Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir, in a rural location, offers a serene retreat with breakfast and WiFi. Relax on the terrace or unwind at the bar while taking in picturesque views.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (6)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Picnic area
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free self parking
$137 nightly
The total price is $162
$162 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
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East Iceland Heritage Museum - 45 min drive - 41.1 km
Lagarfljót - 46 min drive - 41.1 km
Fardaga Waterfall - 47 min drive - 42.1 km
Rjúkandi Waterfall - 53 min drive - 48.7 km
Getting around
Egilsstadir (EGS) - 27 min drive
About this property
Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir
Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir is a great choice for a stay in Egilsstaðir. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Svartiskógur, which serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace.
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Facilities
Picnic area
Terrace
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Svartiskógur - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ISK 3 per person
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Does Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir and nearby?
Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir?
Yes, Svartiskógur offers local cuisine.
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Guesthouse Svartiskógur Egilsstaðir Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was great with a variety of options and exceeded expectations. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Great stay
Stayed here for two nights in August and had a great time. We didn’t do the breakfast but we did dinner one night and it was great (I had the vegetable soup, highly recommend!). Only con was the radiator seemed to be on and it wasn’t hot enough for that
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Great stay
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
nice place to stay. staff was very accomodating.
Todd
Todd, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Warm welcoming small guesthouse. Dinner - traditional Icelandic stew - was amazing. Great place to stay on our tour on the Ring Road
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Great cabin for 3, with a kitchen and a separate room.
Roselyne
Roselyne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2024
Out of the way, but very quiet for a good nights sleep.
Anina
Anina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2024
It is right off the Road 1, easy find
Jianguo
Jianguo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2024
Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. We had a very comfortable stay. Road to the hotel is gravel and that’s the only negative point about this hotel.
Nisha
Nisha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2024
Friendly, clean
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
Friendly staff
Louis-Charles
Louis-Charles, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2024
Very nice property. Room was a little small. The location was great! People were amazing too!
Shruti
Shruti, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2023
Friendly, helpful, peaceful.
wayne
wayne, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 9, 2024
It was ok
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2023
Very nice
Good rooms with comfortable beds, excellent staff, very decent price
It takes about a half hour drive from Egilsstaðir
Efekan
Efekan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 9, 2024
IN THE MIIDLE OF NOWHERE
Suzhen
Suzhen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 1, 2023
Staff super gentile
paolo
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
Very clean room, spacious and a very polite, friendly and warm host. The family running the guesthouse does everything with love and you can see that! Breakfast is a great. Only thing, maybe a kettle could be handy. I'd love to make a coffee and hot water can help with that.
Florian
Florian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2019
Amazing service and clean
Absolutely amazing! We had a 3 guest accommodation which turned out to be the top floor unit with amazing views from our private balcony. We stepped outside and saw snow covered mountains (in July). We arrived after dinner but the wonderful ladies made us a quick delicious dinner. Breakfast was a buffet that satisfied even our picky little ones appetite. The road to get there is a little off the beaten track but well worth the effort. We highly recommend this place!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2023
Cute little cottage
Got a nice little cottage. The place is pretty remote on a dirt road. Which was part of the appeal of it. Ate dinner there (food was ok). Service was great. Everyone I encountered there seemed really focused on service. The cottage itself was fairly basic. No TV but had wifi. The shower was awkwardly in the bathroom.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 8, 2023
Property access via unpaved road,shower works by a push button that lasts for one minute and stops. No blockout curtains.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 26, 2025
Nous avons pas aimé
Hôtel un peu éloigné de la route principale. Il faut faire plusieurs kilomètres sur une piste en gravier pour y accéder. Ça ne pose pas de problème si vous avez le bon véhicule, et un voiture classique passe aussi.
Chambre très petite et peu confortable. Une seule bouilloire en équipement dans la chambre.
Salle de bain peu confortable avec eau chaude limitée et surtout qui ne fonctionne pas correctement. Il faut comprendre qu’il faut ouvrir le robinet du lavabo pour avoir de l’eau chaude de la douche. C’est indiqué nulle part, ce n’est pas logique, d’autant plus que l’eau chaude est limitée à 50 L par chambre et que ça gaspille l’eau…
Petite terrasse devant la chambre sans chaise ni table, dommage.
Charline
Charline, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2025
Ok
Buon posto, un po' lontano dalla civiltà, tipico cottage islandese, a 40 Min dalle terme di Vok e 5 Min in più per Egilstaddir, si può fare anche camping e c'è anche l'hotel. Consigliato
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2025
Bon séjour
Hôtel au calme, dans la nature. Belle chambre avec vue sur la forêt. Douche pas tres pratique. Manque de rangements. Insonorisation mauvaise, on entend trop les bruits à travers la porte. Heureusement que c’etait plutot calme. Personnel tres accueillant. Pas de tele. Cafe et the gratuit mais dans la salle de restaurant. Service rapide au restaurant, plats bons. Hotel un peu éloigné d’Egilsstadir et accessible via une route en gravier.