Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse

2/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

John

Rude staff. There is a laundry room in the common shared areas open and unlabeled. It is assumed that is for shared just like the bathroom and kitchen. After we used the washing machine one of their staff members came angry at us, said the laundry was for staff only and that we needed to hang our wet clothes outside to dry under the rain!!! She was very upset and raising her voice. After begging for them to let us use the dryer machine they agreed but the attitude was unacceptable. Be aware of a lot of rules! No shower after 11p, no check in after 8p etc

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Rishi

Nice clean rooms. Staff can be called if needed. We were surprised by how many others were staying there and yet the place was quiet. Everyone was respectful.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Jenny

The room and beds were comfortable and clean. We had a view of the garden. The kitchen was a small common room, you could make a simple meal if you brought your own. It is in a very old building and the walls are thick so it was very quiet.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Denise

Exactly what we needed for a night stay. Thankful to have this space. Clean. Dorm style.

Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Noah

It was ok. Not a fan of the shared bathroom

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

Stacy

Nice quiet location. Nothing to stay at more than one night.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Bonnie

A lovely, relaxing place to stay in a beautiful pastoral setting located just 20 minutes from the ice lagoon - in my opinion the most beautiful spot in Iceland! Our room was very clean, bright and spacious with great views. Our hostess was helpful and offered freshly baked cookies to all. The exterior is not imposing but the inside is well appointed and kitchen facilities good. The bathrooms also were clean and well appointed. I would recommend it to anyone not looking for ultra-modern accommodation!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Bobby

Very cute stay. Great location on the southern coast - easily accessible to many hikes and viewpoints.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Cecilia

The room and bathroom were very clean, beautiful surroundings and quiet.
Good breakfast!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Maegan

I loved how peaceful this property is. There is an old church and cemetery and the mountain rise up behind the lodging. There are a few good restaurants within 10 mins. The host made a yummy breakfast.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2025

Joshua

Great Stay!

Very clean with great amenities and a very convenient location. I would definitely stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2025

Maria Liliana

We booked this guesthouse through Hotels.com which indicates that you need to call in advance as there is no reception staff. We had a hard time getting our call through by using the phone number indicated on Hotels.com website. It took a long time and two attempts to get someone on the phone, and we were told that someone will be there at our arrival.
We got to the guesthouse, but no one in sight. We tried again to call, but to no avail, and started panicking as we were far away from any location where we could have found other accommodations! We noticed two different phone numbers on the door. We called the first one, no answer! We called the 2nd one, and finally we got someone on the phone.
So, the check-in nothing to be impressed with!
The property: The exterior made us wonder if we had made the worst decision in terms of accommodations for our two-week trip to Iceland. The photos do not reflect the reality. The stairs badly need renovations. The building is old.
The room: regular, shared bathroom. We didn’t appreciate the idea of tiding the shower/bathroom, as we think that THAT is the host’s “prerogative\"!
Kitchen can’t be used by guests, breakfast - nothing special, with few things available, small quantities, 30 minutes to help yourself while others are waiting in line behind you AND eat!!! The host stares at you all along, and makes you uncomfortable while you eat or pick up food as it's time to leave as per her rules!
We didn't feel comfortable nor welcome!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2025

Connie

Very old building in poor condition. Hardly believe this is a hotel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Cassandra

Loved this place. The Host is super nice and welcoming, and the free breakfast was a huge plus. Very cozy and spacious. The sink in the room was a huge benefit too. It was a great stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Carol

Beautiful area and really close to Diamond beach and Glacier Lagoon. Nice breakfast in the morning.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Eli Joe

I would greatly recommend this place.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Debra

Very cozy place, very sweet staff.. nice home feeling

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2025

Samarth

Nice guesthouse with very clean washrooms. The free breakfast was a great bonus. We got the 3 beds room which was comfy but however a bit small. Otherwise everything else was very nice.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Kendra

Everything was great here. My favorite of all the guesthouses we stayed at. Nice vibe and interaction with the host and other guests. Slept really well here!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Sylwester

This is a truly charming place to stay—spotlessly clean with spacious bathrooms, especially compared to other places we've stayed. The breakfast is a real highlight and a big bonus. I highly recommend trying the homemade jams—they’re deliciously original, with unique flavors like carrot-lemon and rhubarb. Thora, our host, is incredibly kind and welcoming; she truly makes you feel at home.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Stephen

The host was so kind and attentive. The view from the bedroom window was brilliant. In the heart of the Icelandic countryside. Incredibly we were certain we even saw an arctic fox from the window although I was not quick enough in getting my 'phone to photograph it (and prove it !). The accommodation was very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

samuel

Great stay, good value. Thora is a great host and provides a wonderful breakfast to power your day. Lots

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Rasvana

This was a room only, shared bathroom and kitchen stop for us. The lady owner waited for us to arrive up to a late hour, and prepared sandwiches for us to leave before breakfast, thank you. The room for 3 was on a really small side, but for
1 night was ok for us. The room was clean and has a small sink, which is a bonus. The location is off the main road about 15 min or so, is quiet and peaceful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Elena

