Húsabakki , 621 Dalvík, Iceland
Based on 24 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 17 August 2024
Graham
United KingdomThe hot water took ages and ages to come through, and then it was just warm.
Great location if visiting Grimsey Island as only 10 minutes from the Dalvik ferry.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Adriano
Saudi Arabiasome problems with the lights in the bathrooms
The managers are very friendly and helpful. The landscape from the forecourt of the structure is amazing
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 7 August 2022
Tom
Czech RepublicThe staff was really friendly and the view was beautiful.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 29 July 2022
Regína
IcelandWe stayed for one night at Húsabakki as we wanted to check out Svarfaðardalur valley and Friðland Svarfdæla - the Nature Reserve of Svarfaðardalur, which is right outside the guesthouse Húsabakki. New proprietors have taken over the business and were just opening the guesthouse and renovating it when we booked the room. As they had just opened we were the only guests in the whole guesthouse. We got a room with 2 beds, but I asked for an upgrade to a bigger room with a twin bed and the proprietors were glad to help. The proprietors were very lovely and helpful and invited us to the breakfast area on the ground floor where we could prepare our dinner. And they invited us for a chat and breakfast the morning after. I visited the Nature Reserve (photos added) and it was heavenly. The summer nights in Iceland are bright and I was alone in nature with only the birds and horses, I did not want to go to sleep that night :) The proprietors pointed out to us a warm footbath in the mountain above Húsabakki (on the other side of the road) and we hiked up to it the following day. The view from there is amazing. We also visited the beautiful churches in the valley (photos added). We had an exceptional stay in this historic valley :)
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 29 July 2022
Ruben
NetherlandsThere was only one toilet upstairs. The price was quite high too, but the stay is worth the price.
We had a real pleasant stay at Húsavakki Guesthouse. The way there was very nice, the road was paved and the view was spectacular. The guesthouse is located in a beautiful mountainous valley. Nearby the guesthouse you can find the oldest swimming pool in Iceland. We were warmly welcomed when we arrived. The guesthouse itself is very well facilitated. The beds are very comfortable (boxsprings), and the kitchen contains everything you need. The showers were great as well, with nice warm water. A real hidden gem!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Hildigunnur
IcelandWe loved everything about Húsabakki, the location, the service, the cleanliness and the hosts were fabulous!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Carolyn
United StatesWe were the only people staying there so it was very comfortable.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Bjørn
NorwayNever got in contact with the staff. Tried to call several times, no one answered. Had to just choose a room for my self. After I installed myself in the room, I figured there was no lock in the room. Under the bed it was extremely dirty, and I felt bad being in this housing. I’m never coming back.
Close to the wedding I was attending
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 August 2022
Victor
SpainEverything was fine
A really nivel place in a unique spot between mountains. The owner is really nice and helpful. The facilites were clean and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 11 August 2022
Victoria
SpainEye-wateringly expensive for a bare hostel. Had no choice. it was that or sleep in the car.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 10 August 2022
Sylvia
CanadaThis isn’t really a criticism but because the rooms do not include closets or dressers it would be helpful to have more hooks on the walls so we could hang things. This is something we noticed in all the guest houses we stayed in in Iceland - no closets or drawers in the room but only one to two hooks to compensate, even if there is wall space.
Lovely location in the country close to Dalvik; scrupulously clean room and shared facilities, comfortable beds, complete kitchen including dishwasher(!), wonderful, friendly owner who was always available to answer questions or suggest things to do. Our room had a beautiful view of the mountains and farmland. insulation was sufficient that the room was very quiet even though the place was full. good blackout curtains
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 24 July 2022
Alicia
CanadaA bit out of the way, but that was ok.
Clean and quiet. the owners were so helpful! Really great people.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Heba
IcelandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Rikardsson
IcelandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Guðný
IcelandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Sigmundur
IcelandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Crawford
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2022
Aleksandra
IcelandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Sylvia
CanadaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Emmanuel
SpainThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Andrea
RomaniaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Francesco
ItalyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Aníta
IcelandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2022
Olafur
IcelandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2022
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