Top 10 Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Borgarnes, Iceland - Updated 2024

airbnb Borgarnes
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Borgarnes, a picturesque little town on a rocky peninsula, is located in the middle of West Iceland approximately 75 km (46.60 miles) from the Reykjavík City Center. On a bright day, this lovely town offers mesmerizing views of two glaciers, Snaefellsjokull and Eiriksjokull. Borgarnes has lots to offer. Visitors can watch pretty birds and a photography exhibition at the Borgarfjorður Museum or the saga exhibits at the Settlement Center. They can relax in the Skallagrimsgarour public park or enjoy sumptuous breakfast and beautiful views at the Geirabakarí. They can scale the Hafnarfjall Mountain or hike in Einkunnir Country Park. Tourists can enjoy the pleasure of diving at the Borgarnes swimming pool, shop in the local stores, enjoy a delicious meal made from local products in the restaurants, and rest in one of the town’s guesthouse, hotel, or B&Bs. Last but not the least, don’t forget to walk along the beach or stop at the playground Bjossarplo meant for children of all ages. Planning a trip to Borgarnes, Iceland? Consider staying in one of these great Airbnb vacation rentals listed below!

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 02, 2024.

1. Private Scandinavian apartment

This Scandinavian apartment has two bedrooms with four beds and one bath. It offers a beautiful view of Hafnarfjall mountain, the bridge connecting Borgarnes to the rest of the peninsula, and the seaside. The place is cozy and has a lot of little Icelandic touches. Amenities include cable TV, iron, central heating, and dryer. The hosts always stock the kitchen with food and supplies and are very responsive. The place is close to restaurants and museums and is an excellent place to use as a base to see the natural beauty of Iceland. The grocery, pizza shop, and gas station are within walking distance.

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Borgarnes, Iceland
43.92 km (27.3 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
238 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 5 Beds 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the view from the living room is stunning
the beds were super comfy and the view from the rooms was simply amazing
the beds were comfortable and the view was great
an apartment overlooking the sea and mountains a beautiful view
especially the view from the room and the living room were so fantastic
Cleanliness:
everything is clean as in the photographs
clean spacious apartment on the sea
the house is very cozy and clean
the apartment is spacious and very clean on a quiet easy-to-find residential street
very lovely well-decorated house everything was very clean and all necessities were provided
Host:
the hosts were helpful too
host is nice and very fast response
very nice hosts and comfortable space
owners are very friendly
host is nice and friendly
Location:
great place in a great location
house was near expressway 4mins drive from bonus supermarket and petrol station
the close by beach is beautiful
good location and it has everything you need
great home close to town
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2. Double bedroom with great views (from USD 130)

This double bedroom is in a converted detached garage and offers stunning views of the mountain and sea. The apartment is located in the old part of Borgarnes and stands on the cliffs by the sea. It has a long entrance hall with hanging space for clothes. The spacious bedroom features a queen-size bed, table, and chairs, cutlery, microwave, refrigerator, cups, and plates. A small cozy shower room is at the other end of the room. Other amenities include WIFI, central heating, and free parking.

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Borgarnes, Iceland
43.88 km (27.3 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
231 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guest suite 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
it’s a cozy room with a nice view and has the basic amenities you need
great view renovated garage apartment
the room was very nice and had a great kitchenette and an even better view
the view was beautiful and the bed was extremely comfortable
very nice view of the bay we had a nice breakfast with a view thank you hafdis
Cleanliness:
very clean and stylish
a lovely exceptionally clean place
clean comfortable and stylish
hafdis' apartment was clean and cozy
the accommodation was clean and quiet
Host:
she was kind and responsive
the host was welcoming and flexible with respect to checkout time
hafdis was an excellent host
she provided a thorough welcome packet with helpful information upon arrival
gaddis was available and responsive and a wonderful host
Location:
very relaxing place and short walk to restaurants
very good location easily walk through borgarnes to check out the restaurants and shops
the rental was easy to find in a beautiful location
very cozy and nice place in the center of borgarnes
really turned "a place to sleep" into a cute and homey place to stay
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3. Spacious 3 bedrooms home in Borgarnes (from USD 235)

Situated on two floors, this fully furnished and spacious three-bedroom home is located in the center of Borgarnes. The apartment features a big living room, a big dining room, and a kitchen with everything one needs. Amenities include TV, WiFi, central heating, and free parking. The house offers beautiful views of both mountains and fjord and is close to restaurants and walking trails.

