10 Top-Rated Bed and Breakfast Inns in North Iceland

June 12, 2023 Rebbecca Marino

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in North Iceland including The Herring House, Lamb Inn Ongulsstadir, Dimmuborgir Guesthouse, Stong Guesthouse, Guesthouse Brekka, Brimslod Atelier Guesthouse, Apotek Guesthouse, Guesthouse Arbol, Elda Guest House, Engimyri Guesthouse.
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1. The Herring House

Hlidarvegi 1, Siglufjordur 580 Iceland 011 354 517 4300
Excellent
92%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 166 reviews

The Herring House

ACCOMMODATION - Four rooms and two cabins. All rooms and cabins come with made up beds and shared and/or private bathroom * Rooms are well furnished with blackout curtains * Luxury in bed and linens * Self service kitchenette * Terrace. The Herring House offers four bedrooms, Two single/twin, two double/triple rooms. The guesthouse can also be booked as a private apartment. Enjoy the afternoon sitting on the terrace or relaxing in the hot tub, gazing at the spectacular mountains and the midnight sun during summer time. For winter visitors this is the ideal location for winter sports, family vacations and to watch the northern lights.

AMAZING accommodation!!

Reviewed By J8590OCgeorgiac

My partner and I stayed at one of the cottages and we had the BEST experience. The cottage is super cozy, relaxing and located in a great place in town. We enjoyed using the hot tub, which had a great view of the town and the church. Not to mention the beds are ultra comfy which was nice to come back to after a long day. On top of that, Helga is a such a lovely host and was so accommodating! 12/10 experience and highly recommend! Don’t think twice about booking at this guest house!

2. Lamb Inn Ongulsstadir

Oengulsstadir III 3, Akureyri 601 Iceland
Excellent
48%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 192 reviews

Lamb Inn Ongulsstadir

17 room country guesthouse in the Akureyri Countryside North Iceland, all with private bathroom. Only 8 minutes from Akureyri. We specialize in the Icelandic Lamb in our restaurant, cooked the traditional way. Lots of activity in the area such as horse riding, hiking paths, museums, churches, handcraft galleries, swimming pool, restaurants, Cow shed cafe, local Ice cream production, farms.

An amazing dinner

Reviewed By Patricia H

The place is quaint and well kept. Basic room, clean and comfortable. The highlight of the stay was the 3 course dinner, starring Lamb. If you stay here, and you do not eat here, you are missing out on one of the best meals in Iceland.

3. Dimmuborgir Guesthouse

Geiteyjastrond 1, Lake Myvatn 660 Iceland
Excellent
39%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 300 reviews

Dimmuborgir Guesthouse

Dimmuborgir Guesthouse offers cosy accommodation in the fascinating scenery on the shores of Lake Myvatn. Friendly countryside atmosphere and some of the best views found in the area.

Iceland at its finest

Reviewed By Eeefjep

We stayed here in February 2021, right before the world was locked down due to the pandemic. This was by far the best and most incredible place we stayed at during our trip around this incredible country. things to love: The views!!! the free upgrade<3, the snow, the incredible breakfast, the friendliness and willingness of the staff to make everything magical, the dogs running around ,also if you like running, its a beautiful place to put on your runners and explore the incredible landscape, the room was very spacious, clean and felt so comfortable. The only thing that could have been better was a warning that the water from the shower has a high amount of sulfate( I could and should have known, being in iceland) , so take of your jewelry!! my necklace was black after the shower instead of silver... luckily this can be turned around with baking soda& aliminium foil but a fair warning for those who are still to travel to iceland... take of your jewellrey in the showers & hotsprings:) Thank you for this incredble stay and the incredible hospitality!! we absolutely loved it and have claimed this our very favorite part of the country.

4. Stong Guesthouse

Lake Myvatn 660 Iceland
Excellent
31%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 184 reviews

Stong Guesthouse

Family run guest house located 5 km from the main road. We have rooms with and without private facilities . We have also 5 cottage. We are open from 01.04-20.10.

Great location but too expensive

Reviewed By Per M

Standard rooms are ok although the beds are narrow and there is no tv. However, wifi is excellent and this is important. Unfortunately, the price for a room incl private bathroom is on the high side (actually you pay as much for this standard room as you do for a high class room in some 4 star hotels). Food is really good and the price is ok. You have 3 choices for main courses and that works fine for a 3 day stay. The place is very clean and Covid is taken seriously. Hospitality is great and you really fell welcome. Location is optimal for Myvatn.

5. Guesthouse Brekka

Adaldalur Valley, Husavik 641 Iceland
Excellent
47%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 135 reviews

Guesthouse Brekka

Situated by River Laxa in the Adaldalur Valley, we offer free Wi-Fi access and rooms with mountain views. Husavik town centre is 30 km away. A wardrobe and a work desk are featured in all rooms at our Guesthouse. Most rooms include a private bathroom with shower. Icelandic a la carte dishes are served at the in-house restaurant. Breakfast is offered each morning and packed lunches are available on request. Guests can relax on the terrace or in the TV lounge with computers. Staff can help arrange horse riding, whale watching and other trips. Several hiking trails are found in the surrounding volcanic landscape. The Godafoss Waterfalls are 27 km away. Lake Myvatn is 32 km from the guest house.

"fine"

Reviewed By ilovecorndogs

Husavik was booked out so we had to look further, there are a lot of places like this. The detached houses/cottages/duplesex are nice becaus eyou can park right outside of them. They are fairly spacious - but not incredibly comfortable You can have dinner on site, its not amazing, but its pretty good, and very convenient. You can also pack a lunch to take with you - this is extremely convenient!

