls and other tourist attractions very close centrally, located. Self service check in. Included breakfast. 2 hot times

Easy parking lot right in front of hotel. Just beware it can get icy and slippery. It is self check in. So you’ll receive an email before arrival with the room number and code for the door so you can head right to the room. Our room was located on the second floor and was very spacious. The bathroom was clean and the shower was great. The hotel also has hot tubs outside and provides robes in the room...

Very nice property with excellent service. Breakfast was really good.

Beautiful venue, would highly recommend. Had been doing the ring road in a van that would last couple of days was so wonderful to come into such a cleanup, aesthetic, and calm environment to spend the night again. The breakfast was a big highlight, it's not very often a hotel breakfast tastes like a home cooked meal!

Excellent value for money, and the included breakfast was good. The rooms are perhaps a bit on the small side, but overall, it's recommendable.

It was such a quaint place, but unfortunately all week we were there it was under construction, so noise from hammering and drilling was very annoying since this was booked specifically for meditation and writing of my book.

Very friendly welcome. Everything was great and unbeatable for the price.

^^ It's a really nice place, but I'm careful of bed bugs. I got bitten in 5 places, so I bought some ointment and applied it while traveling. Other than that, it's a great place to stay in every way.

A nice and quiet place in the Selfoss area. We got a free room upgrade. We booked this hotel to stay after finishing the Golden Circle. We saw the northern lights here, after we were notified via a special WhatsApp group.

Decent room for it price. Location is good because it's in the countryside which offers good chance to see the northern lights but has easy access to selfoss (~30min with slow driving)

The hotel was clean, but the room had a slightly stuffy smell. There were only two electrical outlets in the room, so it was a bit of a hassle. The heating was adequate!

Awesome services! The staff are really kind and nice!

Hot water was hot and cold and there were about 10 flies when I entered the room, other than that everything was fine!

We stayed at Hotel Vatnsholt for one night and had a really pleasant experience. The staff were very welcoming and helpful – we arrived late in the evening, and they took time to explain everything clearly: the common areas (with games available until 11 pm), the breakfast setup, and then directed us to our room. A really nice touch was the free hot chocolate and coffee machine in the common area...

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is absolutely stunning, surrounded by majestic mountains and a serene lake that creates a peaceful atmosphere. Horses grazing nearby added a charming touch to the scenery. What truly made the experience unforgettable was the expansive sky—perfect for watching the northern lights when the weather is clear. It’s one of the best spots I’ve stayed at for...

Very friendly staff. Beautiful view from the rooms, large windows. The room is a little tight for luggage, just can't have it open the whole time. Included a kettle in the room. Bathroom is spacious but the sink it tiny, also had a heated towel rack. Beds were very comfortable. Breakfast included toast, jams, meat, cheese, hard boiled eggs, tomato, cereal (lots of milk options), yogurt, juices and...

We had a great stay in Kast guesthouse (triple room with private bathroom). It's a basic guesthouse with basic breakfast but as usually in Iceland you travel all day and need cozy, comfy place to stay for a night, this was perfect. Nice girl from Romania was friendly and fast with service at the dinner, we had lamb and cake, all delicious. And after that we had the best sleep in long time, very comfortable...

Everything was perfect. Our bedroom over faced the mountains. The shared bathroom was only shared with another room. We had diner there and it was excellent. Breakfast was also very good

Quite, staff shown very hospitality, and close to Sea lion beach and many cliff views.

Quite, staff shown very hospitality, and close to Sea lion beach and many cliff views.

Had a great stay in studio No1. Big room with comfy bed. Very accommodating and kind owners. Airport shuttle was cheap for 2 people Vs taxi. Studios are close to the airport. Kitchen facilities were good too. Can't fault them!

We stayed one night before we flew home to UK. we’d rented a motor home and that company offered us a free transfer after dropping the van to our overnight accommodation. We were given Pod 20. All the pods are obviously the same and completely adequate for what we need. A comfy bed, a tv (take ear buds etc). Excellent showers and a kitchen area to make coffees etc too. The whole place is very, very...

We are 8 people . Apartments greats, clean, price very competitive. Staff very nice , Efficient, fast and attentive to any request.

Really good value compared to other hotels near the airport. Beds were very comfortable and the rooms well appointed. You have to self check in but everything went smoothly. We liked the common kitchen area plus the rooms have a mini kitchen and fridge.

