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Reviews of Fraendgardur

Kvosin, 566 Hofsós, Iceland

#2 of 3 hotels in Hofsós

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 70 apartment reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    We loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small coffee cups. (But that’s just being picky!)

    What a beautiful place. So quiet and relaxing. Birds. River. Ocean. Mountains. We should have stayed a bit longer!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Great stay with everything you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Great communication with host, easy to get there and everything you need.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Charming Marina Apt with water views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower is small, however not a deal breaker at all.

    This is an absolutely charming apt at the marina. There is a small water fall next to the building as well. The house is 24 years old but rebuilt to the original plans. This includes how the windows and doors are secured (very old school but charming and part of the overall experience).

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    Really enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely spacious apartment. Very comfortable and clean. Excellent location overlooking the harbour.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house: A home away from home!! A beautiful and quiet area

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    9.0
    Charming apartment with unique character
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors didn't seem to seal well when closed, and the locks were tricky to use.

    This place has plenty of room. The views were great. The interior has interesting character. This was one of two places we stayed that had extra pillows and towels, which was MOST welcome.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    10
    Hofsos is a charming little town
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a little hard to find from the address but a charming lady from town helped us. The keys were in the door so we made ourselves at home. The second bedroom was a little small but very adequate for a one night stay.

    A magical location on the harbour. It was great to have a whole little house to ourselves with a kitchen and living room. The decorations were charming. The kitchen was well stocked and the sunset and pool and entrance rocks were a great surprise. I'm sorry that we didn't have time to check out the heated pool.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    9.0
    Authentic Icelandic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    A unique and traditional apartment right on the ocean. It was set up so you felt you were staying in someone’s home. It is not flash and modern, it is authentic with everything you need.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    it's a characterful property, rather dated but delightful; I'd like to stay again 9/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    2 light bulbs need to be replaced; the bathroom is rather dated and would benefit from refurbishment

    it’s a two-bedroom apartment that would accommodate 4 people, located close to the harbour with a pleasant outlook in two directions. It’s a very old building, family accommodation that is let out so it has many personal touches, plenty of good kitchen appliances, not modern but sufficient. After swatting ten flies during the first 15 minutes it’s now calm, spacious and peaceful. It has a large balcony overlooking the river; Hofsós is a very attractive village with many old well-cared for buildings. The apartment is attached to a museum – I should have visited it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    Beautiful, spacious house with a great location. Would’ve stayed longer but we had plans already made to move on! Love
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I cannot recall anything!

    Entire HOUSE to ourselves, well stocked kitchen, accommodating hostess. The property has a great location, large deck and is clean and up to date.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    10
    Absolutely perfect house to stay with amazing fresh coton bedsheets. Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    What a perfect place to stay! The space you have, the really fresh coton bedsheets are absolutely amazing. Loved this apartment (but actually you can call it a house) TOP stay.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    10
    One of our best stays in Iceland
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very spacious and comfortable historic house

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large apartment. Comfortable for 2 couples. Nice outdoor space by the river. Be sure and make dinner reservations at the local restaurant - it was delicious.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    9.0
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs blackout shades for aiding in sleep and big microwaveable coffee mugs.

    Spacious apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living, dining and kitchen. Bedroom windows with lovely view of sea and mountains. Deck with table and chairs. Location is perfect with ability to walk to grocery store, restaurant and public pool. Very clean, comfy beds, sheets and towels. A bathtub/shower combo. Good hot water. 2 things would really up the comfort of guests: blackout shades and big coffee mugs that can be placed in microwave. Enjoyed our stay very much.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    10
    Peaceful and relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    The surrounding scenery is beautiful! The property is clean and spacious with a fully equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window in the smaller bedroom was not wind proof and with strong wind it was quite cold near the bed.

    Great place, lots of space, good kitchen. Great location.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    8.0
    Clean, unique and warm 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some decor was very old fashioned, looked like my grandmothers house

    Location was fabulous

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    10
    I would recommend it to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place with rich history and awesome location.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stunning location.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'd have liked larger mugs for coffee - hardly a big issue!

    The location was amazing looking across the little harbour and fjord in one direction and across the river in the other direction. So peaceful. The apartment was spacious and very well equipped. Enjoyed the nearby restaurant.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2022

    10
    one of a kind!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect ! location superb! stunning landscape!! kind and hospitable hostess!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    10
    forgot a bracelet which has immense sentimental value to me Guðrún Þ our host has arranged for the bracelet to be return
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    location venue was lovely

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was amazing.

    Stayed in July 2022

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