Birta Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, walk to East Iceland Heritage Museum

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Hiking
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
View from property
Shared kitchen
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

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Tjarnarbraut 7, Egilsstaðir, 0700
  • Popular LocationEast Iceland Heritage Museum2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLagarfljót7 min walk
  • Popular LocationFardaga Waterfall13 min walk
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Room options

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Egilsstaðir

Birta Guesthouse is located in Egilsstaðir. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fardaga Waterfall and Hengifoss, while East Iceland Heritage Museum and Minjasafn Austurlands are cultural highlights. Lagarfljót is another place to visit that comes recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing and snowboarding.

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum - 2 min walk
  • Lagarfljót - 7 min walk
  • Minjasafn Austurlands - 7 min walk
  • Fardaga Waterfall - 13 min walk
  • Vök Baths - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skálinn Diner - 2 min walk
  • Salt Café & Bistro - 6 min walk
  • Glóð - 3 min walk
  • Bókakaffi Hlöðum - 4 min drive
  • Móðir Jörð - Vallanes Organic Farm - 17 min drive

About this property

Birta Guesthouse

Guest house near East Iceland Heritage Museum
Located close to Lagarfljót and Minjasafn Austurlands, Birta Guesthouse provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Birta Guesthouse have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Birta Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Birta Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Birta Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Birta Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Birta Guesthouse located?

Situated in Egilsstaðir, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of East Iceland Heritage Museum, Lagarfljót and Minjasafn Austurlands. Fardaga Waterfall and Hengifoss are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Toronto

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled 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