Name: GUESTHOUSE VELLIR
Address: Vellir, Skeidflotur, 871, IS

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Anne

Super clean, easy to stay at- a wonderful guesthouse to stay at- even if you are used to staying in hotels! There are plenty of bathrooms to share- highly recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Sean

The location is very nice, nestled at the base of Peter's Island which offers a beautiful view and between two excellent sightseeing spots. Dyrholey is about 10 minutes to the east, and the the Skogafoss waterfall is about 10 minutes to the west. Nero (dog) was a sweet and friendly welcoming committee, The place is pretty pricey for the condition of the property, and breakfast wasn't included in our plan. The walls are also very thin, even though we had a private bathroom we could still hear people doing their business. The location is great, and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Danli

Our room is very clean and quiet. Staff are very friendly. Our room’s view is super, we can see the beautiful sunset in our room. Location is good, not too far from Vik where we can have great restaurants for dinner. Not too far for many activities.

Family

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

chandra

This is an old house or Barn converted into a Hotel, leaky faucets, hot water runs out in a minute then you wait 15 to 20 minutes or longer. In our room tge hair dryer wasn't working, we called the hotel staff at 6AM since the Hotwater stopped after a minute...they said it wasn't an emergency, taking a cold shower isn't an option especially when you paid top dollar for a room. Staff doesn't show up until 7.30 or 8 AM. You can find plenty of good hotel in VIK the next town 20 minutes away,we wish we knew that before we booked here. I rarely write reviews let alone something this critical but wanted to spare the anguish for other travellers.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Haiqiang

Great location! Very friendly and helpful staff! Showers not that smooth and hot enough. If the old faucets are upgraded,that would be great.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Laurel

This property was a perfect location for us and had a serene setting. We were greeted by a lovely dog, who i called Lassie as it appeared to be a Collie. Our room was more than adequate for our stay and a short 20 minute drive to Vik. The beds were comfortable. Lassie tried to climb in our car and come home with us but we told her/ him they had to stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Susanne

Need lower threshold into bathrooms. Tripped every time and it is hard-edged. Would be nice to allow using dining area to eat one’s own food. Staff declined that request.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

William

Great place and clean and comfy rooms

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Sheila

Clean room - had to remove our shoes at the front door - thought that was weird.

Friends

4/10

Poor

27 May 2026

Jayne

The view was not good an old barn, broken implements and could not see the ocean. Room was clean but not weak decorated and definitely not worth 500 cdn dollars a night.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

Patricia

We enjoyed that it was in the country

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2025

Ella

Clean motel in beautiful area. Unfortunately the only place you can take advantage of the view is the picnic table in the parking lot. Small window in room with no view of much and the room with all the windows and seating that is advertised is only open for breakfast. Too much money for a bed and a bathroom with poor water pressure.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Aug 2025

Ilya

The owner is greedy. Requested to remove the shoes at the entrance, but asked ~$35 for breakfast and no free coffee during the day, only Nescafe with dry creamer. Room is small, not all rooms have bathroom in the room. :(

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2025

Jonathan

Location and views from property were unique and beautiful. Rooms were very small with no TV. Shower had very low pressure. Cost was over $300 a night.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

Chun sang

Located in a quiet and scenic area close to some must see attractions.
However, food options are limited.
Overall, an interesting place to spend a night.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Quaint place near Vik

At first it was a little shocking because it was in the middle of nowhere. Check in was a little confusing. Be sure to let them know in advance when you are arriving. The rooms were clean and the common area cute. We didn’t have breakfast. It was close to Vik.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Sandra

Very helpful staff and good restaurant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Cheryl

Out in the countryside, surrounded by mountains & farm fields!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Sharon

Room was very clean and had everything we needed

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Libbi

The property is perfectly located. It’s nothing fancy but with the prices the way they are in Iceland. I think this is just perfectly lovely. The room has twin beds, sink, and mirror, storage for your bags, a chair , nightstands, and a hot pot with teabags and coffee cups. It has a shared bathroom and a shower in the bathroom.There is a very nice dining room. I wish we had not brought so many groceries and had eaten in the dining room for me to be able to give a review. They do have a small group refrigerator and microwave.
If you fly into Reykjavík one day, the Guest house is just the right distance. The next warning we got up and went horseback riding Vik, then explore the black beach and there are so many other places to go down south.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Jennifer

Wonderfully welcoming and had beers to purchase after a long day adventuring! Lovely room and views.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Martin

Quite

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Kelsey

Amazing staff

We arrived slightly after 9 pm after calling in a panic. The woman at the front desk was extremely kind and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay there and loved the beautiful location.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Trevis

Very nice and clean guesthouse with great view of Elf Church which I assume was Lutheran if Luther was OK with elves..

