Description
Summary
Description
Art Guesthouse Olla puts you right in the middle of Selfoss, a friendly accommodation in South Iceland for couples and solo travelers exploring the Golden Circle and the South Coast. This small homestay is known for its central location, warm hosts, and quiet, comfortable rooms, making it a smart pick for anyone touring the region by car.
Location & Nearby
Art Guesthouse Olla sits on a quiet residential street in Selfoss, one of South Iceland's key towns and a natural stopover for Golden Circle and South Coast road trips. Guests consistently rate the location high, with couples giving it especially high marks for a two-person getaway.
Selfoss itself has everything guests need within easy walking distance, from cafes and restaurants to shops and a supermarket. The guesthouse sits close to the town's main shopping and dining strip, making it simple to grab a meal or pick up supplies without a car.
For day trips, Thingvellir National Park is 27 miles (44 kilometers) away, and Ljosafoss Power Station and its waterfall on the Sog River are 14 miles (22 kilometers) away. Kerid Crater is a short 9 miles (15 kilometers) north, while Geysir Geothermal Area and Gullfoss Waterfall sit further along the Golden Circle route at 36 miles (58 kilometers) and 44 miles (71 kilometers).
Travelers flying domestically will find Reykjavik Domestic Airport 37 miles (59 kilometers) away, an easy drive along Route 1 that also connects Selfoss to Reykjavik and the rest of the South Coast.
Facilities & Amenities
The guesthouse offers a simple double room with two single beds, ideal for two guests traveling together. Reviewers regularly mention how comfortable the beds are and how fresh the bed linen smells after a long day of sightseeing.
The room's bathroom, shared with the guesthouse's other room, is spacious and well-equipped with towels and linens provided. Families or groups booking both rooms together can have the bathroom to themselves for the length of their stay.
Each room comes with its own small refrigerator, a microwave, and a kettle for tea or coffee, along with bowls and cutlery. It's an easy setup for guests who want to store snacks or prepare a light breakfast before heading out for the day.
Outside, a garden and outdoor seating area give guests a place to relax after a day on the road, with the kind of quiet, unhurried surroundings typical of small Icelandic homestays.
Art Guesthouse Olla also provides free Wi-Fi throughout, free private on-site parking, and a 24-hour front desk with private, express check-in and check-out. A tour desk on site can help guests plan onward trips around South Iceland, and the whole property is non-smoking.
Why Choose Art Guesthouse Olla?
Choose Art Guesthouse Olla for a relaxed, no-fuss homestay that puts you a short walk from Selfoss's shops and restaurants and a short drive from Iceland's biggest Golden Circle sights. Past guests consistently praise the friendly, hands-off hosts and the quiet street that makes for a genuinely restful night. Check availability now by choosing a date.
