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 Wi-Fi 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. Central Akureyri is less than a 3 hours’ drive away. We and are two dogs are happy to welcome you here!

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 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
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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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Laugarbakki
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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,...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 104 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

Facilities of Brekkulækur Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Icelandic

    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.

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

    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.

    FAQs about Brekkulækur Guesthouse

    • Check-in at Brekkulækur Guesthouse is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Brekkulækur Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

      • Hiking

    • Brekkulækur Guesthouse is 5.6 miles from the centre of Laugarbakki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Brekkulækur Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet

    • Room options at Brekkulækur Guesthouse include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Single
      • Apartment
      • Family
      • Triple