Name: Hótel Búðir
Address: 356 Snaefellsnes, Budir, 0356, IS

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Daniel

Very clean room, good staff and decent breakfast for a price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Tianyu

Amazing vintage hotel with an old world look and feel and seamlessly integrated into the beautiful landscape. Located right next to the iconic Búðakirkja and hiking trails nearby. Excellent gourmet dining at the onsite restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Stacey

This is beautiful hotel and beautiful location .

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

David

The staff was super and the Manager was exceptional. They were friendly and helpful. Facilities and breakfast were great. Recommend staying there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Katherine

The hotel was the perfect stay for us during our trip along the Ring Road. Accommodations were super clean and the staff were excellent. There's not much in the area, so we ate at the on-site restaurant for dinner. While the meal was quite tasty, the options were a bit limited and the service took quite a long time. We're normally used to the pace of service, but it seemed extra \"relaxed\" at this particular location. It didn't ruin our stay by any means; just be aware from a patience standpoint.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Jason

Great hotel. Great food. Probably the best bartender in the world. Would stay again 100%.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

Vijaya

1. First and foremost very old property . Curtains are not covering the sun lights and barely they covered . Sleeping at night was horrible
2. The property does not include breakfast which is secondary unlike other properties
3. Window drapes is deal breaker

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Lisa

What a joy this hotel was after our journey along the Ring road. Nestled in a quiet spot next to the historic church; rests this lovely and serene hotel. The hotel reminds me of a modern nordic cabin, with beautifully designed rooms, modern baths, beds with luxe bedding and fabulous showers and amenities; plus an onsite restaurant with a delicious local menu. Book room 215, it was our favorite stay in Iceland.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

David

I'm not necessarily a hotel person but this was an exceptional one. We were on the third floor above an area where you had to go outside briefly and that was a little weird, but that was the only oddity. Weather wasn't an issue so it wasn't a problem.

The food was terrific. We enjoyed a delicious dinner and from starters to dessert it was perfect. I think the beet soup was one of the best I have ever had.

Property sits adjacent to the black church and in the middle of a national park so there's plenty of hiking to do around it which is the reason we chose it. We hiked to one of the volcanoes which took about three and a half hours round trip but the view was amazing. You can also if you are brave go swimming or at least jump in the cold water. The sitting area is around the bar are also an added bonus and I would definitely make time to have a drink and take in the views.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Karen

What a gem! Great location off the beaten path with plenty of atmosphere and free parking. Our 2nd story room had great views to the volcano. Plenty of walkable paths nearby. Great restaurant with a decent breakfast.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

run

In the middle of nowhere. Not very convenient

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Mark

Great place with a very responsive group. We were there for only a night but slept great

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Ian

The location was terrific. However, the food at dinner was not good enough for the place and the price. Instead of a small menu that was aspiring to ( but not achieving) fine dining, the menu should consist of a greater choice of good and well prepared bistro level food.
It would be great to add a spa (sauna, hot tub etc) as an amenity to the hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

amir

Excellent location
Serene and Magical

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Philippe

Great location
No slippers, tissue (for nose) or mini fridge in room
Good breakfast buffet
Insufficiently stocked bar (unable to make a Manhattan cocktail as the bar was out of vermouth)
Below average (relative to the price) dinner with main meat dishes either not cooked to desired temperature or served lukewarm; experienced over 2 different dinners
Check your bill at departure as there were several errors

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Chris

The mattes was uncomfortable and the room stay hott even with the windows and door open

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

LEONORA

Very clean nice comfy bed. Amazing views staff very helpful : breakfast not good.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Lynne

The location is absolutely beautiful. The happy hour was a welcome break after a full day of exploring.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

René

Magnifique grande chambre, lit king size, propre , emplacement magique. Nourriture très bonne ( prévoir réservation resto) stationnement accessible. Personnel courtois

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Elizabeth

I stayed at Hótel Búðir as a solo traveller and absolutely loved my experience. The room was incredibly cozy, with partial ocean views and beautiful views of the glacier. The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout my stay, and both the bar and restaurant were fantastic — the food was amazing. The grounds themselves are gorgeous, and the view from the beach was absolutely breathtaking. Such a peaceful and memorable place to stay while exploring Snæfellsnes.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Adam

Great hotel in an amazing location. Beautiful views and scenery. Room was large and clean. Shower was tiny. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was good and pretty much the only think nearby to eat. Dinner was average, not that great, and the only thing I would not do again there.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Kate

beautiful location and great breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Christine

Quaint hotel - triple room was nice because it was actually 2 bedrooms with separate bathrooms. Dinner was nice but pricey and portions were smaller than most other hotels. Next to the Black Church.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Mike

Beautiful property in a fantastic location. Prepare to impressed!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Christopher

Very tidy and clean hotel. Staff are great. Breakfast is overpriced, “hot” food isn’t hot

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Chuck

Beautiful hotel with amazing views. The rooms are immaculate and the restaurant is very good. The best hotel I stayed in during my 2 week trip in Iceland.

