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.
Borgarnes, Iceland
43.92 km (27.3 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaAccommodates: 5
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the view from the living room is stunningthe beds were super comfy and the view from the rooms was simply amazingthe beds were comfortable and the view was greatan apartment overlooking the sea and mountains a beautiful viewespecially the view from the room and the living room were so fantasticCleanliness:
everything is clean as in the photographsclean spacious apartment on the seathe house is very cozy and cleanthe apartment is spacious and very clean on a quiet easy-to-find residential streetvery lovely well-decorated house everything was very clean and all necessities were providedHost:
the hosts were helpful toohost is nice and very fast responsevery nice hosts and comfortable spaceowners are very friendlyhost is nice and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
great place in a great locationhouse was near expressway 4mins drive from bonus supermarket and petrol stationthe close by beach is beautifulgood location and it has everything you needgreat home close to town
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.
Borgarnes, Iceland
43.88 km (27.3 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaSuperhostAccommodates: 2
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it’s a cozy room with a nice view and has the basic amenities you needgreat view renovated garage apartmentthe room was very nice and had a great kitchenette and an even better viewthe view was beautiful and the bed was extremely comfortablevery nice view of the bay we had a nice breakfast with a view thank you hafdisCleanliness:
very clean and stylisha lovely exceptionally clean placeclean comfortable and stylishhafdis' apartment was clean and cozythe accommodation was clean and quietHost:
she was kind and responsivethe host was welcoming and flexible with respect to checkout timehafdis was an excellent hostshe provided a thorough welcome packet with helpful information upon arrivalgaddis was available and responsive and a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
very relaxing place and short walk to restaurantsvery good location easily walk through borgarnes to check out the restaurants and shopsthe rental was easy to find in a beautiful locationvery cozy and nice place in the center of borgarnesreally turned "a place to sleep" into a cute and homey place to stay
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.
Borgarnes, West, Iceland
44.03 km (27.4 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaAccommodates: 6
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good wifi and rainbow viewingthe views from every room are amazinglots of space and we loved the views from each roomview from the living room was beautifulspacious house with a comfortable living space and an excellent viewCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable bedscommunication was fast and the place is very cleanit is very big clean and nicely furnishedspacious clean & well-equipped apartmentample space clean rooms very homeyHost:
the host is helpful and easy to check inniels was very responsive from the moment we booked and did everything he could to make our stay comfortableniels is a great hostniels was very responsive to questionsníels was a very responsive host and check in and out was very easyRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location and very nice housegreat location to explore the west of icelandgreat place and location for exploring west icelandgreat location which is within walking distance of shops the seafront and several museumsits in a good area of town close to shops/stores
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.
Borgarnes, Iceland
44.07 km (27.4 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaAccommodates: 3
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wifi is very good and freewell equipped kitchen excellent coffee always availablethe kitchen is equipped with everything and they serve free tea and coffee all daymultiple shared kitchens very well equipped and with free coffeenice hostel with a well-equipped kitchen and common area and free tea and coffeeCleanliness:
very clean and accommodatingeverything was very cleanvery clean accommodating guestsclean nicely decorated with very comfortable spacesit’s a clean well stocked hostelHost:
friendly staff and everything well arrangedstaff was wonderful as wellthe staff was very helpful and friendlyalthough there was a large group of teenagers when we arrived the staff was very welcomingeasy check in and check out staff very friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful place close to the peninsuladefinitely recommend this locationnice hostel in a central areabut very nice locationthis hostel is so incredible for the price great location in a cute little town
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.
Borgarnes, Iceland
44.63 km (27.8 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaAccommodates: 5
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great bathroom and the washing machine was much appreciatedthe house is very comfortable and the interior is really niceamazing space full kitchen and the bathroom was amazinga great bathroom with a washerthe bedrooms are stylish and the mattresses are very comfortableCleanliness:
newly updated clean and comfortablebeautiful spotless and comfortableeverything new and cleanvery clean and tidy and beautifully decorated as wellall was great clean and comfortableHost:
stephanie was the perfect hoststephanie is a great host very attentive and responsivestephanie was a great host we had everything we neededstephanie was an amazing host and was very accommodating with our check-in timevery thoughtful and kind hostRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location close to grocery store and walkable distance to everything in town:) the location is also great and supermarket is literally 2 steps awaywonderful to be within walking distance of a grocery store yet quiet and secludedgreat little house at an excellent locationterrific location and easy walking to grocery store loved our stay here
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.
Borgarnes, West, Iceland
44.39 km (27.6 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaSuperhostAccommodates: 4
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the house is big cosy and warm with all the amenities we needed for a comfortable staythe apartment was just as described very comfortable and reasonably well equippedthe beds were very comfortablemy brother and i had two comfortable peaceful nights of sleepthis apartment is such a warm place with various housing facilitiesCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable placebathroom is also absolutely spotless and cleanthe apartment was spotlessly cleannice house very clean and cozyeverything was tidy and cleanHost:
þórir is really kindour host was very helpfulthe host is very welcoming made us feeling at homethe host was wonderful full of helpful suggestionsthe hosts are helpful and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is greateasy walking distance to the supermarketgreat location for exploring western icelandgreat location will definitely come back if we get a chancegreat location as a gateway to the snaefelles peninsula
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.
44.32 km (27.6 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
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.
Borgarnes, Iceland
44.08 km (27.4 mi) from Hallgrimskirkja
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.
Borgarnes, West, Iceland
43.88 km (27.3 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaTop guest reviews
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the views from this place are stunning and bed so comfyvery nice room with great viewbeautiful space with stunning views the local pool is greatthe room was comfortable well-heated and simplethe living room has a gorgeous viewCleanliness:
comfortable clean and spacious roomapartment is clean and all necessities (ethe rooms and toilets are clean and bed and sheets were very comfortablemichelle's place i'd very clean and cuteher place is absolutely stunning very clean stylist and very peacfulHost:
michelle has been the perfect hostmichelle is a super host that makes you feel at homethe place is awesome and the host itself is just wonderfulmichelle is very friendly she makes you feel at homemichelles place was incredibly beautiful and she was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in a beautiful townthe location was also perfect and easy to findthis place is beautiful and uniquethe location is excellent and the house has such a wonderful viewmichelle's place is even more beautiful than the pictures
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.
45.71 km (28.4 mi) from HallgrimskirkjaAccommodates: 2
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small as described very comfortable and workable space for a single person coupleour stay was excellent it was great to have parking and wifi tooit was a very comfortable small appartmentCleanliness:
it was clean modern spotless and very comfortablei highly recommend this spotless airbnbthe apartment is small but very modern clean cozy and comfortablethis place was fantastic it was sparkling clean the bathroom was immaculateyour own apartment with your own bathroom very clean and quietwe highly recommendHost:
our hosts were warm friendly and eager to helpkristjan was a very friendly and helpful hostkristjan was helpful during our stay from pointing out a great restaurant to showing us the northern lightskrjstian is very kind and welcomingkristjan was very helpful and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for exploring and sweater shopping in the local women's owned marketthe location was great near town and road 1 and in a lovely family neighborhoodhighlight that the kitchen is only equiped with a microwe nevertheless the place worth to be enjoyi could do it easily as the car was parked steps away from the apartmentbe aware this is a small apartment attached to a house in a great peaceful neighbourhood
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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