Gistihús Hólmavíkur
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Location
With a stay at Hólmavík Guesthouse in Holmavik, you'll be just steps from Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft and Holmavik Harbor.
What's nearby
Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft(0.1 Miles)
Holmavik Harbor(0.1 Miles)
Location
Hafnarbraut 22, Holmavik, Iceland
Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft (0.1 Miles)
Holmavik Harbor (0.1 Miles)
Room options
3
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Shared Bathroom
2
Double Or Twin Room, Private Bathroom
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
3
Double Room (Wc in Room, Shared Shower)
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Soundproofing
Guest reviews of Gistihús Hólmavíkur
8.8
Fabulous
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At Gistihús Hólmavíkur, travelers consistently praise the friendly hosts, very clean spaces, and a quiet, harborside setting near whale-watching, while noting compact, basic rooms and a simple breakfast, with occasional check-in quirks and limited on-site dining.
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At Gistihús Hólmavíkur, travelers consistently praise the friendly hosts, very clean spaces, and a quiet, harborside setting near whale-watching, while noting compact, basic rooms and a simple breakfast, with occasional check-in quirks and limited on-site dining.
Guests often highlight scenic views, a deck or balcony, and evening coffee, plus convenient back parking, while some note squeaky floors and very small bathrooms. Breakfast is usually simple but adequate, and on-site meals can be limited or seasonal; the restaurant across the street is a common alternative. Overall, expect a no-frills, well-kept stay suited to one or two nights.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic: communal areas like a deck or balcony and evening coffee, parking behind the building, and a small on-site bistro; several guests found meals limited or seasonal and parking spots sometimes tight.
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8
Corey
7 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice quaint location. Breakfast was ok. Fyi: when checking in, park in the back of the building. We tried checking in just walking up but no one was around and no one answered our calls. When we drove up and parked, host came out.
Nice quaint location. Breakfast was ok. Fyi: when checking in, park in the back of the building. We tried checking in just walking up but no one was around and no one answered our calls. When we drove up and parked, host came out.
10
Milla
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The owners were kind and lovely people! Room was very clean and cozy with good blinds and curtains. The balcony in the restaurant/breakfast room was lovely. Overall an excellent stay and would recommend it warmly.
The owners were kind and lovely people! Room was very clean and cozy with good blinds and curtains. The balcony in the restaurant/breakfast room was lovely. Overall an excellent stay and would recommend it warmly.
8
Kai
23 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This was typical of a guesthouse in Iceland. The room was very basic. What I didn't like was that there were insufficient parking spots next to the building, but mostly that the bathroom was minuscule. The sink was so small, that any attempt to wash one's face resulted in water all over the floor. The toilet was so close to the tiny sink, that you had to sit on it at an angle. I can't imagine a large person using that bathroom.
This was typical of a guesthouse in Iceland. The room was very basic. What I didn't like was that there were insufficient parking spots next to the building, but mostly that the bathroom was minuscule. The sink was so small, that any attempt to wash one's face resulted in water all over the floor. The toilet was so close to the tiny sink, that you had to sit on it at an angle. I can't imagine a large person using that bathroom.
8
Simone
29 Jul 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Die Zimmerausstattung ist wirklich in Ordnung. Es ist alles vorhanden und sauber. Parkplätze stehen hinter dem Gasthaus reichlich zur Verfügung. Das Gasthaus liegt direkt in Hafennähe, so kann man von hier aus gleich mit Láki-Tours auf Walbeobachtung gehen. Nur beim Frühstück würde ich mit einem Augenzwinkern anmerken wollen, dass man das guten Gewissens als eher spartanisch beschreiben könnte.
Die Zimmerausstattung ist wirklich in Ordnung. Es ist alles vorhanden und sauber. Parkplätze stehen hinter dem Gasthaus reichlich zur Verfügung. Das Gasthaus liegt direkt in Hafennähe, so kann man von hier aus gleich mit Láki-Tours auf Walbeobachtung gehen. Nur beim Frühstück würde ich mit einem Augenzwinkern anmerken wollen, dass man das guten Gewissens als eher spartanisch beschreiben könnte.
