Hótel Búrfell

Hotels
8.6 (655 reviews)
Steig, Vík , Vík , is

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, abundant breakfast
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean rooms
Beautiful, peaceful location (on ring road / near Vík)
Comfortable beds
Free parking
Cons:
High price / poor value for money
Very small bathrooms in several rooms
Gravel, dusty road with potholes to the hotel
Some rooms feel basic or like mobile-home units
Limited on-site dining / no guest kitchen; odd shared amenities (microwave/vending)
Keypad/intercom check-in issues at times

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews explicitly mention rooms as clean and tidy; several guests called the rooms 'clean' or 'camera pulita'.
Service
9.5
Staff repeatedly described as amazing, friendly and helpful; a few operational check-in issues (closed front desk, intercom) noted but overall service praised.
Location
9
Location praised as beautiful, peaceful and conveniently on the ring road/near Vík, but multiple mentions of a gravel road and dust/potholes on the approach.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms noted as spacious with comfortable beds and generally clean, but several guests reported very small bathrooms and a 'mobile-home' or basic feel to some units.
Amenities
8.6
Good breakfast offering and free parking noted; limited on-site dining, no guest kitchen (contrary to some expectations), and some oddities (microwave in hallway, vending machine) mentioned.
Value for Money
6
Consistent complaints about high prices and poor price/quality ratio (several guests explicitly said price was too high for what was offered).
Food and Beverage
9.4
Breakfast repeatedly singled out as excellent, abundant and the best some guests had in Iceland; minor critique about powered scrambled eggs on one occasion.
Overall Experience
8.8
Generally positive stay due to friendly staff, strong breakfast and cleanliness, but tempered by high cost, basic room feel for some, small bathrooms and gravel access road.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 21:10

Property Description

Scenic Farm Setting
Nestled on a picturesque farm in Steig, just 5 km from the stunning Dyrhólaey Cliffs, Hótel Búrfell offers a serene escape surrounded by natural beauty.

Cozy Accommodations with Views
Each room at Hótel Búrfell is thoughtfully decorated in light tones and features a private bathroom. Select rooms even boast breathtaking views of the Eyjafjalla Glacier and the Atlantic Ocean.

Convenient Location for Exploring
With the Skógar Museum a mere 20 km away and shops, a swimming pool, and Vík's black basalt sand beach within a 10-minute drive, Hótel Búrfell provides the perfect base for exploring the wonders of Iceland.

Ready to experience tranquility and adventure in one place? Book your stay at Hótel Búrfell now!

Important information:

This hotel operates with a self-check-in system.

All rates are listed in EUR; however, charges will be processed in ISK based on the exchange rate on the day of payment.

Please note that for group reservations of five or more rooms, contact the hotel directly as different policies and supplements are applied.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 655 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Howard • couple • us
3
The room itself has the heaviest unpleasant odour. Upon inspection, radiator skirting boards were dusty. Triggered both
Pros:

The reception hall when entering has a musky & damp smell. Does not smell clean.

Cons:

Separate bldg for rooms.
Also the room bldg smells dusty.
Kitchen stafff did not check those tubs of spread that they put back already had been open. We came across 2.
Big no no….

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Sehr schönes Zimmer und tolles Frühstück

Cons:

Weg zum Hotel mit Schotter und Löchern.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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tsur • couple • il
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mike • extended_group • au
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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giuliano • couple • it
5
Posizione così così, posto pure.
Pros:

Stanza pulita e nuova

Cons:

Sperduta nel nulla lontana da Vik e priva di ristorazione, c’era un solo distributore ma aveva solo patatine, smarties o assorbenti da donna. Il bagno non aveva una finestra quindi spesso si sentiva il ritorno dello scarico.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Arthi • solo_traveller • us
8
Good stay between towns
Pros:

The room and service were good. The hotel is located between towns and is a good stop if you are doing the full ring road.

Cons:

It was very pricey, though - perhaps the tourist season?!

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Anousack • couple • us
7
A nice stay and quiet with a great selection for breakfast.
Pros:

The property was off the main highway. It was definitely quiet. The shower pressure and temperature was great. The breakfast selection was great and did not run out of food. The staff members were friendly and service was quick.

Cons:

It approximately one mile away off the main highway and had gravel pavement. The shower curtain was a little short and the floor got wet approximately 2-3ft from the shower. When I turned on the cold sink water the shower temperature got hotter and my wife complained about that.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Fabio • family_with_children • it
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Christophe • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Li • couple • fi
6
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • it
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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MARIA JOSE • family_with_children • es
8
Buenas habitaciones en el sur de Islandia
Pros:

Hotel limpio, paisaje y entorno precioso, camas muy
Cómodas, habitaciones amplias
Desayuno completo con opciones calientes

Cons:

Algo caro. Es parecido a otros alojamientos de Islandia pero el precio es un 30% superior. Si te encaja en la ruta es buena opción pero es de calidad similar a otros hoteles de la isla, no hay servicios adicionales que justifiquen el sobreprecio

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Junhua • family_with_children • se
8
一般
Pros:

安静，床舒服

Cons:

早餐太不丰富了，性价比超级低，房间也小

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Alain • couple • fr
8
Pros:

très bon petit déjeuner mais malheureusement pas de repas le soir

Cons:

le manque de diner le soir qui oblige de se rendre à vik pour pouvoir prendre son repas

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • nz
3
Very disappointing
Cons:

So so expensive, even for Iceland. Very very basic facilities. Fan in bathroom on all night. No heating in the room. The coffee machine was cheap and nasty coffee.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Elfarsson • couple • is
2
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Kristine • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Clear instructions. Beautiful area.

Cons:

Requested full bed and had 2 singles. Not terrible just not preferred.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee