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Reviews of Guesthouse Birkifell

Birkifell, 781 Nesjum, Iceland

#2 of 3 hotels in Nesjum

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Review score

Based on 56 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice little place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot tub had no lights or jets. Not really a hot tub without the jets.

    Very quiet location. The house was small but well kept. It had everything we needed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Beautiful cabin in a beautiful location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    I would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    We loved this guesthouse! The spa- brilliant!! The host had it already ready for us and post dinner we all went in! We attempted to fit 4 people in but honestly it was only most comfortable with two so we rotated. We used the oven- brillant. The shower was good too and the bed was comfy!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    9.0
    Charming place close to the Dimong beach and Vatnayokul
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Midges came through the window we opened which was not very nice but this is not something anyone could help so yes I did not like it but it does not count as a fault.

    Charming place, very well organized two rooms and a small kitchen plus a lovely bath tube outside. Superb experience

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    9.0
    Super cozy and nice. I would come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bubbles in hot tub didn’t work

    Beautiful view, location and super clean

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was just as described. The apartment was clean, well furnished, and easy to access. It made for a pleasant and comfortable stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was great.

    The host was very friendly and kind; he had the hot tub ready for us by the time of our check-in. I would stay again.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything super. Nice owners.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    9.0
    Little Mtn Cabin Bliss
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    closets - but there's not much they can do about that at this point! I would probably switch the beds : have one small bed in the smaller room and the bigger bed in the bigger room, which. means there would only be 3 beds rather than 4, to allow for suitcases to live in the rooms.

    OMG....what a gem! I would have loved to stay longer...a cute little cabin with hottub overlooking the mtns! heaven. Great to wake up and have coffee with a view in that hottub! The kitchen is small but had everything we needed to cook. It has 2 rooms and says it can sleep 4 but that is more for a family i think - as one of the rooms only has enough space for the bed and thats' it.... and there are no closets...so really it's just comfy for 2 -3 in my opinion. But for just a few nights, ain't no big deal. I would totally come back.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    10
    Peaceful Mountain Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gorgeous cabin in the mountains, hit tub was perfect for stargazing while staying warm. So peaceful and the bed was comfy - best sleep we had on this trip! Would definitely come back!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    10
    nice wood house
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    shopping is about 20 minutes driving away in hofn town.but it is not a big problem.

    the owner is very kind and helpful. the house is very nice , facilities are fully equipped, especially kitchen .we like his dogs also.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    10
    Rustic and beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The guesthouse is a log cabin making it very quaint having wood for the interior walls and giving it a very rustic ambiance. You are close to hiking trails that can take you up to a local glacier or deep up into the mountain. We started the day seeing Diamond Beach and then hiked up to a glacier using Alltrails app.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    10
    Perfect place to stay on our drive to the south of iceland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful place to stay on our trip to the south of iceland. Thank you so much 💓 💗

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location, but a few things to be aware of
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    A few of the appliances were so unclean that they were not usable. The kitchen was functional too, as long as you are doing the bare minimum (the sink was tiny!!) The space was nice as well, and the beds were comfy but the room with the double bed it tiny and it was very difficult to get in and out of bed.

    The location was beautiful and my kids enjoyed having some green space to run around. It was nice to have a seating and dining area as well.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    8.0
    Scenic spot with hot tub!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were a bit soft for our preference, but very similar to other beds at accommodations in the country. We wished we could do laundry at the home, but that is a luxury!

    We loved the scenic location away from crowds, the hot tub, and it had everything we needed. We loved playing with the owners dogs! 💕

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    10
    Charming cabin guest house in picturesque setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside was an extremely tight bedroom with the double bed

    We loved the location of this cute cabin guest house. We loved playing with the owners 2 adorable dogs upon arrival too.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Northern lights, hot tub and wine! What else do you need?
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit to close to the owners house

    We sat in warm hot tub drinking wine 🍷 and watching the northern lights!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    We didn’t want to leave!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could only find 2 channels on the tv. Not a big issue at all :)

    We loved this amazing little cabin at the foothills of the mountains! So peaceful and relaxing. The hot tub was fantastic and had incredible views. Hosts were amazing and had 2 very friendly and playful dogs. Close to a glacier which we managed to have to ourselves after a morning hot tub. Heating and hot water in the cabin was great. Beds very comfy.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    10
    It was a perfect place close to Hofn, glacier bay, diamond beach and so many hiking trails!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We enjoyed everything about the home.

    This home was out on farm land so extremely quite. Perfect place to see the northern lights! For us dog lovers they have a couple friendly dogs that we enjoyed very much!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    10
    Nice, comfortable guesthouse with equipped kitchen. Enjoyed watching the northern lights from the hot tub.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice, comfortable guesthouse with equipped kitchen. Enjoyed watching the northern lights from the hot tub.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We stayed 2 nights. It is a little tight for 4 adults, 2 couples. The bedroom with the double bed is very tight with no room for luggage or bedside shelf for phone, etc. We had to use the living area for our luggage. We would suggest some additional hooks (substantial ones) for hanging wet coats, and outer layers. And maybe a small wall shelf on each side of the double bed.

    The location was private and peaceful. It was close to Hofn and to the glacier lagoon and lake activities. The cabin was well equipped and clean. The hot tub was clean and very warm and enjoyed by our group.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable with a lovely host
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedrooms could have been a little bit bigger but for 2 people it was ok

    An excellent location. The view was stunning

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great host and service

    Stayed in August 2023

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