This family-run guest house is located in a former farmhouse, 3.7 mi from the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. It offers basic rooms with private or shared bathroom facilities. Relaxation options include a terrace with a hot tub. A farm church is also found at Guest house Gamli Bær. Free tea and coffee is available at all times and breakfast is available every morning. The nearest restaurant is a 5-minute walk away. The 9-hole Húsafell Golf Club is a 10-minute walk away. The Surtshellir caves are 8.7 mi away, while Reykholt village is 16 mi from Gamli Bær Guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
4 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Húsafell
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  • Wendy
    United States of America United States of America
    The owner Sami is very kind and warm. He prepares soup and bread for guests at night and provides a very good breakfast for all of us. He makes his place like a home. We enjoy our stay there very much.
  • Cherbury
    United States of America United States of America
    Unique guest accomodations in a 100+ year old farmhouse lovingly managed as a B&B. The host and overall hospitality was perfect and just what we needed. Great access to trails and adventures near by each day including hot springs and heated...
  • Esther
    Israel Israel
    A special little guesthouse, the host was amazing and offered us dinner (the most delicious soups) and a great breakfast and was very nice and welcoming. The rooms were a little old (the door non fell down) but they were big comfortable and very...

Managed by Sæmundur (Sæmi)

Company review score: 9.9Based on 591 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

My name is Sæmi, I am running Gamlibær more or less alone in my spare time, after I am finished with my full-time job (for more than 50 years) as a federal employed electrician. I have a passion for collecting old things, that's how I came across buying this farm house, once upon a time. Ever since I am trying to add more and more items for an authentic and yet comfortable look of the house, which is not so easy in a country like Iceland. My second passion is to meet new people and learn about different cultures and give my insights into the Icelandic way of living. Although this can be a tricky attempt, due to my limited communication skills in secondary languages, for which I am very sorry. But I believe in the power of waffles, tea and coffee, to break the ice.... And a dictionary. But the only really important thing for me is, that you don't feel like a guest in some guesthouse, but like a friend on a stay at a my second home.

Neighborhood info

Húsafell is the closest stay on your travels to Eriks- and Langjökull. "Into the glacier" tours and numerous glacier adventures have their start close by at the luxurious Hótel Húsafell. There you can also find the only mini market in the village, which is even more pricey than any other food market (we recommend shopping at the nearest in Borgarnes), a golf course and a swimming pool. Besides the hotels restaurant (expensive but tasty), you can dine at Húsafell Bistro, which is more budget friendly, but closes rather early. Other natural wonders - other than the recently melted OK (former glacier) - are the lava tunnels of Súrts- & Stefánshellir and the cave. But you can also find all sorts of small nature gems in close distance to Gamlibær. Blueberry fields, small waterfalls, easy hiking paths, a hot spring (not for bathing) and the local stonemason next door. And don't forget to stop by in Reykholt, at the goat farm and at Hraunfossar on your way to or from Húsafell.

Languages Spoken

English,Icelandic

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Hotel Húsafell
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • Húsafell Bistró
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Brunch • High tea

Amenities of Guesthouse Gamli Bær
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • DVD player
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Guesthouse Gamli Bær accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform Guest house Gamli Bær in advance.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Guesthouse Gamli Bær

  • Check-in at Guesthouse Gamli Bær is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guesthouse Gamli Bær has 2 restaurants:

    • Húsafell Bistró
    • Hotel Húsafell

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

  • Room options at Guesthouse Gamli Bær include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Twin

  • Guesthouse Gamli Bær is 2,150 feet from the center of Húsafell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Guesthouse Gamli Bær on this page.