10
Robert
15 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Host super friendly, very clean, had wash cloths, nice deck to watch northern lights, very good breakfast, only thing bad flooring squeaky, you can hear people walking around
Host super friendly, very clean, had wash cloths, nice deck to watch northern lights, very good breakfast, only thing bad flooring squeaky, you can hear people walking around
6
David
26 Jun 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
This is a good value accommodation, basic but with a good bed and shower which is what matters most to us. However we left with a negative vibe towards it. They advertise as having a bistro which would provide us with an evening meal or so we thought. What was on offer was either a meat soup or a fish stew, both small portions and microwaveable - or some cake. The price of 3500 IsK for either was just ridiculous. I had a good quality burger and fries in a good restaurant the day after for less than that. I am not aware of anywhere else to stay in town so pay a visit to the supermaket for your food.
This is a good value accommodation, basic but with a good bed and shower which is what matters most to us. However we left with a negative vibe towards it. They advertise as having a bistro which would provide us with an evening meal or so we thought. What was on offer was either a meat soup or a fish stew, both small portions and microwaveable - or some cake. The price of 3500 IsK for either was just ridiculous. I had a good quality burger and fries in a good restaurant the day after for less than that. I am not aware of anywhere else to stay in town so pay a visit to the supermaket for your food.
8
Mike
11 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
We had a nice day in the Holmavik Guesthouse. A nice breakfast was available on site as well as in the evening you could have dinner. It was clean, staff were friendly and it was conveniently in the center of the small town.
We had a nice day in the Holmavik Guesthouse. A nice breakfast was available on site as well as in the evening you could have dinner. It was clean, staff were friendly and it was conveniently in the center of the small town.
8
Anthony
17 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Full of character. Basic while being nicely refurbished in way that respected old building. Right by harbour. Limited food options but tasty and traditional. Free coffee in evening and communal space to sit
Full of character. Basic while being nicely refurbished in way that respected old building. Right by harbour. Limited food options but tasty and traditional. Free coffee in evening and communal space to sit
10
Lane
24 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Tiny little rooms with everything you need. Separate toilet/shower room so you don’t have to wait. Had a little restaurant area where you got free breakfast and could buy some lamb or fish soup for dinner (if you don’t arrive before they close, there’s another little restaurant across the street)
Tiny little rooms with everything you need. Separate toilet/shower room so you don’t have to wait. Had a little restaurant area where you got free breakfast and could buy some lamb or fish soup for dinner (if you don’t arrive before they close, there’s another little restaurant across the street)
10
Lillet
28 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
There are basically two hotels in this village. My room (shared bath) was very small with two twin beds: I had to place my suitcase on the other bed. The shower was in a separate room, but I would have preferred having a shower mat ... I wore my flipflops. The breakfast was good, typical fare (hard boiled eggs, cereal, bread/jam/ham/cheese) but no vegetables (tomato or cucumber). I appreciated the coffee/tea being available until midnight, and the outdoor patio off the breakfast area was enjoyable. Perfectly acceptable for a one-night stay.
There are basically two hotels in this village. My room (shared bath) was very small with two twin beds: I had to place my suitcase on the other bed. The shower was in a separate room, but I would have preferred having a shower mat ... I wore my flipflops. The breakfast was good, typical fare (hard boiled eggs, cereal, bread/jam/ham/cheese) but no vegetables (tomato or cucumber). I appreciated the coffee/tea being available until midnight, and the outdoor patio off the breakfast area was enjoyable. Perfectly acceptable for a one-night stay.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and shared facilities are consistently very clean and well maintained across reviews.
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10
Patricia
29 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Tolle Unterkunft, sehr sauber und freundliche Mitarbeiter. Unterkunft genau wie beschrieben. Frühstück war vollkommen ausreichend und nett angerichtet.
Tolle Unterkunft, sehr sauber und freundliche Mitarbeiter. Unterkunft genau wie beschrieben. Frühstück war vollkommen ausreichend und nett angerichtet.
10
Kathleen
17 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet, clean and comfortable lodging. Host was a kind & friendly gentleman. Excellent meal at restaurant across the street
Quiet, clean and comfortable lodging. Host was a kind & friendly gentleman. Excellent meal at restaurant across the street
10
Jessica
29 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Quaint guesthouse in a small town. Great homebase for further exploration of Westfjords. Hosts were friendly. We really liked the breakfast service, and lunch (from their bistro at extra cost) was the best homestyle Icelandic food that we had during our trip. The rooms are very clean, although they are small. Shared WC and shower facilities were also clean.
