About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Bookstore in Flateyri is housed in a historic building, offering sea and mountain views. The property is pet-friendly and welcomes guests with pets. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a lounge with an outdoor fireplace. The bed and breakfast provides private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and a concierge. Breakfast and Dining: A continental breakfast is served with juice, cheese, and fruits. The shared kitchen includes a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, and dishwasher. Additional facilities include a minimarket, outdoor play area, and picnic area. Activities and Location: The property offers pub crawls and a tour desk. Isafjordur Airport is 21 km away. Highly rated for its breakfast, kitchen, and location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rick
    Australia Australia
    What a very special place to stay. Worth the trip just for the chance to stay here. The attention to detail in this beautifully restored historic building is a treat. And then there’s the wonderful bookshop downstairs…
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely traditional Icelandic property. It feels like living a bit of history. Flateyri is such a beautiful place and the old bookstore so iconic that it was a privilege to stay here. Super comfortable bed and a very helpful and responsive host. We...
  • Kainz
    United States United States
    It was self service breakfast - the fridge was stocked with styr, cheese, ham, jam and breads. Fabulous spread and we enjoyed the flexibility to have all these good things in the fridge.
  • Jón
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very quaint and sensitively restored property housing the oldest continuously operating bookshop in Iceland with a suite of three rooms above sharing breakfast and bathroom facilities. Stuffed with antiques and a completely authentic 1960s or...
  • Guillaume
    France France
    Exceptional place with exceptional views on Önundarfjörður.
  • Diego
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Unique accommodation with a lot of charm. Reminded me a lot of my grandmother's flat. Self-catering breakfast with a good selection. Rooms and beds were comfortable. The village is also charming. Definitely the better choice to sleep here...
  • Mullerenko
    Switzerland Switzerland
    What a dream place, the decoration is perfectly curated. It felt as we travelled in time. The owner was a fantastic person and deserves congratulations for such special hotel.
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    A lovely place with lots of character. Charming host. Great outlook. A very special experience - being transported to a previous era but with the comforts of the modern
  • Lucia
    Slovakia Slovakia
    If you are looking for authentic Icelandic accommodation in a historic house, this is the choice for you.
  • Florence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful decor, friendly staff and very thoughtful touches.

Hosted by Eyþór & Elín

9.1
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Eyþór & Elín
Welcome to the Old Bookstore in Flateyri. The oldest original store in Iceland, fourth generation family store since 1914. - This old, unique and quirky apartment was build in the year 1898 and was the home of the founder of the Old Bookstore in Flateyri for 70 years. This historical apartment is located in the same house as the Old Bookstore with amazing view over the ocean and mountains that surround the fjord. If you are looking for a stay in rooms with boring white walls with no soul, you should look somewhere els. But if you love to travel to experience something unique, authentic and truly historical you will find that and much more by staying at the Old Bookstore in Flateyri. The small guest house at the Old bookstore has only three double bedrooms, but two shared bathrooms, one old (1956) with WC and a bathtub and one new (2022) with WC and good shower. The guest house has fully equipped kitchen, dining area and living room for guests to enjoy there stay.
Eyþór is the fourth generation bookstore owner. He is running the guesthouse with his partner, Elín. Eyþór is educated architect and film director as well as running the Old Bookstore in Flateyri. Elín is a nurse in Ísafjörður hospital.
Amazing landscape, great people and artistic environment. - What more can you ask for? This tiny village (pop. 200) has the Oldest original store in Iceland as well as one of the oldest and most legendary pub and concert venue in Iceland, Vagninn. This old and historical fishing village in the Westfjords is now the home of many artist and a artistic Folk high school. The main street of Flateyri is one of the oldest and best preserved original street in Iceland, where most of the houses where build around 1880. On the street you will find coffee houses, bars, restaurants and shops that are open daily in the summertime but during the winter the opening may vary. Experience the long and bright summer nights at 66°N or spend your time here in the winter darkness in the snow, under the northern lights. - We love it both!
Languages spoken: English,Icelandic

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

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

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