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Richard

The hotel is fantastically located, with amazing views. Breakfast was very good and the beds extremely comfortable. Bar staff very friendly and helpful. Great stay.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Emily

Beautiful quiet setting. The views were amazing. Proximity to the black church and Bjarnarfoss waterfall was a bonus. In April, we saw seals outside our window and enjoyed excellent craft cocktails from the bar. I recommend staying here one night and dining at the hotel. Then go explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula and stay in Grundarfjörður next.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Lawrence

Amazing views, surprisingly upscale for the area

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Tina

This was the absolute best hotel during our stay in Iceland! So clean, the staff was excellent, the bar area was great, the restaurant was top notch, our room was gorgeous, the view was beautiful, you name it, we loved it!! If you are considering staying here, you definitely should!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Natalie

Quite discouraging that the hotel staff prioritized staff convenience over the guests experience. This property uses old-fashioned keys, hence it was obvious that virtually all of the third floor was vacant. But the rooms with the views were not offered. Quite disappointing.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Michael

Lovely, charming hotel in a stunning location. Good quality evening meal, only criticism would be portion size was quite small on the main course. Lovely staff and clean lovely room. Would definitely recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Michiko

Such a gorgeous property. We loved it so much and would love to come back again. The food at the restaurant was excellent as well. Thank you for making our trip so memorable! It was just breathtakingly beautiful!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Taylor

Great staff and location.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Surbhi

Excellent staff and amenities. Had a very nice Christmas dinner at the hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Aubrey

The staff was so friendly and helpful and the hotel was beautiful and comfortable. It’s set on a remote beach so the views can’t be beat. The food was excellent as well. I would definitely stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Michael

Beautiful location — the room accommodations were excellent... and we saw the Northern Lights!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Marilyn

While we were excited to be in Iceland to take in the landscape and sights, Hotel Budir was a whole experience in itself. It’s absolutely beautiful reminding us of a high-end inn with that is warm and inviting. Every one of the staff members from reception to the bartenders, to the chef were kind and drinks and food were nothing short of 5 star. The outside was just majestic with views of the sea and mountains. We only stayed here 2 nights, celebrating our 10 yr anniversary. But my husband kept saying how perfect everything was and I couldn’t have agreed more! We can’t see us returning to Iceland and not coming back to hotel Budir.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Liang

Beautiful hotel. Room had a nice view. However, breakfast was not included.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Alan

Check in was very easy . It took perhaps 2 minutes! The receptionist was knowledgeable and appeared to be able to speak several languages. There is a beautiful view from the sitting areas near the bar. We took advantage of this and had some wine and enjoyed the view of the ocean, seals, mountains and waterfalls. The room was spacious. Bathroom was clean. The electrical outlets were a little difficult to get at. One outlet was located near the desk next to the windows, and I used this outlet to charge all my devices. I did not see any USB outlets so you will need to bring the appropriate chargers and cables for your devices. Some of the baseboard was missing, but this certainly was not a deal breaker. Definitely a romantic air to this hotel and surrounding countryside. Staff are wonderful, and appear to have varying backgrounds. It's a nice international flavor.
The wifi is pretty decent. I did hear one guest complain about the reception. I did measure their wifi reception as follows: Upload and download 45 MBPS in my room and in lobby and bar. It dropped to 5 MBPS in the first floor dining room. I still had decent reception about 10 feet outside the front entrance.
I think the advantage of this hotel is that it places you nearer to the National Park and surrounding areas. If you were to drive from Reykjavik and explore the area as a one day trip you wouldn't be able to enjoy the area and would be pressed for time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Justin

Excellent hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Sara

Beautiful hotel with lovely staff and excellent food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Eugenia

We stayed in the newer wing of the hotel which was very lovely. The rooms were spacious and the interior was very modern.
The hotels restaurant also served delicious food though there are not many other options near by.
I woild stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Janelle

Wonderful

This place was so cute. Beautiful location on the water and right next to the black church and windy beach. Delicious food and friendly helpful waitstaff. One of our favorite stays.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Nida

Extraordinary Stay

We were greeted so warmly by reception, learned about local liquors and cocktails from the bar staff and had an absolutely delicious dinner with incredible service. We were treated like special guests. The view was spectacular and the room exceedingly comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Kristen

This property is amazing, hands down our favorite hotel of the trip. The restaurant was not only delicious but so kindly accommodating of allergies - be sure to give them at least a day's notice though. All the public spaces are so cozy and welcoming. Our third floor room did get a bit stuffy in unseasonably warm weather, with one window that didn't open much, but they allowed us to move to a room with much more airflow. A minor complaint in an otherwise perfect stay. We not only would come back, but will make the effort to come back and stay here again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2025