Quaint guesthouse in a small town. Great homebase for further exploration of Westfjords. Hosts were friendly. We really liked the breakfast service, and lunch (from their bistro at extra cost) was the best homestyle Icelandic food that we had during our trip. The rooms are very clean, although they are small. Shared WC and shower facilities were also clean.
10
Aaron
16 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Clean room but a bit small. Included breakfast was nice.
Clean room but a bit small. Included breakfast was nice.
10
David
15 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Excelente, difícil de mejorar. Alojamiento en casa tradicional, frente al puerto en un entorno de gran belleza, nada raro en Islandia. Limpieza, comodidad y silencio: donde mejor hemos dormido en el país. Desayuno continental abundante. Por último, pero no menos importante, muy buena atención y check in hasta altas horas de la noche. Un sobresaliente
Excelente, difícil de mejorar. Alojamiento en casa tradicional, frente al puerto en un entorno de gran belleza, nada raro en Islandia. Limpieza, comodidad y silencio: donde mejor hemos dormido en el país. Desayuno continental abundante. Por último, pero no menos importante, muy buena atención y check in hasta altas horas de la noche. Un sobresaliente
10
Robert
15 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Host super friendly, very clean, had wash cloths, nice deck to watch northern lights, very good breakfast, only thing bad flooring squeaky, you can hear people walking around
Host super friendly, very clean, had wash cloths, nice deck to watch northern lights, very good breakfast, only thing bad flooring squeaky, you can hear people walking around
8
Ruifeng
20 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Room is clean and in a quite location.
Room is clean and in a quite location.
8
Sonja
16 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was small but clean and fine for us.
Room was small but clean and fine for us.
8
Sarah
25 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
This guesthouse was a no fuss kind of place. All the basics were well covered; comfortable bed, clean rooms, nice bathrooms, pleasant breakfast. The owner was welcoming and efficient. The restaurant across the street serves excellent food and was cozy on our cool wet evening.
This guesthouse was a no fuss kind of place. All the basics were well covered; comfortable bed, clean rooms, nice bathrooms, pleasant breakfast. The owner was welcoming and efficient. The restaurant across the street serves excellent food and was cozy on our cool wet evening.
10
Hailey
11 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
This guest house was one of the most affordable and one of the nicest places we stayed in Iceland. It was extremely clean and well-maintained, with additional touches and detail that showed the owners really cared. The staff were organized, informative and friendly. It offered a lovely complimentary breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, bread, meats and cheeses, cereal, porridge, eggs etc. It also offered lunch and dinner for a fee and was also conveniently close to other restaurants (one right across the street) as well as some local sights. We went whale watching with Láki Tours and the port was only a short 2 min walk away, in view of the guest house. It is the absolute perfect place to stay in Hólmavík I could not recommend it more!
This guest house was one of the most affordable and one of the nicest places we stayed in Iceland. It was extremely clean and well-maintained, with additional touches and detail that showed the owners really cared. The staff were organized, informative and friendly. It offered a lovely complimentary breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, bread, meats and cheeses, cereal, porridge, eggs etc. It also offered lunch and dinner for a fee and was also conveniently close to other restaurants (one right across the street) as well as some local sights. We went whale watching with Láki Tours and the port was only a short 2 min walk away, in view of the guest house. It is the absolute perfect place to stay in Hólmavík I could not recommend it more!
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Rooms
Rooms are generally small and basic with very compact bathrooms; some mention quiet nights, harbor views, and occasional creaky floors.
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10
Jessica
29 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Quaint guesthouse in a small town. Great homebase for further exploration of Westfjords. Hosts were friendly. We really liked the breakfast service, and lunch (from their bistro at extra cost) was the best homestyle Icelandic food that we had during our trip. The rooms are very clean, although they are small. Shared WC and shower facilities were also clean.
Quaint guesthouse in a small town. Great homebase for further exploration of Westfjords. Hosts were friendly. We really liked the breakfast service, and lunch (from their bistro at extra cost) was the best homestyle Icelandic food that we had during our trip. The rooms are very clean, although they are small. Shared WC and shower facilities were also clean.
