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895 reviews

South Iceland Guesthouse

South Iceland Guesthouse

Steinar 3, Hvolsvellir, 861, Iceland

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Lake view

South Iceland Guesthouse

South Iceland Guesthouse is a 2-star guest house in Hvolsvöllur, Iceland. The address is Steinar 3, about 21.5mi from the city center. Reviews: 895.

Facilities include a restaurant, free private parking and free Wifi, plus a tour desk and a bar. On-site parking is free, and a terrace offers lake and mountain views. Rooms are non-smoking and equipped with kitchen facilities (kitchenware, kitchenette), while extra-long beds (> 6.5 ft) and garden or landmark views enhance the stay. A picnic area and garden add outdoor charm, and horseback riding is available for an extra charge.

Situated in Iceland's south, this guest house provides a practical base for travelers seeking simple comfort and scenic vistas.

Nestled in Iceland’s south, the guesthouse sits in Hvolsvöllur, about 21.5mi from the city center. A terrace looking out over a tranquil lake and surrounding mountains sets a peaceful tone, while a garden and picnic area invite relaxed moments between adventures. For a touch of excursion between sightseeing, horseback riding is available for an extra charge.

Dining is convenient with Gamla fjósið, the on-site restaurant exuding a romantic ambiance and serving Grill/BBQ-style dishes. Practical touches include free private parking and free Wifi, plus a tour desk to help plan day trips. The on-site bar provides a cozy spot to unwind, and accepted payments include Cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro.

Accommodations are non-smoking and come with kitchen facilities (kitchenware, kitchenette), with options featuring extra-long beds over 6.5 ft and garden or landmark views. A variety of room configurations is available, including Small Twin with bunk beds, Standard Twin with a shared or private bathroom, Quadruple, and Family rooms with multiple beds. With picnic areas, a garden, and easy access to South Iceland’s scenic landscapes, this setting makes a simple, comfortable base for travelers exploring the region.

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Lake view

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Landmark view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Rooms

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom in South Iceland Guesthouse

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Standard, Quadruple, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

2 Bunk Beds

215 sqft

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Mountain view

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Garden view

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Family Room with Shared Bathroom in South Iceland Guesthouse

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Family, Shared Bathroom

3 Bunk Beds

95 sqft

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Garden view

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Small Twin Room in South Iceland Guesthouse

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Small, Twin

2 Bunk Beds

55 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

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Garden view

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom in South Iceland Guesthouse

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

120 sqft

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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - single occupancy in South Iceland Guesthouse

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Standard, Twin, Single Use, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk Beds

95 sqft

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Small, Twin, Bunk, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Standard, Shared Bathroom

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Small, Shared Bathroom

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Guest reviews

8.1

895 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Agnieszka

10

October 2023

Do not get the first look fool you - it is a great place! From the outside it doesn't look that way, but it is! The rooms are very clean and comfortable. They are small, but enough for one night stay. The kitchen and dining area is big and very well organized. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. The bathrooms are separate, but clean and cozy - with the floor heating! Very nice! You will find sheet covers and towels in your room. Good location - even being close to the main road. You pick up keys in the restaurant accross the street - where, as a guest of the Guesthouse you also have discount. Staff was very helpful and nice!

The nearest shop is 30 minutes drive away - only to take that into account! :)

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Łukasz

8.2

August 2023

A typical guesthouse with small bedrooms and shared bathrooms (though the kitchen is spacious). Despite being located near a main road (route 1), it's perfectly quiet. There are no hiking areas in the vicinity, but it's a good place to stay if you plan to visit nearby attractions (Seljavallalaug pool, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull glacier, to name a few).

The interior is clean enough, but the windows could be cleaner. If flies annoy you, beware, there's plenty of them (it's not somebody's fault, it's countryside after all, flies are part of the environment, but still, some may find it annoying).

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Vicki

8.2

September 2024

Good location for travelling south Iceland. Place was warm & open shared facilities comfortable, bathrooms were clean. Easy check-in. Only met the staff at the restaurant opposite who checked us in. Handy to be able to go across the road for dinner although didn't think meals were good value for money. Would probably recommend self-catering.

Beds were not that comfortable-mattresses need replacing maybe.

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Songe

8.2

July 2023

At first, this looked questionable. The building sort of seems like it's in the middle of nowhere. However, we ended up really enjoying it. The hillside was beautiful and the setting kind of magical in the morning light. The restaurant associated with the place, right across the street was good and so was the morning, affordable breakfast. The pillows are flat though as in most places in Iceland. So, bring an extra if you can! :)

Pillows---the pillows in each place we stayed were always awful--flat and only one per person. This seemed like a universal problem! ha.

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Lura

10

April 2024

Such a beautiful location and a well-maintained, clean, and comfy place to stay. The staff member we communicated with was great and so helpful when we realized we had booked the wrong type of room by accident. So appreciated! You should try their restaurant across the street. It was delicious and a lovely atmosphere. Also, the sheep at the farm next door are super adorable.

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Victoria

9.1

January 2023

This was perfect for my family. It was big enough for four of us, including my two young teens, and had a table so we could eat together rather than in the main room. The room was warm and modern. The showers were hot and the kitchen had everything you could think of.

My only improvements would be that they need a drying room. We were out in the rain one day and really struggled to get our clothes dry. I would also suggest they sell or provide a few basics such as butter and milk for the tea and coffee.

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Giuseppe

9.1

October 2023

The property is located along the southern route and easy to find. Its proximity to both Reykjavik and Vik make it ideal for a trip down south. The bathrooms and common areas, like the kitchen and the living room, are very comfortable and modern. There was tea and coffee available.

The rooms, unlike the common areas, are very simple. The bathroom does not offer any amenities like shampoo or soap.

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Allison

10

July 2023

We enjoyed our stay at this guesthouse. The outside is a little unassuming but the inside is exactly as the photos show. It's clean and comfortable with spaces to relax, cook and eat. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are clean and private. The restaurant across the street where you check in is so cute and food is delicious. We would definitely stay here again when driving and stopping along the ring road.

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Yehuda

10

March 2023

‏The best guesthouse ever !! I felled into a frozen stream and lost my car key, I arrived at the hostel without my car and was frozen, they welcomed me with open arms straight to the shower to warm up and dry off, the owner of the place made sure we got a spare car key from Reykjavík so that the next morning we continued to travel with our car and warm in our hearts, the restaurant was very tasty and the place was very friendly Homey and good. Thank you Hrund for everything ❤️

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Sarah

10

May 2025

It was very clean and modern. The kitchen and everything is very well kept and it’s a great layout with the view.

Early check out but other than that, it is amazing. Everything was wonderful and the staff were VERY accommodating.

Points of Interest Around South Iceland Guesthouse

Attractions

Skógafoss

5.9mi

Skogar Museum

6.5mi

Eyjafjallajökull Volcano

6.6mi

Seljalandsfoss

10.2mi

Fimmvörðuháls Volcano

10.6mi

Mýrdalsjökull Glacier

10.6mi

Sólheimajökull Glacier

10.7mi

Thor's Woods (Thórsmörk)

13.9mi

Katla Volcano

19mi

Reynisfjara Beach

23mi

Restaurants

Gamla fjósið

Cuisines

  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Romantic

Amenities of South Iceland Guesthouse

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Tour desk

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Lake view

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden view

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Landmark view

Picnic area

Garden

View

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Stay rules - South Iceland Guesthouse

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property