Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments

Hólar í Hjaltadal, 551 Sauðárkrókur, Iceland – Great location - show map

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Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments

Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
216 reviews
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

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With a garden and a bar, Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments provides accommodation with free Wifi. Each room 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 equipped with bed linen and towels. Buffet and American breakfast options with pancakes, juice, and cheese are available daily at the apartment. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and high tea. Guests at Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sauðárkrókur, like hiking. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. The nearest airport is Akureyri Airport, 81 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

American, Buffet

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.8
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
7.5
Low score for Sauðárkrókur
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    “The remote location was beautiful with a great view. Room was clean and functional.”
  • Brjálaður
    Iceland Iceland
    “The place itself is gorgeous 🥰. Will definitely stay if we are around the area. Gustav (sorry if the spelling is wrong) at the front desk was a very kind & knowledgeable gentleman. Checking was flawless I entered the place at 1am. Great paid...”
  • Mika
    United States of America United States of America
    “Very clean and cozy. The professor who was also the proprietor was unbelievably accommodating and friendly. His homemade brewed beer was absolutely amazing I bought him out. Highly recommend”

Managed by Hjaltadalur Travel ehf.

Company review score: 7.8Based on 183 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • 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
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub 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
  • Game room
Spa
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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.

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

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

License number: LG-00015594

FAQs about Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments

  • Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments can accommodate this group size:

    • 3 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments has 1 restaurant:

    • Kaffi Hólar

  • Check-in at Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • Buffet

  • Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Open-air bath
    • Public Bath

  • Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments is 14.9 miles from the center of Sauðárkrókur. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Kaffi Holar Cottages and Apartments has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.