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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Gamla Rif in Helissandi offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private entrance, and a work desk. Guests enjoy sea, lake, and mountain views. Outdoor Spaces: The guest house features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Facilities and Services: Private and express check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, indoor play area, and tour desk. Activities and Attractions: Guests can engage in fishing, skiing, and cycling. Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 202 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Free cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mika
Finland
“Good value-for-money. The shared facilities were good.” - Maria
United Kingdom
“The property was situated in an absolutely beautiful setting. The kitchen was spotlessly clean , well equipped and big enough to share. There was a large sitting room area where people could socialise if they wished . There was a downstairs toilet...” - Nathan
Canada
“Really liked this for an overnight stop. Great location with a beautiful view. We had a huge room with comfortable beds. There were a few other guests but plenty of room in the kitchen and dining area. Coffee and a good coffee maker in the kitchen...” - Michaela
Slovakia
“Self service chech in/out, everything that we needed was there, good place to watch aurora” - Franca
Norway
“I had the possibility to make my own breakfast and every meal. With almost all the facilities: microwave, ovnen, waterboling, etc. Clean, warm, nice place inside and outside.” - Nataliia
Belgium
“Great place, easy check-in and check-out. Everything was clean, all the necessary in the kitchen and beyond. Nice shower, cute details like cotton sponges in the bathroom, hairdryer, shower soap and shampoo. What is the most important, is the...” - Anika
Germany
“We really adored the concept of this hostel. ☺️ A big community living space and kitchen access but at the same time very private and comfy bedrooms. It’s perfect if you wanna get in touch with other travelers but still enjoy your privacy. We also...” - Sandra
Sweden
“Very comfortable beds! Well equipped kitchen and good parking!” - Alexander
Austria
“Cozy Livingroom downstairs and very comfortable Bedrooms. At first the Common Room seemed a bit too small for 10 People, but it was plenty of room for everyone.” - Chi
China
“nice location , beautiful town. Well equipped apartment”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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