Situated a 1-hour drive from Reykjavik, this hotel is located 250 metres off Route 1 near Borgarfjördur Bay. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking.
Steven
Germany
I thought I was booking at a place that served breakfast. There was not breakfast. Nothing. I had to get in the rented car and drive to a neighbouring town to eat.
This hotel offers relaxing outdoor hot tubs, an 18-hole golf course and activities such as whale watching and snowmobile safaris. Reykjavik and Snæfellsnes National Park are a 1-hour drive away.
Sabrina
United Kingdom
The bed was comfortable and the room seemed clean. There was a young lad at reception at 1am who was lovely and managed to resolve a noise issue that we were previously told wasn't fixable.
This property is 7 km from central Borgarnes and 30 minutes’ drive from Akranes. It provides accommodation with kitchen facilities and free WiFi in public areas.
Margaret and Phil
New Zealand
Great location for viewing the Northern Lights, if the weather played its part. Comfortable, warm and spacious. Having a kitchen suited our traveling needs.
The apartment - Öbbuhús is situated in Borgarnes and offers a terrace and a bar. This apartment has a garden and free private parking.
Carlo
Italy
The first is its stunning position.... from the kitchen we enjoyed a fantastic sunset over the icy bay. memorable. Then the apartment: clean, beautiful and comfortable, the furnishings are really particular and gives a cozy atmosphere. Car parking is just outside the door.
Situated in Borgarnes in the West Iceland region, Mófellsstaðakot has a patio and mountain views. The property features river views.
Agnieszka Z.
Poland
easy check in, the emptiness around, if the weather was better it would be a perfect place for watching aurora. the kitchen was well equipped, bathroom was ok, house was nice and warm, we got a welcome from the hosts dogs
Set in Borgarnes in the West Iceland region, House in lava has a patio and lake views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
A recently renovated homestay set in Borgarnes, Apartment Fernsicht features a garden. The property features sea and mountain views.
Tom
Canada
Quite a treat. Clean, comfy, quiet, superb location with a stunning view of the snowcapped mountains across the fjord. Kitchen is small but well equipped with everything in perfect condition and again, what a view. Lina, the owner, is a sweetheart, gave me what I needed to wrap,a parcel for mailing and let me leave my bag and my food in the fridge after checkout as I had a later bus.
A recently renovated holiday home set in Borgarnes, Álftártunga Farm Guesthouse features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.
Michael
Germany
This was the last accomodation during our trip through Iceland, we spent three nights here and it was perfect to calm down and relax after an exhausting journey.
We were two couples and the house was easily big enough for us, it is well suited for way bigger groups.
There are two very new and stylish bathrooms and the bedrooms feel new as well. Everything felt super clean and the huge kitchen was well equipped.
The location is great to explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula in a day trip or visit the Bifröst area and much more.
Our host was very friendly and helpful and provided us with lots of information on what to do in the area and even invited us to visit them when they were gathering the sheep.
A very special treat for me was that I was able to see the northern lights easily from just behind the house. Of course you still need luck with the weather but the farm is in a very dark environment with only very little light pollution, so you can easily spot the northern lights if they occur(For the stargazing enthusiasts: this is a Bortle 3 or maybe even Bortle 2 class area!). You even get the best angle from the kitchen so you don't have to spend the entire night outside freezing and waiting for them, just wait inside until it's worth going outside. I took some amazing pictures here, just behind the house without much effort.
I am very happy with this accomodation as the finale of our trip!
The local pool was lovely - we went in the evening, so it...
The local pool was lovely - we went in the evening, so it was dark (I really like this).
There was a local cafe/bar that served some great value meals - the lamb chops were sublime.
There is a lovely friendly vibe in Borganes, and I would highly recommend putting it on your trip.
Frances
Ireland
6.0
Scored 6.0
It is a bit run down but it is quiet and the beds are...
It is a bit run down but it is quiet and the beds are comfortable. Like most of Iceland in our experience, the pillows could be better. Hot pot, coffee, tea, cream and sugar are provided, which was nice. There is free parking, however I can imagine at times it may be hard to find a spot as the lot supports the restaurant as well. We had dinner at the restaurant, food was good and the portion was large.
In a nutshell, this is a decent budget accommodation, with a restaurant on site which makes it convenient. If you plan to eat at the restaurant, make a reservation before 5pm. They were able to squeezed us in without one but there were many who were not as lucky.
Sheila
10
Scored 10
Borgarnes is underrated as it doesn't have any bucket-list...
Borgarnes is underrated as it doesn't have any bucket-list sights. It's a mid-size small town by Iceland standards, but it's got a lot to recommend it - it's a very typical Icelandic place, and one with a variety of landscapes and bay views.
The Settlement Museum is overpriced (as most Icelandic museums are), but even without a visit there, Borgarnes is a good place for walking. It also has some decent to excellent eateries (the Bara bar and restaurant in the heart of the town is outstanding, and even the N1 station cooks up some of Iceland's best meat soup.)
