The Bookstore Family Apartment

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Free WiFi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 538 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Bookstore Family Apartment in Hellissandur offers a one-bedroom apartment with a living room. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a terrace with sea views, a patio, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional amenities include a barbecue, dining area, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Situated on a quiet street, the property provides easy access to local attractions. Reykjavík Domestic Airport is 205 km away, and activities such as fishing and hiking are nearby. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, comfortable bed and room, and the attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Philip
    Australia Australia
    “Location is great - remarkable in fact. Just a couple of hundred metres to the sea and the national park starts 500ms away. The accommodation is quirky and and has a unique feel to it. (It was a bookstore). Clearly someone loves this place and has...”
  • Hillel
    Israel Israel
    “Cute place. Very homey feeling. Parking right by the door”
  • Tomáš
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Self check in was really simple. I got every instruction in right time. Accomodation was really nice and cozy.”
  • Cla
    Austria Austria
    “We stayed at The Bookstore Apartment only for one night, but we enjoyed it a lot. It was very quiet, comfortable and cosy. Would recommend it and choose it again for a next stay.”
  • Harold
    France France
    “The Size and originality of the apartment. The location. The silence.”
  • Martin
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “So this was the best accommodation in Iceland for us. Amazing atmosphere, lots of ideas, books, messages on the walls, wonderful. The atmosphere draws you in, calms you down, it's simply wonderful, and that includes the equipment that is just...”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was cosy and quirky with comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. The location was great for the visiting the park.”
  • Merethe
    Denmark Denmark
    “Very homely with many quant decoration details telling the story of the house as a former bookstore.”
  • Johanna
    Finland Finland
    “clean and cute place to stay. very cosy. great staff!”
  • Jean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location was great. Very comfortable beds & everything was clean.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Kári Viðarsson

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,701 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

I´m Kári Viðarsson, The manager and artistic director of the The Freezer, a former fish factory now turned into a hot spot for travellers seeking a place to stay, meet people and take part in artistic events of all sorts. The Freezer is a place that offers accommodation as well as art and culture to it's guests. I am a professional actor and also the grandson of the people that built the Freezer apartments.

Property information

This place is situated in one of the oldest houses in the town of Hellissandur and has a lot of historical value for the area. The Bookstore Apartment was actually the town's bookstore, run by my grandmother for decades before being turned into this wonderful themed apartment / library

Neighbourhood information

The neighborhood is on the doorstep of Snæfellsjökull Glacier national park. Within it you will find many lava fields, beaches, craters, flora, mountains, viewpoints, waterfalls, rich bird life and everything else that the Icelandic nature has to offer. This area is usually referred to as "Iceland in a nutshell" because here you can see so many things without having to travel long distances in between. I grew up here and can safely say that it's one of the most beautiful places in Iceland and probably on earth.

Languages spoken

Danish,English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

House rules

The Bookstore Family Apartment takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Bookstore Family Apartment in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is possible to extend your stay at this property at no extra cost for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes, with a maximum limit of 10 extra days.

Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.