Guesthouse Nýp
This guesthouse is ideal for travelers seeking a quiet, nature-focused retreat with excellent food and a personal touch, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the remote beauty of Iceland.
Guesthouse Nýp offers a serene and tranquil escape in West Iceland, deeply immersed in nature with stunning fjord and mountain views. It is praised for its quiet atmosphere, warm hospitality, and exceptional homemade meals featuring local produce. The guesthouse provides a peaceful setting for relaxation and enjoying the Icelandic landscape.
Twelve dimensions of rest, read from 277 reviews.
Slow pace
Guests consistently describe the atmosphere as quiet, peaceful, tranquil, and serene, indicating a strong alignment with a slow, unhurried pace.
“Quiet environment with nature surrounding the accomodation, staff was nice and professional.”
“Wonderfully peaceful location and comfortable bedroom with great breakfast.”
“A beautiful and tranquil place to enjoy Iceland's spectacular scenery and explore the West Fjords.”
Private outdoor space
One review mentions a wonderful view from the bedroom, suggesting some rooms may offer private outdoor views, though not explicitly a private terrace or balcony.
“A wonderful guesthouse with a wonderful view from the bedroom, we saw the sunset from our bedroom at midnight, it was very magic!”
Water access
The guesthouse offers easy access to a nearby beach and is situated by a bay, allowing for enjoyment of the water and sunsets.
“You can walk to a nearby beach and enjoy the solitude and quietness.”
“Located at a beautiful location in Westfjords. Easy access to the beach where you can enjoy sunset.”
“A poetic nest, immersed in the beauty of the Breiðafjörður bay.”
Quiet
The guesthouse is repeatedly praised for its quiet and peaceful environment, with guests highlighting the solitude and tranquil atmosphere.
“Quiet environment with nature surrounding the accomodation, staff was nice and professional.”
“Wonderfully peaceful location and comfortable bedroom with great breakfast.”
“Stylish guesthouse, nice staff and quiet atmosphere. You can walk to a nearby beach and enjoy the solitude and quietness.”
Privacy
The guesthouse's isolated location and opportunities for solitude on the beach suggest a high degree of privacy for guests.
“You can walk to a nearby beach and enjoy the solitude and quietness.”
“It is isolated, but perfect if you are looking for peace and tranquility in a dreamy setting, with mountains on the back and an amazing, open view of the fiord.”
Nature immersion
The guesthouse is deeply embedded in nature, offering spectacular scenery, mountain backdrops, fjord views, and opportunities to enjoy the natural surroundings.
“Quiet environment with nature surrounding the accomodation, staff was nice and professional.”
“A beautiful and tranquil place to enjoy Iceland's spectacular scenery and explore the West Fjords.”
“It is isolated, but perfect if you are looking for peace and tranquility in a dreamy setting, with mountains on the back and an amazing, open view of the fiord.”
Bed comfort
One review mentioned that beds and pillows could be nicer, though still comfortable, indicating a minor point of improvement rather than a significant issue.
“Beds and pillows could have been a little nicer but still comfortable.”
Service warmth
The staff and hosts are consistently described as warm, friendly, professional, and special, contributing significantly to the positive guest experience.
“staff was nice and professional.”
“This was a stand out experience. A very special Place created by very special people. I can’t wait to go back. The atmosphere, aesthetics, and food all exquisite.”
“The hosts were so warm and the homemade meals every evening were excellent.”
Food on site
The food, particularly dinner and breakfast, receives consistent high praise for being delicious, made with local products, and often featuring ingredients from the owners' garden.
“Dinner was awesome (paid separately)!”
“We had a delicious dinner with cod, potatoes, chickpeas and salad from the owners garden. One of the best guesthouses we visited in 12 days of traveling.”
“Very good breakfast, with high variety of local products, including vegetables grown in the own greenhouse. The Portuguese cook is a diamond of the guesthouse. We took also the dinner, which was made of local products again, and was simply DELICIOUS.”
Things to know
One review notes that dinner is paid separately, which is a common practice and not necessarily a hidden fee, but indicates it's not included in the base rate.
“Dinner was awesome (paid separately)!”
Guesthouse Nýp strongly aligns with the calmcation ethos through its peaceful, isolated location, strong nature immersion, and excellent food and service. While it lacks explicit private outdoor spaces per room and clear village access, its overall tranquil atmosphere and boutique feel make it a strong candidate for Tier B.
Practical guidance from Guesthouse Nýp reviews.
Which room category to choose, what to mention in special requests, and what to verify at check-in — extracted from real guest reviews.
Guests praise the rooms for their spaciousness, modern design, and beautiful views, especially those where the sunset can be seen from the bedroom.
Some rooms are described as not very functional, lacking space for suitcases, and feeling cramped despite the spacious surroundings. Consider requesting a room with more storage and mobility.
Some bathrooms have issues with shower curtains that don't contain water, cramped layouts, and unpleasant odors from the drain. One review also mentioned hair in the shower.
- Be aware of potential issues with shower curtains and drainage odors
- Consider bringing your own toiletries
The breakfast is highly praised for its quality, deliciousness, and variety, often featuring local products and vegetables from the guesthouse's own greenhouse.
- Definitely try the breakfast, it's highly recommended
- Expect a good variety of local products
Verified Booking.com reviews, unedited.
“Wonderful place in the middle of nowhere”
“Quiet environment with nature surrounding the accomodation, staff was nice and professional. Dinner was awesome (paid separately)!”
“It was such a nice place! Glad we stayed there… I was quite surprised that for this price you get such a nice value”
“Great stay and food in an isolated, but beautiful location.”
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