Guesthouse Básar

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(124 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Northeastern Region

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

This island property is along the Arctic Circle, next to Grímsey Airport and 40 km off Iceland’s northern coast. It offers a restaurant, guest lounge and free public area Wi-Fi.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Northeastern Region

Nearby attractions

Ystafell Transportation Museum

87.6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Single • 75 ft²

Sleeps 1

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3 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 3

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2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

££££

Guesthouse Básar

££££

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(124 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Northeastern Region

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

This island property is along the Arctic Circle, next to Grímsey Airport and 40 km off Iceland’s northern coast. It offers a restaurant, guest lounge and free public area Wi-Fi.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Northeastern Region

Nearby attractions

Ystafell Transportation Museum

87.6 mi

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

1 Single • 75 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

3 Single • 129 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(124 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Great 3-night stay.

Location - Grimsey Island is spectacular. Well maintained guesthouse with a large shared kitchen and wonderful hosts. We will return.

I prefer a private bathroom but the shared bathrooms in this guesthouse worked well.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

A remote location that is charming in every way!

We loved this place in every way. The hostess, Aslaug, was fantastic! She made us feel so welcome. Our room looked out to the ocean and was clean and comfortable. The shared bathrooms were kept spotless. We went to photograph puffins, terns and more and the photo opportunities were never ending. We alert with a huge number of quality photos and couldn’t be happier. The only restaurant was also wonderful. The prepared cod in a different way each night and all versions were exceptional. We travel a great deal and our stay on Grímsey and Guesthouse Basar will always be one of our all time favorites! Thank you to all who made our experience was wonderful!!!!!

Nothing! It was perfect!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Close to a lot of places for a puffin watching. A very supportive host, she drove me to the village and back a couple of times, so I avoided being attacked by arctic terns

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

We loved Grimsey and would stay at Basar again happily.

The location is stupendous and Gagga is a warm, helpful, fantastic host. The kitchen was well stocked and we had what we needed to cook for ourselves.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Owner of the Guesthouse was so kind, she picked us up from the harbor and sevred us delicious soup after rough jeurney on ferry. Guesthouse is very nice and clean place with beautiful ocean view. The guest kitchen is fully equipped and the beds in the room are very comfortable. I fully recommende!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Everything about our stay was wonderful. We were greeted by our energetic, knowledgeable, and friendly host Gagga, and she assisted us throughout our short stay. The breakfast was very satisfying, and the common areas of the house were very inviting.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Best stay in entire Iceland, not just Grimsey!

The host gave us a truly exceptional stay at Grimsey! Felt at home right from the start and the breakfast was great as well. Would definitely return! Not just for the beautiful island itself but also for this guesthouse. :)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

If we will come again, we would definitely return here

The hostess was incredible, best one we ever could have asked

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Memorable Stay

This is a truly wonderful guesthouse - spotlessly clean, conveniently located, very comfortable beds, excellent breakfasts, well equipped kitchen, light filled breakfast area, and even laundry facilities (!). What made our stay particularly special however was the generosity of the people who own and run the guesthouse. We were met at the ferry and driven to the guesthouse. We were also driven back on the day we departed. We were also told we could call anytime if we needed to be driven somewhere on the island. We were given a tour of the island as part of our stay (no extra charge), which included lots of information not just about the trails, various birds and nesting areas on the island but also stories about the island and the community that has been there for centuries. The warm reception we received at Basar, as well as from the other residents really made our trip memorable.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Great island

We love Grimsey! The house has a nice character and it is very clean and quiet. We shared bathroom but the rooms are spacious and the host was super nice. We loved the place with wonderful views.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Clean, spacious, very well equipped guesthouse. The hosts are amazing. + The decoration (old photos, local bird egg) and books about Grímsey are a great addition for stormy days. :)

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Fabulous stay at Guesthouse Basar

The location was closest to photography spots. Clean & comfortable , great customer service. Well equipped kitchen facilities.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

A very welcoming and helpful host. Clean, quiet and comfortable room. Wonderful location. Solid breakfast. Great value for the money.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Lovely hosts, helpful and nice

Peaceful, clean and comfy bed

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Exceptional

Lovely and helpful owners, great service.

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

A nice stay to view puffins near the Arctic Circle.