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2025

Abiram

Friendly staff, cozy room, great location

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2025

Bryan

Cozy one night stay, very quiet would recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

JAMIE

It was a lovely and quiet place and just what we were looking for. Wish we hd more time to spend there!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Beatriz

Perfect room for an overnight. Very clean and comfortable.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2025

Susan

The property was older and had an odour. It was overpriced for the room especially as it did not include breakfast. Breakfast was also expensive.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Rena

Clean & comfortable room, helpful proprietor, quiet & beautiful spot 15 minutes from vik. Highly recommended.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

13 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Never again

The place has nothing which can qualify as hotel . Location bad , infrastructure nil , cleanliness zero, no service is the only service. How such properties get listed in Hotels.com is a question. I felt like completely cheated by Hotels.com

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2025

Jonathan & Vanessa

Good distance from Vik as well as the ferry.
We were disappointed that there were no common dining facilities to eat our dinner as the dining room was only open at breakfast if you paid to get their breakfast. No food allowed in the common tv room either.
There is a fridge and microwave but not dishware so bring some if you intend to eat your own food.
Room and bathrooms are clean and comfortable and the sink in the room was convenient. The hostess was very nice!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2025

Brandy

Guesthouse Vellir is a hostel that I only ventured into the hallway where my room was. I’m not sure how many rooms, but in my hallway, there were 11 with 2 bathrooms. The room I was in was ok, but definitely not great. The bed was not very comfortable, though better than some I have slept in. The area is fairly quiet, but a bit far from the road.
The woman running the hostel is quite nice and very welcoming.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Bethany

Peaceful

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2025

Colleen

I chose the property because it said breakfast was included and there was a restaurant on the property. There was no breakfast or restaurant. They had an area for it but is was closed down. The walls were thin. I could here the person in the next room snoring all night. Closest town was about 15 to 20 minute drive. The online pictures were a little deceiving.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2025

Kim

The room was very nice and so was the owner. We chatted with her for a bit about the property and her Darion the area. It was very nice. The room was nice and clean too. Would stay there again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2025

Diem

Quiet area near Vik. Nice beds and easy check-in/check-out. Saw the northern lights!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2024

Kacie

The guesthouse is surrounded by pure beauty of which we were in awe. The host was so sweet and we felt safe & comfortable during our stay. We were satisfied with our room and felt like it met our needs well. It’s a great place to see the aurora, because there is no light pollution. We would definitely return. Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Denisse

Great Stay!

Exceeded my expectations, friendly host who waited for us since we arrived 20 minutes passed the end of check out time (call ahead though if you’re running late). We stayed in the room with the private bathroom and bathroom was nice (renovated) and very clean. Would stay here again! Only downside was the breakfast was very expensive per person

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Margaret

This was exactly as described. My sister and I shared a double twin bed room with shared bathroom. We never dealt with unclean bathrooms and showers were readily available despite plenty of other guests. The decor was charming and heart felt and the common space was comfortable and inviting. The surrounding area was gorgeous and we got to see the northern lights in the pitch black of the countryside, just hearing the sheep bleeting at us and ocean waves crashing behind them.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Justin

Was a perfect stay for exploring the area.

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2024

Albert

well ... breakfast should be included for this price we think 🤔

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

Karen

The Staff were there within a few minutes of our arrival! Very friendly, courteous, and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2024

Robin

This guesthouse was quite remote from any restaurants. We drove 20 minutes to get our dinner. However, the room was pretty clean and the location was off the main road by about a mile, so it was a quiet place. There is no signage on the main road. We would have missed it without GPS. We declined to purchase breakfast, as the price was quite high. Friendly staff.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2024

Diane

Check-in was at 4pm, we arrived at 4:15 to a “closed” sign and no one around. We then drove to the closest town to call, the host answered and told us to come back! The amount of stress we experienced due to the remote location and possibly finding a different “guest house” was not good. We went back and the women at the desk was very nice but lacked any empathy to the inconvenience.
We left early to find a particular waterfall and when we return there was a gentlemen who spoke little to no English asking us to leave! Check-out was 11am and we returned to the property at 10am. We quickly showered and left.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Sep 2024

Eli

We messed up. Booked too late, everything else was sold out, so we ended up here—a $400-a-night hostel. Weird waterfall mural scotch taped to the wall. Prison bathroom with plastic sheets in the corner for the shower. Truck stop industrial toilet paper and soap dispenser. $400.

Breakfast? Thirty more bucks. Per person. Not included in the $400.
For context, four nights later, we stayed in a suite at the Reykjavik Hilton for less. (full breakfast included.)