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Borgarnes, West, Iceland
44.03 km (27.4 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
141 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 3 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
good wifi and rainbow viewing
the views from every room are amazing
lots of space and we loved the views from each room
view from the living room was beautiful
spacious house with a comfortable living space and an excellent view
Cleanliness:
very clean and comfortable beds
communication was fast and the place is very clean
it is very big clean and nicely furnished
spacious clean & well-equipped apartment
ample space clean rooms very homey
Host:
the host is helpful and easy to check in
niels was very responsive from the moment we booked and did everything he could to make our stay comfortable
niels is a great host
niels was very responsive to questions
níels was a very responsive host and check in and out was very easy
Location:
excellent location and very nice house
great location to explore the west of iceland
great place and location for exploring west iceland
great location which is within walking distance of shops the seafront and several museums
its in a good area of town close to shops/stores
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4. Newly renovated eco-friendly HI Hostel

Centrally located in Borgarnes, this newly renovated eco-friendly HI Hostel has a bedroom with two beds and one bath. The hostel is neat and clean. The kitchen is equipped with everything, and they serve free tea and coffee all day. The property has an air-conditioner, TV, central heating, and dryer. The place is near the Settlement Center, Ljómalind Farmers Market, and the Borgarnes swimming pool.

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Borgarnes, Iceland
44.07 km (27.4 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
111 reviews   Wifi Available
Private room in hostel 2 Beds 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
wifi is very good and free
well equipped kitchen excellent coffee always available
the kitchen is equipped with everything and they serve free tea and coffee all day
multiple shared kitchens very well equipped and with free coffee
nice hostel with a well-equipped kitchen and common area and free tea and coffee
Cleanliness:
very clean and accommodating
everything was very clean
very clean accommodating guests
clean nicely decorated with very comfortable spaces
it’s a clean well stocked hostel
Host:
friendly staff and everything well arranged
staff was wonderful as well
the staff was very helpful and friendly
although there was a large group of teenagers when we arrived the staff was very welcoming
easy check in and check out staff very friendly
Location:
wonderful place close to the peninsula
definitely recommend this location
nice hostel in a central area
but very nice location
this hostel is so incredible for the price great location in a cute little town
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5. Scandinavian-style interiors guesthouse (from USD 118)

Situated in the heart of Borgarnes, this home has two bedrooms with three beds and one bath. The house has Scandinavian-style interiors with a modern twist. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with double-size beds. One is 140 cm (4.59 feet), and the other one is 160 cm (5.90 feet). Downstairs, there is an integrated kitchen/living room. The kitchen has a stove, an oven, and a dishwasher. The home has a kitchen table for five persons and a sofa. The latter has a thick and comfortable mattress and also serves as a sleeping couch for one person. Next to the kitchen/living room is the bathroom with a powerful, spacious shower. Other amenities include WiFi, crib, central heating, washer, and free parking facilities. There are several restaurants and cafés within walking distance, the supermarket is 200 meters (656.16 feet) away while the swimming pool is 700 meters (2296.5 feet) away.

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Borgarnes, Iceland
44.63 km (27.8 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
127 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 2 Beds 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
great bathroom and the washing machine was much appreciated
the house is very comfortable and the interior is really nice
amazing space full kitchen and the bathroom was amazing
a great bathroom with a washer
the bedrooms are stylish and the mattresses are very comfortable
Cleanliness:
newly updated clean and comfortable
beautiful spotless and comfortable
everything new and clean
very clean and tidy and beautifully decorated as well
all was great clean and comfortable
Host:
stephanie was the perfect host
stephanie is a great host very attentive and responsive
stephanie was a great host we had everything we needed
stephanie was an amazing host and was very accommodating with our check-in time
very thoughtful and kind host
Location:
perfect location close to grocery store and walkable distance to everything in town
:) the location is also great and supermarket is literally 2 steps away
wonderful to be within walking distance of a grocery store yet quiet and secluded
great little house at an excellent location
terrific location and easy walking to grocery store loved our stay here
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6. Fully furnished apartment (from USD 184)

This fully furnished apartment has two bedrooms, a bathroom with a shower, a kitchen, and a living room. The rooms have a double bed in one and two single beds in the other, which can be put together as one double bed. The rooms are on the ground floor of the two-floor villa in the heart of Borgarnes. Amenities include TV, WIFI, central heating, iron, and free parking. Guests have access to the terrace with a BBQ grill. All services are within walking distance of the apartment. Restaurants, tourist information center, swimming pools, and museums are within walking distance.

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Borgarnes, West, Iceland
44.39 km (27.6 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
135 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 3 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the house is big cosy and warm with all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay
the apartment was just as described very comfortable and reasonably well equipped
the beds were very comfortable
my brother and i had two comfortable peaceful nights of sleep
this apartment is such a warm place with various housing facilities
Cleanliness:
very clean and comfortable place
bathroom is also absolutely spotless and clean
the apartment was spotlessly clean
nice house very clean and cozy
everything was tidy and clean
Host:
þórir is really kind
our host was very helpful
the host is very welcoming made us feeling at home
the host was wonderful full of helpful suggestions
the hosts are helpful and friendly
Location:
the location is great
easy walking distance to the supermarket
great location for exploring western iceland
great location will definitely come back if we get a chance
great location as a gateway to the snaefelles peninsula
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7. Beachfront apartment on farmhouse

This 1,800-sqft (548.64 sqm) romantic four-bedroom self-contained beachfront apartment is located in a retro style Icelandic 1957 farmhouse on 360 acres (153.78 hectares) of land that hosts horses, sheep, chickens, and rabbits. The condo has an indoor fireplace, central heating, dryer, iron, and laptop-friendly working space. With a lovely farm vibe, it is a great and excellent place to stay in if you love to be away from the bustle of the city. The beach is 50 meters (164.04 feet) walk from the house. A microbrewery and new amazing hot springs are just 40 minutes away at Krauma.

