Guesthouse Básar
Guesthouse Básar
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Guest house Básar in Grímsey offers family rooms with sea views. Each room includes a shared bathroom and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. The property provides free airport shuttle service, a lounge, and a coffee shop. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a tour desk enhance the stay. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, bicycle parking, and free on-site parking. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast with juice, cheese, and fruits is served daily. Vegetarian options are available. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can engage in hiking and explore the surrounding area. The property is located a few steps from Grimsey Airport.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kelly
United States“We absolutely loved our stay here. Gagga was at the ferry dock to pick us up and had delicious soup waiting for us at the house. The house was very clean and comfortable. We brought our own food for dinner but Gagga did offer to cook for us. She...” - Lorellen United States“This guesthouse on Grimsey Island is run by an exceptional family. We were picked up at the ferry with our luggage and transferred both directions. Once on the island they will drive guests a short distance to town, or the lighthouse. No car is...”
- Karen United States“Hosts were fabulous, room was clean and comfortable, kitchen was well equipped.”
- Sharon United States“Super nice owners! Loved everything about this, except that there were only two bathrooms available, but that was a minor issue”
- Kellie United States“the women who owns it is so welcoming. goes out of her way to make sure you are comfortable. The house is lovely, warm and cozy and you can relax and go out and explore it’s the perfect location.”
Glenn
Canada“Incredible location. Comfortable bed and spacious double room. Nice common area and a fabulous kitchen. The breakfasts were fortifying, but mostly the host made us all feel at home. A wonderful facility in a special place with special people.”- Booth United States“You cannot talk about Guesthouse Basar with out talking about the entire island of Grimsey. Magical and idyllic come to mind. The host, Gagga, is the heart of the house and the island. She picked us up at the ferry and the fairy tale began. She...”
- German United States“It as an unforgettable experience. Gagga was a fantastic host who made sure we had the best time possible in Grímsey, despite being there for a short period of time in the winter. She knew every detail about the Iceland, showed us around, and was...”
- Mihaela United States“Wonderful place to enjoy walking and observing birds, sheep, goats...The community is very warm and friendly. The hosts were very kind to us. We highly recommend staying longer.”
- Kathy United States“Location - Grimsey Island is spectacular. Well maintained guesthouse with a large shared kitchen and wonderful hosts. We will return.”
Area info
Amenities of Guesthouse BásarGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
Bathroom
- Towels
- Shared toilet
- Shared bathroom
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Hiking
- FishingAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet meals (on request)
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
- Icelandic
House rulesGuesthouse Básar takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guest house Básar is set on the island of Grímsey, which is accessible either by airplane from Akureyri airport (Norlandair.is) or by ferry from Dalvik (Vegagerdin.is). The guest house is located at the airport next to the arctic circle and it takes about 15 minutes to walk to the ferry at the harbor.