8
Kai
23 Jul 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
This was typical of a guesthouse in Iceland. The room was very basic. What I didn't like was that there were insufficient parking spots next to the building, but mostly that the bathroom was minuscule. The sink was so small, that any attempt to wash one's face resulted in water all over the floor. The toilet was so close to the tiny sink, that you had to sit on it at an angle. I can't imagine a large person using that bathroom.
This was typical of a guesthouse in Iceland. The room was very basic. What I didn't like was that there were insufficient parking spots next to the building, but mostly that the bathroom was minuscule. The sink was so small, that any attempt to wash one's face resulted in water all over the floor. The toilet was so close to the tiny sink, that you had to sit on it at an angle. I can't imagine a large person using that bathroom.
10
Aaron
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room but a bit small. Included breakfast was nice.
Clean room but a bit small. Included breakfast was nice.
8
Regina
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Die Lage des Hauses ist super. Leider sind die Zimmer extrem klein und das Frühstück dürftig. Für eine Nacht in Ordnung. Preis/Leistung passt nicht.
Die Lage des Hauses ist super. Leider sind die Zimmer extrem klein und das Frühstück dürftig. Für eine Nacht in Ordnung. Preis/Leistung passt nicht.
8
Chathurani
11 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
The property was quaint overlooking beautiful scenery and ocean. The room was very tight and there was limited breakfast options, especially for vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free people. There was a shared bathroom. Given the remoteness of the location, the accommodation was comfortable.
The property was quaint overlooking beautiful scenery and ocean. The room was very tight and there was limited breakfast options, especially for vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free people. There was a shared bathroom. Given the remoteness of the location, the accommodation was comfortable.
10
Robert
15 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Host super friendly, very clean, had wash cloths, nice deck to watch northern lights, very good breakfast, only thing bad flooring squeaky, you can hear people walking around
Host super friendly, very clean, had wash cloths, nice deck to watch northern lights, very good breakfast, only thing bad flooring squeaky, you can hear people walking around
6
Pere
21 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Pequeña Guesthouse con habitaciones muy justas para poner el equipaje. Falta de percheros para toallas de ducha y alguna estanteria en la habitacion. Mesitas por el contrario demasiado grandes y con peligro de darse golpes. Desayuno justo en variedad, pero no en cantidad, puedes repetir todo lo que quieras. Nos atendieton muy amablemente. Aconsejable para una noche aunque precio un poco elevado.
Pequeña Guesthouse con habitaciones muy justas para poner el equipaje. Falta de percheros para toallas de ducha y alguna estanteria en la habitacion. Mesitas por el contrario demasiado grandes y con peligro de darse golpes. Desayuno justo en variedad, pero no en cantidad, puedes repetir todo lo que quieras. Nos atendieton muy amablemente. Aconsejable para una noche aunque precio un poco elevado.
8
Sonja
16 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Room was small but clean and fine for us.
Room was small but clean and fine for us.
10
Lane
24 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Tiny little rooms with everything you need. Separate toilet/shower room so you don’t have to wait. Had a little restaurant area where you got free breakfast and could buy some lamb or fish soup for dinner (if you don’t arrive before they close, there’s another little restaurant across the street)
Tiny little rooms with everything you need. Separate toilet/shower room so you don’t have to wait. Had a little restaurant area where you got free breakfast and could buy some lamb or fish soup for dinner (if you don’t arrive before they close, there’s another little restaurant across the street)
10
Lillet
28 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
There are basically two hotels in this village. My room (shared bath) was very small with two twin beds: I had to place my suitcase on the other bed. The shower was in a separate room, but I would have preferred having a shower mat ... I wore my flipflops. The breakfast was good, typical fare (hard boiled eggs, cereal, bread/jam/ham/cheese) but no vegetables (tomato or cucumber). I appreciated the coffee/tea being available until midnight, and the outdoor patio off the breakfast area was enjoyable. Perfectly acceptable for a one-night stay.
There are basically two hotels in this village. My room (shared bath) was very small with two twin beds: I had to place my suitcase on the other bed. The shower was in a separate room, but I would have preferred having a shower mat ... I wore my flipflops. The breakfast was good, typical fare (hard boiled eggs, cereal, bread/jam/ham/cheese) but no vegetables (tomato or cucumber). I appreciated the coffee/tea being available until midnight, and the outdoor patio off the breakfast area was enjoyable. Perfectly acceptable for a one-night stay.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and welcoming; a few guests had awkward check-in or access timing, including locked doors at night.
