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The Old Post Office

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a quick walk to Grundarfjardar Swimming Pool

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Shared kitchen
Front of property - evening/night
Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Hallway

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, private bathroom, ground floor | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room, private bathroom, ground floor

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • Partial ocean view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Digital channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Grundargata 50, Grundarfjörður, 350

What's nearby

  • Grundfjordur Public Pool - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grundarfjardar Swimming Pool - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Helgafell - 37 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Snaefellsjoekull National Park - 50 min drive - 27.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪59 Bistro Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Valeria Kaffi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grundarfjörður Hot Dog Stand - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Græna Kompaníið - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Post Office

Guesthouse near Kirkjufellsfoss
Located close to Grundarfjardar Swimming Pool and Kirkjufell Mountain, The Old Post Office provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Post Office feature perks such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and desks

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1966
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 75.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 75.0 per day

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
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Old Post Office Grundarfjordur
Old Post Office House Grundarfjordur
Old Post Office Guesthouse Grundarfjordur
Old Post Office Guesthouse
The Old Post Office Guesthouse
The Old Post Office Grundarfjörður
The Old Post Office Guesthouse Grundarfjörður

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Post Office pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Post Office?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Post Office?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Post Office?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Old Post Office located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grundarfjardar Swimming Pool and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kirkjufellsfoss and Kirkjufell Mountain. Snaefellsjoekull National Park and Helgafell are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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The Old Post Office Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 381 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JOYCE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, no space for towels by sink and not enough for luggage But comfortable bed, convenient location and use of a kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay overall, however the room was very warm and the one window we could open a few inches had to be propped to stay open. The room was clean. Loved the communal kitchen and dining area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boback

We loved the staff and the accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Full kitchen facilities , good for those traveller stop 1 night and have meals at own
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and easy access to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Very cool hotel

Very comfortable beds, excellent shower, kitchen area was nice, honor box for needed items , would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean. Area is remote with limited services.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Nice and cozy

Super nice place. Would stay again 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchen area for the use of guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. The scenery around the place is amazing; Great restaurant suggestions close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and kitchen is a plus
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

rion

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

Convenient place to stay.

Convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean and comfortable. View of Kirkjufell was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Snaefellsness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dhilip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property with amazing n gorgeous views by your bed side; loved it; Will visit again soon for sure: 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place great view, kitchen was great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property! Like a small inn - very easy to get to and walk around the town!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

HUA YUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy parking , good location 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jim or Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy check in, well stocked kitchen, close to grocery and dining options, great views from room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing shower! Comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My best sleep and best shiwer of the trip so far!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was very clean with nice sized room and bathroom. Walkable to nearby dining and grocery options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024