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Guesthouse Básar

★★★ Arctic Circle, Grímsey, IS

9.8 guest rating· 109 reviews

About this hotel

Arctic Island Getaway

Scenic Location : Situated along the Arctic Circle, Guesthouse Básar offers a unique experience next to Grímsey Airport, just off Iceland’s northern coast.

Charming Amenities : The property features a cozy restaurant, a welcoming guest lounge, and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas. Guests can enjoy tea or coffee in the communal kitchen, unwind on the terrace, and make use of laundry facilities.

Outdoor Adventures : With bird watching, sailing, and sea angling at your fingertips, there's no shortage of activities. Plus, enjoy a fishing license included with your stay, and discover a public swimming pool and a 3-hole golf course on the island.

Book your unforgettable Arctic getaway at Guesthouse Básar now!

Rooms & rates

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · Queen bed

  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Rooms no. 5 and 6 and 7 are double rooms. The beds can be seperated and the rooms will then become twin rooms. Room number 5 also has an extra single bed so it can hold 3 single people or a double bed and a single bed. Please contact us for more informations.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

This twin room features a shared bathroom and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1 · 7 m² · Twin bed

  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

This single room features a shared bathroom and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 3 · 12 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

This triple room features a shared bathroom and heating. The unit offers 3 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
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  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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Arctic Circle, Grímsey, IS

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.8109 reviews

+ Amazing hosts+ Stunning viewsShort staysLimited availability
Cleanliness9.9
Service10.0
Location9.9
Room Quality9.9
Amenities9.4
Value for Money9.4

Soggiorno perfetto

10.0

Host perfetto, gentilissimo e disponibile. Struttura pulita e dotata di tutti i servizi

Alessandro · IT · 2026-07-24

Guest review

10.0

Very nice and comfortable place!!!! Highly recommend!!!! Lady,who is working there is so nice and always ready to help. Guest house itself is located in perfect place to watch Puffins!!!!! Definitely will come back there!

Monika · IS · 2026-07-06

an exceptional experience

10.0

I especially like the interaction with the hosts, which is not so common anymore on Iceland, and the possibility to wander through the guesthouse which gives the feeling of a spaceous accommodation, even with a small room. Furthermore coffee was available all day. And the host took care of transportation from the harbour to the guesthouse and back, and offered a lift to the different island locations.

for me it was perfect

Theo · NL · 2026-07-05

Guest review

8.0

Very nice accommodation with a very friendly and helpful host. The area is amazing. The island is small and good for nice hikes, the few inhabitants make your stay pleasant. You will have everything you need in the house and on the island. Don't expect luxury, but the charm of just having what you need. We had a great stay.

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mariska · NL · 2026-07-03

Great location - will go again !!! A+++

10.0

Everything The host is fantastic - extremely helpful and resourceful The guesthouse is 20 m away from the Arctic Circle

CM · NL · 2026-07-03

Guest review

10.0

Fantastic guesthouse on an amazing island. Really well equipped, everything you need as a base for exploring!

Thomas · GB · 2026-06-25

Good to know

Guest house Básar is set on the island of Grímsey, which is accessible either by airplane from Akureyri airport (Norlandair.is) or by ferry from Dalvik (Vegagerdin.is). The guest house is located at the airport next to the arctic circle and it takes about 15 minutes to walk to the ferry at the harbor.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.