Hunkubakkar Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Café
Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Hunkubakkar, Kirkjubaejarklaustur, 0880
  • Place, Fjarðrárgljúfur
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Skaftárstofa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kirkjugólf
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Basic Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds in 1 Hut, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hunkubakkar Guesthouse

Guesthouse with free parking, near Fjarðrárgljúfur
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free guesthouse has a bar/lounge and tour/ticket assistance. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area and a TV in a common area are on-site.
Hunkubakkar Guesthouse offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hunkubakkar Guesthouse. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Fjarðrárgljúfur. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Hunkubakkar
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a terrace and TV in a common area
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Fjarðrárgljúfur and 7 minutes from Systrafoss
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hunkubakkar Guesthouse. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kirkjubaejarklaustur guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Hunkubakkar – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hunkubakkar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hunkubakkar Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Hunkubakkar Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 209 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay here - staff were brilliant with their communication, telling us exactly how to check-in late. Comfortable room, and opened breakfast early for us (7:20am) as we had to leave for a trip. Incredibly accommodating and welcoming place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kess-Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed at this hotel while visiting southern Iceland. The room was okay for what I needed but I was very disappointed in the breakfast. I expected more for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

PHILLIP

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls were thin. The room next to us, his snoring woke me up several times. Not recommendedm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice, our room was a bit hot no matter how we adjusted the furnace. There was a beautiful canyon trail only a mile from the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast! Clean and budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, friendly staff, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Abbotsford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really clean, breakfast included and was terrific. Very friendly and hospitable check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Delicious dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Very quaint and comfortable and the location was perfect to be able to visit the canyon. We even arrived late and they were very understanding and accommodating with our check-in. The breakfast was wonderful with homemade bread and the restaurant is super cute.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiya

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

Nice

It was a nice day. Comfortable Kevin’s was a great view. At least one extra pillow on each bed would be great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Some rooms have their own bathroom and others have a shared bathroom with one other room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kumud

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a stunning location, surrounded by trees and rivers, offering a peaceful escape close to nature. Rooms are comfortable , with a kettle and washbasin, while bathrooms are shared among two bedrooms.Breakfast is included ( very basic - cereals , breads and fruits ) and served in the common restaurant, and dinner is available at extra cost, though vegetarian options are limited ( only 1 ). Staff could be more welcoming—we were reminded about breakfast timing in a rather curt way. Also, having a small common area with a fridge or microwave would be a great addition, considering the remote location. Overall, the location is unbeatable (10/10), but service and amenities could be improved.
Entrance
2 bedroom cottage
View from the room
Bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest little cabins! Very clean and only had to share the bathroom with one other room. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great meal and a great stay here. The property is quiet with a nice stream running thru. Excellent meal at the restaurant, and the friendliest, kindest staff you could ever have. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was great other than the breakfast which could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Guesthouse was clearly old but maintained. Ordered two single bed rooms and got a double room. Heat wasn’t working at the time (manager told us that they checked it and it was working). Rooms are very small and hot water runs out quickly. Breakfast was meager, some bread, fruits, veggies, and cereal. A bit overpriced in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room too dark. No TV in the room. Bathroom too small.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very expensive for what it was, but very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia, Allen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff which seems to be a common trait for Iceland. Cabin was small but extremely clean and bright and comfortable. Same for the bathroom. Included breakfast was served in a very pretty small sunroom type restaurant. The breakfast was of high quality although it didn’t have as many choices as we saw other places. I don’t think there was any hot entree. Overall we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

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

A lot of potential but lacking when we were there

Room was very basic and a bit tired. The shower tray did not drain sufficiently quickly so there was a risk that it flooded. I reported it on leaving so hopefully it will be fixed for the next guests. We ate dinner at the restaurant one night and it was very good indeed. It was such a shock how bad the breakfast was. (I don't really understand how a lot of people said that it was great). It doesn't take much effort to put butter or other spreads in a bowl or dish but they were served straight from the packet or jar. Surprised that there were no eggs (not even boiled eggs which would have been simple to prepare). And a limit of just one type of cheese and meat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This guesthouse was very nice. They have a wonderful restaurant with a free breakfast. Our little bungalow was great and clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025