895 reviews
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$300Steinar 3, Hvolsvellir, 861, Iceland
895 reviews
1/57
Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Tour desk
Bar
Parking On Site
Terrace
Lake view
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.
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)
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Standard, Quadruple, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
2 Bunk Beds
215 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
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Family, Shared Bathroom
3 Bunk Beds
95 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
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Small, Twin
2 Bunk Beds
55 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
120 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
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Standard, Twin, Single Use, Shared Bathroom
2 Bunk Beds
95 sqft
Lake view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Garden view
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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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8.1
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Featured reviews:
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! :)
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ❤️
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.
Attractions
Skógafoss
5.9miSkogar Museum
6.5miEyjafjallajökull Volcano
6.6miSeljalandsfoss
10.2miFimmvörðuháls Volcano
10.6miMýrdalsjökull Glacier
10.6miSólheimajökull Glacier
10.7miThor's Woods (Thórsmörk)
13.9miKatla Volcano
19miReynisfjara Beach
23miAttractions
Skógafoss
5.9miSkogar Museum
6.5miEyjafjallajökull Volcano
6.6miSeljalandsfoss
10.2miFimmvörðuháls Volcano
10.6miMýrdalsjökull Glacier
10.6miSólheimajökull Glacier
10.7miThor's Woods (Thórsmörk)
13.9miKatla Volcano
19miReynisfjara Beach
23miGamla fjósið
Cuisines
Ambiances
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)
Activities
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Guest bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Minibar
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee maker
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Executive lounge access
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen
Stovetop
Toaster
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Telephone
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
View
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Lake view
Landmark view
Mountain view
View
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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