Arbol Guest House in Husavik
✅ Personal and welcoming owners who offer flexible check-in times ✅ Clean, spacious rooms with thoughtful amenities like tea and coffee making facilities ✅ Breakfast delivered to rooms featuring a variety of fresh items such as bread, pastries, and fruit ✅ Free parking available across the street and good WiFi connectivity ✅ Shared bathrooms are clean and well maintained with bathmats provided ❌ Thin walls and poor soundproofing leading to noise from neighboring rooms and shared bathrooms ❌ Only one bathroom and one toilet per floor which can cause queues during busy periods ❌ Some guests experienced unprofessional and unfriendly behavior from the owner regarding check-in ❌ Limited parking on-site with only three spaces available ❌ Attic rooms have low slanted ceilings which may be uncomfortable for tall guests
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Description
Arbol Guest House is a historic accommodation located in Husavik, Iceland, built in 1903 and offering a variety of room types including Standard Single, Standard Double, Classic Triple, and more. The guesthouse features clean and spacious rooms with in-room amenities such as a kettle, mugs, and a small table, creating a comfortable environment especially for families. Guests have access to shared but well-maintained bathrooms on each floor, and the property offers free parking nearby, WiFi, heating, laundry services, and a terrace and garden area. The owners are noted for being personal and service-minded, with flexible check-in options. Breakfast can be pre-booked and is delivered to rooms, often praised for its quality and presentation. While the building’s age brings character, some guests note thin walls and limited soundproofing, so earplugs might be necessary for light sleepers.
Location
Arbol Guest House sits at Ásgarðsvegi 2 in Husavik, just 432 meters from the Húsavík Whale Museum, a site dedicated to marine biology and cetacean research. The Exploration Museum is also nearby, located 899 meters away, showcasing Arctic exploration history. The guesthouse is approximately 56 kilometers from Akureyri Airport (AEY), making it accessible for travelers flying into the region. Its central location places guests within easy walking distance of Husavik’s main attractions and local amenities.
Tips
- If you are sensitive to noise, bring earplugs due to thin walls and shared bathrooms.
- Pre-book breakfast to enjoy the highly praised continental options delivered to your room.
- Check parking availability in advance as on-site spaces are limited.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Continental [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, DinersClub, UnionPay, JSB
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 10:00.
Services and facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Terrace
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Outdoor furniture
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Linens
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport transportation
- Russian
- English
- Tour assistance
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Free parking nearby
- Free Parking on Premises
- Beach/pool towels
- Family/Kid Friendly
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Reviews
The room was large (for 3 people) clean and fresh
Shared showers and toilets in the corridor, clean and fresh.
The owners said that it was responsive but we were not disturbed by other guests.
It was fully booked.
It was also possible to pre-book breakfast. We had missed that but got good tips from the owner about where we could buy breakfast.
We did not get a place to park in the yard, but there was free parking across the street.
Highly recommend!
Between the cold treatment from the host and the lack of basic comfort or privacy, we ended up cutting our time in the house short and spent as little time there as possible. It’s unfortunate, because the area itself is beautiful — but this place just left a bad taste in our mouths.
Definitely wouldn’t stay here again or recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful or welcoming experience.
We’ve never had a worse experience in our travels. The owner was unbelievably rude and unprofessional. The guesthouse rules clearly state that check-in is available until 23:00. We sent her a message in advance, which she completely ignored, so we had to find a way to call her Icelandic number (which had no Viber, WhatsApp, or any other messaging app).
When we finally reached her, we told her we’d arrive at 22:00, and she reluctantly said she’d be waiting for us at 22:30. We arrived exactly at 22:30 — but she was nowhere to be found. We knocked on the window, and a man inside motioned for us to leave. We ended up waiting outside in the cold like homeless people, even though we had already paid for our stay.
By pure luck, the owner came out at 22:45 to take out the trash, and that’s when we managed to speak to her. She immediately started yelling that we were “late,” even though check-in was open until 23:00.
The house itself was also disappointing — only one bathroom and one toilet shared between two floors, paper-thin walls (you can literally hear your neighbors breathing), and very small rooms.
To make matters worse, two days later we received a notification from Booking that the owner was trying to charge us a late check-in fee! Absolutely outrageous.
If someone cannot be kind, welcoming, or even remotely professional, they shouldn’t be running a guesthouse. Sadly, she seems more interested in taking people’s money than providing hospitality.
Avoid this place at all costs — worst experience ever!
Reply:
It’s concerning how the owner keeps twisting the facts instead of taking responsibility. Everything I wrote is backed by messages and timestamps. Rather than addressing the issue professionally, she chose to block me from posting my review on Booking. This kind of behavior shows a serious lack of professionalism and respect for guests. Travelers deserve transparency — not hostility or censorship.
Second reply:
I stand by my words.
Lady, please stop changing your story every time I reply to you. Make up your mind on your fake story once for all. By the way you can check the screenshot attached with your previous comment.
Once again, please go check your mental health 🙏
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Frequently asked questions about Arbol Guest House
What types of rooms are available at Arbol Guest House?
The guesthouse offers Standard Single rooms, Standard Double rooms, Classic Triple rooms, and Standard rooms.
Is breakfast included and what options are available?
Breakfast is continental and available daily from 08:00 to 10:00. It is not included in the room price and must be paid at the property. It can be pre-booked and is delivered to the room.
Are pets allowed at Arbol Guest House?
Pets are allowed on request according to the hotel’s policies.
How far is Arbol Guest House from the nearest airport?
The guesthouse is 56 kilometers from Akureyri Airport (AEY).
What parking options are available at the guesthouse?
There is free parking available across the street and a small parking lot on-site with space for three cars.


