Well, you sleep in boxes, it was fun for just one night stay, we arived very late at night and this was no problem at all. Compared to the low prices everything was ok. It would have been nice to be able to control the temperature in the box, but the air cycler did a fine job.

We had a wonderful family stay! The room was clean and spacious, the host was very kind and helpful. The amenities were great. Perfect location (close to Keflavik airport) and very family-friendly. Blue Lagoon is a short distance to reach by car. Highly recommended!

Close to the BSI main bus station (airport bus drop off) about 10-15min walk. Self check-in is possible if you arrive late in the evening. You will be given the passcodes for entrance to the building and also to the rooms. You just have to contact them. As for my room, I stayed in a single bed. It is small but all good. It has its own sink which is pretty useful for doing skin care. It also has cabinet...

Excellent location. Very near the BSI bus terminal. Getting around the city is easy on foot or by bus.

I think it's great for groups of friends traveling together. For couples, the room might be a bit basic, but the kitchen and laundry facilities are really convenient, making it perfect for a more budget-friendly trip.

1st night in Reykjavík, our room located at after entrance need to go down one floor with twist type staircase which is so torturing for us, due to 3 of us with three 28cm suitcase and also our hand carry bag. Kitchen and dining area was good and all kitchen utilities is fully equipped, we expected oil is provided but is not One small problem is the water shower is very slow and the shower curtain...

This hotel offers decent value for money in Iceland. The elderly gentleman at the reception provided excellent service. Although the bathrooms are shared, they were very clean. They also offer a €5 breakfast. The location is superb, within walking distance to both the bus station and city attractions. The only minor drawback is the soundproofing; you can hear footsteps in the hallway. Everything else...

The curtains in the room were broken, so we couldn't close it fully. The fridge was little smelly too. The water had a strong sulphur smell. The location was okay.

Host was nice and friendly especially the goats tour. Guesthouse was very neat clean. Just little messy when taking shower. We also enjoyed the beautiful sunset from our unit. Great stay at Iceland.

Enjoyed the goat tour with the host. Clean space with a small kitchen.

It was a quite place. We got to meet the goats which was nice for the kids. There is a very nice waterfall Urradasi short drive.

The price was reasonable, and the location was very quiet, which I liked. Check-in was also very convenient. Although the room wasn't large, it was well-equipped. I recommend it.

We had such a pleasant stay. The property is on a gorgeous piece of land. It was very quiet and peaceful. The room was clean and spacious. Our bathroom was huge! It was nice to have the kitchen efficiency, as we made some breakfast in the morning before we left on our travels. I would stay here again.

We got a room on the second floor so we had to carry our luggage by using the stair. The room was spacious for 4 persons with well-equipped kitchenwares. The host was kind and she offered us to join the goat tour of her farm for free but we couldn’t make it because we arrived there later than the tour started. It’s easy to find the place on google map.

Stayed here for multiple days as it is a good location to go out and see the area. A warm welcome by the owner (together with some freshbaked cookies :) ). We had the smaller cabin, but was spacious enough for us (2 ppl), with bedroom, kitchen area (and extra stocked) and small bathroom (douche & toilet). There are some facilities in close proximity like swimmingpool (with hottubs and sauna), restaurant...

Perfect and lovely place to stay ever in Iceland. We stay at cottage which is fulled with everything you need even hair dryer. Really recommended this guesthouse 👍🏻

Our stay was super comfortable here. Had everything we needed. Infact we got some fresh home baked cookies for welcome 👌

Really nice little cottage with everything one needs. Small kitchen and bathroom. Very quiet and scenic location . Friendly host. Clean and cozy.

What a beautiful stay! We were here for one night, I wish we could have stayed here for the whole trip! Very clean, beautiful cabin. Perfectly equipped, warm and comfy, we had such great rest. We felt right at home, we were kindly welcomed in person, and even had homemade biscuits! ❤️

This little house has everything we needed. Perfect and comfy! The owners of the house were delightful. The house was clean and warm. Extra towels, hair dryer, kitchen equipped with pots, nothing was missing. It was great!

It’s just a quick stopover. Nice and easy to locate. Nothing much around but it’s ok

This guesthouse was very clean and the rooms were newly renovated. There is no "common area" and the rooms are small but if you only need a place to sleep at night it's great. The rooms have their own private bathroom that is very clean. The location is in a residential neighborhood within the small town and is close to the hot springs. P.s. the hike to the river hot springs is about 1-1.5 hrs. This...