L. Gregory

While the site, scenery and quiet are pluses this is NOT a resort or luxury hotel. If you want peace and quiet, walking paths and spectacular scenery in a beautiful area of Iceland and don’t mind having only one option for dining, small weirdly appointed rooms, a closet sized bathroom and no hot tub, sauna or other facilities you might be ok. Very expensive dinner which was only ok (over cooked filounder was the low point of a small manu. A final negative was a $35 charge for a marginal buffet breakfast. A big disappointment dying an otherwise amazing 10 day trip in Iceland.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Kathleen

The views around the property are amazingly beautiful! The restaurant is outstanding.
Our room’s shower was really weird, it had an odd ledge that caused difficulty in showering. Also, we had to go through several doors and a corridor to get to our room. This was tricky with luggage.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Poor bathroom, just ok dining, bad frontdesk service, beautiful setting, first floor lacks privacy

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Rachel

I can’t wait to return

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

Bill

This was a lovely hotel- very expensive- however: One of our 4 rooms was a studio with a ridiculously small shower that was smaller than a cruise ship shower and upon checking out we realized the bill was wrong- they said there was a happy hour but when we checked out the prices weren’t 40% off after all.
No apology or “how can make that right for you?” Or let us deduct the first few drinks or anything to make up for the errors.
Toilet paper was rough and the toilets/showers on the floors above flushed right near our heads and were loud. Certainly not $500 a night caliber in our minds.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Bradley

Everything about this hotel was perfect

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Deborah

Fabulous old style hotel with up to date rooms and bathrooms. Excellent service. Congenial, cosy, lounges. Lovely walking area

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

Eve

Beautiful area. Great food.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2025

John J

Nice hotel, rude staff

The cleanliness of the room and hotel were very good. Unfortunately, the front desk employee at check in was rude and condescending and not helpful at all. The only food options were from the restaurant menu and very limited. I would suggest having a full meal elsewhere before arriving here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

The hotel was great, in a beautiful setting, and with excellent amenities. The bar/lounge area was so nice and the staff was friendly. My only complaint is that the dinner menu is limited and the chef was rigid and would not

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Jeramie

The views and the breakfast!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Craig

Beautiful location. Walked to the beach twice and it’s super close, convenient and it was empty both times. Room and hotel is very new and nice. Our bathroom shower floor was crackers/chipped and should have been repaired but other than that hotel and restaurant are excellent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Hendricus

Location awesome, service attentive, food great, rooms excellent, what else do you wish. All rooms have great views, you are middle in the nature, sheep and Icelandic foxes roaming around.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Roman

Beautiful property in a beautiful surroundings. Very charming. The one not to be missed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2025

Kirk

Cute hotel with a basic room. Breakfast wasn’t included and wasn’t a good value imo, but there were limited options nearby.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Jennifer

Beautiful area

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Joseph

Many thanks for another wonderful stay at Hotel Buðir. Best location on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, spectacular views in every direction. Rooms are comfortable and well appointed with amazing views from every window. Either you're facing the mountains or the sea, or both. Best part - Hotel Buðir has the best bed linen and pillows of any hotel I've visited to date. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They went out of their way to ensure I had the best possible experience.

Most importantly, the restaurant. The restaurant at Hotel Buðir is legendary for good reason. The menu showcases seasonal Icelandic cuisine, it is paired fown to the essentials. They offer both à la carte, and tasting menu (3 or 5 course). IMHO, the cuisine at Buðir is on par with any Michelin starred restaurant. The dinning room service is efficient, attentive and well informed. Don't miss the breakfast buffet, well curated- nobody goes hungry.

Looking forward to my next adventure at Hotel Buðir.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

James

Amazing property! Our favorite stay in all of Iceland!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2025

Miriam

Charming rooms and setting. We splurged for dinner and it was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Ching

A lovely hotel in a beautiful area. We also had our favorite meal in our entire trip here at the restaurant.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Paul

A touch of luxury in an out-of-the-way location. Very quiet and peaceful, with views to the ocean and the tiny church. Dinner was delicious and breakfast very satisfying (although a bit expensive).

