The Stykkishólmur Inn by Ourhotels
This hotel is suitable for travelers seeking a comfortable and quiet base in a small, charming village, with easy access to local amenities and a relaxed pace.
The Stykkishólmur Inn presents as a charming and comfortable guesthouse in a small Icelandic village. It offers a quiet, relaxing atmosphere with a focus on warm hospitality and good, simple food. The artful decor and cozy common areas contribute to a welcoming environment.
Twelve dimensions of rest, read from 773 reviews.
Slow pace
Guests describe the hotel as pleasant, relaxing, cozy, and quiet, with common areas conducive to relaxation, indicating a slow-paced atmosphere.
“There are a couple of nice common areas to sit and relax.”
“It was a pleasant and relaxing place to stay.”
“Cozy and quiet”
Water access
The hotel is noted for its proximity to the harbor and being in a seaside town, suggesting easy access to water-related activities or views.
“Great small hotel in a great location a short walk to the harbor.”
“Wonderful and favorably close to the harbor”
“Located in small seaside town with fantastic amenities and interests. Bar. supermarket, gym, fantastic open air pool and hot tubs nearby.”
Village within reach
The hotel is consistently praised for its central location within a cute, small village, with easy walking access to the harbor and other amenities.
“Great small hotel in a great location a short walk to the harbor.”
“Cute village.”
“Great central location.”
Quiet
Reviewers explicitly mention the hotel as quiet, contributing to a comfortable and peaceful stay.
“Very comfortable, quiet, and beautiful art”
“Cozy and quiet”
Nature immersion
The hotel's location in a seaside town and its suitability for viewing the Northern Lights suggest some connection to natural surroundings, though not a deep immersion.
“Located in small seaside town with fantastic amenities and interests. Bar. supermarket, gym, fantastic open air pool and hot tubs nearby.”
“Good point to see the northerlight”
Bed comfort
Guests frequently highlight the comfort of the beds, describing them as 'comfy' and 'super comfy'.
“the beds were comfy.”
“Beds super comfy.”
“Very comfortable and well located.”
Service warmth
The staff are frequently described as very friendly, helpful, super friendly, and welcoming, indicating a warm and attentive service.
“very friendly and helpful staff.”
“Staff was super friendly and informative at breakfast, which was ample and delicious!”
“Friendly, helpful staff.”
Food on site
The breakfast is consistently praised as good, nice, ample, delicious, and exceptional. The availability of 24/7 hot drinks and cookies is also a highly appreciated detail.
“good breakfast”
“They served a nice breakfast and had cookies in the evening outside in the kitchen with tea.”
“The refreshments and biscuits was a nice touch and breakfast very good”
Best rooms to request
Some rooms are noted as being small, with limited space for luggage, and some are accessed via a narrow spiral staircase, which can be inconvenient for larger bags.
“Our room was really small--there wasn't enough room to open both suitcases.”
“The bathroom is rather small.”
“Our room was on level one which needs passage on a narrow spiral staircase. Not so convenient carrying big luggage. Fortunately for us, we left the big luggage in the car and just brought down a small one. The room is also on the small side. Again, could be a problem with big luggage.”
The Stykkishólmur Inn meets several core calmcation requirements, including a slow, unhurried atmosphere, excellent village access, and a boutique feel. While it lacks private outdoor spaces and direct water access, its overall character and positive guest feedback on comfort and service make it a good fit for Tier B.
Practical guidance from The Stykkishólmur Inn by Ourhotels reviews.
Which room category to choose, what to mention in special requests, and what to verify at check-in — extracted from real guest reviews.
Some rooms are noted as small, making it difficult to open luggage, especially those on level one accessed via a narrow spiral staircase.
- ✕ Avoid rooms on level one if you have large luggage
- ✕ Inquire about room size if you need space for multiple suitcases
Bathrooms can be small, and some guests experienced issues with water escaping the shower and wetting the floor.
- Be aware that bathrooms can be small
- Expect potential issues with water containment in the shower
Guests consistently praise the breakfast as good, nice, ample, and delicious, often highlighting the variety and quality.
- Expect a good and ample breakfast selection
- Enjoy complimentary cookies and hot drinks available throughout the day
The hotel offers a smooth, self-check-in process with keyless access, which is particularly convenient for late arrivals.
- Utilize the self-check-in for convenience, especially if arriving late
- Expect a keyless access system
Verified Booking.com reviews, unedited.
“Great small hotel in a great location a short walk to the harbor. Comfortable room, good breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff. Also had good parking right out front.”
“We loved the art inside the rooms that really gives it character, the room felt spacious and the beds were comfy. They served a nice breakfast and had cookies in the evening outside in the kitchen with tea.”
“Friendly, clean, great location and easy to access. The refreshments and biscuits was a nice touch and breakfast very good”
“The location is great and there was just enough parking. The place itself is clean and comfortable, with hot drinks and cookies 24/7 in the dining area. There are a couple of nice common areas to sit and relax. Staff was super friendly and informative at breakfast, which was ample and delicious!”
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