Excellent!

Stayed in August 2025

the staff was phenomenal, we got picked up from the ferry and felt welcome from the first moment on the island! the room itself was spacious and cosy with a lovely view, the location is amazing, but that goes for any accommodation on the island, the breakfast was nice and quiet and cosy with enough options to choose from

Stayed in July 2025

Not staying for more than one night

The owners go beyond expectation to make sure you are welcomed

Stayed in July 2025

Àslaug and Gagga are wonderful hosts. I was told the only rule is to call them if I have any questions. We were met at the ferry so we didn’t need to carry our bags on the 1 KM walk to the guesthouse. We were offered rides to the settlement and the lighthouse.

Stayed in July 2025

All good!

Such wonderful hosts, so kind and generous. Excellent breakfast. Great ocean views and as a bonus, whales! We were lucky with mild relatively dry weather. We really do hope to come back.

Stayed in July 2025

Was greeted on arrival at the airport. Very friendly staff. Good location for hiking around the island.

Stayed in June 2025

We had an absolutely fantastic experience staying at this charming guesthouse in Grímsey. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere. The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, providing great recommendations for exploring the island and ensuring we had everything we needed for a memorable stay. The location is perfect for experiencing the tranquility and raw beauty of Grímsey, with easy access to local wildlife and the iconic Arctic Circle. I highly recommend this guesthouse to anyone looking for an authentic, comfortable, and unforgettable experience in Grímsey.

Stayed in June 2025

Simple, quiet.

Stayed in May 2025

nothing

shuttle pick up, offered home cooked dinner and lots of local information. got to sleep on Arctic circle, helped us navigate local store hours; adequate outlets host made accomodations for mobility limits

Stayed in May 2025

Grimsey is small, and an amazing place for wildlife. Gagga, the owner, was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble - she's obviously a local and knows everything and everybody. Brilliant host, great location and excellent facilities.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

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 had breakfast ready for us in the morning. You can easily walk to the arctic circle sphere from the house. The airport is next door (there is not frequent air traffic so it is not noisy). We would love to return here someday.

Stayed in March 2025

I had a blissful 25 hours in Grimsey. Just wished I could have stayed longer. Gagga such a wonderful host, and person. I had a lovely cosy room with a fantastic view. Everywhere was very clean, and the kitchen was very well stocked (including stove top espresso pot). Gagga picked me up from the ferry, explained the island’s history and gave me information on opening hours. When she took me back to the ferry she took me to see her flock of sheep - her husband is a shepherd. Thank you Gagga

Stayed in April 2025

Everything about my stay at Guesthouse Basar was exceptional. I cannot rate it high enough. The accommodation was impeccable, warm and comfortable, spotlessly clean. Gagga my host bent over backwards to make my stay enjoyable and memorable. She picked me up from the ferry, took me on a tour of the Island, provided all my meals and on the day of departure drove me back to the ferry. She was and is amazing. I have no hesitation in recommending Basar to future travellers. They will not be disappointed.

Stayed in March 2025

It was clean modern, warm and very comfortable.

Stayed in February 2025

This stay was fantastic, we had the entire guesthouse to ourselves and Gagga made us feel super welcome - greeting us off the boat and driving us to the guesthouse. Grimsey is stunning and it was the perfect base to go exploring and walk round the whole island.

Stayed in December 2024

The Basar guesthouse was perfect for us. Very clean and stylishly decorated. Gagga picked us up from the ferry and gave us a lift to the guesthouse. The lady is very nice and helpful, she even offered us how she could help us. We will remember Grimsey and the Guesthouse Basar for a long time. Gagga, we wish you, your family and Guesthouse Basar all the best!

Stayed in August 2024

Room was small.

Extremely nice guesthouse with a great location on the island. Next to the airport, a few minutes walk to the town and the closest guesthouse to the arctic circle. From the kitchen in the guesthouse I was able to watch the whales feeding. It was a quiet location with all the things I needed. Great stay.

Stayed in August 2024

Actually,there are no complaints

Overall a great experience..owner is super friendly and helpful..breakfast was terrific..views were amazing..planning on staying there again in the future

Stayed in August 2024

There were only two bathrooms and the toilets were in the bathrooms so sometimes there was a small wait to use the bathroom.....but this really was a small price to pay for the experience of staying there.

If you get the chance to stay at the Guesthouse Basar, take it - you won't forget it. Grimsey is an amazing place and Gagga is at the heart of the community. She could not have done more for us, including picking us up from the boat and running us into the centre when we needed to go in if it was raining and we didn't want to walk. In fact, one day someone from the island offered my husband a lift when he was walking down to the shop, it's that kind of place. You can see large numbers of puffins very close by, even from the kitchen window. Everyone was friendly and our two night trip was truly unforgettable - thank you Gagga!

Stayed in June 2024

Hosts were fabulous, room was clean and comfortable, kitchen was well equipped.

Stayed in June 2024

Beware of the terns in June!

Super nice owners! Loved everything about this, except that there were only two bathrooms available, but that was a minor issue

Stayed in June 2024

absolutely nothing. coffee and tea are available and she takes your bags to the ferry for you. and even picked us up from the ferry and offered to drive us to or pick us up from the lighthouse or artic circle monument if we felt it was too far to walk back.

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.

Stayed in June 2024

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.

Stayed in June 2024

once again an unforgettable stay in this haven of peace with a completely unique welcome

Stayed in June 2024