First thing was that the gps through google maps, kept taking us to the hotel north laneway. There is no clear signage so we were left driving around for at least 20 extra minutes. Once we did find the right lane we were intimated with driving through a literal field that has basic ruts as the path because we thought we missed the actual drive way. So be aware that this is rustic lane and at times deeply rutted so caution with your vehicle bottoming out. The directions could include lane is at the green shipping container. 2nd, the wood is very quick burning which is great for maybe getting a fire started and safety but that doesn’t last for the night when temps were very cold. The inside was very cold at about 3 hours in to the point it kept waking us up because our face and hands were coldl.

Very cute place and a unique experience. It was clean and well equipped for a basic stay. Everything was clean including the washrooms. There was really nice bedding that kept us warm all night. Excellent communication.

Stayed in August 2025

Not enough cutlery (1 fork and 3 knives for a booking for 4 persons). The BBQ (and the utensils) needed SERIOUS cleaning, but it really should be replaced and levelled when it's installed so less time is spent chasing sausages rolling downhill to the back of the grille. The listening mentioned board games and playing cards, which would have been nice to keep us busy due to the rain... The one dice game that was in the room didn't keep us busy for very long.

The location and the resulting silence was great! Dried firewood for the stove in the yurt was appreciated. The breakfast was also good.

Stayed in August 2025

Not really dislikes, but the hiking treck uphill was a bit long. When I booked 2-3 months ago, I didn't realize it would be a mini hike without a well-worn trail. One son and I transferred what we needed from our suitcases and to our backpacks, but the other two kids decided to drag their luggage. Perhaps parking could be made available at the place next door for a shorter treck. Totally get not wanting cars by the yurts, though; that would be distracting both by sight and sound and would take away from the beauty. Also recommend having some local pool instructions. I was embarrassed when I realized I walked into the shower room with my shoes still on, and we did not know to put towels in the cubbies so we wouldn't walk into the locker area wet after our soaks. Then, we did not know what to do with the towels after, which was take them back to the yurt parking location. We would have used the towels we brought with us if we had realized that we would need to double back to the yurt instead of driving straight into town.

The location was beautiful and the yurt was super cool. Enjoyed spending the time at local pool for a shower, soak, and shower the next morning.

Stayed in July 2025

From where you parked your car, there was a 5-7 minute walk uphill. We had planned for this as we read the message that the host sent us ahead of time. We packed only the items we needed for the night.

The yurt was an exceptional experience that everyone enjoyed. Our host was very responsive and helpful. It comes with an entry fee to the local pool. The Icelandic people enjoy this experience sometimes daily. Our breakfast was available to us whenever we wanted. There was everything needed to make a fire, which we enjoyed.

Stayed in July 2025

It’s a yurt in the hills, but the hike up was a lot. That’s all we “didn’t like” but it’s more because I’m a middle aged woman who needs to go to the gym more. Not the fault of the yurt owners!

The view was amazing! The yurt was well maintained and clean. It had everything you’d expect in a yurt and accommodated the 3 of us comfortably. The breakfast cooler was great and we appreciated it! We didn’t have electricity because of a trip in the breaker but we got a quick response and the issue was remediated.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing to complain about as we lucked out and had a gorgeous sunny evening.

Yurts we're fantastic! They are located on a hillside with an amazing view of Akureyri and the fjord. It was large enough to comfortably fit 4 people. Beds were very comfortable and comforters were plenty to keep us warm. A stove in the center of the yurt provided good heat. Breakfast was good. Bathroom was a short walk from the yurt and were clean. All in all it was a wonderful experience

Stayed in June 2025

We were cold but we didnt use the oven as much as we could have! Mabye it would be nice to have a water bottle for guests inside the tent so they don’t have to get the water outside❤️

Loved the atmosphere, cosy and unique. Service was very very good and very personal💗

Stayed in December 2024

It was so relaxing to light the fire, snuggle down and enjoy the beautiful Icelandic landscape. We watched the northern lights over the hills which were simply magical. Solla and Erwin were so kind, providing great local recommendations for dinner and being on hand for any questions we had.

Stayed in October 2024

Unfortunately for us, we landed in the middle of a windstorm which blew a portion of our roof off, so that was adventurous, but the owners quickly came and fixed it.

Very thoughtful to include breakfast. It was wholesome and healthy.

Stayed in August 2024

The instructions said it is a 5 minute walk from parking to the yurt. It was actually a 15 minute fairly steep climb uphill through long grass.

Beautiful view of mountains, valley and Akureryi from the yurt.

Stayed in August 2024

We stayed 2 nights and the breakfast was great on the first day - but it would have been nice to have it refreshed for the second morning (we left the cooler outside assuming that it would be). There was only a little milk for coffee/tea for day 1, so none left for day 2. The yogurt was not quite cold on the second morning as the freezer packs had thawed. We had enough coffee for one pot each day, but would have been nice to make more. The same goes for fire starters - there was some trial and error getting the woodstove working well, and we went through more than we expected the first evening. We made do by chopping wood into kindling for the second night. I did not reach out to the owners about either of these issues because they were fairly minor and did not affect our overall enjoyment of the yurt experience.

We loved staying in the yurt! It looked exactly like the photos, and we planned on having to walk from our car to the lodging, so no problem there. Beds were comfy and the breakfast was good. Bathrooms were just a short walk down a path. We used the showers at the pool in town once, and it was a simple process to check in there. If you have mobility issues or aren't ready to "rough it" a bit, this might not be the place for you. The walk to the yurt and to/from the bathroom is grassy (sometimes wet) and up/down a very small hill. There are many good restaurants in the town of Akureryi, only a short drive away. It rained during our stay and we stayed toasty and dry.

Stayed in August 2024

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Our stay at the Icelandic Yurt was a fantastic experience. We all enjoyed the stunning panoramic views that made every moment feel special. The location is perfect—close enough to Akureyri for quick trips to town, yet surrounded by nature, providing a peaceful and adventurous setting. The kids enjoyed the feeling of being in the great outdoors. The yurt was clean, and the hosts provided clear and easy-to-follow instructions, which made our stay stress-free. The toilet is unexpected clean for a camping experience. There is no electricity inside the yurt, but in the shared toilet we could charge our phones. I would definitely recommend Yurt in summer.

Stayed in August 2024

There aren’t any showers on the property (although there is a bathrooms with flushing toilets). The night of our stay was really windy & the noise of the top cover flapping kept us up all night.

The yurt was well furnished, cozy, stocked, & was a fun experience. We loved it!

Stayed in July 2024

There was only one sink in the toilet cabin that all four yurts had to use. This does not have to be a problem, but it might be good to inform all guests about best way to share the sink, as we had to wait quite long outside for others to leave.

The experience of sleeping in nature is very nice. The beds are comfortable and breakfast was well taken care of.

Stayed in July 2024

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We had a great experience in this yourt! It's very large and we found everything we need. The bathroom was hot and clean.

Stayed in June 2024

It was said that the bathroom was to be shared. What I didn't understand (nor did I find in the description) is that there were no shower at all.. just a shed with toilets and a small sink. However, the receptionist sent us to the local swimming-pool (free of charge), which the kids loved for the fun and the adults for the access to showers. In the end, it turned out to be a very funny, unexpected and very unusual experience.

The place was amazingly unusual, and the wild spot fabulous. Also, the staff was very helpful over the phone.

Stayed in April 2024

No shower on the grounds. We had gone to the swimming facility that they offer for a hot shower but apparently the hours had changed and we were unable to shower.

Such a unique experience! It was warm with the fire going and the decor is super cute. They had a nice breakfast packed in a cooler for us. We had a couch, a small bed and a king size bed. We had a kettle and a few dishes as well to use. They had a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher and a fire blanket in each yurt. The small touches didn’t go unnoticed. It is a a haul up from the car so just take up what you need to the night/morning.

Stayed in September 2023

Toilet was outdoors, but we knew this before we booked the yurt. It was cold going to toilet at night.

Excellent location & views. Yurt was very comfortable with nice touches.

Stayed in September 2023

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Authentic

Stayed in September 2023

No way to get a shower without having to drive 10km!!!!

I loved the comfort of the bed, the entire concept, the calm, the breakfast.

Stayed in August 2023

road to the location needs more clean up (grass needs to cut) no wifi no shade on window.

Uniqueness, location, price, scenic view

Stayed in July 2023

Only toilet, non shower

Stayed in July 2023

Property wasn’t warm on arrival

Unique experience with an absolutely beautiful view, particularly at sunset All the little details were thought of by the owners

Stayed in April 2023

There was only a little sink with extremely cold water. The water heater was broken. I reported it in the evening, but it wasn't fixed in the morning. And 2 toilets which didn't close, for 2 Yurt. The breakfast was disappointing. 100 ml milk, a bag with cookies, 1 liter juice and yogurt, jam, cheese, butter, muesli , enough tea and coffee but only 2 slices of bread per person. We saw a photo on booking.com of croissants and a whole bread or skyr. So we had to go to get some more breakfast on the way to our tour, which we didn't count on.

Staying in a original Yurt by minus temperature was cosy. We slept with a legging and sweater on. In the morning it was quite cold. It becomes warm when the fire is lit quickly. My son and daughter like to chop the wood and light the fire. It was an experience But 1 night was enough.

Stayed in May 2023