Iceland is beautiful but getting so little value for so much $ off like this will hurt your soul and diminish your experience. So learn from us: plan ahead. Don't wait until the last minute to book a room or you will end up here and you will be sad and poor.

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2024

Yisong

Great location

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2024

Christopher

Great little place to stay and relax. Small rooms but that is to be expected. No tv in room and breakfast is not included which was noted beforehand. A little pricier for what you are getting but overall it was a very comfortable stay.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2024

Jeffrey

The guesthouse location was convenient for our time in the southern coast of Iceland. We spent 2 nights there and had the end room, so there was plenty of light coming into our small room. The shower fixture was not working well, so it was difficult to take a relaxing shower and the room walls were thin, but overall we enjoyed our time at the hotel. We did not buy the breakfast, but it appeared tasty. Parkimg was ample and free.

We had to take off our shoes before entering the lobby and our rooms. We were provided comfy slippers or could walk about in our socks.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Adam

Definitely would recommend staying here

The establishment was clean and the staff were very friendly. The room was plenty big enough with a private bathroom and shower and the bed was very comfortable. This guesthouse has that at home feeling which was nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2024

David

Unique convenient fantastic

Fantastic. Unique and comfortable. Convenient to other locations.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Linda

The host was friendly and helpful. There is a nice living room to hang out in during the evening. There is a small community refrigerator if you want to keep a few things cold during your stay.

2/10

Poor

10 Aug 2024

Brian

cold, thoughtless management. Do not stay here

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Rachel

Wonderful and cozy! Perfect after driving all day

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2024

Mark

Average place at above average price

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2024

luis

They never let me get in! They never gave me the room

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2024

Tracy

Was a small guesthouse about 15-20 min driving distance from the town of Vik. Run by one woman who was very kind. Breakfast was extra and was very limited. When we arrived we were planning to have dinner at the guesthouse but we were told there was no dinner that night and so after a long day we had to drive into Vik to eat. We had to remove our shoes every time we entered. Overall was fine for 2 nights but if I return I would stay in Vik proper.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

Kara

We stayed in the superior double room with private bathroom and it was lovely. Lots of space, a refrigerator and an upgraded bathroom. It was convenient to Skogafoss, Vik, Cape Dyrholeay where we saw puffins, and the Black Sand beach. This was our first stay in a \"guesthouse\" and I did not realize we needed to check in by 9pm and call ahead. Of course I was shocked after traveling all day to the southern coast and arriving at 11pm to find an empty front desk with a phone number to call. They were so kind though.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Samantha

Enjoyed our one night stay. Check-in and check-out was quick. There was a small, common fridge and microwave that we could use. The blankets were the right thickness for the summer as we found blankets at other hotels were too hot for us for the summer. There was a nice character lounge area that we enjoyed in the evening.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

SANDRA

Beautiful property and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2024

Steven

I stayed in one of the single rooms, no private bathroom. The bed was very comfortable, the space was very comfortable to use as I explored the south of Iceland and it is close to many wonderful sights, and near enough to Vik for amenities.

The breakfast option was an additional cost, and too expensive to be worthwhile for me. It is a no frills experience, very simple and straightforward. Check in is at 4 PM and no staff is present until then, making it a bit stressful if you arrive and don't know that.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Xifan

Very good place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2024

moloud

Stayed there in end of June. Quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed our night. Thanks.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

Nancy

Nice stay overall. The room was clean, the owner was nice . Great location !

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2024

Roman

Descent place for short stay. One-two nights max.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

TJ

Wonderful and charming

It was wonderful and cozy place to spend the bight. Super charming and clean. Easy to find, quit and with a beautiful landscape. We had a room with a private bathroom and was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

William

Comfortable and clean

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2024

Tim

Thin walls meant you could hear your neighbours talking. Also found many hairs on linen and towels.

2/10

Poor

08 Dec 2023

Carly

Sadly booked the wrong date and customer service was extremely unhelpful and unwilling to assist. Lost out on over three hundred dollars.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2023

Susan

We loved out stay here. Our home cooked dinner and breakfast were wonderful. The hostess is such an interesting person! Her art is beautiful. Thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

monica

Quiet country guesthouse on the way to Vik

Lovely remote guesthouse with great views. We stayed in room 12 with the winter white theme and loved it. Totally renovated. A few hooks in bathroom as well as a mirror in the room would be a good addition. Standard kettle with instant coffee and tea as well as fridge and hairdryer and bathrobes provided in Our room. Bed was comfy. Room was clean. Tracy, the owner was lovely and her dog Nero is the sweetest. We saw the northern lights here and it was out of this world. So many stars and the darkness was magical! They do have a restaurant but it is just for breakfast so need a car as it’s remote. Thank you Tracy for your help!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Nick

