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Birta Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from East Iceland Heritage Museum

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Front of property
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Courtyard
Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located near Lagarfljót, Birta Guesthouse provides a quiet escape with its garden and playground. Travelers can enjoy the sunny terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The lobby serves coffee and tea, and guests appreciate the convenience of free self-parking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Tjarnarbraut 7, Egilsstaðir, 0700

What's nearby

  • East Iceland Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lagarfljót - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Minjasafn Austurlands - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fardaga Waterfall - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vök Baths - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Egilsstadir (EGS) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Café & Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Glóð - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Askur Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bókakaffi Hlöðum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Móðir Jörð - Vallanes Organic Farm - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Birta Guesthouse

Guesthouse near East Iceland Heritage Museum
Located close to Lagarfljót and Minjasafn Austurlands, Birta Guesthouse provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Birta Guesthouse offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

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 cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Birta Guesthouse Egilsstadir
Birta Egilsstadir
Birta Guesthouse Guesthouse
Birta Guesthouse Egilsstaðir
Birta Guesthouse Guesthouse Egilsstaðir

Frequently asked questions

Is Birta Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Birta Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Birta Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Birta Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Birta Guesthouse located?

Situated in Egilsstaðir, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of East Iceland Heritage Museum, Lagarfljót, and Minjasafn Austurlands. Fardaga Waterfall and Hengifoss are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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