Set on a quiet farm 19 mi west of Höfn, this old farmhouse offers traditional Icelandic food made from fresh, local produce. The property offers views of 3 glaciers, including Vatnajökull. The family-run Guest house Holmur's simple rooms have a light décor and shared bathroom facilities. Free Wi-Fi is offered, as are communal kitchen facilities. A guest lounge with free tea/coffee is available year round. The nearby Fláajökull Glacier offers a stunning backdrop and is popular among hikers. Holmur Guest house is just 30 minutes’ drive from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
3 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
3 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Hólmur
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See what guests loved the most:

  • U
    Austria Austria
    Stunning view on three glaciers at once, very hospitable hosts.
  • Krikor
    United States of America United States of America
    On a clear day you can see the mountains and glacier tongues! Incredible view! Breakfast was phenomenal!! Truly what I needed in the morning. Absolutely loved the farm to the point that I cried because I had to leave (not even kidding)
  • Animesh
    United States of America United States of America
    The hosts were very personable and caring. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable bed. Good location. One gets a glimpse of authentic life in Iceland.

Area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Jón Ríki

    No additional info available

  • Veitingastaður #2

    No additional info available

  • Veitingastaður #3

    No additional info available

Amenities of Guesthouse Holmur

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge
    • Tour desk
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules

    Guesthouse Holmur takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Guesthouse Holmur 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

    If you expect to arrive after 18:00, please inform Guest house Holmur in advance.

    Free WiFi and communal kitchen facilities are offered from mid September until May.

    Please note that during winter, dinner at the restaurant must be booked before 17.00. Contact Guest house Holmur for further details.

    FAQs about Guesthouse Holmur

    • The prices at Guesthouse Holmur may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guesthouse Holmur is 150 feet from the center of Hólmur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Guesthouse Holmur is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guesthouse Holmur has 3 restaurants:

      • Veitingastaður #2
      • Jón Ríki
      • Veitingastaður #3

    • Check-in at Guesthouse Holmur is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guesthouse Holmur offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Room options at Guesthouse Holmur include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Single
      • Triple
      • Double
      • Studio
      • Bungalow
      • Apartment