Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands

Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands Resort in Northeastern Region

4.3

Excellent(278 Reviews)

Resort in Northeastern Region

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

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About this resort

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands offers pet-friendly accommodation in Óbyggðasetur. Guests can enjoy local and home made meals on site.

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Northeastern Region

Nearby attractions

Ystafell Transportation Museum

144.4 mi

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Quadruple Room

1 Queen • 204 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room - Alcove

1 Queen • 861 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Queen • 861 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 Single or 1 Queen • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands

$$$$

4.3

Excellent(278 Reviews)

Resort in Northeastern Region

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this resort

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands offers pet-friendly accommodation in Óbyggðasetur. Guests can enjoy local and home made meals on site.

Amenities

Pool

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Northeastern Region

Nearby attractions

Ystafell Transportation Museum

144.4 mi

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Quadruple Room

1 Queen • 204 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room - Alcove

1 Queen • 861 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Queen • 861 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 Single or 1 Queen • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(278 Reviews)

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4.3

Apr 2024

Love it!!

Everything!! Don’t miss this one on your next trip to Iceland. Such a unique and beautiful place.

The room was small for a family of 5

4.3

Apr 2024

The staff is amazing

The reception was extremely warm and I felt very welcome. I was impressed with the kindness of the staff. In the evening I was also offered dinner, where I was able to interact with other travelers. And the food was great. The facilities are very good too, and the hot pool was invigorating!

4.3

Aug 2023

Great people, beautiful setting, fascinating museum. Go!

The setting, the museum on site, the people who work there, meeting the other travelers, the family-style dinners where we got to talk to others, the idea of the sauna and hot tub, the concept.

The bathroom door in the old house was a problem. One bathroom, eight people. The door was loud. The lock didn’t work well. Every time someone went into the bathroom, the door was LOUD then the lock was LOUD. It was difficult to sleep if anyone else was using the bathroom. There’s also the issue that different nationalities of people have different bathroom conventions - for example, Germans leave the door closed when the bathroom is empty. USA people leave it open. That led to not knowing if the room was in use or not. I mentioned it to the manager and I trust she’ll do something about it!Also, sadly, the plumbing in the hot tub/sauna was out of whack and the hot tub was not warm enough so it was less than ideal. I’ve said so much negative but really I had a wonderful time. It was a beautiful place with beautiful people and I would go there again. The museum was excellent and interesting and so well done. The staff were so kind and friendly. It was a terrific experience.

4.3

Jul 2023

Exceptional

The property was cute. Etti, probably spelling that wrong I am sorry, was so friendly and helpful and it was such a pleasure getting to talk with him. The food was amazing as well for dinner.

It was hard to get it to pull up on GPS for directions. Use Waze instead of google.

4.3

Jul 2023

Perfect place to stay in the wilds of Iceland…..

Awesome location - you feel like you are off the tourist circuit. Lovely staff and beautiful dining area. Really special place to stay

Breakfast was good, but basic.

4.3

Jun 2023

Superb

Great staff who were very accommodating, super comfy beds, clean, great food!! Farm dogs were lovely. Very quirky and unique! Outdoor pools were fantastic. Real character, made me feel like I was in a slice of 50s Iceland. Icelandic Lamb Dinner! 🤤🤤

Main house was creaky, could hear people moving about. One toilet for four rooms. All things considered, I would stay again!,

4.3

Jun 2023

Don't tell others so I wont get ruined, oops I think I just did.

Rural beauty, serene and off the beaten path. Like going under the rope at a museum and sleeping in the bed. Something spiritual about the place just made you want to slow down and be for awhile. Family dinners were a pleasant change to the hotel fare. Well worth the jog off the beaten path!

When I had to leave.

4.3

Jan 2023

Exceptional

All was perfect. The dinner was the best that I ate in my life.

4.3

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Friendly and helpful personal, really tasty breakfast, amazing views

4.3

Aug 2022

the dinner and the hot tub was delicious

unique hostel experience in Oceland

4.3

May 2022

Good

free upgrade, fantastic museum. food in the evening was good

surrounding is quite, but I expected a bit more wilderness and activities, sauna was ok, hot tub didn't work. pictured suggested much more

4.3

Apr 2022

Very good

Friendly staff, nature, the museum, sauna.

