Amid the mountains of the wild Westfjords region, Einarshúsid Guest house is in Bolungarvík, a small fishing village. The building is from the turn of the 20th Century with traditional décor, and free WiFi. Rooms at Einarshúsid Guest house have either views to the dramatic mountains or over the Ísafjardardjúp fjord. Each room has a seating area and heating, and bathroom facilities are shared. The guest house features an outdoor terrace where breakfast and lunch can be taken on long summer days. A 2-minute walk from the property guests will find an indoor swimming pool and outdoor hot tub, while there is also a Natural Research Center 5 minutes’ walk away and boat trips to Hornstrandir leaving from the harbor. Transfers from Ísafjördur Airport can be arranged, with the town of Ísafjördur just 8.1 mi from Bolungarvík.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
9.0
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  • Brooks
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, great food, friendly stafff! Definitely a great place to stay. Shared bathrooms very clean, dinner was amazing and restaurant downstairs is very cute.
  • Julia
    United States of America United States of America
    Comfortable beds, clean restrooms, kind staff. Breakfast was also decent, and included some hot portions.
  • Wanda
    Canada Canada
    it was a unique older hotel in a bit of a remote location

Managed by Bolungarvík

Company review score: 8.5Based on 419 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Einarshúsið Guesthouse is in a restored wooden building over a hundred years old. Two of the pioneers of the town lived in this house most part of last century and ran their businesses from there. The house was built in 1902 by Pétur Oddsson who lived there until 1930. During that time he came to great grief as he lost most of his family to tuberculosis and other illnesses. He buried his wife, all his children and some other relatives a total of 14 family members over that period. Einar Guðfinnsson moved into the house several years later and lived there a long and prosperous life with his family during the next decades. When previous owners bought the house in 2004 it was in poor state. They started renovating and bringing the house to its earlier status as one of the most beautiful houses in Bolungarvík. The current owners bought the house in April 2016. Our aim is to provide the best service possible and authentic Icelandic hospitality. In the restaurant/lounge area there are displays about the history of the house its owners.

Neighborhood info

Amid the mountains of the wild West Fjords lies Bolungarvík, a small fishing village with about 1000 inhabitants. The village is a good base for trips around north of West Fjords. A 2-minute walk from the guesthouse you will find an indoor swimming pool with outdoor hot tubs and waterslide. This is one of the best swimming pools in West Fjords.

Languages Spoken

English,Icelandic

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Veitingastaður #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Einarshúsid Guesthouse

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Indoor swimming pool
    Additional charge
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool is on rooftop
    • Pool with view
    • Plunge pool
    • Waterslide
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules

    Einarshúsid Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Einarshúsid Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-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 outside of reception opening hours, please inform Einarshusid Guest house in advance.

    Quiet hours are between 07:00:00 and 22:00:00.

    FAQs about Einarshúsid Guesthouse

    • Room options at Einarshúsid Guesthouse include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Triple
      • Suite

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

    • Einarshúsid Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

      • Veitingastaður #1

    • Einarshúsid Guesthouse is 500 feet from the center of Bolungarvík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Einarshúsid Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

      • Sauna
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Einarshúsid Guesthouse is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.