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10
Patricia
29 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Tolle Unterkunft, sehr sauber und freundliche Mitarbeiter. Unterkunft genau wie beschrieben. Frühstück war vollkommen ausreichend und nett angerichtet.
Tolle Unterkunft, sehr sauber und freundliche Mitarbeiter. Unterkunft genau wie beschrieben. Frühstück war vollkommen ausreichend und nett angerichtet.
8
Corey
7 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice quaint location. Breakfast was ok. Fyi: when checking in, park in the back of the building. We tried checking in just walking up but no one was around and no one answered our calls. When we drove up and parked, host came out.
Nice quaint location. Breakfast was ok. Fyi: when checking in, park in the back of the building. We tried checking in just walking up but no one was around and no one answered our calls. When we drove up and parked, host came out.
10
Aimee
24 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The person we interacted with (forgot his name!) was very nice and personable -- enjoyed my time there!
The person we interacted with (forgot his name!) was very nice and personable -- enjoyed my time there!
8
Bruce
30 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place was very nice. Our only issue was with getting in the building. You actually have to call the number on the door to get in. The owner lives next door and comes over to let you in. Other than that it was great.
The place was very nice. Our only issue was with getting in the building. You actually have to call the number on the door to get in. The owner lives next door and comes over to let you in. Other than that it was great.
10
Jeff
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
great place to spend a night with harbor view and restaurant across the street. Friendly reception. Quiet
great place to spend a night with harbor view and restaurant across the street. Friendly reception. Quiet
10
David
15 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Excelente, difícil de mejorar. Alojamiento en casa tradicional, frente al puerto en un entorno de gran belleza, nada raro en Islandia. Limpieza, comodidad y silencio: donde mejor hemos dormido en el país. Desayuno continental abundante. Por último, pero no menos importante, muy buena atención y check in hasta altas horas de la noche. Un sobresaliente
Excelente, difícil de mejorar. Alojamiento en casa tradicional, frente al puerto en un entorno de gran belleza, nada raro en Islandia. Limpieza, comodidad y silencio: donde mejor hemos dormido en el país. Desayuno continental abundante. Por último, pero no menos importante, muy buena atención y check in hasta altas horas de la noche. Un sobresaliente
10
Robert
15 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Host super friendly, very clean, had wash cloths, nice deck to watch northern lights, very good breakfast, only thing bad flooring squeaky, you can hear people walking around
Host super friendly, very clean, had wash cloths, nice deck to watch northern lights, very good breakfast, only thing bad flooring squeaky, you can hear people walking around
8
Eve
5 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Nice people.
Nice people.
8
Sarah
25 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
This guesthouse was a no fuss kind of place. All the basics were well covered; comfortable bed, clean rooms, nice bathrooms, pleasant breakfast. The owner was welcoming and efficient. The restaurant across the street serves excellent food and was cozy on our cool wet evening.
This guesthouse was a no fuss kind of place. All the basics were well covered; comfortable bed, clean rooms, nice bathrooms, pleasant breakfast. The owner was welcoming and efficient. The restaurant across the street serves excellent food and was cozy on our cool wet evening.
10
Hailey
11 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
This guest house was one of the most affordable and one of the nicest places we stayed in Iceland. It was extremely clean and well-maintained, with additional touches and detail that showed the owners really cared. The staff were organized, informative and friendly. It offered a lovely complimentary breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, bread, meats and cheeses, cereal, porridge, eggs etc. It also offered lunch and dinner for a fee and was also conveniently close to other restaurants (one right across the street) as well as some local sights. We went whale watching with Láki Tours and the port was only a short 2 min walk away, in view of the guest house. It is the absolute perfect place to stay in Hólmavík I could not recommend it more!
This guest house was one of the most affordable and one of the nicest places we stayed in Iceland. It was extremely clean and well-maintained, with additional touches and detail that showed the owners really cared. The staff were organized, informative and friendly. It offered a lovely complimentary breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, bread, meats and cheeses, cereal, porridge, eggs etc. It also offered lunch and dinner for a fee and was also conveniently close to other restaurants (one right across the street) as well as some local sights. We went whale watching with Láki Tours and the port was only a short 2 min walk away, in view of the guest house. It is the absolute perfect place to stay in Hólmavík I could not recommend it more!
