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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Helgafell Guesthouse in Stykkishólmur offers three bedrooms and a living room. The recently renovated property features parquet floors, soundproofing, and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a garden and terrace with lake and mountain views. The outdoor seating area and picnic spot provide relaxing spaces. Modern Amenities: The guesthouse provides free WiFi, streaming services, and a dining area. Additional facilities include bicycle parking, free on-site private parking, and family rooms. Convenient Location: Located 170 km from Reykjavík Domestic Airport, the property is highly rated for its convenient location and scenic views. Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby trails.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Astrid
    Belgium Belgium
    Spacious, clean, great beds and bedding, XXL kitchen, superquiet area
  • Nevetity
    China China
    The house is very spacious and the view of the living room is excellent. I especially like the kitchen area which is well equipped and comfortable. The bedroom is clean and tidy with nice bathroom. Will recommend to friends for Iceland trip.
  • Palmer
    United States United States
    Spacious apartment overlooking a beautiful bay with lovely hosts. They were so kind to allow us a late check out and lend us a shovel to dig our car out when there was more snow than expected. Thank you for your kindness!
  • Pavel
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Serene setting on the bank of the calm sea, with some historic value for the locals.Apartment was very spacious, beds very comfortable and views just wonderful. The host was wonderful accepting withoutextra charge to rebook our stay by one day (i...
  • Michael
    Israel Israel
    Beautiful farm location in rural Iceland. View was spectacular. Very well equipped and comfortable place to stay.
  • Nataliia
    Canada Canada
    Lovely place - clean, warm, quiet. Beautiful area near the holy mountain and lake. Johanna is very responsive and friendly person. Everything was perfect, it’s definitely one of the best places for staying in my life!
  • Schoemaker
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Excellent service of receiving our luggage that was delayed at the airport and delivered to this Guesthouse while we were not there. Great floorplan, great beds and great bathroom
  • Adolfo
    Philippines Philippines
    They are super nice and hospitable. The place feels like home.
  • Worldtraveller
    Croatia Croatia
    An absolutely amazing scenery. Big living room with superb look on the whole area. Quiet as a whistle. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessary cutlery should you want to cook something. A coffee machine with coffee is also there. WiFi and...
  • Leah
    United States United States
    Beautiful location, warm welcoming neighbors including sheep & dogs. Close to all we could need. So very sad to leave this very special place.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Jóhanna Kristín Hjartardóttir

9.7
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Jóhanna Kristín Hjartardóttir
This property is a 130 square meter house featuring three bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen. It is situated in Helgafell, also known as the Holy Mountain, in western Iceland. The town of Stykkishólmur is located just 7 kilometers from the property, offering convenient access to amenities such as a supermarket, gas station, restaurants serving local cuisine, sea tours, an excellent swimming pool, and several museums.
Mount Helgafell, known as the "Holy Mountain," is a small but historically and culturally significant hill located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland. Rising to an elevation of 73 meters (240 feet), Helgafell is steeped in local lore and legend. The mountain was considered sacred by early settlers, and it features prominently in the Icelandic sagas, particularly the Laxdæla saga. Tradition holds that those who climb Helgafell in silence, without looking back or speaking, are granted three wishes. The summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular destination for both its mystical heritage and natural beauty.
Languages spoken: English,Icelandic

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 03:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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