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Alfheimar Hotel

2.5 star property
Enjoy ocean views and local cuisine at Alfheimar Hotel, or plan adventures in Hafnarhólmi's natural landscapes at the lobby coffee shop.

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Alfheimar Hotel, amid Hafnarhólmi's beauty, offers a complimentary breakfast buffet. Enjoy ocean views at the restaurant and plan your day at the coffee shop. Guests connect with in-room WiFi and appreciate the garden, playground, and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Patio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Borgarfjordur Eystri, Alfheimar Hotel is in a rural area and by the ocean. Lindarbakki House is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hafnarhólmi and Innra Hvannagil Gorge. Bakkagerdi Church is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Borgarfjordur Eystri travel guide
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v/Merkisveg, Borgarfirdi Eystra, Bakkagerdi, Borgarfjordur Eystri, 720

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
  • Borgin
    7 min walk
  • já sæll
    6 min walk

About this property

Alfheimar Hotel

Guesthouse near Lindarbakki House
Located close to Bakkagerdi Church and Hafnarhólmi, Alfheimar Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Alfheimar Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Meeting rooms, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Alfheimar Hotel offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, heating, and desks

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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

  • 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 crib
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, 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 10000.00 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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

Is Alfheimar Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alfheimar Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Alfheimar Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alfheimar Hotel located?

Situated in Borgarfjordur Eystri, this beach guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Lindarbakki House and Bakkagerdi Church. Hafnarhólmi and Innra Hvannagil Gorge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Alfheimar Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here. A lovely village. The proprietor was amazing friendly, generous and caring and grew up in the village. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Álfheimar Hotel was a lovely 2 night stay for our small group. The town is small and cozy, we took a walk to the top of Alfborg and just love the ocean views.
The town from the top of Alfborg
Beautiful view
Alf house
The view from the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eli Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alfheimer is a gem on the east coast. We decided to stay another night. The staff is very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Accommodations were perfect with a comfortable bed and great tasting food. The locally brewed beer is delicious as well. All around a wonderful experience. Should we ever come back to Iceland we will be back here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Akhil

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

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing! Staff superb… location so unique walking trails fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhilip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting and Very friendly staff made me feel welcomed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Great location, tucked in the valley, and situated in a quaint town. Close proximity to puffin colony was a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for star gazing. The hotel offers everything one needs after a long trip. Breakfast options were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved the buffet dinner we had. It’s the best meal we have had during our entire stay (15 days) at Iceland. This country style hotel is a gem. We enjoyed our stay tremendously.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Super friendly staff. Yummy dinner with local food. Excellent breakfast included. Great location on the water near puffins.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. The guy who checked us in was very welcoming. Room was clean. Bed was pretty flat/thin. Not too comfy. Location only 9 mins away from puffin marina. Which is the reason we chose this place. Breakfast is included. All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jensyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got in after hours. Mike left us a note & key at reception. Coffee was good with milk alternatives. Continental breakfast was great with local options. Parking right outside our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was quite close to the puffin viewing area. Wished we would have booked two nights. Nice quiet area. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in, large room Great breakfast spread Long drive in, up/down mountain on long winding road, so take care driving in, esp. if arriving in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely stay! Our room was just what we needed. Mike at the front desk was very helpful. We were going to wait to see the puffins until the next morning but were advised to go visit them that evening. Thank goodness we did!! Thousands of puffins to see. What a site. We went back in the morning and they were all gone hunting just as Mike had said. The drive out there was a little stressful but absolutely stunning! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Puffins Central!!

Amazing spot to see the Puffins… the staff was wonderful. It was on the pricey side. Our most expensive stop on the Ring Road by far. Very small town, not much there, except an awesome Puffin experience. That’s must be the big price tag… and it was worth it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Generoso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet place near the Norwegian Sea. To reach this place is through long and winding road but worth the drive. Breakfast was good and the front desk lady was very accommodating and easy to talk to. There were sheep roaming in front of the property but never seen any getting too close to the accommodation. Must be very nice during summer because it’s a puffin area but during our stay in end of September they are all gone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024