Located in Borgarnes, 43 km from Thingvellir National Park, Basalt Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Jennifer
United States
This is a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location! It is a bit off the main road but that helps add to the ambience. The hotel and rooms are nicely furnished and extremely clean. The restaurant serves delicious fresh food. The included breakfast was great and in addition to the typical continental items, included scrambled eggs and bacon.
The staff was extemely personable. We loved this hotel and would definitely recommend.
Situated a 1-hour drive from Reykjavik, this hotel is located 250 metres from Route 1 near Borgarfjördur Bay. It offers a free Wi-Fi and a free private parking.
This hotel offers relaxing outdoor hot tubs, an 18-hole golf course and activities such as whale watching and snowmobile safaris. Reykjavik and Snæfellsnes National Park are a 1-hour drive away.
Sabrina
United Kingdom
The bed was comfortable and the room seemed clean. There was a young lad at reception at 1am who was lovely and managed to resolve a noise issue that we were previously told wasn't fixable.
This property is 7 km from central Borgarnes and 30 minutes’ drive from Akranes. It provides accommodation with kitchen facilities and free WiFi in public areas.
The apartment - Öbbuhús is situated in Borgarnes and offers a terrace and a bar. This apartment has a garden and free private parking.
Carlo
Italy
The first is its stunning position.... from the kitchen we enjoyed a fantastic sunset over the icy bay. memorable. Then the apartment: clean, beautiful and comfortable, the furnishings are really particular and gives a cozy atmosphere. Car parking is just outside the door.
Mulakot Cosy Cabins features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Borgarnes.
Rick
Netherlands
Great remote location. Also a perfect base to explore western iceland and/or Reykholt area.
We really enjoyed our stay, but I wouldn't stay here for more than a few days here for the reasons below.
Located in Borgarnes in the West Iceland region, Gíslaholt features a patio. This holiday home provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Kristin
Germany
Wonderfully secluded cottage in the middle of the countryside. Well situated for trips to Snaefellsnes. Very friendly and nice hosts living on with their farm next door. Possibility to book a guided horse ride with one of their icelandic horses, which was a magical experience!
The cottage was well equipped, clean and absolutely cozy. We really enjoyed our stay here and can fully recommend!
Located in Borgarnes in the West Iceland region, Gunnlaugsgata 3 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and garden views.
Kuan Hoe
Singapore
Room is clean. Full of essentials that we required. Quite neighborhood.
Busy little town, with various amenities. Has several museums in the area. A coastal path runs round the west side of the town giving good views of the area. There a number of food outlets along with a Netto supermarket. For refuelling purposes, there a three separate garages for fuel, next to route 1.
Thomas
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The local pool was lovely - we went in the evening, so it...
The local pool was lovely - we went in the evening, so it was dark (I really like this).
There was a local cafe/bar that served some great value meals - the lamb chops were sublime.
There is a lovely friendly vibe in Borganes, and I would highly recommend putting it on your trip.
Frances
Ireland
6.0
Scored 6.0
It is a bit run down but it is quiet and the beds are...
It is a bit run down but it is quiet and the beds are comfortable. Like most of Iceland in our experience, the pillows could be better. Hot pot, coffee, tea, cream and sugar are provided, which was nice. There is free parking, however I can imagine at times it may be hard to find a spot as the lot supports the restaurant as well. We had dinner at the restaurant, food was good and the portion was large.
In a nutshell, this is a decent budget accommodation, with a restaurant on site which makes it convenient. If you plan to eat at the restaurant, make a reservation before 5pm. They were able to squeezed us in without one but there were many who were not as lucky.
Sheila
10
Scored 10
Borgarnes is underrated as it doesn't have any bucket-list...
Borgarnes is underrated as it doesn't have any bucket-list sights. It's a mid-size small town by Iceland standards, but it's got a lot to recommend it - it's a very typical Icelandic place, and one with a variety of landscapes and bay views.
The Settlement Museum is overpriced (as most Icelandic museums are), but even without a visit there, Borgarnes is a good place for walking. It also has some decent to excellent eateries (the Bara bar and restaurant in the heart of the town is outstanding, and even the N1 station cooks up some of Iceland's best meat soup.)