We arrived a little after 9pm. The host was very friendly and accommodating. She met us at the door.
Even though this is a small guest house, it was very quiet. Had a great nights sleep.
Elena.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Lureyn

Cozy guesthouse

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2024

Brenda

Comfortable place, very clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Gyda

We stayed here for one night a group of 3. It was really comfortable and the host was super nice and friendly and offered complimentary breakfast. Would recommend and come again ❤️

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

PHILIP

The hostess was very helpful and amiable. She provided a modest breakfast in the morning that was very well done. The accommodations were very comfortable and clean. We appreciated that the washroom and shower were separate from each other. Both were very modern and bright. Access to the kitchen area to chill out (both in the evening and in the morning) was very nice. The guest house was situated on beautiful grounds which was the site of a former church. Negatives? None. Would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2024

Shaffiq

Quiet property in a beautiful location

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Richard

Host was friendly and made it feel like home

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2024

Brian

Great Stay

Wonderful guesthouse. The owner is very nice and accommodating.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2024

Patrycja

Nice and beautiful area, tasty breakfast and friendly host. A bit pricey for what you get though compared to other places we stayed in.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Alyssa

Host were very nice and the stay was comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2024

Dr Julian

Simple and comfortable. The property was easy to find and we were met by the host who was lovely. The rooms were simple but clean and comfortable.

Expedia does not list breakfast as an amenity but it was included. There are also lists of local activities to consider as well as a list of nearby restaurants to chose from if you want supper.

A lovely stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

Maxwell

Kind manager who provided a lovely breakfast. The heart waffles were delicious! The number of washrooms at times could be a little annoying, but having a sink in the room was such a help that it was quite bearable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

Breanna

We enjoyed our stay very much! The host Thora is extremely nice and accommodating. Check in was easy, Thora met us and provided all necessary information. The bed was so comfortable and the room was very clean. Although there are shared bathrooms they were very clean and there is a sink in the room. She made an amazing breakfast with homemade jams. The property is beautiful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Mary

Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse is a quaint, quiet B&B about 20 minutes NE of Diamond Beach. The property is clean and picturesque. Thora's breakfast was delicious and diverse.

There's a sweet church next door and a cemetery that produced some lovely photos.

She has a no shoes inside policy. No problem, but I would have brought slippers if I'd known.

The room is small and it is a shared bathroom, but when we really needed to go and another guest was in there, Thora said we could use another one downstairs.

The only other downside was not the property itself. It is a long way from restaurants and they close early compared to the U.S. Even the 24-hour gas station stores were closed. So if you stay here, I'd bring some energy bars or frozen dinners and put them in the downstairs fridge just in case you can't find a place that's open. It actually might not be a bad thing if she sold something like that for people who weren't about to pick up dinner.

Overall a lovely place to stay. I would definitely stay there again if I have an opportunity to go back to Iceland.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2024

Christina

This guesthouse was amazing. The shared bathroom was kept immaculate all the time. Beds were very comfy. Nice to have a sink in the room. Thora was a very welcoming host and her homemade jams at breakfast were super tasty. Very comfortable. Perfect location off the ring road very near the National park and glacier lagoons. Very pleased with our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2024

JOSEPH

We enjoyed our 1 night stay at Kálfafellsstaður Guesthouse in April 2024, and would definitely stay there again on our next visit to Iceland.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Juliet

Lovely place to stay and lovely host

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2024

LAURAANN

While the host was fantastic and made a lovely breakfast. The bed and room is very comfy... It would be nice to have a bit more than a hot water kettle or microwave for a small warm meal after traveling in the cold all day. I was really glad to have had a cup of noddles. as I did not want to drive to another \"hotel/guesthouse\" for dinner. I had planned a head and am traveling with some groceries for easy meals on the ring road... as you cannot always depend on restaurants.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2023

Sebastian

Good hospitality.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2023

Michael

Wonderful staff

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Nancy

Lovely host for this property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2023

Alfred

Very clean and quiet

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Very friendly host

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2023

Gary

Our room had a big window that looked out onto what seemed like a secret garden - beautiful, and yet felt private.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2023

Nicole

Charming guesthouse, gracious host, older property but kept clean, breakfast included, bathrooms shared, limited dining options.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Thora was an amazing hostess. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Bedrooms and common areas were immaculate, and breakfast was delicious.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2023

James

Nice breakfast, with the owner being quite hospitable. Location is close to Jokulsarlon so makes boeing those areas easy during non peak times.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2022

Bing

safe, and quiet.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2022

Marion

Great location, totally renovated and shared services in excellent condition. We loved the quietness of the residence and hospitality by Thora :-)
We will be back !

