Hotel Glymur

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.0

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This design hotel is located by the Whale Fjord, 50 km from central Reykjavík. It offers free Wi-Fi, outdoor hot tubs with fjord views and rooms with flat-screen TVs. Hotel Glymur's 2-floor guest rooms have Italian leather furniture, unique art pieces and either fjord or mountain views. A tea/coffee maker and bathrobes add a little extra comfort. Guests can try Icelandic cuisine in Glymur's restaurant, which has large windows facing the fjord. A variety of drinks are served in the bar. Packed lunches can be prepared on request. The free internet computer found in Glymur Hotel's lobby helps keep people connected during their stay. The surrounding area offers activities such as hiking, fishing and horse riding. In addition, several golf courses are located within short driving distances.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ramesh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large room that came with a kettle. Good mountain or sea views depending on the room. Large comfortable bed. Staff was helpful, dinner on offer was decent and good sizes. Good location for the aurora. All in all a very good place to stay if you're...”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The two level room worked really well and felt more like an apartment which was great. The hot tubs were lovely and the provision of bath robes was a really great touch. Breakfast was very good and the staff were lovely.”
Gordon
Canada Canada
“The staff are very friendly and helpful, breakfast was quite good, dinner was truly delicious, the view of the fjord is magnificent. The proximity to Glymur Falls was the main reason we chose the hotel, the hike to the Falls is unforgettable (in...”
David
Spain Spain
“It is a cute boutique hotel, complete with bathtubs overlooking the fjord. We had dinner there and the food was excellent.”
Rebekah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly and welcoming staff. Room was comfortable and there was a pleasant hillside view from the back of the hotel, lots of flowers. The hot tubs overlooking the water are lovely and we enjoyed a brief dip, we'd have used them again if...”
Harri
Finland Finland
“Room was big, and the bed comfortable. Good breakfast, nice views. Hot tub was great, really nice to relax there after a hike. Food in the restaurant was also really good.”
Pauline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The peace and tranquillity. All the staff were lovely.”
Heather
United States United States
“The view from the room was phenomenal, we loved soaking in the hot tub into the late hours enjoying the sun. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was good! Would love to come back.”
Alessandra
Italy Italy
“Everything! The view, the hot tub, the room, the cooking! The hotel was comfortable and lovely decorated with amazing view on the fjord. I had wonderful breakfast and dinner.”
Tricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The welcome was friendly and the accommodation was well set up with comfy chairs looking out over the fjord. They had tea and coffee always available for relaxing with the view”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Hótel Glymur
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel Glymur takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 23:00 are kindly asked to contact the hotel in advance. Contact details are included in the booking confirmation.