We got a much smaller room than what we paid for, instead of a 15 sqm double room with a lake view, we got a tiny hole with "view" of the breakfast room. Breakfast was until 10, at 9.30 almost all was gone, including plates cups and cutlery, we had to ask the staff 3 times to have these. We had to clean the table smashed with jam after the previous guests, the staff at least gave a paper towel to do it. Also the showers were not clean and it was very difficult to set the temperature to neither extreme hot, nor ice cold. There are plenty of laces for the same price around. Go elsewhere...

Nice location

Stayed in July 2024

There was no staff anywhere at night. There was one person around at breakfast but there was no coffee and she couldn’t solve the problem.

It was convenient to where we needed to go.

Stayed in June 2024

in retrospect, the breakfast buffet selection was limited. still appreciate that it is included.

room is larger than expected. it had a large window, scenery is gorgeous everywhere in iceland. the dining room was also large and airy. a good number of half bath and full bathrooms.

Stayed in June 2024

+ nice breakfast + close to national park and other sights + comfy beds and large room + several toilets and showers to use (shared) + shared kitchen

Stayed in June 2024

The building really needs some attention, everything is clean, but is feels that nobody paid attention for the last 30 years. If they would paint the walls it would already help

Very good value for money, this was our cheapest stay in our 2 week trip in Iceland, but it had everything we needed. The breakfast is nice: croissants, bread, boiled eggs, yoghurt, fruit The kitchen had everything you need for cooking The room had a comfortable bed, but was a bit basic. During our stay it was very quiet

Stayed in June 2024

The place looks abandoned, without a reception and not a single person around. Tiny room, like a prison cell. Shared bathroom at the end of the hall, but without showers, which were at the bottom floor, two flights of stairs down. The showers are like prison showers with no privacy. Just a common space with 10 showers.. Weak breakfast with most things missing and a basket of rotting fruit. Truly bad for what it is, but completely abysmal for the price you're paying. I've stayed in incomparably better places in Iceland for a much lower price.

Nothing positive to say

Stayed in June 2024

Terrible value for money.

Staff very rude. Refused to answer basic questions. Was not just us - everyone. We had to change rooms. Wifi was not working and no answers on this. Breakfast was poor. But the worst was the staff.

Stayed in June 2024

The hosts were communicative and helpful before we arrived. Our room was clean and comfortable, and there was room at the ends of our beds for our luggage, as well as a few hooks on the door. The curtains blocked out enough light for us to sleep well. The showers are "locker room style" (I think this used to be a school...), but my dad had a nice, hot shower; the bathrooms we used were also clean. Our breakfast was included, and there were several choices- fruit, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, vegetables, breads, meat and cheese. The area was quiet, and we felt safe. We arrived easily after seeing sights on the Golden Circle. Thank you for a nice stay!

Stayed in June 2024

The showers were two floors away from the room

Nice view from the room, accommodation easy to find, well equipped kitchen, quiet place.

Stayed in May 2024

Guest House has a good location - not far from the road, at the same time in a very quiet place. It was really spacious room and comfortable bed. Although it was very windy evening and night, in our room was rather calm and quiet. There are 2 big kitchens that are well equipped and it was interesting experience to stay in this place. Nearby there is a hydroelectric station that can be one of places to visit during a stay.

Stayed in April 2024

Isolated No welcome or explanation of how things worked Didn’t realise it was a hostel/ backpackers.

Clean room

Stayed in April 2024

Nice stay and good staff

Stayed in February 2024

Very creepy place. Seems like a ghost movie in an abandoned school. Nobody is there not even for the check in or out. THERE’S NO BREAKFAST EVENTHO THEY SAY IN THE BOOKING.

Cleaness ok

Stayed in March 2024

Breakfast is a scam. They don’t offer breakfast. Room not clean.

Location is very good if you have a car as it is near sole main attractions

Stayed in March 2024

Booking clearly included breakfast, but the property did not offer breakfast. Rooms old and felt like a 1970's student dormitory. Bathroom was very basic. Bed lumpy. Property did not feel like it was set up for winter guests. Overall - a disappointing experience.

Location

Stayed in December 2023

nice place

Stayed in September 2023

Old school that needs a lot of repairs.

The room had a good view.

Stayed in September 2023

Tent reservation was cancelled by property several hours before arrival, proposed option was a disaster: furty windows, not ironed bed sheets. I got a refund almost 2 months later but from booking, not from property itself.

Nothing

Stayed in July 2023

There was lots of choice for breakfast. It was really good. The coffee was lovely too.

Stayed in September 2023

I was supposed to be in a tent but ended up with a very small room, not sure what happened, but it was all fine.

For a shared bathroom place, it was quite nice. I am not one to share spaces with others, but it worked out great and the breakfaste was "wonderful." I would do it again.

Stayed in September 2023

the breakfast is not that good.

The tent car really cozy and had a comfortable bed.

Stayed in September 2023

Not properly managed. The lack cleanliness made the stay uncomfortable.

The location is great. Just at the entrance of the National Park.

Stayed in September 2023

Iceland has a serious tourist accommodation problem. This particular hostel possibly only makes sense in this country. The building seems abandoned, the rooms are clean but the rest not so much, especially the kitchen. There is only one shower per floor, so in case of crowding you have to go to the gym showers. Surreal. It should cost 5 times less

The absence of staff and that the place was actually a school, with access to the kitchen and other places, is somewhat funny, although it vaguely reminds us of the hotel of The Shining

Stayed in September 2023

Because our reservation was last minute, I didn't know how to check in. We were able to find a staff person to get it figured out. All of the instructions come by email or through the Booking.com app.

We had an unexpected cancellation at another hotel and staying at Ljosafoss was a last minute decision. It went way beyond my expectations! We stayed in a family suite that was huge and had a living room. The shared bathrooms were very clean, beds were comfortable, and the breakfast served in the morning was delicious! There was a gym for my kids to run around in and the location was perfect for all Golden Circle destinations.

Stayed in August 2023

The property was an old schoolhouse and we stayed in a "glamping" yurt out the back. However, this property did not meet our expectations of what a glamping accommodation should offer. For roughly 4x the price of the average campsite in the area, the only advantage was the mattress and sheets in the yurt. We arrived to find a collection of yurts in the middle of a field behind the old school, with the field looking like it hadn't been mowed in a very long time. We had to wade through knee-high grass in order to reach our yurt. This also lead to us finding at least 6 live and rather large spiders inside—one even under the covers! Overall, the property appeared as if a minimal amount of work had been put into rennovating it from a former school to a hotel and glamping accommodation. The inside, including bathrooms, the breakfast area, and the kitchen was clean, but unless you need a quick place to stay, I would look elsewhere.

The location of the property was great and easy to find. The breakfast also met expectations.

Stayed in August 2023