Providing a shared lounge, Guesthouse Básar offers accommodations in Grímsey. This guest house provides free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi. The property offers bike rental and features a garden and sun terrace. The guest house features certain units with sea views, and each unit is fitted with a shared bathroom. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruit, juice, and cheese are available daily. There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service is also available upon request. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grímsey, like hiking. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.7
Location
10.0
Free Wifi
8.5
High score for Grímsey

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lorellen
    United States of America United States of America
    This guesthouse on Grimsey Island is run by an exceptional family. We were picked up at the ferry with our luggage and transferred both directions. Once on the island they will drive guests a short distance to town, or the lighthouse. No car is...
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    Hosts were fabulous, room was clean and comfortable, kitchen was well equipped.
  • Sharon
    United States of America United States of America
    Super nice owners! Loved everything about this, except that there were only two bathrooms available, but that was a minor issue
  • Kellie
    United States of America United States of America
    the women who owns it is so welcoming. goes out of her way to make sure you are comfortable. The house is lovely, warm and cozy and you can relax and go out and explore it’s the perfect location.
  • Glenn
    Canada Canada
    Incredible location. Comfortable bed and spacious double room. Nice common area and a fabulous kitchen. The breakfasts were fortifying, but mostly the host made us all feel at home. A wonderful facility in a special place with special people.
  • Booth
    United States of America United States of America
    You cannot talk about Guesthouse Basar with out talking about the entire island of Grimsey. Magical and idyllic come to mind. The host, Gagga, is the heart of the house and the island. She picked us up at the ferry and the fairy tale began. She...
  • German
    United States of America United States of America
    It as an unforgettable experience. Gagga was a fantastic host who made sure we had the best time possible in Grímsey, despite being there for a short period of time in the winter. She knew every detail about the Iceland, showed us around, and was...
  • Mihaela
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful place to enjoy walking and observing birds, sheep, goats...The community is very warm and friendly. The hosts were very kind to us. We highly recommend staying longer.
  • Kathy
    United States of America United States of America
    Location - Grimsey Island is spectacular. Well maintained guesthouse with a large shared kitchen and wonderful hosts. We will return.
  • Jann
    United States of America United States of America
    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...

Area info

Amenities of Guesthouse Básar
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

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

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules
    Guesthouse Básar takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guest house Básar is set on the island of Grímsey, which is accessible either by airplane from Akureyri airport (Norlandair.is) or by ferry from Dalvik (Vegagerdin.is). The guest house is located at the airport next to the arctic circle and it takes about 15 minutes to walk to the ferry at the harbor.

    FAQs about Guesthouse Básar

    • Room options at Guesthouse Básar include:

      • Double
      • Single
      • Triple
      • Twin
    • Guests staying at Guesthouse Básar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet
    • Guesthouse Básar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
    • Yes, Guesthouse Básar is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Guesthouse Básar is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guesthouse Básar is 0.8 miles from the center of Grímsey. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Guesthouse Básar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.