Guesthouse Bitra B&B

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

This family-run property is 400 metres off Route 1 and 15 km from Selfoss. It offers free Wi-Fi and a terrace. Homemade bread, jam and pastries are served for breakfast. Guesthouse Bitra B&B’s simple rooms have either private or shared bathroom facilities. They provide views of Mount Hekla or the surrounding countryside. Bitra Guesthouse is a 40-minute drive from Reykjavík. Thingvellir National Park and Geysir are 50 km away. Northern Lights spotting is possible during winter.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
3 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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4 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nathalie
Canada Canada
“Hi, the room was perfect for our nights stay, comfy bed, warm duvet. Staff was super responsive to all my emails with questions before our arrival. Breakfast had lots of choices to fill us up before our day of hiking. A perfect place to rest...”
Colleen
Australia Australia
“Lovely location. Our room and facilities were exceptionally clean. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They made our stay a pleasure.”
Marta
Poland Poland
“Very good breakfast, clean room and friendly owners.”
Roy
Israel Israel
“The family who own and run this place are super nice and kind, rooms where great and breakfast was also good”
Areyouin
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“breakfast was great! Staff is nice and friendly. I would stay here again.”
Evian
Taiwan Taiwan
“1. Breakfast is very very generous, evenuch better than other hotel with euro18 charge! 2.shared bath room and separate toilet very clean and no need to wait 3.isolated on a small hill, we experienced our first aurora given it's a bit light (in Sept)”
Patryk
Poland Poland
“Great rooms, comfortable beds. In Kitchen there's microwave, kettle, cutlery, bowls glasses and mugs. Whole building is very clean. Great breakfast included in the price of the night. Hosts are super nice and friendly.”
Russell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really nice place. Clean and well located. Fabulous breakfast. Really nice friendly staff, particularly the Polish young lady. Thank you”
Ivana
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Super cute, family owned hotel. Very nice rooms, great showers and small kitchen with kettle that we appreciated. The breakfast was delicious! Thank you and recommend staying here!”
Anastasiia
Ukraine Ukraine
“Wonderful welcoming hosts, amazing breakfast, nice common areas, rooms have everything one might need”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 1,208 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a friendly Icelandic family who were excited to take over the guesthouse in 2021. We cannot wait to welcome you, make you feel at home at our cosy Bitra and share our beautiful country, food and culture with you.

Property information

Bitra Guesthouse is a welcoming and affordable hotel in South Iceland, close to the country’s most popular sightseeing routes. Those seeking modern accommodation with easy access to incredible natural attractions will find its location convenient and amenities plentiful. There are 17 rooms at Bitra guesthouse, with single, double, triple, and four-person family varieties. They are bright, cheery, and some boast stunning views over Mount Hekla, a local volcano. The bathrooms are shared but spacious and well-maintained. The great big icelandic breakfast is free, the wi-fi is free and also a free parking.

Neighbourhood information

Bitra Guesthouse has a fantastic position in the landscapes of South Iceland, only 15 minutes east of the town of Selfoss. You will be able to find grocery stores, gas stations, and a range of other travelers services here. Furthermore, this location places you between two incredible sightseeing routes, the Golden Circle and South Coast. The closest site of the former, Thingvellir National Park, takes only 45 minutes to reach. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thingvellir is a magnificent place to learn about Iceland’s history and geology. It is easy to access the other iconic attractions of the Golden Circle - the Geysir Geothermal Area and Gullfoss waterfall - from the park.

Languages spoken

English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 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.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Although all rates are quoted in EUR, please note that charges will be made in ISK according to the exchange rate on the day that the charge is made.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Guesthouse Bitra in advance.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.