Located within 2.6 km of Myvatn Nature Baths, Birkilauf in Myvatn has a number of amenities, including lake and mountain views. With a terrace, the property also features a shared lounge and a fully-equipped kitchen. The private bathrooms are all equipped with a shower and free toiletries. The kitchen has all you need to make your own gourmet breakfast for free. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Birkilauf. Húsavík Airport is 44 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Myvatn

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Waifun
    Singapore Singapore
    There are 4 spacious bedrooms each with its own attached bathroom in a nicely decorated house with shared living room, dining area, well-equipped kitchen and clothes washer cum dryer. Host provides items like juices, yoghurt, butter, jams, cheese,...
  • Karin
    Australia Australia
    Shared facilities were excellent, kitchen was stocked with a variety of oils, herbs and spices
  • Olaf
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The drive over through the mountains (if you decide not to take the toll road via Akureyri) is already a treat before you arrive at a unique location in a natural park located in the northern part of Iceland. Our bedroom had an en suite bathroom,...
  • Rue
    France France
    The property is well located with a very view and close to various activities. Our host welcomed us and we had the pleasure to chat and share the common kitchen with other attendees. So we spent a nice moment there.
  • Ashima
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    If I could give more than 10, I would happily do it. It was a fantastic apartment. I was a bit hesitant about shared kitchen initially. But it was absolutely fine. It was huge and exceptionally clean, had loads of utensils and cooking equipment. A...
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    It is amazingly located place! Beautiful inside. Very nice people run this place! I hope to be back soon 🙂
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable, well equipped lodge with 4 guest rooms and communal kitchen, dining, living area. Host helpful and provides good range of food to make your own breakfast. Very nice, well equipped kitchen, including washer / dryer which was very...
  • Natalie
    Australia Australia
    We loved our stay. It was the best equipped kitchen in a guesthouse we’ve ever seen. Really good base for exploring the region and the room and whole guesthouse was very clean. The floor to ceiling glass in the living room is amazing, it makes you...
  • Pj_huang
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Four bedrooms with public living room and kitchen. Nice place for multiple groups. Self-serviced breakfast is included. We had two great night's here.
  • Suwanna
    Eswatini Eswatini
    Nice guesthouse very comfortable. Staff really friendly. Very good location for visiting Myvatn area. Kitchen is really good.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
A secluded guest-house in a fantastic location with 4 twin/double rooms, each with it's own bathroom and shower, and a private exit to a terrace. A large fully equipped kitchen and lounge are shared. Fantastic lake and mountain views can be enjoyed from the terrace.
We are a family co-op offering accommodation in this quiet and peaceful area right next to all of Mývatn's main tourist attractions. A family member is always on-site to receive guests, provide services, and to advise on activities in the surrounding area.
Situated in a lava-field right next to Dimmuborgir, Hverfjall, Lake Mývatn, Grjótagjá, Höfði, and many other landmark sites. Close by are the natural phenomenons of Námaskarð, Geothermal Baths, Krafla, and many others. Detailed information on local services and activities are available on-site.
Languages spoken: English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Facilities of Birkilauf
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Games room

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Executive lounge access

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Icelandic

House rules
Birkilauf takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property is registered for home sharing: HG-00004138

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Birkilauf in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Birkilauf

  • Guests staying at Birkilauf can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • The prices at Birkilauf may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Birkilauf include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
  • Birkilauf is 3.1 miles from the centre of Myvatn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Birkilauf is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Birkilauf offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Games room
  • Check-in at Birkilauf is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.