The breakfast was great! The host is very kind and helpful. The house is very well built and aesthetically pleasing. If your intention is to see puffins, they’re very close proximity to the house. Airport next door but I never heard a plane take off or land. Comfortable bed.

I picked up a seabird tick from the island, so I think a warning about those would’ve been nice. Carrying around a rod to slap birds that try to dive bomb you is also somewhat annoying. The hours of the store are highly limited so if you have intentions to buy something, make sure you aren’t late!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Exceptional

Everything was so great!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Awesome - love it!

Awesome place to be. Great host, recently renovated, neat and clean. Nice room and good breakfast. Got picked up from the ship by the host and the property is at the airport so no problems in travelling there. Love this place and will be back.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Awesome

Gagga was meeting us at the arrival, gave us all the information needed. Very flexible to keep our luggage until departure. She was awesome! Like everyone in the island. The place is spotless clean

Everything was perfect

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

It is the best guesthouse in Iceland we have ever stayed at!

We were picked up from the port and dropped off at the guesthouse (1-2 minutes by car). The owner of the guesthouse was very lovely, kind and friendly, and also extremely helpful! The guesthouse is very cozy, spacious, clean, and in a very good location. Close to the main attraction of the island - Orbis et Globus.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Exceptional

The staff was so accommodating and helpful. The location was good. And the breakfast was good.

I have nothing negative about this place. It was great.

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Really nice house, hosts and location!

Another wonderful stay at Básar Guesthouse. The house is perfectly located to visit the bird colonies of the island, and it makes a perfect basecamp for photographers. The hosts, Gagga and Áslaug, are very welcoming and helpful, making the stay even more special. Very clean house, big shared fully-equipped kitchen and really nice breakfast to start the day with! Another big plus is the views from the house! 100% recommended!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Exceptional

What a wonderful place to stay for the night! I came for the puffins and the Arctic circle globe. I did not expect being welcome like VIP. Aslaug came pick up the guests from the ferry. She provided lot of information about the island. They were the on-call driver whenever we needed a ride. Love the host, the guesthouse, the people, the birds, and the island.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Very good

Excellent location and service

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Comfortable Arctic Circle stay!

It is beautiful, comfortable and within walking distance to town and the Arctic Circle's Orbis et Globus. The host made a delicious breakfast and is very kind and helpful! She lets you leave your bags at guesthouse until ferry arrives.

I didn't stay long enough like at least days.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Guesthouse Básar is the perfect place to stay during your trip to Grìmsey Island

Loved everything about the guesthouse! The host, Gagga, was wonderful. From picking myself and another guest up at the harbor upon arrival by ferry, to giving me a tour around the southern end of the island + a ride to the ferry for departure-- it was a pleasure to stay! I'll have to come back during the summer to see the puffins and more birds as it snowed both days I was there, but that's Icelandic weather for you. The guesthouse was very clean and tidy, there was plenty of reading materials and beautiful photography all around the house to look at. Gagga made a wonderful breakfast for myself and the 3 other guests there. Everything was superb. :)

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Had a wonderful time at Guesthouse Basar

great location and excellent hospitality

wasn’t anything

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

a Perfect time at the Arctic Circle because of the hospitality of the host.

The guesthouse has a kitchen, living room, dining room two bathrooms and a washing machine. I felt like home there and enjoyed my stay. The host made it as comfortable as possible. the rooms are clean and the breakfast is included. It was a pleasure to be a guest there and someday I’ll come back again. Takk fyrir allt Gagga og takk fyrir mig.

there was nothing

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Exceptional

The place is really clean and cozy and the owner and her family are such a kind and nice people😊

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Will definitely be back again!

Excellent breakfast, Gaga that host was superb in everything! Rooms were big, clean and very comfy.

Nothing.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Northeastern Region?

The average price for a rental in Northeastern Region is £89 per night. This rental is £19 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Guesthouse Básar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Guesthouse Básar pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Guesthouse Básar?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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Guesthouse Básar

Bed and Breakfast in Northeastern Region

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Northeastern Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Guesthouse Básar

Bed and Breakfast in Northeastern Region

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Northeastern Region

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Northeastern Region?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Guesthouse Básar pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Guesthouse Básar?

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