Guesthouse Hamar
Off on a RIB boat.
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The guest house is VERY close to the ferry.
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The lovely Tanginn restaurant, lamb shank.
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4.0
#2 of 3 hotels in Vestmannaeyjar
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
3.8 of 5 bubbles
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4.4 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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4.1 of 5 bubbles
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Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Vestmannaeyjar does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Guesthouse Hamar, a nice option for travellers like you.

Guesthouse Hamar features baggage storage, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts free breakfast. If you are driving to Guesthouse Hamar, free parking is available.

When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Café Varmó and Stofan Bakhus, which are some cafes that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.

Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a natural history museum, such as Saeheimar Aquarium.

Guesthouse Hamar looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Vestmannaeyjar.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Breakfast buffet
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Room features
Soundproof rooms
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Icelandic

Location

Herjolfsgata 4, Vestmannaeyjar 900 Iceland
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Keflavik Intl Airport
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Helgi wrote a review Apr 2021
Kopavogur, Iceland
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very nice :), Allthough in the terms of Covid. it was confortable.
Please keep in mind to have contact to the houskeeper.
The location is near te Harbor just 3 min walk from the ferry , 3 min to the wale sanctuary.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Batmancop wrote a review Sept 2024
Batmancop
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent location. You can literally see it from the ferry dock. Comfortable beds and friendly staff. Within walking distance of Whale Santuary and Eldfell. We brought a car and free parking was available. Breakfast was sufficient...cold foods such as breads, cheese, and fruit, plus pancakes and hot oatmeal.

Appreciate the squeegee for the shower. We are learning to adapt to the Icelandic open shower and being able to squeegee the floor was so helpful.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Catherine G wrote a review Dec 2022
london
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Set in the perfect location with a warm and friendly greeting when we arrived. The breakfast was lovely and tasty and the rooms were spacious, clean and cosy. We truly enjoyed our stay here and would recommend the RIB speed boat trips and the trips to the puffins and volcano on the island. A lot of rich history and wildlife to be seen here, we loved our stay!

