Reviews of Guesthouse Bitra B&B
Bitra, 801 Selfoss, Iceland
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfortable beds, great view of the Icelandic countryside when you wake up in the morning. Good amenities and the breakfast is delicious.
None. It was perfect
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLoved the breakfast - one of the best meals we had in Iceland. Nice view of trees from the dining room, where we lingered over our toast, lox, and tea. The rooms were clean, quiet, and just what we wanted. The woman who greeted us at the front desk (Birgid?) was so kind and welcoming. All our clothes were soaking wet from the rain, and she gave us a drying rack and, if that didn't work, offered to dry our clothes in the staff's dryer. I loved the location, surrounded by a sweeping view of a dramatic landscape.
Such a minor thing! I wished there was soap and laundry detergent available so I could scrub out a stain in my jacket. The closest restaurants and shops were about a 20-minute drive, and dinner options were limited.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuch a good location! The man working at the guesthouse was so kind. He helped us plan activities for our trip. The breakfast was simple but delicious! There were 2 nice lounge areas with coffees and tea!
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe loved this bed-and-breakfast! It was clean, the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, and it was nice and quiet. We would definitely come back, the food was excellent, and we had a wonderful experience. We highly recommend it.
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI love this place so much. It feels like home. The breakfast was superb specially the smoke salmon i like so much. I would definitely stay again here when I come back to Iceland. The host were very nice and accommodating. Shower and bathroom are clean and enough to share with everyone.
None actually
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast, the comfort of the room and the fact that they accomodate a very late check in (1AM)
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat breakfast, quiet, good shared kitchen feature, clean, nice view
The room is a bit small
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast Cleanliness Location
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery nice view around. Comfy and clean room
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful property, convenient location and lovely hosts. There is a lounge area complete with complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fridge. The breakfast was fabulous and included homemade goodies like marriage cake.
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuper friendly and helpful staff. Reasonable rates (for Iceland!) Warm,clean and comfortable. Very good breakfast including Icelandic marriage cake which was delicious.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is amazing!!
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewvery nice room and the stuff was excellent. Breakfast was really good and the place was very clean. Its located just outside the city but its a very small drive.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly, cozy and clean with great facilities.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIncluded breakfast, had a tv room/lounge with couches, games, puzzles. Nice place to relax at the end of the day.
A bit remote vs lodgings on closer vicinity to Selfoss, but given weed done the ring road clockwise, being a few miles from a large ‘metropolis’ was nuffin’ compared to places we’d stayed up north. Perfectly adequate, totally accessible by car on 10 minutes.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, Staff is very friendly. Very quiet for sleeping. Lots of parking.
Didn't realize how far out of Selfoss this location is. This meant a lot of driving in and back.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood location on South Coast with access to Golden Circle, South Coast and Reykjavik. Basic but very comfortable rooms and bed with everything you need. Spotlessly clean shared WC and shower and excellent breakfast. Provided area with kettle, tea, coffee, chocolate, microwave, sink and fridge. Staff very helpful . Overall excellent value
Nothing
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe had a great stay at the guesthouse on top of the hill. The location is great next to the cross roads of Golden Circle and the road to south coast. The facilities were in really great shape and the rooms were comfy and clean.
As the location is about 10 km from Sellfoss you need to head out for dinner but since every body is probably renting a car to get here anyway this is a small inconvenience.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was just perfect. Friendly staff, cleanliness, good location, cosy rooms, very good and varied breakfast.
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location
Our room was given to another guest ! We were offered an inferior room with shaired bathroom which we could not accept. We left.....
Hello David We are very sorry about what happened. A staff member made an honest mistake and gave your room to another guest with a similar name earlier in the day. When you arrived the other guests were not at the guesthouse and we couldn't reach them so we were not able to correct the mistake at that time. It is true that we offered you a room with shared bathroom instead, but we also said that it would be for free so your stay at Bitra would cost you nothing. We also offered you a night at a more expensive hotel for free which in the end you accepted. I do think it is clear that we went above and beyond to rectify this mistake. And while I'm very sorry about the mistake we do hope that you will be kinder to staff trying their best to help a situation they had little control over on your future travels. All the best on the rest of your travel in Iceland. Best regards, Birgir
Hello David We are very sorry about what happened. A staff member made an honest mistake and gave your room to another guest with a similar name earlier in the day. When you arrived the other guests were not at the guesthouse and we couldn… Show more
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFantastic breakfast, facilities excellent - just a pity we only had one night.
All great