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2025

Adrienne

Sub-standard, overpriced, food mediocre, seemed to be a tourist trap. Stayed 2 nights, awakened by drilling and hammering every day. Won’t be back to Hotel Budir

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2025

Adrienne

I think this hotel is massively overrated. The food was average, and breakfast was low end and very expensive. The immediate grounds around the hotel are shabby and in disrepair. Our “superior” room lokked out over the trash dumpster and construction garbage. Active hammering and sawing woke us up at 7 am. I would never stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Robert

Loft room had spectacular view. Beautiful property for bird watching. Highlight!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Lars

Fantastic location, rooms and atmosphere. Nicely refurbished and really nice rooms. The only minus was that our dining experience was not up to the standard that the rest of the hotel represented. 3 of us had the fish and it was dry and overcooked. One of us had the lamb and it was mostly fat. When we told the waitress, she shrugged her shoulders and offered us an extra napkin… I would stay here again, but I would plan dinner somewhere else.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Partha P

Great Location … Good hotel

One of the best hotel I stayed in Iceland

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Susan

I had visited Iceland 10 years ago and stopped here but it was booked for a wedding. Glad to be able to stay. The location is beautiful and a 10 minute stroll to the beach. We stayed in the newer section and it was lovely and pampering. Food was excellent and there are plenty of gathering spaces. Definitely recommend it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

karen

Absolutely stunning first class property. Rooms well appointed. Restaurant was excellent best seafood soup. Saw seals swimming from our balcony.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

patricia

Stunning hotel and setting. The food was absolutely amazing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Jennifer

This is a gorgeous hotel in a pristine setting. Food was great. People were great. It was the highlight of our trip to Iceland. I can't wait to go back.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2025

Joshua

We were looking forward to this stay but it didn’t live up to expectation. A beautiful setting and sitting to have drinks in the bar overlooking the seals was idyllic.

Cons were:
Limited evening food menu, not everyone wants to sit and eat a fine dining meal with only 4 mains options, no flexibility to order from the more relaxed lunch me menu.

Reception staff not the most welcoming, polite enough, but a bit abrupt.

Loft room a bit tired.

Probs
Great location

Bar area very nice and relaxed with large selection of drinks

Bar staff friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

Brain

Absolutely gorgeous views from this hotel and the staff at the hotel restaurant were fantastic.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Thomas

Beautiful property, very quiet when we stayed in winter. Absolutely picturesque setting. Perfect place to watch the stars from, even if you have to hide behind the little church to get away from the hotel lights - it would be nice if they turned off their outside lights when the aurora is on display. Good vegan options in the restaurant, but would be nice to have more options at breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

Corbett

We spent a lovely two nights here. The views are spectacular. The staff are extremely nice and accommodating. Would stay here again. 10/10

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2025

Richard

Loved everything

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Mikael

Quaint, cozy, friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2024

Pamela

Great Place to stay in the Western Region!

Quaint and cozy hotel with amazing food -- our best dinner in Iceland for sure. Loved the Happy Hour discount!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Andrea

Where do I start! Every detail of this hotel made such an impression on me and my husband. It is perfect in every way. The staff was wonderful, the dining was such a highlight (best drinks in all of Iceland - and we travelled far and wide), the room… INCREDIBLE! There was a magic to the experience that I simply cannot describe. In the morning, while I let my husband sleep in, I walked to the shore, watched a few harbor seals play, wandered along the sheep paths, and just enjoyed the beauty of the area. We cannot wait to return to stay here!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

Robin

Gorgeous setting. Fabulous gourmet restaurant.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Reid

Unbelivable place! Loved it. Highlight of our trip.

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2024

Amy-Marie

This hotel was very dated and vintage feeling. Some prefer this style. Very Victorian. The staff was pleasant and dinner was AMAZING (but also very expensive). Great location if doing the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Hal

Lovely inn with great hospitality. Our dinner was well prepared and our server, Maria, was attentive and very good!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2024

Denise

One of the most unique aspects is the location and opportunity to see the northern lights if they come out. They notified us and we had a spectacular night of viewing.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Govind

Excellent hotel, had a wonderful experience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Stacy

Everything was super luxurious and comfortable. We were able to see the northern lights on the night of our stay and it was spectacular, especially because there’s no light pollution here. If you’re exploring the Snæfellsnes peninsula, this is a great stop.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2024

JoAnn

Beautiful property and area! We laid on the beach beyond the church and watched the northern lights dance! The seals were in the bay playing in the morning and the sheep came through the land as well. Gorgeous area and very peaceful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2024

Lucy

Ver nice rooms in a beautiful setting.

Reserved 2 rooms side by side in a very peaceful setting overlooking the ocean and mountains.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2024

Amit

Really nice boutique hotel near Barnafoss in the Snaefelness Peninsula. Stayed in a loft room. Fairly small and the tub/shower is very poorly designed. Half the tub has a raised platform intended to be a seat, but it is difficult to shower in just one half and exit. I would not recommend this room to anyone that has difficulty with balance.

It has one restaurant with a very limited menu. If you’re here multiple days you should find somewhere else to eat at night for variety and cost.

The bar is nice and has great views and a good selection of whiskey and gin. Again both are expensive as you’ll find throughout Iceland. Service was about average here.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

Humberto

Beautiful hotel next to the Black Church. Classic facilities and food was fantastic.

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2024

James

All fine…

Leisure Family