This guest house is quietly located in the northern fishing village of Raufarhöfn, set on the Greenland Sea. It provides free Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen and shared TV lounge. The simply furnished rooms at The Nest all have a wardrobe and shared bathroom facilities. Guests can find a grocery store and restaurant in the area around The Nest, which is also nice for hiking, bird watching and nature sightseeing. A boat tour across the Arctic Circle, which draws its line at Raufarhöfn, is another area activity. Ásbyrgi Canyon is 73 km away, while the town of Húsavík is 130 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
3 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Raufarhöfn
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cathie
    Australia Australia
    Quiet village, walking around coast, amazing night view of Aurora Borealis
  • Felix
    Austria Austria
    Friendly staff even if we just informed her that we might come a little later! It was clean. We got some information about the history of the building when asking. Interesting!
  • Jan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The lady on reception went out of her way to help me sort an issue on my ongoing travels. That aside, nothing was too much trouble and I really appreciated it. Good location, comfortable bed, free washing machine and clothes rack, kitchen, lounge;...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 195 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Nest Guesthouse is quietly located in the northern fishing village of Raufarhöfn – the Arctic Circle Village. Ideal for a peaceful stay to enjoy walks, fishing and the midnight sun at the edge of the arctic. The area around The Nest, Melrakkasletta plain is renowned for the natural splendour of its spring and summer nights, a large number of lakes and rich bird life. Ideal location for the spectacular northern lights display in the winter months. At the northern extremity of the plain is Hraunhafnartangi point, Iceland’s northernmost extent.

Neighbourhood information

Nest Guesthouse is quietly located in the northern fishing village of Raufarhöfn – the Arctic Circle Village. Ideal for a peaceful stay to enjoy walks, fishing and the midnight sun at the edge of the arctic. The area around The Nest, Melrakkaslétta plain is renowned for the natural splendour of its spring and summer nights, a large number of lakes and rich bird life. Ideal location for the spectacular northern lights display in the winter months. At the northern extremity of the plain is Hraunhafnartangi point, Iceland’s northernmost extent.

Languages spoken

Danish,English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Nest
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • Danish
    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules

    The Nest takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Nest accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform The Nest in advance.

    FAQs about The Nest

    • The Nest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Room options at The Nest include:

      • Single
      • Triple
      • Twin/Double
      • Apartment
      • Twin

    • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from The Nest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Nest is 350 yards from the centre of Raufarhöfn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Nest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Nest is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.