Set on a quiet farm 30 km west of Höfn, this old farmhouse offers traditional Icelandic food made from fresh, local produce. The property offers views of 3 glaciers, including Vatnajökull. The family-run Guesthouse Holmur's simple rooms have a light décor and shared bathroom facilities. Free Wi-Fi is offered, as are communal kitchen facilities. A guest lounge with free tea/coffee is available year round. The nearby Fláajökull Glacier offers a stunning backdrop and is popular among hikers. Holmur Guesthouse is just 30 minutes’ drive from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
3 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Hólmur
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katri
    Finland Finland
    Wonderfully cosy farm with sheep, chicken and geese, run by a lovely couple. The room was cute, beds comfortable and the kitchen warm. Breakfast was nice, with home made jams and fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Kim
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We arrived in the evening and Gunna welcomed us with open arms and gave us tips to have dinner at. When we returned here, we walked around the farm and enjoyed the presence of all the animals. Lóra, the cat, followed us around for a bit and all...
  • Inga
    Latvia Latvia
    This was our best experience with staying in Iceland, we definitely would like to come back again. Everything was really amazing - hosts were very welcoming and friendly, the room was so lovely prepared, kitchen was good equipped, everything was...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • Jón Ríki

    No additional info available

  • Veitingastaður #2

    No additional info available

  • Veitingastaður #3

    No additional info available

Facilities of Guesthouse Holmur

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge service
    • Tour desk
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules

    Guesthouse Holmur takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Guesthouse Holmur accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

    If you expect to arrive after 18:00, please inform Guesthouse Holmur in advance.

    Free WiFi and communal kitchen facilities are offered from mid September until May.

    Please note that during winter, dinner at the restaurant must be booked before 17.00. Contact Guesthouse Holmur for further details.

    FAQs about Guesthouse Holmur

    • The prices at Guesthouse Holmur may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Guesthouse Holmur is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Guesthouse Holmur include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Single
      • Triple
      • Double
      • Studio
      • Bungalow
      • Apartment

    • Guesthouse Holmur has 3 restaurants:

      • Veitingastaður #3
      • Jón Ríki
      • Veitingastaður #2

    • Guesthouse Holmur offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Check-in at Guesthouse Holmur is from 17:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guesthouse Holmur is 50 yards from the centre of Hólmur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.