Guesthouse Hamar

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Restaurant
Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Family Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Staircase

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $253
$222 nightly
$253 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

Explore the area

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Herjólfsgötu 4, Vestmannaeyjar, Southern Region, 900
  • Place, Sæheimar
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, House Graveyard & Pompei of the North
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Landskirkja Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Heimaey (VEY-Vestmannaeyar)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Mountain view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Vestmannaeyjar

With a stay at Guesthouse Hamar in Vestmannaeyjar, you'll be just steps from Surtseyjarstofa and Sæheimar. .This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Volcanic Film Show and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from House Graveyard & Pompei of the North.

What's nearby

  • Surtseyjarstofa - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sæheimar - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Skansinn - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • House Graveyard & Pompei of the North - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Landskirkja Church - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Heimaey (VEY-Vestmannaeyar) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Voruhusid - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Næs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vigtin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tanginn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Hamar

Guesthouse Hamar offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 8 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 4 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11 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
Please be advised that this property is located on an island. The ferry and flight schedule is limited, so guests are advised to check the schedule prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14.00 for adults and EUR 8 for children

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, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Hamar House Vestmannaeyjar
Guesthouse Hamar House
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Guesthouse Hamar Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 141 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, gave us excellent sightseeing opportunities on their map
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was lovely and our hostess was terrific!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

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

Great stay

Enjoyed our stay here. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Check in was simple, and the staff was very kind. Walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jim

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameo

Super cute guesthouse with good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great location very close to the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Emplacement ideal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent nights stay! Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rikey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten

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

Very enjoyable stay

Nice guesthouse, big rooms, easy to find, simple check-in. Would stay again when we return. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location in downtown. Clean place with nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful guest house. Large room with view of a volcano and most comfortable bed of my entire stay in Iceland. Modern bathroom. Very convenient to ferry. Easy parking. Very nice but not bougie just how I like it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic and nice and clean. It’s in a great location and they have a small parking lot for free.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This ia great place to stay. The room is very spacious. The breakfast was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms in great location to explore all of the island. Room was good size, with a comfortable bed and a couch for sitting, family owned, with friendly and helpful staff. Easy walk to restaurants, grocery store and the in-town activities including the Eldfell volcano.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Large comfortable rooms

Good central location, walking distance from ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location for a stay on the island. Easy parking outside the door. Convenient to harbour and town amenities. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was clean and well equipped. There are 2 supermarkets nearby and the ferry is only a 5 minute walk away. I can recommend the guesthouse.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful staff. Barebones but clean accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to Ferry. Very nice breakfast in the morning. Room very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jake

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the room was comfortable. The shower was nice and the shampoo was soothing. Definitely would stay again if i return to iceland
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MutyalaRao

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

great location , great atmosphere

very great location. it’s a family owned place . very well received and taken care . made us feel like in home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and clean! Guesthouse Hamar is located super close to the ferry and there's lots of free parking around the building. I'd recommend this place to anyone who is visiting Heimaey!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

One night sleep near a volcano

One quick overnight stay. Staff was very accommodating for our early arrival. Rooms were clean, quiet and comfortable. Unfortunately, we had to leave early for the ferry departure and weren't able to enjoy the complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, walking distance to restaurants, supermarket. 4 parking lots out front. Dodgy shower gel, bring your own. No lift.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025