Description
Summary
Description
Gamla Guesthouse is an affordable, comfortable choice of accommodation in Isafjordur, the capital of Westfjords. It is a great base for travelers on a budget looking to explore this beautiful town and region.
Location & Nearby
Located by the breathtaking harbor in Isafjordur, Gamla Guesthouse has an excellent position for those exploring the Westfjords. Nearby are grocery stores, restaurants, bars, cafes, tour information centers, and gas stations.
Because of the proximity of the harbor, guests at Gamla Guesthouse can easily embark on boat trips that include whale watching and puffin watching. Those traveling to the magnificent, remote Hornstrandir Reserve can also arrange ferries there from this port.
Isafjordur also has a range of museums, including a maritime and natural history museum, a swimming pool, and a brewery, which you can walk to from the guesthouse.
Those renting a car can drive to many incredible attractions in the depths of the Westfjords. The coastal village of Bolungarvik, which is steeped in folklore, is just eight miles (13 kilometers) away. The Arctic Fox Center is 13 miles (21 kilometers) in the opposite direction, where you can meet and learn about Iceland's only native land mammal.
One of the world's most breathtaking waterfalls, Dynjandi, is 37 miles (60 kilometers) south. Around 328 feet (100 meters) tall and cascading down a cliff shaped like a staircase, there are few sites as mesmerizing.
Further afield - but still accessible - are attractions such as the Latrabjarg birdwatching cliffs, Raudasandur beach, and the town of Holmavik. Latrabjarg is an incredible place to find puffins in midsummer, where they nest in the hundreds of thousands, while Raudasandur is a beautiful shore renowned for its golden sands.
Holmavik is home to the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft, a fascinating exhibition on Iceland's magical past. The Sorcerer's Cottage is nearby, where you can see how a 17th-century Icelandic wizard once lived.
Those staying at Gamla Guesthouse who love animals will find abundant wildlife as they travel around the region. The beaches and bays are home to many seals, whales feed in the beautiful fjords, birds soar from the cliffs, and even wild Arctic foxes can be spotted in undergrowth inland.
Facilities & Amenities
Gamla Guesthouse offers double and triple bedrooms, all of which have washbasins and share other bathroom facilities. These facilities have showers and toiletries. Guests can also use the communal kitchen to save more money, which is fully furnished and has plenty of seating. Breakfast is available.
Outdoors is a lovely terrace with picnic facilities to enjoy the midnight sun at the height of summer.
Parking is free, and free WiFi is available.
Why Choose Gamla Guesthouse?
Gamla Guesthouse is an affordable place to stay for travelers on a budget in the Westfjords, particularly considering its location in the heart of Isafjordur.
