Helgafell 2, 340 Stykkishólmur, Iceland
#1 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Stykkishólmur
Guests' ChoiceBased on 252 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 August 2025
Ada
IsraelThere was no cutlery
Perfect location, beautiful scenery, privacy
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Andy
United KingdomIncredibly well equipped and spotlessly clean. Everything you need for a stay. Very comfy beds and a superb location with exceptional views but still close to town.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Daniel
United StatesNothing
Great location and nice accommodations. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Annie
United StatesWas very tough using the freezer for my meds because it hadn't been defrosted in a long time. Would be quick and easy to fix for the next guest.
Supremely peaceful location, quiet, yet not far from town. We appreciated having someone come over and show us how to lock the door, as we couldn't figure it out! There was a large selection of condiments. We're not dog lovers, but ti was hard to ignore the dog who seemed to have adopted us.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Jules
United KingdomSuperb location by Helgafell lake and Helgafell church and mountain (that features in many Sagas from 1000 years ago)
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Arindam
IndiaNothing I could think of
The remote location, the lake, horses The facility itself which is ideal if you like The small hike in Hellgafell
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Eva
HungaryWe rented two bungalows and in one there was coffee and tea but in the other there wasn’t (not a big deal honestly).
Stunning place in such a wonderful location. The place has huge windows so you can enjoy the view from the inside. Very clean and very peaceful and quiet. The photos don’t do it justice, it’s better than the photos. The kitchen is well stocked with pans and utensils. Lara was super helpful and accommodating!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Janette
United KingdomN/A
Warm, clean, comfortable and peaceful location but still close enough to facilities at Stykkisholmur.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Martin
GermanyA really nice place with an incredible view across the lake.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Madan
IndiaBeautiful cottage with an amazing view
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 21 June 2025
Claire
SwitzerlandThe view is just amazing :) It is very quiet and many beautiful birds are around...
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 12 June 2025
David
United StatesThe cabin is located on a peaceful little lake, near the Helgafell mountain, which takes 15 minutes to walk up to the top for a great view! Located 5-minute drive from the nearest town that has gas stations, grocery store, etc. The cabin was fully equipped for cooking - very comfortable and modern. We really enjoyed it!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Majorkiewicz
United KingdomGreat accommodation with a lovely view. The only problem for us was the small insects (midges), so we couldn't spend any time outside. In the morning, we were welcomed by sheeps and a dog.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Marek
SlovakiaNice place with beautiful views, comfortable beds, heating, dog Molly who was our guide to nearby hill:)
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 30 April 2025
James
AustraliaIt felt very private with just 3 cabins overlooking the lake. There was a lovely dog (Moli) present that escorted us on our short walk up Helgafell. The bed was very comfortable. Overall, I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 28 March 2025
Jennifer
United StatesNothing
The location was remote, but that is what we were looking for. We stayed for 2 nights and used it as a base camp to explore the peninsula. There was a grocery store close, so definitely get food before you settle in for the evening. It was a hidden gem.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Beau
NetherlandsThe stay was even more beautiful in real life than in the photos. The accommodation was clean and spacious enough. We really enjoyed our time here; this is also the place where we had the best view of the Northern Lights. Communication with the host went smoothly, and they were very friendly. Definitely a great place to add to your road trip!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 5 March 2025
Cro_traveler
CroatiaSmall and nice house (3 houses in a row), clean and weel equipped... comfy beds... Didn't meet the host, but they are replying really fast, so no issue there... Only downside is crazy noise in the house if it is windy (and it is heavy wind in winter months), the house is squiqing,cracking sounds,, rattling, etc.and it is hard to sleep with that noise...
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Bernhard
AustriaThe locatioan at the lake is just beautiful. When there is no wind it is so peacefully quiet and you can really enjoy nature. If you need to buy sone groceries there is the really nice city Stykkisholmur just 10mins away where you can get everything you need and also dine really nice. Other than that the house is really clean and offers everything you need if you also want to cool by yourself.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Kristin
United StatesAmazing! Moli, the dog, is a great ambassador! Beautiful cabin, great location! Lara is an amazing hostess!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 8 January 2025
Alessandro
ItalyAmazing place! Perfect for Aurora watching!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 7 January 2025
Yifan
ChinaCould see great auroras.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 7 December 2024
Ya
United StatesEasy self check in, pretty close to town but don’t feel like it. We saw northern lights outside!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Y
Malaysianothing
Amazing cabin in beautiful location. There are only 3 cabins set up in this location next to a small lake in front, the place is very peaceful and serene. Our cabin has everything we needed to cook a delicious meal after our long day of exploring; the bed and sofa bed were comfortable. The home was tastefully decorated and the owner was very friendly . We loved everything about our stay here and would definitely return!
Stayed in October 2024
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