Hot outdoor bath tub could not be used.

4.3

Oct 2021

Retro house far away from the rest of the world

This place is as secluded as it gets. It’s pretty amazing to enjoy the quietness there. The sauna area with hot pool as amazing especially in the evening right under the thousands of stars. The furniture and decorations are amazing.

Make sure you communicate your expectations clearly. We didn’t pay for our breakfast beforehand and we were not expecting any. When we woke up there was breakfast ready for us as we were the only ones in that night and we ended up paying for it little bit more than we expected. The host was very nice and probably didn’t want to leave us hungry as we haven’t met the day before and couldn’t discuss whether we want to eat or not. The breakfast was very rich and delicious. It just made us feel a bit awkward in the end this entire situation :)

4.3

Oct 2021

one night stay

The owners were very friendly and accommodating. The farmhouse was traditional and charming. The purpose built sauna, lounge with hammocks and outdoor hot bath were all excellent and very cosy and relaxing. Breakfast was served in the rustic farmhouse kitchen and was a great start to the day.

4.3

Sep 2021

Exceptional

Great place. Really nice food. Don’t forget to visit the museum.

4.3

Aug 2021

Best place in Iceland !

Super place the best so far in Iceland ! All details are super well looked after the food is delicious and the warm pool in the night … a dream !

Everything was just perfect

4.3

Jul 2021

Need to come back

Loved the lokrekkja! Beautiful place and loved the attention to details. The museum was interesting.

In dire need of hooks. Had problem hanging my coat and same goes in the shower facilities - couldn’t put my bag anywhere beside the floor.

4.3

Jul 2021

Exceptional

Stunning place,very friendly host,great hot pot and excellent home made food,the museum is just waaauuuw

4.3

Jul 2021

Paradise on earth!!!

Location and environment is amazing! So peaceful and unique experience where you literally feel like you’ve been traveling back in time. Everything about this place is unbelievably gorgeous and beautiful with great service and amenities. The food is wonderful and beds are very comfortable. I highly recommend to stay at the Wilderness Center for at least for 2 nights to enjoy fully this incredible place and what it has to offer. It’s without a doubt one of my favorite places in the world.

Nothing, everything was perfect.

4.3

Jul 2021

We had a nice stay at The Wilderness Center, great food!

The breakfast and dinner we purchased were delicious and plentiful, and the two dining areas were cozy. We met some delightful people during our stay at the Wilderness Center. The river valley is beautiful.

The wooden bedframe for one of the twin beds in our guestroom nearly collapsed. The guestrooms did not lock properly.

4.3

Jul 2021

This place should be preserved. It’s wonderful!

The most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in! We had the double private room in the museum which was lovely and although it may seem a bit expensive I think it’s worth investing in places like this one. The home cooked dinner and breakfast were heaven and the owners are the cherry on top of the cake!

4.3

May 2021

Good

Nice area for walks

Unfortunately the Bathhouse burned in a fire, it will not be available to use for some more weeks.

4.3

Sep 2020

Exceptional

Lovely accommodation with amazing decor and the spa is a total bonus!

No use of a kitchen and their ‘restaurant’ closes at 9pm. We arrived pretty late and hungry, but luckily we had some cold food with us.

4.3

Aug 2020

Exceptional

Great getaway, cars kept at distance. Rooms, restaurant, bathhouse, books and museum all beautiful, with great attention to details. Holistic environment, artistic, calm, cultural... and plenty to do

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Northeastern Region?

The average price for a rental in Northeastern Region is $158 per night. This rental is $21 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands. Enjoy the water!

Is Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands pet friendly?

Yes! This resort is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands

Resort in Northeastern Region

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Northeastern Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room

Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room - Alcove

Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands

Resort in Northeastern Region

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Northeastern Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room

Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room - Alcove

Double Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Northeastern Region?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Wilderness Center / Óbyggðasetur Íslands?

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