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2022

Jun

Very clean, I found that each room has its own washing unit(washing hands and tooth brush) is extremely convenient

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2022

Oya

Nice house converted to guesthouse. Comfortable beds, very clean shared washrooms, nice breakfast with pleasant conversations….

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2022

Eric

I loved the staff, their hospitality and free breakfast were wonderful. I also loved the quaint location and the size of our two person room. Showers were also very clean and in good condition!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2021

Lee

Wonderful place and fantastic hosts.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Thora is is a wonderful host and very helpful. The guesthouse is very clean and nice with great views of the mountains.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

The feel gives the sense that you are really staying in the countryside of Iceland and not some touristy spot. Remote and quiet, with a beautiful small church right next door. I would have enjoyed seeing inside the church, but it was closed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Adored staying here. The nicest management ever. I have such fond memories of this house.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2021

Jeremy

Wondering Cozy Country House

What a wonderful and charming place to stay. In a quiet area with no one around, the host is welcoming and friendly. The beds were cozy and comfy, the room was adorable and the breakfast was basic but so nice. The homemade jams were interesting and delicious! WiFi worked well. Room and shared bathroom was clean. I would stay here again without question.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

The host was very friendly. The breakfast was great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Rooms are clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. We stayed there on our way to the ice cave tours which is less than 20 min away.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2019

Lea 3

This is an old farmhouse with incredible charm, carried through by the wonderful owners. While we stayed, only the wife, Thora, was caring for the home while her husband visited family out of the country. She was efficient, helpful, caring, and great to talk with. There are a few house rules with the shared bathroom and for quiet hours, but they were not handicapping in any way. The rooms are small but definitely large enough for two Americans who chronically overpack! There is a sink in your private room. There is a gathering area centrally located where you can meet other travelers to compare travel notes and where you eat your breakfast in the morning. My husband and I are very private, introverted people and this is usually not our preferred type of lodging but we are so happy to have had this experience. Plus, we got to view the Northern Lights here!! Icing on the cake. Thank you, Thora, for opening your home to so many travelers.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Delightful and helpful hostess.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2019

Bruce

Kálfafellsstaður Bed & Breakfast is located about 45 minutes west from Hofn, and 40 minutes east from Diamond Beach/ Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, set way back from the road (south coast route 1) with a magnificent unbroken view of the ocean. Nearby is a small church and just adjacent is a small cemetery. The area is very quiet and peaceful. All the rooms and bathrooms are immaculately clean. The beds are comfortable. The rooms are well lit and comfortably warm. The breakfast is broad with the choice of porridge, several kinds of toast, waffle, cold cereals, homemade jams and spreads, cheeses, salamis, hams, sliced hardboiled egg, tomatoes and cucumbers. Coffee, milk, juice, and drinkable yorgurt are also generously served. The hostess is very accommodating and very helpful in answering a broad range of questions about the area and Iceland in general. During breakfast, we enjoyed conversations with the hostess and guests who came from all over the world. For lunch or dinner, several excellent restaurants are 20 minutes away, and Hofn has additional fine restaurants. We recommend getting up early in the morning and walking down the driveway to view the house, the mountain behind the house and the ocean view. Kálfafellsstaður is a wonderful place to spend a night or two as you explore Iceland, particularly southeast part of the country.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2019

Darrin

Wonderful bed and breakfast. My husband and I felt very welcome.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2019

Guest

If you like rules this is the place for you! There are hours for showering with no showering after 11pm. You need to squeegee the shower after use. Kitchen is for staff. You get a page of rules! The rooms are tiny though well appointed.

Even though Expedia indicated a charge in Euro, my credit card was charged in Icelandic Krona and somehow equates to 10 Euro more. There are better and cheaper B&B's out there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely setting in the country. The host was very friendly and her breakfast was wonderful. Great place to relax.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The breakfast was wonderful! It was so nice to have one meal we didn’t have to plan. The house and our room was clean. It was easy to get checked in.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2019

Marcelo

Nice place to stay

Very helpful host and it's close to everything. Very good breakfast - includes homemade jam.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great little BnB

The place was in a great location between farms and mountains. This made it a perfect quite and peacful stay. The rooms were clean and so were the bathrooms. Best part was the bedroom which was spacious and also had a sink with a mirror which made things easier in the morning plus had a source of water. The beds were decent enough and kept us comfortable. The host was nice but not very friendly, but we had no issues in anyway. She made great breakfast which was included in the price. This place is slightly on the expensive side of the spectrum but might be worth it given the convenience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2019

Chris

The place was nice and owner was very friendly and hospitable. But the address of this place needs to be corrected. The B&B is NOT in Hofn as it was listed on the addresss. The owner had tried to correct this error with Hotels.com.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2019

Verified traveler

rooms and facilities very clean. Easy access to the friendly and efficient property manager.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2019

J

The hosts were absolutely wonderful: charming, helpful, and engaging! The rooms are small, but nice and the breakfast is great. Conveniently just off of route 1, I absolutely recommend this place!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Good breakfast, great location

Partner