Surrounded by the Tröllaskagi Mountains, this guest house is located 5 km from the village of Dalvik. It offers free WiFi, a communal kitchen, dining area and TV lounge. Svarfadardalur Nature Reserve, ideal for bird watching and hiking, is close by. The guest rooms feature wooden floors, a desk and views to the Troll Peninsula. Bathroom facilities are shared. Húsabakki Guesthouse also offers simple, dormitory-style rooms with sleeping bag accommodation and private storage lockers. Guesthouse Húsabakki has a children's playground, bar and BBQ facilities. In the surroundings, guests can enjoy the property’s barefoot hiking trail or go bird watching. Back country skiing is popular in the area, while downhill skiing is possible on Mount Böggvisstadafjall. The ferry to Grímsey departs from Dalvík, while the ferry to the island of Hrísey departs from Árskógsandu, 15 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 single beds
5 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Adriano
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The managers are very friendly and helpful. The landscape from the forecourt of the structure is amazing
  • Victor
    Spain Spain
    A really nivel place in a unique spot between mountains. The owner is really nice and helpful. The facilites were clean and comfortable.
  • Tom
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The staff was really friendly and the view was beautiful.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.8Based on 117,871 reviews from 184 properties
184 managed properties

Company information

I was born and raised in Dalvík, the closest village to Húsabakki, until I was 10 years old. Since then, I have lived in serveral places in Iceland and abroad. Last six years I lived and managed my own guesthouse in Bíldudalur, in the of the magnificent Westfjords of Iceland. Two years ago I lost my love and partner and now for some coincidence I´m back home - welcoming guests to Húsabakki!

Property information

Husabakki has just few years back been converted from being a boarding school to a guesthouse. It has still many of the charming reminders of the good old days, and it is a quiet and a cosy place.

Neighbourhood information

Húsabakki is located at the middle of Eyjafjördur bay with Troll peninsula towering over in the back. During summer Troll peninsula offers a variety of hiking trails and during winter is a popular area for Mountain Skiing. There is only a short distance to the ferry harbor where one can take a ferry to Grimsey Island and cross the Arctic Circle, Hrisey Island is also easily accessible by a ferry with many interesting things to see. Whale watching is one of the most popular attractions in the area as well as horseback riding is available in the neighborhood.

Languages spoken

English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Facilities of Húsabakki Guesthouse

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Tour desk
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 23:00

    Check-out

    Until 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.

    Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    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

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card UnionPay debit card Discover JCB Diners Club Cash is not accepted Húsabakki Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please note that the half-price extra bedding available for children consists of a sleeping bag.

    When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Húsabakki Guesthouse

    • Check-in at Húsabakki Guesthouse is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Húsabakki Guesthouse include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Single
      • Bed in Dormitory
      • Triple
      • Family

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

    • Húsabakki Guesthouse is 3.1 miles from the centre of Dalvík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding