Reviews of Iceland yurt

It was such a special experience to spend the night in the Yurt, and quite an adventurous one. The tent is super cozy and solid (despite the strong wind outside, we slept comfortably all the night through) and it is always challenging in a good way to try and stay without electricity and WiFi for a few hours. As advertised, the common bathrooms don't come with a shower, but we had free access to a public swimming pool downtown, which was also an appreciated bonus. The breakfast left for us in the Yurt, was rich and super yummy. The walk up to the tent was actually shorter and easier than expected, and the view on the town and fjord was just priceless. Totally recommended!

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.

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.

Honestly, I had one of the best sleeps of my life in this yurt! It was so quiet and peaceful to be surrounded by nature. The bed was so comfortable and it was really cool to fall asleep to the sound of a crackling fire:) Then to awake to a gorgeous & sunny day with stunning views of the surrounding mountains?? A rustic dream! I also enjoyed building the fire inside the stove. It takes a bit of time for the yurt to warm up after you start the fire so keep that in mind when you’re planning your arrival time. Chatted with one of the staff who was very pleasant and friendly!

Bit of a hike up to the yurts but nothing someone who is relatively active can’t handle! I’d recommend consolidating your stuff to one bag so you aren’t carrying heavy luggage up the hill. No showers but they offer free access to the showers at the local pool.

We had a great stay in the yurt. How wonderful is waking up with the sound of sheep and a wonderful view of Iceland nature! Making a wood fire at night, eating breakfast in front of the yurt, swimming and taking a shower at the local swimming pool, talking to the other guest; it was a great experience. We got some exercise out of it also, walking back and forth to the yurt on top of the hill ;-) Thanks, Solla and Erwin.

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

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.

Loved the location. And the traditional style of the yurt. Wood stove was great, as was breakfast, fantastic!

Didn’t see the Iceland Yurt sign with cars parked in front. Maybe to have it more visible. Google maps directed us to the grassy lane at the bottom instead. Once we read the latest email, we figured out the entrance was by the green container.

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.

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.

Very nice landlords and staff, really nice yurta with comfortable beds and stunning view over Akuyeri, located close to downtown area (7min drive), no showers on site but free entrance in close swimming pool even better 🙂

The views were stunning! It was an experience to stay in this cozy, colourful and clean yurt. It’s quite a hike up a steep hill from where you park your car and I can recommend just packing a small bag for the night. It depends on the yurt you have, we had the furthest one on the hill (with the best view). The toilet facilities were super clean. The bed was sooo comfortable and the breakfast just right for us.

We didn’t have a problem with driving to the public pool to have a shower, but I would recommend to factor in the time to get there - about 20 minutes by car.

Very interesting! Once in a lifetime! Big room, warm, but also interesting to do the the fire in the stove; nice view;The breakfast was good and it was a nice idea.

to walk in the wet grass....but this is nature ! I knew from the beginning :)

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.

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 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.

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!

Loved the yurt! Amazing view, great location. Comfortable and accommodating!

Wish we didn’t have to rush off and could have spent more time there!

The peacefulness and the experience

The lengthy walk from the car park and long wet grass. We could not take our suitcases to the yurt and had to download our stuff in a parking lot.

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

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

I believe this place was oversold in the listing and all communication. It was a long walk from our car to the Yurt through knee high grass and uneven terrain and up a hill.

The bathroom was a joke. There are 2 stalls in the bathroom which could be used by anyone at any time. The sink was falling apart and there was no reasonable way to even fill up a water bottle. There was no hot water or showers.

This was a different experience but really enjoyed it. The place was not difficult to find and the property owners’ detailed instructions were very helpful. It is a little bit of a walk (uphill) from the parking lot to the yurts so suggest to bring a smaller bag already ready rather than taking all your luggage up. We stayed in the middle yurt and were impressed with all the details and amenities inside. The breakfast cooler with tons of thoughtful breakfast items was a huge plus. There is electricity inside the yurt but there was only one small side lamp for light at night. The oven took a little bit to figure out but once we had the fire going, it quickly got toasty and warm inside the yurt. The bathroom is a little walk down the hill. The best part of it all is the VIEW; so beautiful and serene. We were there in June where there was only 40 minutes between dusk and dawn but I can only imagine how beautiful this place is during the winter time, especially with the northern lights. If you’re into glamping, this is the place for you!

Amazing stay like in fairytale! Although weather outside was so bad (about 0 °C), stay in yurt was perfect. Fresh air and thick duvets are perfect line-up for sleeping of your life :-)

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

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❤️

This was such a unique experience! Great view of the city across the sea and great views of the Northern lights! My husband said it was his favorite night so far! He loves the outdoors and got to show off his wood cutting and fire making skills to our kids.

It's not a dislike, but something to keep in mind. There are going to be some bugs to deal with just like camping. We had a bit of flies and a couple spiders, but nothing that would scare us away. We loved it and would book again in a heartbeat! Like I said, it was my husband's favorite night!