I would recommend Tanginn restaurant for great food and service too.
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Date of stay: July 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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JosefSt wrote a review Jul 2022
Reykjavik, Iceland
4.0 of 5 bubbles
My family really enjoy our stay at Hotel Hamar. We had family room spacious and very clean. If you take a look you can see it isn' a new Hotel, but you will see how clean everything is. In Vestmanneyjar you don't have many option if you need Hotel, special in summertime. We was quite lucky when we got our booking confirmed. Staff is friendly and are doing good job, breakfast is simple and good in spacious dinner room. We was in short distance from almost every interest thing in town, and perfect to take tour with Viking Tours local company with perfect guide.
All restaurant within 5min walk. Ferry Herjolfur 3min away.
I can recommend this hotel because how clean it's. That's sign of good staff.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Free parking
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Ed H wrote a review Aug 2022
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed two nights while on the island. Adequate rooms. No elevator. Nice that floor had a medium size fridge to keep food in. Grocery store is block away. No one mans front desk, but keys were there on arrival. A few blocks away from ferry. Standard breakfast. Rooms had tv which was not always the case in stays in Iceland. Limited parking but was able to find spots on the street.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Jónmundur G wrote a review Jul 2021
Reykjavik, Iceland
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My first stay here. Everything as planned. Clean, spacius room good bed, good service friendly staff perfect location in walking distance from ferry.
Great value for money, brekfast good and brekfast area nice. Will definetly stay here again. Thanks !
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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pilates2 wrote a review Aug 2015
New Braunfels, Texas
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The location can not be beat, right near the harbor. The room was good size. We
Checked in and then the girl at the desk, vanished!! We tried to call, no answer!
The room was not made up for the second night of our stay. My husband went down
Found the owner ( we think) and got towels. I would call this a self service room!!!
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Date of stay: August 2015
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Get the personal cell phone of the owner
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Benedikta K wrote a review Jul 2020
Reykjavik, Iceland
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lovely little guesthouse, we had a really nice family room, everything was clean and crisp and we had a really nice night's sleep with the blackout curtains and peace and quiet! The breakfast was great and the staff was really helpful, ready to give us tips on restaurants and fun activities in the area.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Þóra wrote a review Jun 2019
Reykjavik, Iceland
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I had been looking for few days for a room but everything fully booked or to big for just me and expensive and finally I found this and I booked here a room for 3 nights
BUT
I sent a mail asking if they had any available rooms for this three days because I was coming for a football tournament that my daughter was playing on and they had a room for me . I got a confirmation by email that I had a booked room after asking for it
I booked this in Mars
and in may I replayed the same mail asking if the room had double bed or 2 single and I got the answer both
and when I came to check in there was no booking and the lady (the owner i think) went in the computer to read the emails and excuse she gave because it wasn't booked was because i didn't answer the last mail that was the answer to my question
after getting a confirmation from them I didn't think I needed to call to check if everything was okay
so she said that she only had the 1 and 3 night available but not the second but she said she would figure something out and take care off it
there was nothing sorry it's my mistake or nothing
so next day when I came to ask what they were going to do about it they offered me instead to sleep in this creepy box (see in pictures) i was really not happy about this but I didn't have time to deal with all off this because my daughter is playing and I didn't what to miss it so I put my stuff in the car and was thinking about going with the last ferry back and coming with the first in the morning but the i would have missed the first games in the morning
so I got a room at a different hotel which was more expensive but there was nothing else for me to do because I was not going to sleep in this box in a room with lot off other people
and later that day I came to tell her that I found another room and was not coming back she just said wonderful
and I said the I just couldn't take this and is was really not okey how everything ended upp and she was really rude and did not care and like the day before it was just my fold not hers
I don't recommend this place
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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le0882 wrote a review Jul 2018
Toronto, Canada
2.0 of 5 bubbles
An overpriced guesthouse. The facilities are basic. The front staff are rude. I may be wrong but I suspect they may not be overly fond of certain ethnic groups. If you believe you may fall into such a category you may wish to avoid this place.
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Answer from kndmorrill
Williston, North Dakota9 contributions6 helpful votes
I hope that you were able to find your answer. I am not familiar with the rock formation. Try ask someone on the ferry, or the Eymundsson bookshop or someone a at a boat tour. Everyone was so help to us on our visit!
RetreatJunkieNA wrote a tip Jul 2024
Raleigh, North Carolina35 contributions14 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ask whether breakfast will really be served or if you will be sent to the bakery so you can dress appropriately for a walk into town."
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JosefSt wrote a tip Jul 2022
Reykjavik, Iceland163 contributions26 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Free parking"
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Maureen P wrote a tip Sept 2018
Guilderland, New York39 contributions17 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Corner rooms on 3rd floor (#306?) nice view from 2 sides. Balcony off hallway right next to our door to sit and view the mountain and birds."
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Michael K wrote a tip Jul 2018
Bellevue, Washington17 contributions11 helpful votes
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"Bring your own soap..."
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Kevin G wrote a tip Mar 2017
Ottawa, Canada3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"It's just stairs so get something on a lower floor... we were on the top floor and the view wasn't worth it :)"
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PRICE RANGE
HK$1,003 - HK$1,065 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IcelandSouth RegionWestmann IslandsHeimaey IslandVestmannaeyjar
NUMBER OF ROOMS
29
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guesthouse Hamar
Which popular attractions are close to Guesthouse Hamar?
Nearby attractions include Puffin And Volcano Tour With Ebbi - Eyjatours (0.1 km), SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary (0.2 km), and Urðaviti Lighthouse (0.06 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Guesthouse Hamar?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Guesthouse Hamar?
Guests can enjoy a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Guesthouse Hamar?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Guesthouse Hamar?
Conveniently located restaurants include Slippurinn, Gott, and Einsi Kaldi.
Is Guesthouse Hamar located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.06 km away from the centre of Heimaey Island.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Guesthouse Hamar?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Icelandic.
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