Exceptional cleanliness, clear communication, great value for money. Reykjadalur Guesthouse offers excellent basic accommodation - it was all we needed for a one night stop over and would stay again.

We appreciated the off street parking area. The property is conveniently located to access the Golden Circle and the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Room was very small, but clean. Easy access to building and room. Close to a wonderful local geothermal site.

Bed comfortable. Easy check in at any time. Very quiet but it wasn't busy season so not sure how sounds proiof rooms are. Very close to hot river. Don't miss it out going there if you stay here

clean. close to airport. can arrange airport service. recommended

clean. close to airport. can arrange airport service. recommended

Convenient since it's very close to the airport. but wasn't a fan of the shared bathrooms

KEF Guesthouse is one of the closest and most affordable stays near Keflavík Airport — ideal for short or overnight layovers. The rooms are quite small but serve the purpose for a quick rest before or after a flight. The property offers free car parking, which is a big plus for travelers with rental cars. Facilities include shared bathrooms (only two) that are used by several rooms — around ten or...

Kef Guesthouse is super convenient if you’ve got an early flight the next day or if you land late at night, since it’s really close to the airport. We were four people and stayed in a room with a double bed and a bunk bed, plus a sink. The bathrooms and showers were shared but clean, so no problem there. We also added breakfast, which was buffet-style and pretty good — they had boiled eggs, yogurt...

Not convenience for the shared toilet

Convenient to restaurants and shops in town. "Filling Station" restaurant next door looked great in photos, but closed for family trip when we were there. Kitchenette available for guests. No host, but key code sent by email for lockbox. Large room.

We arrived in the evening and we had no problem getting our key from the lockbox. The access was very clean and our room had a nice view of the waterfall in the distance. The rooms are spacious and quiet and we did not hear any of the other guests all night. Parking is no problem and there is a convenient gas station next door.

The location is great, but the guesthouse itself is very small and not suitable for a stove in the middle, as the Chinese were frying fish for an hour, and our entire room was filled with a terrible smell. My husband threw up from it; the smell was unbearable. In such a small house, the only thing you can leave is a microwave.

The kitchen facility was clean and handy for making a quick meal or tea. The rooms are clean and updated. The beds were comfortable and the location is near to shopping and food. This has e writhing you need for an overnight stay like ours, or for a couple of days if you are making day trips from this area.

Excellent place ; very clean ; tidy kitchen ; request to keep some milk or milk powder for the coffee

It's an acceptable place for staying one night but nothing charming about it. Rooms are clean and beds are very comfortable. There is one shared kitchen which is too small for all the rooms and was crowded at dinner time. It has a very small dishwasher to leave the dirty dishes in, but in the morning was full and running so all the dishes were laying dirty in the kitchen sink.

My boyfriend and I booked this place last minute. Price and location were both good. We were a little concerned when we saw multiple negative reviews. However, our stay was wonderful! The room was clean, some noise from other rooms were noted but nothing after around 2100. We had a direct view into the city center which was great for people watching. Would recommend this place for anyone looking in...

The room was beautiful and cozy. We ended up in a bad situation and the owners let me stay in a room after we had already checked out until the situation was over. They did their best to help even though they didn't have to. They were really kind and helpful. The location was also a big plus and they watch out for your security.

Convenient location in the town center, with good breakfast options and a bakery right outside.

Central location, very clean, warm and functional. Although it was small ( but we knew it from the booking), it was lacked nothing!

Good place to stay over night. Rooms too small.

Good communication with people in charge of the place. Good location. Nice bed and comfortable room. Nexpresso machine at the room with 4 capsules. Heater also in the room so temperature was quite nice. Clean and silence. The only improvement? Price!, but this Iceland !

Simple guesthouse with simple amenities. Service staff was polite. Breakfast was simple but homely. Safe environment.

Clean and simple room. Shared amenities. Unusual breakfast. We were given a plate with croissant, juice, apple, hard boiled egg, rasher of cold bacon and cheese and cucumber. Not what I was expecting. Seemed a bit wasteful as I really don't desire cucumber for breakfast. Croissant was fresh and lovely.

The guesthouse is split into separate buildings. The rooms we booked were rather small and the bathroom was really tiny... the cleanliness of the rooms were acceptable at best. Breakfast was good. The location was very good. Belwo a waterfall with a lake on top. The hike up there took about 15min with some steep parts, but definitley worth checking out

The basalt black sand beach is 84 kilometers from the hotel. //1. There are no supermarkets or restaurants near the hotel. If you need to dine, consider ordering meals in advance at the hotel restaurant, or stop by a supermarket on the way to the hotel and pick up some groceries. 2. The rooms are clean, with double and single beds in separate areas (children feel comfortable having their own separate...