MICHAEL
Iceland
10
Scored 10
Beautiful views. Lots to do and see.
Beautiful views. Lots to do and see. An area with a lot of history. A good for both people who like to do independent activities and people who prefer guided tours. It is the place of viking settlements and the sagas. There is a Settlement museum to learn about it. Waterfalls and a la a tube cave you can take a tour of.
erin sw
United States
10
Scored 10
We had a few hours here on the way to the Basalt Hotel.
We had a few hours here on the way to the Basalt Hotel. Car parking was free. There was a pathed route to walk around the coast. We had coffee and lunch at a wonderful place called Blómasetríð - Kaffi Kyrrð. We sat outside in a beautiful courtyard/garden. The food was excellent and the staff were polite and kind.
LOUISE
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Drove by car from Keflavik at 10 AM - visited Akranes...
Drove by car from Keflavik at 10 AM - visited Akranes lighthouse and nice museum - had great vegetarian buffet lunch in Borgarness - at a vikkingmuseum.
Drove to our hotel and then to the KRAUMA spa and we had dinner there.
Next day we drove to the waterfalls Barnafoss, then to visit the lavagrotto and took over the highland on the road 550 back towards Reykjavik. Great tour!
Beautiful location with views over water and mountains from the restaurant, grounds and 2 hot tubs. Very spacious, clean room (King size) and very comfortable large bed. It was a great base from which to explore the stunning landscapes and visit Bodir, Husafell, the northern part of the Golden Circle. We had the added bonus of seeing stunning northern lights on our first night there which was absolutely magical. Great value compared to other hotels we stayed in during our trip to Iceland - would highly recommend
The hostess, Kristen and her husband, were very gracious and accommodating. I loved all the fine tuned details…real candles, hot rocks in the shower, sanitary napkins for the ladies, wine glasses, chocolate, fresh picked tea leaves!!!lots of towels!, bathing suits, flip flops, light weights, etc…breakfast was gorgeous. Welcome drink and appetizer in the main house, exquisite! This is a home and you can feel it. This was our last night in Iceland and we were beyond pleased ❤️
Beautiful Hotel / Hostel! The staff is so awesome and friendly and welcoming; I cannot express that enough! Especially as a solo traveler a lot of times you're not sure what to expect next. Breakfast was soooo good; I loved it! It wasn't really what I was expecting, definitely more of a luxury hotel type experience, but hey - it was awesome! AND it's one of THE cheapest hostels in Iceland. (I know bc I checked the entire island lol.)
Fjola and Jon were outstanding hosts. Our apartment on their farm was a haven for our stay near Borgarnes. Views of the surrounding fields were great, and such a nice change from city hotels. The apartment had everything we needed, including a filter coffee maker. The weather turned overnight, and roads were closed the next morning. Fjola kindly informed us of this and offered that we could stay longer, which was very generous.
The hotel is located a little off the main road in a "grove" opposite the bay of Borgarnes. From there you can quickly get to all the sights in the area or to Snaefellsnes.
Check in and check out were quick and uncomplicated. The owner was very friendly.
There is a whirlpool (but not bubbling) behind the house where you can relax in hot geothermal water.
Everything is a bit dated but clean and tidy.
Very good value - we had a 22h layover in Iceland, and we were able to rent a car and whole trailer cottage for cheaper than staying at a hotel closer to airport. It was an easy drive with nice views. Great place to sleep before next days flight - we also drove a little more to look at views in the evening. Cozy and functional, with a view to mountain tops.
Excellent location for our last night on the Snaefellsness Peninsula before returning home. The hotel was clean, staff pleasant, and the onsite restaurant made everything easy. Our room had a view of the bay. Sunrise the next morning was spectacular!
We spent 7 days at 6 different hotels in Iceland. This was one of the best! We absolutely loved it! Best part was seeing the northern lights just outside the hotel. Lovely little town with the nicest people! Would go back!
Spacious room and equipped kitchen with small fridge. Near Route 1. Nice bathroom and clean. Good communication with hotel. Arrived late no issues. Parking in front. Good value for money. Scenery area.
Very helpfull staff. The hostelroom is located in a fancy hotel. Very beautiful interior. For that price... Best price-quality I booked in all Iceland. Good beds, nice food at the restaurant.
This lovely hotel was clean, quiet, beautiful situated. The hostess was so kind and warm. Breakfast was such a yummy spread of good options. The option to pre-reserve dinner was very nice.
Really friendly host in a beautiful location. Borgarnes is a great base to get out and discover this part of Iceland. The accommodation is a real home from home place to stay.
nice hotel on our way to Akureyri. We had the hostel room for 6 and it was perfect. The breakfast is good. You can walk to the Swimming pool and around to enjoy the views.
The view out behind the guest house was beautiful as was the town. The spirit of the town is one of the things we really liked about Iceland. Very childhood supportive.
The staff was very friendly. The hotel had a great view. It is a bit remote, but that adds to the rustic charm! The lamb served for dinner tasted great as well.
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