Hunkubakkar Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Mountain view

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Mountain view

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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 the neighborhood

Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Located in Kirkjubaejarklaustur, Hunkubakkar Guesthouse is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Fjarðrárgljúfur and 7 minutes from Systrafoss. .This guesthouse is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Foss á Siðu & Dverghamrar and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Kirkjugólf.

What's nearby

  • Fjarðrárgljúfur - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Skaftárstofa - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Kirkjugólf - 6 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Systrafoss - 7 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Systravatn - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Systrakaffi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kjarr Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Munkar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Katla Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bistro 1783 - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hunkubakkar Guesthouse

Guesthouse with free parking, near Fjarðrárgljúfur
Hunkubakkar Guesthouse offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Hunkubakkar serving guests of Hunkubakkar Guesthouse. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Hunkubakkar - This restaurant specializes 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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