Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments

Hólar í Hjaltadal, 551 Sauðárkrókur, Iceland
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Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments

Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
233 reviews
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

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Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are accurate.

Featuring an open-air bath, Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments is set in Sauðárkrókur and also provides a garden and a bar. The accommodation provides a public bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. The units in the apartment complex are equipped with a TV. Each unit is equipped with a coffee machine, while some rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a toaster. At the apartment complex, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and American breakfast options with pancakes, juice and cheese are available daily. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves local cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sauðárkrókur, like hiking. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Akureyri Airport is 130 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

American, Buffet

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
4 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.8
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
6.9
Low score for Sauðárkrókur

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kristian
    Norway Norway
    “Very nice. Close to the historic church site of Hólar and the modern museum and education site. Close enough to Sauðárkrókur to shop for food etc.”
  • Jeremy
    Canada Canada
    “Great host. Gustaf went above and beyond for us and was really responsive.”
  • April
    United States United States
    “Great location and convenient to see some of the natural areas of Iceland’s north coast.”
  • Krzysztof
    Poland Poland
    “Location is simply the best. House I is big with 3 bedrooms. Well equipped kitchen.”
  • Amy
    Canada Canada
    “Cottage has a unique retro vibe and everything you need. No staff on site but we didn't need them. Friendly horses a walk away. You'll need a GPS.”
  • Ron
    Canada Canada
    “Cozy cottage with 2 bedrooms. Very comfortable. Lovely views. Quiet and clean.”
  • Ielyzaveta
    Poland Poland
    “The location is fantastic (if you’re a nature lover)”
  • Lorik
    Kosovo Kosovo
    “Clean, heated, the bedroom is clean and comfortable.”
  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Originally we booked an Apartment without Kitchen, Couple days before we asked what was in the area for food and of a kettle or microwave was included, The host upgraded us to a Cottage with a full kitchen. At the back there are flats and behind...”
  • Jaka
    Slovenia Slovenia
    “The cottage was very spacious, with all equipment. In a place with beautiful views on mountains.”

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.

Managed by Hjaltadalur Travel ehf.

Company review score: 7.8Based on 191 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The company was founded early 2020 to tackle the challenges put on tourism and hospitality in Hólar. Our aim is to make Hólar a better place to live in and thereby a better place to visit – using Responsible tourism as a tool towards a more sustainable future. We take responsibility for our guests, staff and other stakeholders, our operations and impact on the local and wider community. We recognize that it is important to create opportunities for locals, consider their needs, and include local stakeholders in our decision making process. We also emphasize fair distribution of economic gain. In keeping with our goal of sustainability, our menu offers food that is mostly produced in the area and we try to minimize food waste and other waste. We offer fair prices to our customers and treat our workers fairly – we oppose all discrimination of any kind. We have made significant progress Over the past year to identify our tasks for taking responsibility. Our goal is to report our findings, actions and efforts yearly.

Property information

Hólar is a special place, both presently, culturally and historically. The main activity is around Hólar University and itś three faculties. The property (accommodation and restaurant) is partly owned by Holar University and partly by a a governtment student housing entity. Hjaltadalur Travel rents the facilities from these two owners and runs a cafeteria / restaurant and accommodation as a private enterprize having responsible tourism as a main goal.

Neighbourhood information

An important centre of culture and learning throughout the centuries, Hólar became the episcopal see for North Iceland in 1106. Today, it is home to the Hólar University and the iconic Hólar Cathedral, the oldest stone church in Iceland. Visit Nýjibær, an old authentic Icelandic turfhouse built in 1860, and learn all about the Icelandic horse in the Historical Centre of the Icelandic Horse. If you are thirsty after a day of exploring, a visit to Iceland’s smallest micro-brewery, Bjórsetur Íslands, is an excellent destination - if they are open, which is relient on their members thirst for beer!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Kaffi Hólar
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Parking
No parking available.

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

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Media & Technology

  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Common areas

  • Games room

Wellness

  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Hiking

Cleaning services

  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:30 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: LG-00015594

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