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Birta Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from East Iceland Heritage Museum

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Tjarnarbraut 7, Egilsstaðir, 0700
  • East Iceland Heritage Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fardaga Waterfall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Vök Baths
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Egilsstadir (EGS)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Egilsstaðir

Birta Guesthouse places you next to East Iceland Heritage Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Lagarfljót. This 8-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lagarfljót - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Minjasafn Austurlands - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fardaga Waterfall - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vök Baths - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Café & Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Askur Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Glóð - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bókakaffi Hlöðum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Móðir Jörð - Vallanes Organic Farm - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Birta Guesthouse

Guesthouse with free parking, steps from East Iceland Heritage Museum
Birta Guesthouse features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Free toiletries are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Birta Guesthouse Egilsstadir
Birta Egilsstadir
Birta Guesthouse Guesthouse
Birta Guesthouse Egilsstaðir
Birta Guesthouse Guesthouse Egilsstaðir

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Birta Guesthouse?

Birta Guesthouse offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Birta Guesthouse?

Located steps from East Iceland Heritage Museum, this guesthouse is in Egilsstaðir, and within a 10-minute walk of Lagarfljót and Minjasafn Austurlands. You'll also find Vök Baths and Fardaga Waterfall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Birta Guesthouse?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Birta Guesthouse feature a casino on the premises?

No, Birta Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Birta Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Does Birta Guesthouse have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Birta Guesthouse have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Birta Guesthouse offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Birta Guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Birta Guesthouse.

Does Birta Guesthouse have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to Birta Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to Birta Guesthouse is Egilsstadir (EGS), which is within a mile.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Birta Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Birta Guesthouse.

Birta Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and felt like home! Property was clean. public spaces felt welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

PP

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy house and clean. Could probably improve on soundproofing the rooms as we could hear snoring and murmuring from other rooms at night. Some guest tends to overuse the kitchen for heavy meals and we had to wait for our turn. However we do loved our stay and it has a very nice view from my room - I could see faint aurora. Would come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This guesthouse was within walking distance of a pleasant diner, close to gas stations and easily accessible. The property is well maintained and spotless. The rooms have adequate space and there are common areas and kitchen privileges.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect, except could’ve used better black out curtains for summer midnight sun months. But great comfy spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Biggest issue was soap dispensers in every shared water closets were empty. We stayed two nights and never addressed. Room very small with sloped ceilings where we bumped our heads numerous times reaching for items on nightstands. Rug in room curled up on corner which caused tripping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little guesthouse

Very clean. Comfortable bed but as I have wished all throughout Iceland it sure would be nice to have an extra pillow or two in the room. Next trip I am definitely bringing my own pillow!! Watch as you use their unique folding shower. If you take a normal bath the water piles up and doesn’t drain and the water will end up all over the bathroom floor! Found this out too late. Interesting concept in design but not intended for normal water use I don’t think. Over all a lovely place and we loved the town also. Would recommend a trip over the mountain to Seydisfjordur. It is wild.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dry nice a clean place. Convenient for a trip around the Ring Road. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing around one dinner and a restaurant that did not open. Bathroom smell, room very small for two person. No one to check you in or out. It’s worth more of your money to stay at the hotel. Will not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient Guesthouse

This was quite a good Guesthouse compared to others in Iceland! We received check in instructions the day before arrival and had no issues checking in/out. If you chose the breakfast option, you’re given a voucher for a diner up the road (literally less than a minute drive) which had a decent selection for breakfast. There were also lots of places nearby for dinner. The only thing that was slightly annoying were the bedroom curtains as they let in (what felt like) a fair bit of light which made sleeping a bit difficult when the sun doesn’t really set until 11pm at night - this could just be something we aren’t used to not being from Iceland but we found other places we stayed in Iceland did have better curtains. Either way, still a great place to stay for the price :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Guesthouse!!

Very cozy, confortable and clean... Very close to restaurant and Cafe....full stocked kitchen. they even had a booklet with info about the area and different things that can be done.... Check in was very easy, received and email with all the necessary details.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Boogs, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was very clean and well maintained. The rooms and shared facility were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

GS, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a private room and bathroom separate to the main building but had access to the kitchen to cook. The room and bathroom were big and clean. However our room was right beside the road and can get quite noisy sometimes. Apart from that, absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy stay

Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great William Mccoy

The stay was great we were walking distance to most everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brett, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly staff

Clean, good kitchen facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonibly priced near SFO

The hotel had free parking and breakfast. I needed a cheap hotel near the SFO so I could pickup a friend and this hotel worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eva, Toronto. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in one of the lovely Annex rooms. It is spacious and has a private bathroom, a table with 2 chairs, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and tea bags and a coffee maker with coffee inserts. We were very comfortable there. There was a kitchen in the main house for everyone to use. We arrived early and there was a buzzer next to the door that allowed us to contact Cleo’s cell phone. She let us come into the main house to have a coffee and tea while we waited for her to arrive. She was very welcoming. The location was great, right across from a Reindeer museum and near everything. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this cute place. The host was very friendly and welcoming. He took the time to show us around and explained the rules. Location was within walking distance of anything you needed. Breakfast was provided and was the best of any place we stayed in Iceland. Wish we had longer to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018