Alfheimar Hotel

2.5 star property
Beach fun, near Lindarbakki House

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Family Quadruple Room
Property grounds
Standard Triple Room | View from room
Standard Double or Twin Room | Shared kitchen
Standard Double or Twin Room | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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v/Merkisveg, Borgarfirdi Eystra, Bakkagerdi, Borgarfjordur Eystri, 720
  • Place, KHB Brewery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lindarbakki House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bakkagerdi Church
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Egilsstadir (EGS)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Patio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Borgarfjordur Eystri

At Alfheimar Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lindarbakki House and Bakkagerdi Church. Highlights at this beach guest house include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Alfheimar Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to bike hire and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Borgarfjordur Eystri guest house include Hafnarhólmi and Innra Hvannagil Gorge.

What's nearby

  • KHB Brewery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lindarbakki House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bakkagerdi Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hafnarhólmi - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Vök Baths - 57 min drive - 92.2 km

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Álfacafé - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hafnarhús Cafè - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Frystiklefinn Café & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Frystiklefinn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Borgin - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Alfheimar Hotel

Beach fun, near Lindarbakki House
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Alfheimar Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Borgarfjordur Eystri guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Alfheimar Hotel offers 32 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Alfheimar Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 10000.00 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 10000.00 per day
  • Laundry fee: ISK 1500

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Álfheimar
Álfheimar Borgarfjordur Eystri
Álfheimar House
Álfheimar House Borgarfjordur Eystri
Álfheimar Guesthouse Borgarfjordur Eystri
Álfheimar Guesthouse
Álfheimar
Alfheimar Hotel Guesthouse
Alfheimar Hotel Borgarfjordur Eystri
Alfheimar Hotel Guesthouse Borgarfjordur Eystri

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Alfheimar Hotel?

Alfheimar Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Alfheimar Hotel?

Yep, Alfheimar Hotel has a free self car park.

Is Alfheimar Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Alfheimar Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Alfheimar Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alfheimar Hotel?

No, Alfheimar Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Alfheimar Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alfheimar Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Alfheimar Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Alfheimar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar, Naples

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The setting is magical but most businesses are closed, including the hotels restaurant, in September. Plan accordingly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akhil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is perfect for puffin watching(7 min drive). The northern lights are right outside the room or the hotel. Thats how dark it is next to the hotel. The breakfast was very good. The views around the hotels itself are very good. Staff is friendly and helpful, the receiptionist gave us tips on hiking etc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived late, about 9:45 pm, and they made sure to wait for us, got us taken care of quickly and showed us to our room. The included breakfast was a decent variety and got us going in the morning. It was a short stay but enjoyable and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very thin walls, and limited selection. The pros are very clean and cozy, with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and the host was very helpful and accommodating..what a beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarintip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff who greet us is very polite and helpful. He is very enthusiastic and very understandable with kindness. The place itself is good too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rishu

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Just OK

The place was fine, however we did not receive the room type that we had booked. Also when we arrived to the room, one of the beds was not made, and the comforter was just crumpled up on top of the bed which made us wonder if the room had been cleaned at all before we arrived. The manager/owner did give us some money back the next day, so that was nice. Breakfast was ok. Location was excellent, really close to the harbor where you see the puffins, which is why we stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

s

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were nice, but it felt way overpriced for what was essentially a very basic room. The overall atmosphere was more like campground lodging. The room was dark, and the toilet paper was the kind you’d find in public restrooms, where you have to pull out one piece at a time. There was no kettle for hot water in the room, so if you wanted tea or hot water you had to walk to the main building — very inconvenient on a rainy day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a beautiful setting and is in nice shape. The dining room is a nice feature, although it seems vastly overpriced for what they offer. Breakfast was fine but nothing special. All in all, it's a fine place, but we expected a bit more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lih

Liked: Staff & service
Quick check in, convenient to see the puffins, warm welcome, great food but not cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AIMIN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it has great restaurant and fantastic seafood! highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay to see the puffins. only 5-10 minute drive away to the puffin island....and there were hundreds of them! THe hotel looks a lot better in person than the pics...pretty modern room. also has a laundry facility that seems unheard of in Iceland. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anabelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eli Joe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff are so helpful, friendly and accommodating. Nice scenery as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location on the water was beautiful and relaxing and a quick drive over to puffin island! Breakfast provided was able to cater to just about anyone’s dietary restrictions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's cozy, room was nothing too special but totally fine for 4 of us (we had the room with 5 twin beds). We enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was pretty good and included. I had read another review where someone said they ran out of food by 8:30 (it's served 6-9) but there seemed to be a lot of guests when we stayed (parking lot completely full) and yet plenty of breakfast. I arrived to breakfast at 8:30, my wife and kids actually got there by 8:55 and the staff was kind and let them eat too. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JASON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Please note: Travelocity says check-in is up to 11pm. This property closed check in at 10pm. However, they left a key and very good instructions because we called ahead. It’s a no-frills arrangement. We weren’t sure what to expect in as remote a part of the country as this, but the room was fine. Utilitarian is the word for it. 5 beds, 2 comfy chairs, and a shower/restroom. No table. Only one of the heaters seemed to work (but it’s a big room). And half the overhead lights didn’t appear to work. But at $400/night, I was honestly expecting a bit more. For $475/night, we rented a two-story, 2BR penthouse in Reykjavik the same week. However, it’s probably a market issue, and people need places to stay in that area. To be fair, we didn’t contact the owner about any of this, so they didn’t have a chance to address anything. We really just need a place to sleep and take off again in the morning, and this worked just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is rather remote but the ideal place to see puffins up close -- literally at your feet from the viewing platform that the town has built next to the puffin nesting area. The breakfast and dinner at the hotel were very tasty!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025