Travelers find balance at Brimnes Cabins, where the seaside location invites activity and relaxation. Spend mornings rowing, canoeing, or boating, then retreat to the outdoor pool or garden. Multilingual staff helps visitors make the most of their stay.
Located in Olafsfjordur, Brimnes Cabins is in a rural area and on a lake. Siglo Marina and Port of Dalvik are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pálshús Museum and Icelandic Folk Music Centre. The Herring Era Museum and Herring Era Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. Visit our Olafsfjordur travel guide
Bylgjubyggd 2, Olafsfjordur, 625
What's nearby
Pálshús Museum
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
The Herring Era Museum
16 min drive - 12.5 miles
Mud Pots
47 min drive - 44.4 miles
University of Akureyri
50 min drive - 45.6 miles
Hlidarfjall Akureyri
58 min drive - 49.8 miles
Getting around
Akureyri (AEY)
57 min drive
Restaurants
Kaffi Klara
10 min walk
Ólæti
14 min walk
About this property
Brimnes Cabins
Hotel by the sea
Brimnes Cabins provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the rowing/canoeing and boating at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Brimnes Cabins include thoughtful touches such as private hot tubs and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Brimnes]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Brimnes Hotel & Cabins
Brimnes Hotel & Cabins Olafsfjordur
Brimnes Olafsfjordur
Brimnes Cabins Cabin Olafsfjordur
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Brimnes Cabins Olafsfjordur
Brimnes Hotel Cabins
Brimnes Cabins Hotel
Brimnes Cabins Olafsfjordur
Brimnes Cabins Hotel Olafsfjordur
Frequently asked questions
Does Brimnes Cabins have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Brimnes Cabins pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Brimnes Cabins?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Brimnes Cabins?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Brimnes Cabins located?
Situated by the sea, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pálshús Museum and within 12 mi (20 km) of Icelandic Folk Music Centre and Skarðsdalsskógur. The Herring Era Museum and Siglo Marina are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
Brimnes Cabins Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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This cabin was a real highlight of an already awesome visit to Iceland. Gorgeous location, immaculately clean, and beautifully quiet, our family of 4 had a terrific time here. The hot tub was delightful. Highly recommend!
property owner was so kind to offer us an upgrade to a larger cabin when 1 of the heater wasn't working well, but we didn't want to trouble him, as we are only book for 1 night. the hot tube was great! really enjoy the stay!
The hot tub was a nice touch although I needed to learn how to clean it and start it up. Olafsjordur basically shuts down at night with only one restaurant open after hours and no grocery stores. The property owner responded quickly to my call for pots and pans.
Luc
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Stephen
Aug 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property advertising was misleading. We expected the cabin to be out of town and with more seclusion, with nature and space around the cabin. The cabins are in a line facing a nearly dry slew not a large lake or the fjord.
The TV didn't work. The cabins are beautiful, spacious and clean.
The cabins were really nice, and some of them look out on a spectacular view. Cabins were clean and warm, and internet was good. Not all cabins have a spectacular view. The instructions to check in were problematic as the keycode was never sent (or never received). In that case you need to go to a different hotel across the street to get the info. The area is beautiful but not developed for tourists yet.
The cabin had a bedroom as well as a kitchen. It was clean and well maintained. The host was very responsive to questions.
nancy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
4/10 Poor
Stephanie
Aug 5, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Our stay was okay. The cabin itself was relatively clean, but the hot tub was terribly cracked/broken so not able to be used. Also, there were a lot of transient people that walked up to our windows while we were cooking/eating and just relatively going about our stay. Really no privacy which made it a bit uncomfortable. I wouldn’t stay here again
I was expecting the cabin to be in a touristy setting but it was in the middle of the city with no view and little natural light coming in. When we arrived the windows were closed and there was a slight smell.
Mihaela
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Julie
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great little cabin on an unswimmable lake
The cabin itself was great, with everything we needed (especially the hot tub on the porch!), but the pictures on the website make the surrounding area look a lot more remote and attractive than it actually is. The lake is very shallow and unsuitable for swimming, but apparently attractive to local jet skiers. The kayaks available for use are fun, but pretty beat up.