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Hotel Glymur

3.5 star property
This boutique hotel creates a tranquil escape where guests can enjoy fresh coffee in cozy surroundings while relaxation becomes the natural state of being.

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A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of a lake and mountains. - Hotel Glymur (Hvalfjarðarsveit)
A spacious bar area with a high ceiling, a mezzanine level with a railing, and a wooden floor. - Hotel Glymur (Hvalfjarðarsveit)
Exterior - Hotel Glymur (Hvalfjarðarsveit)
A spacious room with large windows, a round table with orange chairs, and a bookshelf filled with books. - Hotel Glymur (Hvalfjarðarsveit)
A cozy room with a plush sofa, a large plant, and a view of the sea through a glass door. - Hotel Glymur (Hvalfjarðarsveit)
Hotel Glymur provides a peaceful setting where travelers find genuine retreat amenities. The on-site coffee shop, library and laundry facilities enhance the stay. Guests can relax in the spa tub or use the in-room WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, a wooden headboard, and two paintings on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, a wooden headboard, and two paintings on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Hvalfjarðarsveit is home to Hotel Glymur. Agricultural Museum of Iceland and Borgarfjördur Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Leynir Golf Club and Skalafell Ski Area. Visit our Hvalfjarðarsveit travel guide
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Hvalfjardarsveit, Hvalfjordur, Hvalfjarðarsveit, 301

What's nearby

  • Langisandur
    24 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Leynir Golf Club
    25 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Guðlaug Baths
    25 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Akranes Lighthouse
    28 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • The Settlement Centre
    31 min drive - 27.1 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Barn
    25 min drive
  • Hotel Glymur Staff House
    1 min walk
  • Stormur Bistro & Bar
    26 min drive
  • Ferstikla
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 65.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 26 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 65.0 per stay

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 credit cards and cash
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Glymur pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Glymur?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Glymur?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Glymur located?

Situated in Hvalfjarðarsveit, this boutique hotel is within 20 mi (32 km) of Leynir Golf Club, Guðlaug Baths, and Langisandur. Akranes Lighthouse and Ullarselid -The Wool Hut are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Glymur Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 184 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Tien-Chien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are under new management since Feb 2026. They are still trying to get everything right. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is excellent. It has a wonderful view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the rooms on the hvalfjörður side, the dinning room and lounge area were outstanding. The staff were very helpful and attentive, we very much appreciated their attention to us as tired travelers on our first night in Iceland. The hotel manager was extremely approachable, friendly, he answered all of our questions, and gave us great information for the next few days of our adventure. The property is under new ownership as of early 2026 and they are making visible improvements. The dinner was excellent and the breakfast was also very good. We asked for our thermos to be filled with boiling water and we had hot water for tea and coffee all day! The bed was very comfortable although they are upstairs in a loft. The hotel is very quiet and we did not hear noise from other guests. Highly recommended, and we would stay here again, especially as a base hotel to hike to the Glymer waterfall on a future trip.
Hvalföður from near the hot tub
Hvalföður from near the hot tub
Icelandic horses nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, beautiful locstion
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views of Hvalfjörður from this quirky hotel. Our room had a bed on the mezzanine floor so plenty of space below for luggage. Would have been good to have a second chair in the room but we made do with going to the lounge. Loved the bar & lounge/sitting room area - great for drinks or (free) cups of tea/coffee. Also great view from spa pools. Breakfast included cereal, skyr, fruit, pastries & eggs/bacon. No flat whites but tea & coffee. Easy parking. No lift but staff offered to help with luggage - we were ok just one floor up.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, one of our favourite dinners we had in Iceland.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Convenient location for exploring south and west Iceland. Gorgeous views and very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were the highlight including the chef but the hotel is in dire need of a facelift, including new hot tubs.
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10/10 Excellent

Yunfei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice little hotel. the area is quiet. the food is excellent. the staff is very friendly. I will book it again next time if I go there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Welcoming Staff

The hotel staff were very welcoming! The meals offered and bar had excellent options, even for me when I have to eat gluten free. Hotel is a little dated but comfortable accommodations and nice size rooms and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

sebastian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has been closed for a year. They are supposed to re-open in end 2025 or beginning 2026. Double check first
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Beautiful view

It was alright they claimed they had WiFi never got that. Besides that it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful hotel and very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Ánægjuleg dvöl.

Notalegt og fallegt hótel. Fallegt útsýni yfir fjörðinn úr herberginu, rúmið mjög gott. Vinalegt starfsfólk og góður matur. Setustofan virkilega falleg og þægileg. Mér finnst vanta að láta gesti vita af því að herbergið sé á þremur pöllum og mjög hár stigi upp í hlutann sem rúmið er í. Það kom sér aðeins illa í okkar tilfelli. Annars heilt yfir mjög ánægjuleg dvöl í rólegu og notalegu umhverfi.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great nostalgic feel, phenomenal views and food. The breakfast and dinner was great as was the hot tubs and the staff. I highly recommend if looking to do the Gymur Fall hike.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mareike

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Ruhe war super. Schöne Auszeit für nen Städter. Einzigartige Sicht aus dem hot Pot. Einfach ruhig und schön!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andres makes our stay super enjoyable even though he was expecting a day off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Margrét

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frábær þjónusta! Manni leið eins og heima hjá sér.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful view in a really nice setting interesting architecture and design excellent service and outstanding kitchen very friendly and knowledgeable staff hot tub works 24/7
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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4/10 Poor

Henning

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Abgenutztes und nicht mehr zeitgemäßes Hotel weit unter angegebenen Standard. Sehr sonderbares Personal, welches eher kumpelhaft auftritt und Scherze macht die anmaßend sind. Frühstück ok, aber wenig liebevoll zubereitet. Insgesamt sehr unangenehme Atmosphäre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Meerblick, Hot Tub im Freien und Ruhe

Das Zimmer war mit Maisonette und hatte daher eine Treppe in den Schlafbereich. Leider gab es von oben (aus dem Bett) keinen Ausblick. Beim ausgezeichneten Frühstück waren wir alleine. Der Ausblick aus dem Zimmer (mit Meerblick) sowie die beiden Außen-Hot Tub (die wir abends alleine nutzen konnten) verzeihen jedoch das in die Jahr gekommene Gesamtbild.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Þorbjörn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Þægilegt og gott hótel, hentar vel til að komast burt frá erli dagsins og njóta sveitaloftsins. Maturinn var góður og þjónustan einnig. Heitir pottar og næs. Mæli hiklaust með 😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jonna

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

æstetisk oplevelse på flere dimensioner.

Meget smukt beliggende hotel, med fantastisk udsigt til hvalfjorden, og fjeldene omkring. Meget hyggelig indretning af såvel værelser, som fællesarealer. Dejlig loungeområde, med udsigt over fjorden. Veltillavet og velsmagende middag og morgen. Hyggeligt værtspar og god betjening. Stemningen på dette smukke sted, emmer af æstetisk ro. Hot tubs med udsigt over Hvalfjorden, kan varmt anbefales uanset vejrlig, og efter en dag i bil, på cykel eller vandrestøvler, en skøn måde at slappe af på, inden middagen🤗❤️ Stedet kan varmt anbefales!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Villa Creativity... was simply spectacular... Rarely does a place not only meet all you’d hoped for, but exceed it... in every best way. Very special place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020