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Reviews of Welcome Riverside Guesthouse

Þrúdvangur 32,34,37, 850 Hella, Iceland

#9 of 9 B&Bs and Inns in Hella

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 147 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    6.7

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    7.0
    Nice place to stay with sink in room hope you have a good nights sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is a small red box the size of a switch by front door, BAD PLACEMENT. We had some late comers around 11.30pm. I had fallen asleep. I think they accidentally set off the alarm for the next 10 minutes or more the fire alarm went off. Someone from the place tried to reset it 3 time they were good after that slap was hard to come by. The whole building was woken and shook up.

    The room was comfortable, digital entry which was good since it was close to 9pm when I got there. There was a sink in the room. There was a nice kitchen plenty of seats and bathrooms down the hall.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It would be better with a few more bathrooms

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    Good for a brief stop- all the necessary facilities available and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was quite small for two people, but manageable if just for a night or two. No other issues.

    The whole property was clean, there was access to a kitchen with all the necessary appliances, shared facilities were clean, and as described in the guesthouse write-up.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    7.0
    Nice place, very ftiendly
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen equipment, bath facilities

    The rooms, the scenery, it' s a good place for friends

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice place to stay at this price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Communication was a bit challenging since it was a self check-in. Initially, we had trouble locating the exact building and weren’t sure where to park. The biggest issue, however, was that our room was situated right next to the balcony/outdoor area. Many guests used that space to smoke, and the smell would come into our room. Additionally, the noise from people talking there disrupted our comfort.

    The room, Ktichen and bathroom very nice and clean . We really like the place and the area nearby

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No amenities....only a small sink

    Comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    7.0
    Good place in cool weather
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too hot in the room, no way to cool down, windows open but no screens so bugs come in.

    Good beds, roomy, sink in room, easy access to rooms, kitchen nice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small room. Only 2 toilets for the whole house

    Very close to ring road Full kitchen for the guest. Price

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Never saw any personal, felt very empty. We were two so it was fine, but would not recommend for solo travellers

    Very easy to find and to check in. Room was cozy and had everything.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Basic stopover accommodation, good value for money, and a good kitchen means you don't have to eat out - Iceland is very expensive for food.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Someone entered the PIN to my lock and opened the door at 930 in the morning while I was laying in bed... They closed the door as I looked up so I have no idea what happened but they didn't knock or anything. Very strange, especially since check out is at 11. I was obviously not happy about that at all.

    It was fine, nice enough place.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was too small, no outlets next to the bed. Needs extra hooks on the walls

    The location was good, walking distance to restaurants and supermarket. Very clean kitchen and the facilities in general

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    7.0
    Pleasent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could be told early in th Mail the code of the rom. Kodur burdur komit tydiligur fram😊

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The self check in was a bit tricky to work out

    Was very clean, and very welcome after camping for weeks! Was the shelter, warmth and comfort we needed!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and well appointed kitchen. Modern bath

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a weird chambermaid speaking only russian and acting quite unwelcoming. The process of automatic check in is a bit of a hassle.

    Pretty nice and clean, some kitchen appliances could use some maintenance, but it's nothing serious. All in all its definitely worth the money.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was really rather small, not much room for 2 people to move around if you have more luggage.

    Nice, clean room with a sink in it, shared kitchen and bathroom were in a good condition and clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    not delivered access code, nobody react on the phone need to wait 30 minutes for the staff to open the room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    7.0
    good for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    strange toilets

    Everything was clean. Free coffee and big kitchen

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    8.0
    Good place to spend a night or two.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Despite relatively new, some equipment (kitchen especially) is already worn out a bit. One of two stoves already did not function (we stayed there roughly a week ago before this stay, and it was still working) - so perhaps this was temporary. Also, there could be more hangers & hooks in rooms and perhaps a common space where cloths could be dried (since this is the likely start/finish place for famous Landmannalaugar trek).

    Modern facility. Large enough shared kitchen/seating space. Spacious rooms. Coffee machine to use for free :-) Would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Good place to stay. Would recommend to other travelers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee machine wasn’t working.

    The location was good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    7.0
    Clean and simple guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When large groups arrive the rest & coopking area gets crowded and as well toilets/bathroom, as these are only 2 for the full guesthouse.

    Clean simple guesthouse with good equipment for cooking, dinning area and free coffee machine. Good location just few minutes from swimming pool, grocery store or restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice place where to stay along the way
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were no hair dryer.

    Nice location by the river. Big kitchen for everyone to use.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    6.0
    Terrible host - decent place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Host was not nice. Rooms were dirty and not ready. She moved us to different rooms. Then at 10am tried kicking us out.

    Our room was not ready, and was not cleaned. We were moved to a different building. We had 3 rooms. Everything was ok, however, the receptionist was not friendly. She was rude on the phone. She came and woke us up at 10am. Told us, we needed to leave. However, checkout was 11AM.

    Stayed in June 2023

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