This island property is along the Arctic Circle, next to Grímsey Airport and 25 mi off Iceland’s northern coast. It offers a restaurant, guest lounge and free public area Wi-Fi. Guest house Básar’s simple rooms have shared bathrooms. Guest can have tea or coffee in the communal kitchen or relax on the terrace. Laundry facilities are also available. Bird watching, sailing and sea angling are popular area activities. A fishing license is included during a stay at Básar Guest house. A public swimming pool and 3-hole golf course are also found on the island.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Grímsey
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • German
    United States of America United States of America
    It as an unforgettable experience. Gagga was a fantastic host who made sure we had the best time possible in Grímsey, despite being there for a short period of time in the winter. She knew every detail about the Iceland, showed us around, and was...
  • Mihaela
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful place to enjoy walking and observing birds, sheep, goats...The community is very warm and friendly. The hosts were very kind to us. We highly recommend staying longer.
  • Kathy
    United States of America United States of America
    Location - Grimsey Island is spectacular. Well maintained guesthouse with a large shared kitchen and wonderful hosts. We will return.

Area info

Amenities of Guesthouse Básar
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • Icelandic

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Guesthouse Básar 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guest house Básar is set on the island of Grímsey, which is accessible either by air or ferry. The ferry departs from Dalvík village.

    FAQs about Guesthouse Básar

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

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

    • Guesthouse Básar is 0.8 miles from the center of Grímsey. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Guesthouse Básar is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Guesthouse Básar include:

      • Double
      • Single
      • Triple
      • Twin

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

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental