The Old Bookstore
3 Hafnarstræti, 425 Flateyri, Iceland – Excellent location - show map
The Old Bookstore
Situated in Flateyri, in a historic building, 21 km from Pollurinn Hot Spring, The Old Bookstore is a recently renovated bed and breakfast with a garden and shared lounge. The property has sea and mountain views. The bed and breakfast features an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The kitchen features a dishwasher, an oven and a toaster, as well as coffee machine and kettle. The accommodation is non-smoking. A selection of options including fruits, juice and cheese is available for the continental breakfast. A minimarket is available at the bed and breakfast. For guests with children, the bed and breakfast offers outdoor play equipment. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Isafjordur Airport, 21 km from The Old Bookstore.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
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Guests who stayed here loved
Diego
Switzerland“Unique accommodation with a lot of charm. Reminded me a lot of my grandmother's flat. Self-catering breakfast with a good selection. Rooms and beds were comfortable. The village is also charming. Definitely the better choice to sleep here...”
Mullerenko Switzerland“What a dream place, the decoration is perfectly curated. It felt as we travelled in time. The owner was a fantastic person and deserves congratulations for such special hotel.”
Susan
Australia“A lovely place with lots of character. Charming host. Great outlook. A very special experience - being transported to a previous era but with the comforts of the modern”
Lucia
Slovakia“If you are looking for authentic Icelandic accommodation in a historic house, this is the choice for you.”
Florence
United Kingdom“Beautiful decor, friendly staff and very thoughtful touches.”
Michel
Belgium“The authenticity of the house. You feel that you go back in to the 1950.”- Jan
Czech Republic“This is a hidden gem in heart of Flateyri. We spent there a romantic New Years Eve and we were more than amazed by this beautful experience. It is a family run bookstore/accommodation business for decades with nicely preserved antique interior....” - Seifert
Iceland“This is a place with "soul". You can recognize right away how much love for details and work the owners put into it. It is just so cosy that you do not want to leave again. We also got a very warm welcome from Ágústa, who was so helpful. I...” - Sian United Kingdom“The town is beautiful and the Old Bookstore is a perfect place to stay - it's beautifully decorated and really cosy”
- Laurent
France“It is an old house, and you share the living room, kitchen, dining room and bathroom. The furniture is antique and very lovely. Everything is available for breakfast in the vintage fridge !”
Hosted by Eyþór & Elín
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Old BookstoreGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Sea view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Pub crawls
- Temporary art galleries
- Dining area
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Pet bowls
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
- Icelandic
House rulesThe Old Bookstore takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
FAQs about The Old Bookstore
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Room options at The Old Bookstore include:
- Twin/Double
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The Old Bookstore is 400 yards from the centre of Flateyri. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at The Old Bookstore may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at The Old Bookstore is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Old Bookstore offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Temporary art galleries
- Walking tours
- Pub crawls
- Tour or class about local culture
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Guests staying at The Old Bookstore can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
