About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Brekkulækur Guesthouse in Hvammstangi offers ground-floor units with private entrances. Each room features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, tiled floors, and a dining area. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, bar, and free WiFi. The property includes a lounge, outdoor seating area, and free on-site parking. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served with local specialities, cheese, fruits, and juice. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. Activities and Surroundings: Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area, which offers mountain and river views. Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 196 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bolun
    Finland Finland
    Claudia is a nice host, very friendly and accommodating. The guesthouse is situated in a farm that is quiet with a nice view. Dogs are cute! Also received a free upgrade to my room :)
  • Susanne
    Switzerland Switzerland
    I liked it very much, quiet, lovely owner, great breakfast, one of my favorite stays in Iceland
  • Joris
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The guesthouse is located in a beautiful valley. The owners are nice and considerate and had a good breakfast available. All very clean and well maintained.
  • Ilze
    Latvia Latvia
    Breakfast was included in the price and we had the opportunity to taste rhubarb jam made by the hostess (delicious!). :) Please note that the house is situated off the main road and there are no shops nearby, so you will need to take care of the...
  • Franken
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very warm welcome by the hosts. We had a pleasure stay with kind help on all our questions. We got a very cute eastern breakfast, would definitely recommend staying here and someday we will come back!
  • Peter
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Fantastic place. We saw magic aurora realy 😍 owner lady is adorable and realy friendly, and she also has cute dogs 😁 10/10
  • Ariana
    France France
    Very hospitable hosts, super friendly and great communication. We had a really lovely stay in this clean and warm farmhouse! They have two super cute and friendly dogs! We had a really great time here!
  • Peter
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great place to stay and to have good conversations with people. Owners exceptionally knowledgeable about where to go in Iceland.
  • Andrea
    Germany Germany
    Everything! Very warm and welcoming atmosphere, super friendly staff and owners, lovely dogs and horses, the location near the river, ... and since the guesthouse wasn't fully booked, I got a bigger room at no extra cost. What I liked best,...
  • Kornelia
    Poland Poland
    Very welcoming and friendly owners, rustic decor, two lovely dogs and calming view of the fields make this place special and homely. This is exactly the Iceland I imagined :)

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 163 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Located away from the hustle and bustle in a beautiful river valley in northwest Iceland, this family-run guest house is 20 minutes’ drive from the village of Hvammstangi. We offer wifi in most of our rooms and in the lounge around the reception. Brekkulækur's old house was built in 1936 and has been lovingly renovated and offers small, individual guest rooms with shared facilities. In the newly built part there are double and multi-bed rooms with private bathrooms, as well as a bright, friendly apartment for up to 5 people. Our small restaurant is open from June - August during the times that we are hosting group travelers. Please inquire in advance by phone or email if you would like to have dinner with us. Breakfast is automatically included with every booking. Various attractions such as a nearby seal colony, waterfalls, hot springs, museums and tourist attractions of various kinds are waiting for you. For experienced riders, horseback riding is possible on prior request. We and are two dogs are happy to welcome you here!

Languages spoken

German,English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

House rules

Brekkulækur Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside of reception opening hours you are kindly requested to inform the property in advance.

After booking, you will receive check-in instructions from the property via email.

Dinner must be booked in advance for the restaurant, which is open from June until August.

Please inform Brekkulækur Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.