Exceptional
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.8112Reviews- Check-in from 4:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.9 out of 10, at Arctic Circle.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Arctic Island Getaway
Scenic Location: Situated along the Arctic Circle, Guesthouse Básar offers a unique experience next to Grímsey Airport, just off Iceland’s northern coast.
Charming Amenities: The property features a cozy restaurant, a welcoming guest lounge, and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas. Guests can enjoy tea or coffee in the communal kitchen, unwind on the terrace, and make use of laundry facilities.
Outdoor Adventures: With bird watching, sailing, and sea angling at your fingertips, there's no shortage of activities. Plus, enjoy a fishing license included with your stay, and discover a public swimming pool and a 3-hole golf course on the island.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
Rooms
9.8
Exceptional
Rated 9.8 out of 10 by 112 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness9.9
- Service10.0
- Location9.9
- Rooms9.9
- Amenities9.4
- Value9.4
- Food & drink9.9
Guests mention
Amazing hostsStunning views
KarenB111CanadaIf you are going to Grímsey, I highly recommend Guesthouse Basar for your stay.
The house was extremely clean and beautifully located, walkable to every spot on Grímsey, and very close to the seabirds. The host was so kind and helpful. Breakfast was good and the coffee was excellent.
Cannot think…
GillUnited KingdomGreat welcome and Puffin watching
Host met us at harbour from ferry holding a name board...a wonderful welcome to Grimsey. Then driven to property. Very close to Puffins!
All great
AlessandroItalySoggiorno perfetto
Host perfetto, gentilissimo e disponibile. Struttura pulita e dotata di tutti i servizi
MonikaISVery nice and comfortable place!!!! Highly recommend!!!! Lady,who is working there is so nice and always ready to help. Guest house itself is located in perfect place to watch Puffins!!!!! Definitely will come back…
TheoNLan exceptional experience
I especially like the interaction with the hosts, which is not so common anymore on Iceland, and the possibility to wander through the guesthouse which gives the feeling of a spaceous accommodation, even with a small…
CMNLGreat location - will go again !!! A+++
Everything
The host is fantastic - extremely helpful and resourceful
The guesthouse is 20 m away from the Arctic Circle
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Arctic Circle, Grímsey
Guests rate the location 9.9 out of 10 — exceptional.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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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. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Guesthouse Básar
What time is check-in and check-out at Guesthouse Básar?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Guesthouse Básar allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Guesthouse Básar?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Guesthouse Básar?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Guesthouse Básar have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Guesthouse Básar have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Guesthouse Básar?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 4:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Guesthouse Básar?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Guesthouse Básar?
Arctic Circle, Grímsey.
Other places we book in Grímsey
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.