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Location
Harborside and walkable in the small town, handy for whale-watching and close to restaurants and the Witchcraft and Sorcery Museum; several guests also mention quiet surroundings and nice views.
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Jim
30 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice friendly reception. Great views. Great location, near good restaurants, next to Witchcraft and Sorcery Museum. Convenient parking. Superlative in a few ways- The most expensive place I stayed in Iceland over our 3 week visit. The place with the smallest bathroom in Iceland. Also the beds had the smallest pillows I've ever experienced.
Very nice friendly reception. Great views. Great location, near good restaurants, next to Witchcraft and Sorcery Museum. Convenient parking. Superlative in a few ways- The most expensive place I stayed in Iceland over our 3 week visit. The place with the smallest bathroom in Iceland. Also the beds had the smallest pillows I've ever experienced.
10
Jeff
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
great place to spend a night with harbor view and restaurant across the street. Friendly reception. Quiet
great place to spend a night with harbor view and restaurant across the street. Friendly reception. Quiet
8
Simone
29 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Die Zimmerausstattung ist wirklich in Ordnung. Es ist alles vorhanden und sauber. Parkplätze stehen hinter dem Gasthaus reichlich zur Verfügung. Das Gasthaus liegt direkt in Hafennähe, so kann man von hier aus gleich mit Láki-Tours auf Walbeobachtung gehen. Nur beim Frühstück würde ich mit einem Augenzwinkern anmerken wollen, dass man das guten Gewissens als eher spartanisch beschreiben könnte.
Die Zimmerausstattung ist wirklich in Ordnung. Es ist alles vorhanden und sauber. Parkplätze stehen hinter dem Gasthaus reichlich zur Verfügung. Das Gasthaus liegt direkt in Hafennähe, so kann man von hier aus gleich mit Láki-Tours auf Walbeobachtung gehen. Nur beim Frühstück würde ich mit einem Augenzwinkern anmerken wollen, dass man das guten Gewissens als eher spartanisch beschreiben könnte.
10
ELVA
14 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great place to stay for the whale watching tour. The boat was just a cross the parking lot. Guest house house is fairly new, nothing fancy but very clean and quiet.
This was a great place to stay for the whale watching tour. The boat was just a cross the parking lot. Guest house house is fairly new, nothing fancy but very clean and quiet.
10
David
15 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Excelente, difícil de mejorar. Alojamiento en casa tradicional, frente al puerto en un entorno de gran belleza, nada raro en Islandia. Limpieza, comodidad y silencio: donde mejor hemos dormido en el país. Desayuno continental abundante. Por último, pero no menos importante, muy buena atención y check in hasta altas horas de la noche. Un sobresaliente
Excelente, difícil de mejorar. Alojamiento en casa tradicional, frente al puerto en un entorno de gran belleza, nada raro en Islandia. Limpieza, comodidad y silencio: donde mejor hemos dormido en el país. Desayuno continental abundante. Por último, pero no menos importante, muy buena atención y check in hasta altas horas de la noche. Un sobresaliente
10
Þórir
2 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Great stay at a nice guesthouse. We are locals and wanted to get away from the rain in a camping trip. Lovely town that has much to offer. Great view of the harbour from our room.
Great stay at a nice guesthouse. We are locals and wanted to get away from the rain in a camping trip. Lovely town that has much to offer. Great view of the harbour from our room.
8
Anthony
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Full of character. Basic while being nicely refurbished in way that respected old building. Right by harbour. Limited food options but tasty and traditional. Free coffee in evening and communal space to sit
Full of character. Basic while being nicely refurbished in way that respected old building. Right by harbour. Limited food options but tasty and traditional. Free coffee in evening and communal space to sit
8
Ruifeng
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room is clean and in a quite location.
Room is clean and in a quite location.
8
Sarah
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This guesthouse was a no fuss kind of place. All the basics were well covered; comfortable bed, clean rooms, nice bathrooms, pleasant breakfast. The owner was welcoming and efficient. The restaurant across the street serves excellent food and was cozy on our cool wet evening.
This guesthouse was a no fuss kind of place. All the basics were well covered; comfortable bed, clean rooms, nice bathrooms, pleasant breakfast. The owner was welcoming and efficient. The restaurant across the street serves excellent food and was cozy on our cool wet evening.