We stayed at here for one night during our road trip along Iceland’s South Coast, and it was one of the best accommodations of our trip! clean rooms with scenic views and Free parking and helpful staff Anyway No nearby stores or gas stations (plan ahead!) and little bathroom

I have no idea what everyone is complaining about. For what you pay, the room and shower were clean, the bed was comfortable, and the location is awesome, right next a beautiful foss. The staff were welcoming and the restaurant across the street has some of the best food we've ever had. As for the breakfast, the plate of food was ready as soon as we walked in and had plenty of options as far as bread...

Perfect place to spend a night or two as good location and comes with kitchen and laundry facilities. However check in can be a nightmare if your booking platform does not update you with check in instructions

The location was fantastic. Check in was easy. Staff seemed to come in regularly and take out the trash and tiddy up the bathrooms. The couch for the third person to sleep on was awful. There was a lot of mold in the shower and the drain didn’t work well. You had to continually shut the water off during your shower so it didn’t flood the bathroom. Staff was notified and they were able to have maintenance...

The room trash was not emptied and there was no indication where you could take it yourself. The humidity was quite high. The traffic noise was reasonably loud.

Great central location and value. You will share a bathroom so make sure you are ok with that. Having a kitchen available was great. Staff was helpful when I needed to speak to them.

Bathroom/Toilet is not as clean as expected

The rooms are clean for a budget hotel but the walls are paper thin. I can hear everytime someone takes a poop and when he goes to the shower or uses the tap. There is only 1 bathroom at every floor with the sink, toilet and shower in the same room so it cannot be used concurrently. This means we have to wait >30mins for each person to poop, then shower etc. You can only imagine what it is like on...

Comfortable bed hot water and warm room. Unfortunately no access to food so travelled 15km to eat

If I ever come back to Iceland, I will stay in this property. It was very clean and nice.

We stayed here in a 2 person cabin for two nights the first full week of August 2025. The cabin was absolutely lovely and the location was extremely scenic. Everything was clean and felt nice. The water was hot, things weren't too cramped. I have no complaints. The Bakkaflot complex was a smidge confusing and we didn't do anything but stay at night so I have nothing to say about the rest of the area

Lovely accommodation with excellent breakfast, big room with sink and comfortable bed. Enough toilets available for everyone and pools outside. Will come again :)

One of the best cottage we stayed at Iceland.

I ve stayed here 3 times. Each time in a different cabin. They are comfortable and well equipped with great staff.

Was booked last minute due to original accommodation cancellation the day before arrival. Nice place, great location but very poor nights sleep due to poor sound proofing both inside and out. Ear plugs were provided but even with these sleep was broken from late night check ins and late night conversations from people walking by. I suspect the upper floor rooms would be better. Has a usable kitchen...

Not as long as I thought it would be, beautiful and bright, shops on either side, lovely little gift shops, places to eat and get a coffee,very pretty and unique, keep walking past the colours and it leads you right to the hallgrimsta

Is tidy and clean... kitchen is full of kitchenware which provide for us to cook ourself. Nice loc, close with Laugavegur, also able to walk to Harpa concert hall. Near with Bonus supermarket also. Just don’t have free carpark.

We had a great experience staying at Rainbow Guesthouse. The house is very clean and orderly. The location is absolutely perfect! It is in the heart of the city and only minutes walk from many of the fun things to do. I would highly recommend it and will definitely be staying here again when we return!

Beautiful place, very local and easy to get to places within walking distance. Enjoyed my stay

Our room was cute and cozy with a little balcony outside. The kitchen is fully-equipped. It's a very nice place to stay!

Convenient location with free parking. It's a short walk to the city center and great for chasing the Northern Lights by the sea. Breakfast was just okay. The hygiene was good.

Great location, very clean hotel, and you can even see the cathedral from your room. It's within walking distance to Rainbow Street, the Phallus Museum, the Concert Hall, and Little Elephant Supermarket. Plus, free parking!

Solo trip. The location is excellent. It's about a 15-minute walk from the airport shuttle bus terminal, or you can arrange a drop-off. For day trips, the bus stop is #8. The room faces the church and has a kitchen. However, rooms facing the church also face the cemetery behind it. Of course, this is quite common abroad. Just tell yourself it's good for promotion and wealth. The hot spring water has...

