Guesthouse Vellir

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Vellir, Skeidflotur, 871
  • Place, Dyrhólaey
  • Place, Black Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Sand Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Skeidflotur

With a stay at Guesthouse Vellir in Skeidflotur, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Skógar Museum and Kvernufoss Waterfall. .This guesthouse is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Skogafoss and 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Black Sand Beach.

What's nearby

  • Vík i Myrdal Church - 21 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Black Beach - 21 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Black Sand Beach - 23 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Skogafoss - 24 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Sólheimajökull - 26 min drive - 17.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪restorant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Helgi’s Street Food - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café Sólheimajökull - ‬13 min drive
  • Mia's Country Grill

About this property

Guesthouse Vellir

Guesthouse in Skeidflotur with a restaurant and a bar
Guesthouse Vellir offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. This Skeidflotur guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Vellir serving guests of Guesthouse Vellir. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Vellir - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

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 buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ISK 4,000 for adults and ISK 2,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Vellir

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 12000.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 4000 for adults and ISK 2000 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 12000.0 per night

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra 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 first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Vellir Skeidflotur
Vellir Skeidflotur
Guesthouse Vellir Guesthouse
Guesthouse Vellir Skeidflotur
Guesthouse Vellir Guesthouse Skeidflotur

Guesthouse Vellir Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 195 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out in the countryside, surrounded by mountains & farm fields!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Room was very clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUO, West Vancouver

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

10/10 Excellent

Libbi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is perfectly located. It’s nothing fancy but with the prices the way they are in Iceland. I think this is just perfectly lovely. The room has twin beds, sink, and mirror, storage for your bags, a chair , nightstands, and a hot pot with teabags and coffee cups. It has a shared bathroom and a shower in the bathroom.There is a very nice dining room. I wish we had not brought so many groceries and had eaten in the dining room for me to be able to give a review. They do have a small group refrigerator and microwave. If you fly into Reykjavík one day, the Guest house is just the right distance. The next warning we got up and went horseback riding Vik, then explore the black beach and there are so many other places to go down south.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully welcoming and had beers to purchase after a long day adventuring! Lovely room and views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with group

Amazing staff

We arrived slightly after 9 pm after calling in a panic. The woman at the front desk was extremely kind and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay there and loved the beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean guesthouse with great view of Elf Church which I assume was Lutheran if Luther was OK with elves..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abiram

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, cozy room, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cozy one night stay, very quiet would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely and quiet place and just what we were looking for. Wish we hd more time to spend there!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz, Trujillo Alto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room for an overnight. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kennedy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
The property was older and had an odour. It was overpriced for the room especially as it did not include breakfast. Breakfast was also expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfortable room, helpful proprietor, quiet & beautiful spot 15 minutes from vik. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

The place has nothing which can qualify as hotel . Location bad , infrastructure nil , cleanliness zero, no service is the only service. How such properties get listed in Hotels.com is a question. I felt like completely cheated by Hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan & Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good distance from Vik as well as the ferry. We were disappointed that there were no common dining facilities to eat our dinner as the dining room was only open at breakfast if you paid to get their breakfast. No food allowed in the common tv room either. There is a fridge and microwave but not dishware so bring some if you intend to eat your own food. Room and bathrooms are clean and comfortable and the sink in the room was convenient. The hostess was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandy, Herchweiler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Guesthouse Vellir is a hostel that I only ventured into the hallway where my room was. I’m not sure how many rooms, but in my hallway, there were 11 with 2 bathrooms. The room I was in was ok, but definitely not great. The bed was not very comfortable, though better than some I have slept in. The area is fairly quiet, but a bit far from the road. The woman running the hostel is quite nice and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I chose the property because it said breakfast was included and there was a restaurant on the property. There was no breakfast or restaurant. They had an area for it but is was closed down. The walls were thin. I could here the person in the next room snoring all night. Closest town was about 15 to 20 minute drive. The online pictures were a little deceiving.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
The room was very nice and so was the owner. We chatted with her for a bit about the property and her Darion the area. It was very nice. The room was nice and clean too. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area near Vik. Nice beds and easy check-in/check-out. Saw the northern lights!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025