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Reviews of NorthEast Guesthouse

Skólagata, 685 Bakkafjörður, Iceland

Review Score

Based on 81 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    8.0
    Nice stay in Bakkafjördur
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We spent 3 nights here, it's too much, as there's nothing interesting to do /to see. In fact the other guests spent just one night, because it's a convenient and cheap place to stay if you are driving on the ringroad.

    This guesthouse is cozy, beds are comfy, the shared bathrooms are enough for the rooms, it's really quiet. Good Wi-Fi connection. We loved the little restaurant in front of the old harbor, from where you can see the sunset over the sea. Really good French fries and beer.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    8.0
    Fun, practical, does the job, but not cozy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was self service, but the dishwasher did not work, so we had to spend much more time cleaning up after ourselves in the morning. It would be worse if there were more guests. The photos in the listing are actual photos, but not particularly reflect the atmosphere. We did not know what to expect, it was ok and fun, but not cozy.

    It was ok, vibes of a kids training camp, kid had lots of fun in the gym and outside on the jumping thing. Clean. Shared kitchen clean enough. Breakfast (nothing fancy but does the job) included. We guess there were only one other guests, so it was not crowded.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Far away from the main road

    Breakfast included Well-equipped kitchen Self check in Clean Towels included Shower gel included Warm No noise in the hostel Unique building (previous school)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I enjoyed greatly the sportshall! Even though we were tired from the long long day, we had the opportunity to stretch and relax before turning in. Also, it's cute to see all the small things from when this accomodation was used as a school

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice location, super friendly staff, comfortable beds, kitchen with all you need.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1 bathroom wasn't able to close

    Practical check-in through phone Self breakfast

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A lot of flies and bugs, as well as noise between the walls.

    The host Thor was great.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    7.0
    Nice value for money, a bit of driving from the main road
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would recommend to simply not to advert the "breakfast included" as there isn't almost anything to eat :). We were prepared based on the reviews from other ppl but I was still surprised. There was 2pcgs of ham, some jogurts and few slices of toast bread and some half empty cereals with milk. The coffee was good!. There wouldnt be anything to comment on if the accommodation is simply without the brekkie!

    The accommodation was nice and clean, there was everything as described, the communication with the owner was easy.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathrooms were not super practical

    "End of the world" feeling Good value for money Gas station and small restaurant avaliable in the village Nice playground for the kids (inside and outside)

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Best value for money accommodation . The host -Thor- was exceptional helpful and gentle. One of the best choices for a roundtrip of Iceland.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really nice cabins! The cabin was really great, one of the cleanest we have ever had in Iceland! They also had super comfy beds. Besides the known big tourist spots like Dettifoss and Ásbyrgi there is a lot more to see and do in the area. We spent a lot of time in the Hljóðaklettar area as well.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    they were short-staffed and this affected the cleanliness of the place.

    beautiful location, beautiful house! would have loved a washer available. breakfast was good!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay with really kind host !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we had the whole place to ourselves, Thor the host was so nice and helped us with our car tyre. They had some fun facilities like a basketball court and big trampoline outside.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Accommodation in old islandic school. There is a gym and a living room with a large TV and a couch. Breakfast is available in the fridge.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    8.0
    Great option for this part of Iceland
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some facility maintenance needed

    Converted school in quiet neighborhood, very nice owner, plenty of space, common areas and activities are excellent, breakfast quite nice, location in town is fine (but town itself is remote)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    8.0
    Quirky old school
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really quirky, great owner keeping the town alive and revamping the old school.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice former school building everything easy and convenient I even played table tennis :)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was exactly as described, it’s a guesthouse in an old school building, the location and the view were stunning though in a very lonely region. The self service breakfast offers lot more than we expected and was a very nice gesture of the host.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you want to experience nothingness this is the place. Very quite and remote. A great place to spend a lazy day. Thor the owner was quite helpful. Great clean place and room. A great place to also underastand and experience village life in Iceland. It is a little off the route 1.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    8.0
    Great price for a lovely place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was super creepy at first. The place is a but messy we arrived there and had no one to talk to. Turned out later that you need to call them in order to check in. The wifi was so weak in our room :(

    We had a room for four with a private bathroom, it was massive and clean. The staff is super friendly. The breakfast was self served with a well equipped kitchen (they loaded the fridge with food) and it was lovely.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was included in the price of the facility but the choice of products was very limited, as if for small children :)

    The object is located in a tiny charming fishing village. The surprise was that the room was located in the school, which still had a common room with a large TV, a large fully equipped canteen and a gym. the room was larger than we expected and as there were no guests we got a room with a bathroom. The owner is a very nice man, I recommend to stop at this facility on the way to the north of Iceland.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It would have been good to have more things available in the kitchen such as tea towels for the washing up and knives. The fridge could have been cleaner. These are just minor details - really recommend this accommodation

    The room was spacious and the bed were very comfortable. There was a good selection of breakfast items available and a big kitchen to cook food, The showers were very nice. Recommend this accommodation

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    The guest house are still growing

    good

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay in the NorthEast Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    cold in the toilet 😉

    Spaciousness, location close to ocean, playroom, restroom, wonderful piano, self-service breakfast, netflix

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2023

    9.0
    Unique and hospitable lodgings in the far corner of the world
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe a few more knives, including cutting knives, would be helpful, for the kitchen common area.

    Our host was amazing and kind, and was quick to arrive when we did, although it was already after nine pm. The location is a converted school, and while we weren’t there long enough to enjoy everything, it had plenty of activities for the kids (and adults), including a bouncing bed, apparently quite typical in Icelandic playgrounds, right outside the guesthouse. We also got a special treat of a small pod of whales hunting nearby. Plus, this was the only location so far that has had recycling of more than just glass, and we really appreciated it!

    Stayed in July 2023

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