About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Brekkulækur Guest house 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 specialties, 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 122 mi away.

Couples in particular 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 twin beds
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leah
    United States United States
    The breakfast was wonderful! There was a little something for everyone, no matter your dietary requirements. The homemade jam was AMAZING! Location is perfectly situated on the edge of a valley with views of the surrounding hills. The hosts were...
  • Philip
    United States United States
    This place was so nice and comfy! The breakfast was great and it felt like home.
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    Very clean and comfortable guesthouse, friendly host, sweet and friendly dogs, excellent breakfast
  • Morgan
    United States United States
    We loved the staff, room, and the location. It's a beautiful country guesthouse. The owners and workers are all incredibly kind and welcoming. I very much recommend this stay to anyone visiting Iceland!
  • Payne
    United States United States
    Charming atmosphere inside and out. Very kind staff with a nice array for breakfast. Heated floors in the bathrooms inside our rooms was a nice surprise. Comfortable beds too!
  • Ken
    United States United States
    Breakfast was sumptuous, the hostess was friendly and excellent, the room was clean and the bed comfortable.
  • Karen
    United States United States
    Friendly staff. My husband loved that it was a horse farm. We had a tour of the farm in the morning. Good breakfast.
  • Adam
    United States United States
    Such an amazing place! The hosts were incredibly sweet and accommodating. The house is on a beautiful and quiet property. I felt like everyone staying there was a family. There was a filled bookshelf and plenty of cozy spots to read. The floor of...
  • Georgia
    United States United States
    Breakfast was delicious. Staff was very friendly. Easy to find.
  • Anonymous
    United States United States
    We had a wonderful 1 night stay! Rooms were clean and host was very kind and welcoming. Included a breakfast. A very charming little place.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 161 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

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

Area info

House rules

Brekkulækur Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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