10
Hailey
11 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This guest house was one of the most affordable and one of the nicest places we stayed in Iceland. It was extremely clean and well-maintained, with additional touches and detail that showed the owners really cared. The staff were organized, informative and friendly. It offered a lovely complimentary breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, bread, meats and cheeses, cereal, porridge, eggs etc. It also offered lunch and dinner for a fee and was also conveniently close to other restaurants (one right across the street) as well as some local sights. We went whale watching with Láki Tours and the port was only a short 2 min walk away, in view of the guest house. It is the absolute perfect place to stay in Hólmavík I could not recommend it more!
This guest house was one of the most affordable and one of the nicest places we stayed in Iceland. It was extremely clean and well-maintained, with additional touches and detail that showed the owners really cared. The staff were organized, informative and friendly. It offered a lovely complimentary breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, bread, meats and cheeses, cereal, porridge, eggs etc. It also offered lunch and dinner for a fee and was also conveniently close to other restaurants (one right across the street) as well as some local sights. We went whale watching with Láki Tours and the port was only a short 2 min walk away, in view of the guest house. It is the absolute perfect place to stay in Hólmavík I could not recommend it more!
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Dining
Breakfast is commonly simple or limited but adequate, with some reviews praising it as generous or very good. The on-site bistro offers modest options and can be closed or feel overpriced, so many guests use the restaurant across the street.
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Chathurani
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was quaint overlooking beautiful scenery and ocean. The room was very tight and there was limited breakfast options, especially for vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free people. There was a shared bathroom. Given the remoteness of the location, the accommodation was comfortable.
The property was quaint overlooking beautiful scenery and ocean. The room was very tight and there was limited breakfast options, especially for vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free people. There was a shared bathroom. Given the remoteness of the location, the accommodation was comfortable.
10
David
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excelente, difícil de mejorar. Alojamiento en casa tradicional, frente al puerto en un entorno de gran belleza, nada raro en Islandia. Limpieza, comodidad y silencio: donde mejor hemos dormido en el país. Desayuno continental abundante. Por último, pero no menos importante, muy buena atención y check in hasta altas horas de la noche. Un sobresaliente
Excelente, difícil de mejorar. Alojamiento en casa tradicional, frente al puerto en un entorno de gran belleza, nada raro en Islandia. Limpieza, comodidad y silencio: donde mejor hemos dormido en el país. Desayuno continental abundante. Por último, pero no menos importante, muy buena atención y check in hasta altas horas de la noche. Un sobresaliente
10
Robert
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Host super friendly, very clean, had wash cloths, nice deck to watch northern lights, very good breakfast, only thing bad flooring squeaky, you can hear people walking around
Host super friendly, very clean, had wash cloths, nice deck to watch northern lights, very good breakfast, only thing bad flooring squeaky, you can hear people walking around
6
Sheila
10 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Conveniently located, surprisingly quiet as there is a restaurant on the rooftop. I did not think this accommodation was worth the value. No hotpot nor mini fridge which was provided at other locations at similar price range. Breakfast was included, but it was not very good. The layout of the limited selection of food in the corner area of the restaurant made it hard for guest to get to. The coffee was really bad.
Conveniently located, surprisingly quiet as there is a restaurant on the rooftop. I did not think this accommodation was worth the value. No hotpot nor mini fridge which was provided at other locations at similar price range. Breakfast was included, but it was not very good. The layout of the limited selection of food in the corner area of the restaurant made it hard for guest to get to. The coffee was really bad.
6
David
26 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is a good value accommodation, basic but with a good bed and shower which is what matters most to us. However we left with a negative vibe towards it. They advertise as having a bistro which would provide us with an evening meal or so we thought. What was on offer was either a meat soup or a fish stew, both small portions and microwaveable - or some cake. The price of 3500 IsK for either was just ridiculous. I had a good quality burger and fries in a good restaurant the day after for less than that. I am not aware of anywhere else to stay in town so pay a visit to the supermaket for your food.
This is a good value accommodation, basic but with a good bed and shower which is what matters most to us. However we left with a negative vibe towards it. They advertise as having a bistro which would provide us with an evening meal or so we thought. What was on offer was either a meat soup or a fish stew, both small portions and microwaveable - or some cake. The price of 3500 IsK for either was just ridiculous. I had a good quality burger and fries in a good restaurant the day after for less than that. I am not aware of anywhere else to stay in town so pay a visit to the supermaket for your food.
