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Reviews of Gistihús Hólmavíkur

Hafnarbraut 22, 510 Hólmavík, Iceland

#4 of 7 hotels in Hólmavík

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 150 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Cute and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and cozy. I came in the off season and they accommodated me on short notice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms are on the small side.

    Very friendly owner. Accommodation was nice and cozy on a stormy night.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    al in all it was a good stay ,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    a smell from the washroom, posable sewer smell, doors to enter building are locked at 11 pm

    clean queit room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seemed rather expensive compared to other quite remote places I’ve stayed at.

    Very neat, clean, tidy. Owner was a pleasure to deal with. Buffet breakfast was great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner and staff were very friendly and welcoming. A very small room, but comfortable and clean. Easy access to shared toilet/bathroom. Breakfast and dinner available in the in-house bistro.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    7.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were very small and the attached bistro had limited hours and selection.

    The location was good, and the porch was nice.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    7.0
    Good for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is very small for two with luggage.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Great place for an overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For someone with diet restrictions (gluten) the breakfast options were limited. Boiled eggs and yoghurt. I added nuts and dried fruit that I had brought with me to make sure it was filling enough.

    Nice little place. The room was small but hey, all we wanted was a bed for the night and that is what we got. Great location overlooking the fjord. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Breakfast could be better, just toast and cereal

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Polyester Doona very hot, limited ventilation.

    Clean modern bathroom

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    9.0
    Would definitely recommend as a stopping point
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wash clothes. Pillows too soft and didn't have enough.

    The local whale tour

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    8.0
    A pleasant restful stay in the heart of Holmavik.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I have nothing negative to comment on and would recommend this place.

    The guesthouse was pleasant and met our expectations. The staff were also very friendly. We had the book two single rooms so the price ended up being a little higher than we would have liked but it was the only option as no family rooms were available and it was busy high season. Beds were clean and comfortable. There was a nice breakfast served (cereals and toast), which the kids really enjoyed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice and simple. Very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was VERY small, barely room for a single suitcase with the two beds but this was not a major issue and more than made up for by the very friendly staff.

    Charming guesthouse in the centre of Hólmavik (which is a very small place!) Opposite the restaurant (Riis) which was excellent. Adjacent to the harbour (Whale tours with Lakitours). Very small and friendly (about 8 rooms) with a nice breakfast. Cafe area and a sun terrace on the 1st floor overlooking the bay (saw Whales in the bay from here). One of our two rooms was with shared bathroom (with 3 other rooms) but this was fine - very clean. The other with ensuite. Parking directly behind the hotel.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    nice waterfront location. Very good restaurant across the road.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    7.0
    Good spot to start exploring the west fjords
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room and very small bathroom

    Good beds, very good breakfest, whale watching from the balcony

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Good stopover on our journey to the western fjords and plenty of rooms for our group of 10
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the group found their beds a little uncomfortable

    Clean. Friendly staff. Breakfast included.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    9.0
    Nice location, small room, cute town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    A small room but clean and comfortable; a large window with a great view of the harbor. No table for eating or writing, just two very tiny end tables in the corner. The bathroom was adequate.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    9.0
    Small room and modest breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely stay. Comfortable everything. Probably the smallest room we've had on our trip and the most modest breakfast but no complaints.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    8.0
    Not bad for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and bathroom are very small for the price, we barely had room with 2 suitcases. The breakfast is also very little for the price.

    The hotel is located in a small beautiful village. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. It is clean and pleasant.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    8.0
    Nice harbour side accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast tables were a bit close together making it difficult to navigate back and forward without disturbing other guests

    Excellent location in old part of town looking over the harbour. Staff were exceptionally friendly and recommended a nice walk round the local hillside which proved excellent for bird watching. Breakfast was adequate. Didn't try the Bistro service as we arrived late and left early. There is a good cafe / bar / restaurant just across the road in the oldest building in town.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    9.0
    Good choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast could be better

    Great location and very friendly owners .

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    8.0
    A simple but very nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hosts who made us feel in someone’s house, not in a hotel. Very well located in the city, harbor view from the hotel room. Simple room, but comfortable beds and good shower.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    7.0
    Well located, fresh, clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was pretty small which wasn't a problem as we were only there for one night, had we stayed longer we might have felt a little cramped.

    We had a nice warm welcome to the guesthouse which is newly renovated so it has a fresh modern touch to it, and we had a comfortable nights sleep.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very very small, no room for luggage etc. For the offered space and service the price is to high

    good startpoint for Western Fjords.

    Stayed in September 2022

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