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Bakki Hostel and Apartments

3.0 star property
Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Húsið á Eyrarbakka

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
View from room
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Located on Eyrarbakka's shores, Bakki Hostel and Apartments offers a coastal experience with horseback riding and a sunny terrace. Nearby, Rauða Húsið bar and seafood restaurant provide dining. Visitors praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
View from room

On the beach

This hotel is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Ocean-view dining offers a charming setting for a memorable meal at the restaurant. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include snorkeling and scuba diving.

Aerial view
Beach

Room options

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Comfort Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Basic Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 69 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Studio, Terrace | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Deluxe Studio, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Standard Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Studio | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Economy Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Eyrargata 51-53, Eyrarbakki, 820

What's nearby

  • Húsið á Eyrarbakka - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Selfoss Church - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Turf House - 23 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Kerid Crater - 29 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Við fjöruborðið - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Skálinn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rauða Húsið - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hafið Bláa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪humarhus - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bakki Hostel and Apartments

Family-friendly hotel near Húsið á Eyrarbakka
Located close to Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka, Bakki Hostel and Apartments provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding at this hotel. The on-site seafood fine-dining restaurant, Rauða Húsið, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Concierge services, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Hafið Bláa
  • Rauða Húsið

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Dining table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1945
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Bakki Hostel Apartments Eyrarbakki
Bakki Hostel Apartments
Bakki Apartments Eyrarbakki
Bakki Apartments
Bakki Hostel Apartments
Bakki Hostel and Apartments Hotel
Bakki Hostel and Apartments Eyrarbakki
Bakki Hostel and Apartments Hotel Eyrarbakki

Frequently asked questions

Is Bakki Hostel and Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bakki Hostel and Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bakki Hostel and Apartments?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bakki Hostel and Apartments?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bakki Hostel and Apartments located?

Located in Eyrarbakki, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district and within a 5-minute walk of Húsið á Eyrarbakka and Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka. Kerid Crater and Reykjadalur Valley are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Bakki Hostel and Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 437 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HAKSOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jewel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
next to sea, very nice well equipped rooms, quiet area, 10-15 mins from selfoss, good area for doing golden circle
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly Receptionservice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the great hospitality and letting us check in earlier
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was there for two nights, and could have quite easily stayed longer. The staff were amazing, even after checkout I was able to stay and do some work and make a drink etc. I will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely, spacious appartment. Very clean, comfy and high quality. Little kitchen had everything we needed. Warm welcome and easy check in. Easy parking. Eyrarbakki is small but very cute, we had a nice walk along the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Amenities
Super experience, recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is spacious and clean, has everything we need. We are happy on our two night stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nazia

Liked: Staff & service
Property was clean, but the water in the washroom and in the kitchen did not smell good - probably the sulfur smell which we did not get at other properties we stayed at. Better to stay in Selfoss as all facilities, grocery, coffee shops are in Selfoss.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and peaceful stay. Would definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jensyn

Liked: Amenities
Cute little town for a quiet night to rest
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice and spacious stay! You have your own entrance and you can park your car right in front of it. It’s near the beach. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with everything available in the room. We booked a
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the studio apartment. The location was perfect. You can easily walk the beach or around town. The town is so cute. The kitchenette had everything we needed to make a nice meal. The bed was comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!!!

We had an amazing stay. Place is clean and very cosy. Definitely would stay there again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful setting, with friendly staff. The room was extremely comfortable and well stocked with everything to be comfortable and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute quiet little village right on the water, the outside is misleading but the interior was one of the nicest places we stayed on our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed speaking with the owner and learning about the country.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was great, property is in a nice quiet location on the waters edge and close enough to Selfoss and Reykjavik
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingibjörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, good beds and clean. I would like to stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow!! I loved this property. It was such a great value and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sugeil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at 3 different places during our week in Iceland and this was HANDS DOWN, our favorite! Beautiful apartment, great location between Vick and the airport. The apartment had EVERYTHING you need to cook and eat at home, or eat out and bring leftovers. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

These apartments are a perfect base for exploring the golden circle and beyond. We arrived after the 9pm check-in but the owner couldn't have been more helpful. The apartment was very clean and very quiet. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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