6. Brimslod Atelier Guesthouse

Brimslod 10A, Blonduos 540 Iceland
Excellent
85%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Brimslod Atelier Guesthouse

If you’re looking for a romantic guest house in Blonduos, look no further than Brimslod Atelier Guesthouse. Outdoor furniture is one of the conveniences offered at this guest house. In addition, Brimslod Atelier Guesthouse offers an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Blonduos trip additionally gratifying. If you are driving to Brimslod Atelier Guesthouse, free parking is available. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Nesti, which is an Italian restaurant that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. The staff at Brimslod Atelier Guesthouse looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Curiously expensive local niceties

Reviewed By angantysson

This was interesting. It´s basically like being invited to dinner at a rich uncle´s house who knows how to cook. It´s a bit weird but the food was okay and the fish was super fresh and nice. The environment is amazing but the town itself is a bit of a ghost town so I don´t know what else to recommend there. The rooms themselves are extremely basic especially given the price tag which is just ridiculous when I think about it. If you yourself are of the rich uncle variety then I would definitely recommend this place, otherwise I think your money is better spent elsewhere.

7. Apotek Guesthouse

Hafnarstraeti 104, Akureyri 600 Iceland
Excellent
32%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
10%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 81 reviews

Apotek Guesthouse

The guesthouse offers good spacious and tidy rooms with excellent beds. Seventeen twin/double rooms of which five have private bathroom. Common toilets and showers are on each floor and each room includes towels. On the fourth floor is fully equipped kitchen open to all guests. In addition on the same floor, large and bright penthouse apartment with a large living room, a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and three rooms. The apartment has a large balcony pointing out to the main street, Hafnarstræti.

Great location

Reviewed By MMdragonheart

I spent one night while traveling. The room was small but clean and quiet. The kitchen and common room were great for relaxing and eating dinner. Location right in the centre of town, so could walk everywhere. Enjoyed my stay

8. Guesthouse Arbol

Asgardsvegur 2, Husavik 640 Iceland
Excellent
55%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 161 reviews

Guesthouse Arbol

Guesthouse Arbol is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Husavik, offering a quaint environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Guesthouse Arbol features a sun terrace and outdoor furniture. In addition, as a valued Guesthouse Arbol guest, you can enjoy free breakfast that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While visiting Husavik, you may want to try some lobster at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Naustid or Restaurant Salka. If you’re looking for something to do, The Husavik Whale Museum (0.3 mi), Husavikurkirkja (0.2 mi), and The Culture House (0.2 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Guesthouse Arbol. Enjoy your stay in Husavik!

Great rooms, bad breakfast

Reviewed By Frederic3006

Centrally located guesthouse. Very nice rooms with comfortable beds. Shared bathrooms. On the first floor there are 2 shower rooms with toilet. And a third toilet separately. Perfect. Maybe because of covid but our breakfast was extremely basic. We got 2 boxes: one with a (burned) small bread roll and 1 mini croissant and mini chocolate bun. The other one: one slice of cheese, a tomato, cucumber and sliced egg. Some jam. And that was it. This was our worst breakfast in Iceland. The tables are fitted with very ugly plastic.

9. Elda Guest House

Helluhrauni 9, Lake Myvatn 660 Iceland
Excellent
17%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
11%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 139 reviews

Elda Guest House

Eldá Guesthouse offers accommodations in Myvatn, North Iceland. Eldá is located in the center of Reykjahlid village, 300m from N1 petrol station and supermarket, Lake Myvatn is only 500m away. We are close to the most common tourist attraction and we are a perfect spot if you would like to see the Northern Lights. We offer private rooms with a shared bathroom and shared kitchen during summer breakfast is also included in the price. A variety of activities are available in the area, such as biking and hiking. We are open from February until the end of November, so you can experience either summer and winter in Iceland. Our staff is friendly and always helpful, we can fluently speak English and Polish but we have also basic communication skills in Spanish and Icelandic

Mid-range accommodation at Lake Myvatn

Reviewed By Arne B

Very good breakfast and very well situated to explore the North (Diamond Circle). Low comfort. More like budget rooms for mid-range price. Staff was friendly and we received a good service. During the first night we were lucky and saw Northern Lights.

10. Engimyri Guesthouse

Engimyri III, Akureyri 604 Iceland
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Engimyri Guesthouse

This year, the guesthouse will be reopened after a break of few years. In the new Engimyri, we want to create a place with a family atmosphere, friendly to people and animals. We offer breakfast with homemade food and a lunch and dinner menu. Our restaurant is open every day from 11:00 to 14:00 (lunch) and from 17:00 to 21:00 (dinner). We cordially invite you to our little end of the world! Animals are always welcome with us! Engimyri Guesthouse is located in the valley of Oxnadalur, right by Highway number 1, only 34 km west of Akureyri. Comfortable rooms are furnished with made up beds and TV's. Hiking trails and other activities The lakes of Hraunsvatn and Thverbrekkuvatn are in walking distance from the Guesthouse, with its ample fishing, free of charge. The scenery in the valley is breathtaking and there is plenty to explore as there are several hiking trails in the vicinity. Hunting is available in the fall and the swimming pool at Thelamork is only 15 minutes away. Guesthouse Engimyri opened on the 6th of june 1992 Oxnadalur is the name of the valley where Engimyri Guesthouse is located. Drangi is a historic and beautiful mountain peak whom attracts both locals and guests. You can find Engimyri Guesthouse on Google Maps.

Lovely stay!

Reviewed By Couples_on_the_move

We stayed here for one day and night on our trip around Iceland. We immediately felt like home in this cosy and friendly guesthouse wiht the beautiful nature surrounding us. And the best part; dogs are welcome here so this was just like being in the country :) The shower was far better than I ever expected, the room big and spacious, the bed good and an excellent breakfast to send us off to the rest of our eventful trip. Takk fyrir okkur!

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