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44.32 km (27.6 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
24 reviews  
Entire apartment 7 Beds 8 Guests

8. Quiet, cozy remodeled room

The room named Dimma is in a split level house with small windows and limited view. This room was remodeled in 2017 and features all new linens of high-quality cotton damask with down comforters. Guests have access to two shared bathrooms. One bathroom is right next to the bedroom door, and another is about 4 meters (13.12 feet) down the hallway. The large common area near the main entrance features some games and books. A refrigerator, a kettle for heating water for tea and coffee are available to guests at all times. The common area offers views overlooking the garden, backyard, and the sea. Guests have access to garden areas and the tables and chairs for their use. There is also a lower plateau where guests can sit and enjoy the views and sunset. Guests can also access the walking path along the sea directly from the garden. Other amenities include WiFi, central heating, dryer, and free parking facilities. The place is minutes away by foot from three restaurants and bars. All have abundant free parking space should you choose to drive.

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Borgarnes, Iceland
44.08 km (27.4 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
63 reviews  
Private room in house 2 Beds 1 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms

9. Beautiful room in panoramic art house

Inside a house lying on the end of Saeunn–Sea peninsula, this beautiful room features a king-size bed with blankets, linens, towels, blackout blinds, and curtains for the midnight sun. Featured in Korea’s In Style Magazine and filmed in numerous documentaries, the house offers a mesmerizing view of majestic extinguished volcanoes and glaciers from the kitchen, living, and dining room. The kitchen, living area, and full bath are shared spaces. The kitchen is equipped with pots, pans, oil, vinegar, and spices. The bathroom is equipped with natural Icelandic shampoo and hand soap. Fresh ground coffee and an assortment of loose teas are available for guests. Other amenities include TV, WiFi, central heating, and iron. The boardwalk and beach are nearby, and the geothermal swimming pool in Borgarnes is only a five-minute walk away.

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Borgarnes, West, Iceland
43.88 km (27.3 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
471 reviews  
Private room in house 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the views from this place are stunning and bed so comfy
very nice room with great view
beautiful space with stunning views the local pool is great
the room was comfortable well-heated and simple
the living room has a gorgeous view
Cleanliness:
comfortable clean and spacious room
apartment is clean and all necessities (e
the rooms and toilets are clean and bed and sheets were very comfortable
michelle's place i'd very clean and cute
her place is absolutely stunning very clean stylist and very peacful
Host:
michelle has been the perfect host
michelle is a super host that makes you feel at home
the place is awesome and the host itself is just wonderful
michelle is very friendly she makes you feel at home
michelles place was incredibly beautiful and she was a great host
Location:
great location in a beautiful town
the location was also perfect and easy to find
this place is beautiful and unique
the location is excellent and the house has such a wonderful view
michelle's place is even more beautiful than the pictures
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10. Well designed and clean new accommodation

Located just off Iceland’s main road, Ring Road No. 1. this well designed and clean new accommodation has a king-size bed, a private bathroom, kitchenette, free WiFi, central heating, and private parking. The apartment is well stocked with all the amenities. It is located close to a grocery shop, restaurants, and the main road to/from Reykjavik or the peninsula.

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45.71 km (28.4 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
42 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN CONDO 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
small as described very comfortable and workable space for a single person couple
our stay was excellent it was great to have parking and wifi too
it was a very comfortable small appartment
Cleanliness:
it was clean modern spotless and very comfortable
i highly recommend this spotless airbnb
the apartment is small but very modern clean cozy and comfortable
this place was fantastic it was sparkling clean the bathroom was immaculate
your own apartment with your own bathroom very clean and quietwe highly recommend
Host:
our hosts were warm friendly and eager to help
kristjan was a very friendly and helpful host
kristjan was helpful during our stay from pointing out a great restaurant to showing us the northern lights
krjstian is very kind and welcoming
kristjan was very helpful and friendly
Location:
great location for exploring and sweater shopping in the local women's owned market
the location was great near town and road 1 and in a lovely family neighborhood
highlight that the kitchen is only equiped with a microwe nevertheless the place worth to be enjoy
i could do it easily as the car was parked steps away from the apartment
be aware this is a small apartment attached to a house in a great peaceful neighbourhood
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A picturesque beauty

With an assortment of glaciers, museums, and picturesque natural beauty, Borgarnes leave an indelible mark on the memories of visitors. It is a must-see destination in Iceland. Book one of the top Airbnb vacation rentals listed above to complete your Icelandic adventure!

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