6
Karen
10 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very basic accomodation with limited small breakfast and very few food options in town. Was sent a menu when booked but cafe not open for another two weeks.
Very basic accomodation with limited small breakfast and very few food options in town. Was sent a menu when booked but cafe not open for another two weeks.
8
Anthony
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Full of character. Basic while being nicely refurbished in way that respected old building. Right by harbour. Limited food options but tasty and traditional. Free coffee in evening and communal space to sit
Full of character. Basic while being nicely refurbished in way that respected old building. Right by harbour. Limited food options but tasty and traditional. Free coffee in evening and communal space to sit
10
Lane
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tiny little rooms with everything you need. Separate toilet/shower room so you don’t have to wait. Had a little restaurant area where you got free breakfast and could buy some lamb or fish soup for dinner (if you don’t arrive before they close, there’s another little restaurant across the street)
Tiny little rooms with everything you need. Separate toilet/shower room so you don’t have to wait. Had a little restaurant area where you got free breakfast and could buy some lamb or fish soup for dinner (if you don’t arrive before they close, there’s another little restaurant across the street)
8
Sarah
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This guesthouse was a no fuss kind of place. All the basics were well covered; comfortable bed, clean rooms, nice bathrooms, pleasant breakfast. The owner was welcoming and efficient. The restaurant across the street serves excellent food and was cozy on our cool wet evening.
This guesthouse was a no fuss kind of place. All the basics were well covered; comfortable bed, clean rooms, nice bathrooms, pleasant breakfast. The owner was welcoming and efficient. The restaurant across the street serves excellent food and was cozy on our cool wet evening.
10
Hailey
11 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This guest house was one of the most affordable and one of the nicest places we stayed in Iceland. It was extremely clean and well-maintained, with additional touches and detail that showed the owners really cared. The staff were organized, informative and friendly. It offered a lovely complimentary breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, bread, meats and cheeses, cereal, porridge, eggs etc. It also offered lunch and dinner for a fee and was also conveniently close to other restaurants (one right across the street) as well as some local sights. We went whale watching with Láki Tours and the port was only a short 2 min walk away, in view of the guest house. It is the absolute perfect place to stay in Hólmavík I could not recommend it more!
This guest house was one of the most affordable and one of the nicest places we stayed in Iceland. It was extremely clean and well-maintained, with additional touches and detail that showed the owners really cared. The staff were organized, informative and friendly. It offered a lovely complimentary breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, bread, meats and cheeses, cereal, porridge, eggs etc. It also offered lunch and dinner for a fee and was also conveniently close to other restaurants (one right across the street) as well as some local sights. We went whale watching with Láki Tours and the port was only a short 2 min walk away, in view of the guest house. It is the absolute perfect place to stay in Hólmavík I could not recommend it more!
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10
Alexandru
26 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
It's a great place to stay,accros from the restaurant/pizza place.
It's a great place to stay,accros from the restaurant/pizza place.
10
Carla
17 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to stay!! Comfortable and close to some good trails!
Nice place to stay!! Comfortable and close to some good trails!
6
Lilian
19 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This was basic accommodation. Small and bathroom could accommodate 1 person at a time. Only hand soap was provided. No shampoo. No where to hang your towels or clothes. Location is great
This was basic accommodation. Small and bathroom could accommodate 1 person at a time. Only hand soap was provided. No shampoo. No where to hang your towels or clothes. Location is great
8
Daniel
16 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good place to rest our heads on our last day in Westfjords. Room was very basic and breakfast was adequate.
Good place to rest our heads on our last day in Westfjords. Room was very basic and breakfast was adequate.
10
Tvö Hús
24 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
My husband and I stayed one night at Hólmavík Guesthouse. The place was nice, and the breakfast too. Kind regards from Eva and Torfi 🌿
My husband and I stayed one night at Hólmavík Guesthouse. The place was nice, and the breakfast too. Kind regards from Eva and Torfi 🌿
Property policies
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FAQs about Gistihús Hólmavíkur
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located just steps from the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft and Holmavik Harbor, both approximately 0.1 km away.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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- 2026-12-19: 211.01608254782104USD
There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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Restaurant
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