MICHAEL
Iceland
10
Scored 10
Beautiful views. Lots to do and see.
Beautiful views. Lots to do and see. An area with a lot of history. A good for both people who like to do independent activities and people who prefer guided tours. It is the place of viking settlements and the sagas. There is a Settlement museum to learn about it. Waterfalls and a la a tube cave you can take a tour of.
erin sw
United States
10
Scored 10
We had a few hours here on the way to the Basalt Hotel.
We had a few hours here on the way to the Basalt Hotel. Car parking was free. There was a pathed route to walk around the coast. We had coffee and lunch at a wonderful place called Blómasetríð - Kaffi Kyrrð. We sat outside in a beautiful courtyard/garden. The food was excellent and the staff were polite and kind.
After a very long flight and drive straight from Keflavik airport, arriving at Basalt Hotel was exactly what we needed. We were greeted warmly, the shower was hot, our dinner of roast lamb fillet was excellent and the bed we collapsed into was very comfy. The hotels location is very pretty and while it feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere it’s not hard to find. We put the GPS coordinates into the hire cars nav system and drove straight there. Breakfast next morning was a self serve buffet and also very good.
Beautiful Hotel / Hostel! The staff is so awesome and friendly and welcoming; I cannot express that enough! Especially as a solo traveler a lot of times you're not sure what to expect next. Breakfast was soooo good; I loved it! It wasn't really what I was expecting, definitely more of a luxury hotel type experience, but hey - it was awesome! AND it's one of THE cheapest hostels in Iceland. (I know bc I checked the entire island lol.)
Fjola and Jon were outstanding hosts. Our apartment on their farm was a haven for our stay near Borgarnes. Views of the surrounding fields were great, and such a nice change from city hotels. The apartment had everything we needed, including a filter coffee maker. The weather turned overnight, and roads were closed the next morning. Fjola kindly informed us of this and offered that we could stay longer, which was very generous.
I cannot recommend this place enough. We stayed at a number of hotels as we ventured around Iceland, and this was a true highlight. The location and the views are incredible, the bedroom and bathroom (huge shower!) are amazingly comfortable, but the highlight was the incredible hospitality. We will definitely be back to visit Iceland, and will be staying here again next time we’re back.
The hotel has sauna and hot tubs(“ (outside), which are really nice. The staff is professional. You need to rent bath robes, unfortunately, to go outside to the hot tubs and sauna.
Dinner and breakfast were good.
Good view of the mountains from the hot tubs.
The location was perfect. The room and bathroom comfortable and clean. Breakfast was alright, could have been better. Parking outside the hotel was alright, and two very nice restaurants with a walking distance. We didn't try the restaurant at the hotel.
The hotel is in a beautiful location. We had a wonderful dinner and followed it with a dip in the hot tub to watch the Northern Lights. We ended our stay with a delicious breakfast. The Icelandair Hotel Hamar is definitely a place we will come back to.
Mila was a delightful and friendly host. The view was ridiculously good and the place was spotless! Very much appreciated the morning coffee and bread to start the day. I would definitely choose this over a hotel on any return trip!
Somehow I thought it is going to be cute boutique hotel, but this is just a hostel in an old building.
Couldn’t stay there, so we left. It was my fault I didn’t read description good enough, so I can’t rate them too bad
Everything!
The movie themed room was awesome. It was like a little home versus a small hotel room. Maja (owner) was very sweet and accommodating. We booked last minute after leave a different hotel down the street.
Spacious room and equipped kitchen with small fridge. Near Route 1. Nice bathroom and clean. Good communication with hotel. Arrived late no issues. Parking in front. Good value for money. Scenery area.
Very helpfull staff. The hostelroom is located in a fancy hotel. Very beautiful interior. For that price... Best price-quality I booked in all Iceland. Good beds, nice food at the restaurant.
Modern, clean hotel with helpful staff. Good location in Borgarnes with easy parking. Great buffet breakfast. Spa/hot tub in the basement was very relaxing after our early flight and drive!
Really friendly host in a beautiful location. Borgarnes is a great base to get out and discover this part of Iceland. The accommodation is a real home from home place to stay.
Clean. Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Loved the sauna. The lobby was very cozy for an evening visit with other couple we were traveling with in Iceland
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