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Reviews of Guesthouse Gamla

Mánagötu 5, 400 Ísafjörður, Iceland

#8 of 12 hotels in Ísafjörður

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Review score

Based on 75 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Cosy and quiet guesthouse, a relaxing place to be
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A washing machine and dryer would complete this place. Carpet in room a bit dirty looking.

    This place had a nice cosy feel. My room was a good size and very comfortable. I slept well here. The kitchen was a great size and well equipped. The communal seating areas were a good size and comfortable. Lots of space for guests. On street parking at the door or close by. Breakfast was down the street at Hotel Isafjordur and was extensive. A fantastic selection of food, including selections for those with dietary requirements. Shared bathrooms were enough for the number of guests and kept clean. Room had a basin and mirror. Good wifi

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

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

    I did not like the instruction on booking for check in is incorrect. You still need to go the hotel to get the keys and then to the guesthouse regardless of when you arrive.

    I loves that it was a beautiful old house. You can move the beds together. I like that their is a sink inside the bedroom.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish it was made clear from the beginning that I had to check in at the other hotel. The description said that I didn't have to do so before a certain hour, but I certainly did.

    Very nice simple, clean and quiet room. Exactly the place I needed after hiking in Hornstrandir for a week. The included breakfast at the hotel was also very good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Good pricing with the discount.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not like I ordered. The beds were uncomfortable, super soft which kills my back. It's an old house with a lot of noise, the floor creaks soo loud, someone started singin 'howling' outside for at least an hour as we were trying to sleep, there is a pub next to the window, probably came from there full blast. It was really hot and stuffy in the room but if the window was open the rolling blinds flapped around with so much noise and the outer curtain is mere dolly for show so we slept in full brightness so we could have some air. Breakfast in another hotel and the checkin/out. We did not know where we could park the car, there was little to no room for parking. Oh and prepare to fight for the shower and the toilet with the other residents.

    Good location, fair price with the discount. Would not have paid more. Good breakfast that was included.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    8.0
    Nice location. Easy to walk in town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Advertised as robe, slippers, and hair dryer = there was none of these. Check in and out was at a different location, this was not convenient.

    Unique older building.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    8.0
    Cosy guesthouse.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to pick up and leave the kee to different hotel. Breakfast was in the different hotel.

    It was nice old house in the centrum. Room was clean and big enought. Breakfast was different hotel but good. We had quet neighbours.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    very good breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    8.0
    Good price and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guesthouse is an old building so it is noisy, you can hear the other guests moving around and talking, I recommend earplugs if you are a light sleeper.

    The guesthouse was very clean and the lication is great. The staff we dealt with wrte very nice and helpful. Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    7.0
    Character and Well Located near Old Streets
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee at breakfast was pretty bad. In this day and age, better coffee is needed. Bread was excellent however!

    Had character, comfortable, well located.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    7.0
    Nice for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was a bit smal for 3 people

    Location and nice old building

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit bad airquality, but old places often has this "problem".

    Everything ok! When we travel, we just need a place where to sleep, so this kind of places are the best. Very cozy, there was everything we needed to make a dinner and to have some coffee. Old but nice and clean.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet is shabby

    The location is very good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Interesting old hospital turned guesthouse. Rooms were basic but clean. Shared kitchen facilities. Good breakfast was included at the nearby hotel.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    9.0
    Good clean accommodation at a value for money price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I would have like to have seen some some local food on the buffet.

    Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tourists did nót know how heating works and as an Icelander I had to explain to all residents because everyone was freezing.

    The sheets are my favourite

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    8.0
    We had a nice stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Closeness to town. Clean

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    8.0
    Cheaper more homely alternative to hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Off-shoot of the Hotel Isafjordur Turg, as is the Hostel and they’re all on the same street. Clean quiet and comfortable with useful kitchen to make own dinner. Good breakfast at the hotel which can also look after luggage

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    This worked for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Drain in shared Shower did not drain and floor flooded. I would have like a staff person on site. Staff located at larger hotel short walk away.

    The kitchen worked and the side space. Location was central to town.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A little cozier interior of the room would be great, to connect to the really nice interior of the house. Not that it bothered me a lot just a tip for making it a lot better.

    Fantastic breakfast with gluten-free options and a great location. Really loved the house and the old interior, exactly what we were after.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    The breakfast was very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The guesthouse check in is at a different place, you go to a hotel not at the guesthouse itself they should give the address so you don't get confused

    The breakfast was very good it was in the hotel where you checked in. They have a functioning kitchen with stove, microwave, they have tea selection, shared bathrooms, street parking.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only issue 2/4 showers had issues e.g didn't drain, cracked tiles on the floor, the shower head you had to hold.

    Check in was easy at Hotel Isafjordur. Kitchen was well equipped and there were plenty of tables to eat at. Location was great, close to shops and the high street. Beds were comfortable with the added bonus of a sink in the room which we loved.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Lovely guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our stay at this guesthouse was simply wonderful. The beds were comfy, the bathrooms were spotless, and the kitchen was well-equipped. Check-in was a breeze at Hotel Isafjordur and the guesthouse was a short walk from there with plenty of free parking nearby. We had breakfast at Hotel Isafjordur which was plentiful, croissants, toast, bacon, eggs, fruit, yogurt and cereal! The sink in the bedroom was a great extra touch too, we wish more of the guesthouses we stayed in had this!!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

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

    The kitchen was not so clean and limited for 12 people.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    9.0
    A good location for a basic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't like the bathrooms and showers down the corridor but I guess it was a guesthouse and that's why it was cheaper.

    It was in the right location for our travel. The price was cheaper than a hotel. A good basic room for the money paid.

    Stayed in August 2023

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