Great location in between a lot of spectacular sites!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2023

Robert

Secluded property with distant view of ocean and mountains.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2023

Cynthia

The views on both sides of the property are beautiful- the ocean on one side and a glacier on the other. The guesthouse is one story with only about 10 rooms with private baths. There is an optional breakfast in a breakfast room with those great views. The beds are comfortable. We were traveling with our adult son for a wedding and we were all comfortable. The owner is very nice and we loved their dog!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2023

Heidi

Gracious hostess at a comfy inn near Vik. You’ll need a car to get to and from town, but was very pleased with our stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2023

Xiaowen

The hotel was in a relatively remote area but was very updated, cozy and comfortable. The view was great. The host was friendly. There was a little kids corner in the living room with play kitchen and toys that our daughter LOVED. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2023

Cynthia

Beautiful area; owner is very kind.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2023

Miyuki

We stayed 2 nights, breakfast was available with extra fee (3000 ik) it was really good. Room was nice with view it came with fridge.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2023

Matthew

Nice property. Comfortable beds.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2023

Thea

Very helpful to have a small fridge and microwave in the hallway. Cute dog on premises.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2023

THAI

There was no desk in the room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2023

JINHE

Overall the property is overpriced. It is located at very remote area, and overall condition is not very good.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2023

Xing

Very quiet

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2023

Martha

The accommodations were exactly what we needed. Clean and good location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2023

Erna

Great place

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2023

Heather

Very pleasant father and son to host our stay. Easy and quick to the airport. Good meal the night before at nearby restaurant. Full of interesting nicknacks which we didn't have time to examine. No other guests when we were getting up so not having a private bathroom wasn't a problem.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2023

Megan

The only thing I didn’t love is that upon check in we were told we couldn’t wear shoes inside. We were expected to wear slippers or sandals and if someone didn’t happen to pack that, they were expected to wear community sandals. Wearing sandals that countless strangers before you once wore is pretty gross. Other than that, great place to stay. Just be sure to pack sandals.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2023

Katarzyna

Amazing stay

Wow! I cannot say enough great things about this beautiful unique and special guesthouse. It was clean and comfy and felt like home. Our room (room 9) had the most incredible view of the horses behind the home just roaming around and the sunshine hit the windows so perfectly. It was just fantastic. What made our stay even more special was Tracey (the owner) she instantly became like family to me. She was so sweet and kind and loving caring! She shared with us stories and about life in Iceland. Honestly it felt like visiting a relative more than staying in a hotel. I just cannot tell you all how special this place is, you have to see for yourself. Highly recommend and will absolutely be back to visit!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2023

Indira

Great place to stay, friendly owners.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2022

Anna

Simple quiet accommodation close to Vik. The room was simple, quite clean and even the shared bathroom was always kept clean. This is no frills but a great spot to stayovernight. The property view is beautiful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2022

Shivani

super clean and comfy! easy to check in and out, friendly people, safe and about 15-20 min drive from Vik

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2022

Kenneth

We were looking for a good clean very comfortable room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2022

James

Great property, easy parking, friendly staff!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2022

Michael

This guesthouse is a hidden gem. The room was fantastic and the beds were very comfortable. The hostess, Tracy, was an absolute champion. She will go out of her way to help and assist any concerns you have. She is also a wealth of info about Iceland and I really enjoyed talking to her. The guesthouse has amazing views of the coastal mountains and is very quiet and secluded. Highly recommended as a place to stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2022

Heidi

Southern Iceland stay

Centrally located in the southern part of Iceland. The front desk was helpful with information and suggestions for our visit. No shower toiletries, be sure to bring your own.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2022

Mukul

An ok-ok place but at an amazing location. 6 mins drive to Plane Wreck parking. And right at the foot of an amazing mountain.
Its definitely seen better days, but you get what you pay for.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 Aug 2022

Virginia

You had to remove your shoes. Quite inconvenient. Having slippers available would be great. No place to hang things. Uncomfortable bed. HOT comforter. Way too thick. Not enough light. No tissues. Etc

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2022

Elizabeth

Very clean, comfortable and close to the black sand beach, and waterfalls. The reception was very kind.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2022

Monica

Don’t eat at the restaurant/ no prices and 36$ for Costco fish fries and cake!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2022

Anne

This is a no-frills guest house. It served its purpose and was clean. They offer two dinner options (chicken or fish), if you choose to eat on-site. I wish I’d remembered the breakfast wasn’t included in the rate because if I had, we would have skipped that offering in the morning.

Leisure Family