Highly recommended, a perfect score! The location is right next to the cathedral, and bus stop 8 is just a 3-minute walk away, making it ideal for day trips. It's very clean; even though it has shared bathrooms, they are spotless. You can see the cathedral right outside the window!

I didn't have high hopes for this hotel, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise! The location is fantastic; the church is right outside the door, and I was so excited to be staying so close to it when I first arrived. There's free parking available at the entrance, but it's first-come, first-served. I stayed for two nights, and even though the bathrooms are shared, everyone kept them very clean...

The location is amazing, the room windows looked directly at the Hallgrímskirkja church! The room is small but comfortable, the bathroom is clean. The staff is very friendly.

Everything was great! Clean rooms. Delicious, hardy, dinner options. A lot of breakfast options. Complimentary tea is always available. Great place to see the northern lights from. Would stay again!

The staff greeted us quickly and gave us a tour of the place at check in. The room was clean and perfect for our needs. The catfish at dinner was cooked perfect. The breakfast was excellent and we never ran out of the essentials. We saw the Northern Lights over the hotel that evening. I'd stay here again for sure. Thank you for you hospitality!

The outside of the hotel looks a little old but the inside is much newer. We had a great stay here for 1 night as we drove around the island. The location was great, short drive to Studlagil. Everyone was really nice we had a great stay.

My husband and I stayed here one night during our Ring Road trip! Everyone who worked there was so kind and the rooms were clean and beds were comfy! Location is perfect for exploring the Studlagil Canyon! Didn’t give it 5 stars because we entered through the non-hotel side (it was the only door unlocked at the time) and it was a bit creepy and the food was just okay but the service was superb!

Good place to stay for one night, the restaurant staff is very nice to accommodate my late request for dinner.

Very friendly staff, quiet location and close to Studlagil canyon. Dining option is limited but the restaurant at the hotel is good. Breakfast is served included, a big plus since food is expensive in Iceland. Definitely Will stay again in the future.

Stunning view over fjord, quirky and chic, very clean. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended.

Never saw any staff, self service. But very well organized. No problems . Rooms very nice spacious & decorated nice , breakfast area was beautiful & view awesome. Kitchen has all that’s needed. Would definitely stay again. Very nice place

A fine place to stay but don’t expect breakfast. Seeing literature about the guest house and reading reviews, and seeing the set up the day of our arrival, we were looking forward to a pleasant breakfast. There was none. Had we known that we would have sorted out getting food upon our arrival. So if you plan on staying here bring all food.

A guesthouse with comfortable and attractive facilities. The room is spacious, although the bathrooms are shared. The outdoor area is perfect for enjoying in good weather; there are even outdoor showers. A full breakfast is provided. Magnificent views of the fjord. The owner is extremely friendly.

Wonderful! A lovely guesthouse with large and modern rooms! The staff made us feel very welcome and we slept well. Everything was super clean and well put together. This was the best guesthouse we stayed at during our trip to the Westfjords!

Only could stay for one night here, but it was a very nice experience. Nice rooms, comfortable beds, good breakfast, and a very warm welcome by Kasper and Maya, who run the daily management. Also located in a beautiful part of the westfjords.

Traveled with kids, we had a room with private bathroom. Very clean and confortable beds. Breakfast delicious. Location is perfect. Check in easy in less than 5 min.

Loved the environment and we're so lucky that the last night we're stay, we're seen the Aurora at our cottage.

Nice cottage with kitchen. They just did new renovations. So the cottage 100% looks new now. I enjoyed staying here. My 3rd time stay in this small cottages. Also you can see aurora outside of the cottages.

The chalet is okay and comfortable, with a fully equipped kitchen. However, there’s only one bathroom, so the six of us had to take turns using it 😊

Easy check in. Drinks and snacks available for purchase at the front desk (beer, wine, soda). Quiet hours were between 10pm and 8am. Clean rooms with comfortable beds. Small shower but enjoyable with great pressure and never ran out of hot water. Common area with kitchen perfect for being social or preparing dinner. Breakfast was a treat beginning at 8am. Lots of fruit, bread, cereal, meat & cheese...

The cabin is ideal for up to 4 people; if more people go, it can be overwhelming to be in the living room. Bring your groceries with everything you need to eat, as there's nothing nearby. You can't hear the noise of cars despite being close to the road.