Not yet on the traditional tourist circuit of Iceland, Stykkishólmur is considered as the city of old houses. Located in the western part of Iceland, the city is the gateway to thousands of beautiful islands that can be accessed both from land and sea. The island of Flatey in Breiðafjörður bay is one of the islands that offer a perfect day trip getaway from Stykkishólmur. Although Stykkishólmur is a small town, it features spectacular natural beauty and a number of museums. Whatever may be your reason for visiting this beautiful town, it boasts a wide array of historical houses that have been brilliantly renovated some of them even as top Airbnb vacation rentals. This article delves into some of the best Airbnbs vacation rentals that will be perfect for your next trip to the lovely town of Stykkishólmur.
1. Private room in a quaint guesthouse (from USD 114)
This charming cottage is the oldest guesthouse in this historical town and has won five-star reviews from previous guests. It offers a private bedroom that can accommodate three guests conveniently. It is within an easy walking distance of restaurants, shops, and the local swimming pool. The property features a number of amenities — including two bathrooms, an outdoor hot tub, a TV, WiFi, free coffee/tea and a full kitchen. The guest room listed on Airbnb is fully furnished and features a queen-size bed and an extra mattress that can be spread on the floor.
Room 1, w/queen bed in a cozy guesthouse.Stykkishólmur, IcelandAccommodates: 3
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amenities were cozy and we had an amazing new year’s eve with a beautiful view of the townnice other rooms and viewliving room was gorgeous great light comfy couch felt like homethe views out the kitchen and living room windows are greatamazing farmhouse dinning table nice amenities with free kerig coffee and brochures for info on the areaCleanliness:
generally quite clean and comfortablesuper clean and well equippedroom was very clean and as describedreally clean comfortable room in a b&b shared bathroom and living space situationthe bedroom was very clean and comfyHost:
host was also extremely responsivehost gave us plenty of travel tips :)ella is a wonderful hostwe had a lovely time here the recommendations the host gave were also very helpfulthey are very friendly and professional and could help you outRead more reviewsLocation:
good location - very close to supermarketgreat location as close to supermarkets and centresgreat value in an ideal locationgreat location check out the city pool and thermal bathsbeautiful house location comfy bed
2. Oceanfront holiday home (from USD 250)
A large group of up to seven people will love this spacious and charming two-floor property in Stykkisholmur. This vacation rental features three bedrooms with four beds and comes equipped with a host of amenities to make you feel right at home. These include a TV room, WiFi access, indoor fireplace, laundry room, and a well-equipped kitchen. The spacious outdoor deck also comes with a freshwater hot tub. The property is also conveniently close to the town center as it is close to the harbor, restaurants, outdoor swimming pool, and the supermarket.
Oceanfront holiday home with outdoor hot tub.Stykkishólmur, IcelandSuperhost
Accommodates: 6
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beds were comfortable lots of natural lighthjortur's cottage is quite cozy and comfortablecomfy beds well-stocked kitchen especially for coffee lovers we cooked one night and had everything we neededthe wifi worked great and in a great walkable location to the towneven left a bar of chocolate on our bed sheets :) would definitely stay againCleanliness:
it is clean and fully equippedvery clean fully equipped and very comfortablehjortur's place was very clean and well equipped and just exactly like what have been describedthe house is so cozy and cleani especially loved the balance between it's clean modernity and that it is also a beloved family homeHost:
hjortur is a perfect hosthost was easily reachable and very friendlyhjortur is highly communicative and wonderful detailed information was provided before the triphjortur was a great host very friendly excellent communicationplease be aware that the host doesn't provide a full service iRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is excellentthe location of this house is amazingvery good location to visit the west region of icelandfantastic place well situated in townbasic apartment in a good location in a pretty town
3. Private room for two people (from USD 138)
This Airbnb offers a private room that is ideal for solo travelers or couples. Apart from the bedroom, this accommodation comes with a modern bathroom, spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen, for those who don’t mind sharing the space with other guests and the hosts. The vacation rental’s location also places it within easy reach of local restaurants and merely three minutes walking distance from the harbor.
CenterstayStykkishólmur, West, IcelandAccommodates: 4
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great view from the roomthe room gives you a great view and the privacy neededthe beds were very very comfortablethe location was clean and had all necessary facilitiessharing the bathroom with another room has not been a problem at allCleanliness:
room is very clean and cozygood communication clean place well-equipped kitcheneverything was super cleangreat place was clean and comfortablemaria's place was clean and comfortableHost:
the hosts are greatreally kind and smile family that hosts youshe answers fast kindly and with really helpful infoand the hosts are really friendly :)maria is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in the center of towngreat location would recommendgreat location beautiful and comfortable place we wish we could stay longerthe location was centrally located and the perfect launch pad for our adventuresgreat location and great people
4. Charming studio (from USD 175)
This studio apartment features one bedroom with a double bed and a double sofa bed in lounge with room for an extra mattress on the floor so this property can sleep up to four guests, making it a good option for couples or families. It is conveniently placed in one of the town’s oldest guesthouses and offers easy access to all manner of local amenities, such as the swimming pool, restaurants, and shops. Despite its small size, those who prefer to dine in will find a fully equipped kitchenette on site as well as dining space for up to four people. Amenities include a TV, WiFi access, shared outdoor hot tub, and on-site parking.
Small, cozy, one bedroom apartment.Stykkishólmur, IcelandAccommodates: 4
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wifi had a good connectionbed was comfortable and pull out couch was toowe were two people-i slept on the sofa bed and it was quite comfortablesuch a sweet apartment super cozy with great sleeping quarters nice bathroom and kitchenwe used the bedroom and pull-out sofa and they were both comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and cosy apartmenteverything was very cleanvery responsive with communication and the apartment was very cleanit was a clean and pleasant placethe apartment was nice clean and comfortableHost:
great host great town friendly peoplehosts are very responsive to guest needshost was really nice with tips and stuff and answered quicklythe host replies fast so that is positiveit was clean check-in was a breeze and the host answered all my questions quicklyRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic location to explore the peninsulagreat location to explore the town and surround areagreat location as it is close to grocery store coffee shop restaurantsthis is a great location to see this area of icelandthis cozy apartment is in a perfect location
5. Room in a guesthouse (from USD 107)
This popular and private double bedroom is located in the middle of town within easy reach of shops and eateries and will suit couples or solo travelers looking to explore this spectacular area. Guests can enjoy access to the host’s kitchen, bathroom, and living room. Previous visitors have left raving reviews giving it five stars for location and cleanliness. Amenities include WiFi access, outdoor Hot Tub, and free on-site parking. Located in the same ancient guesthouse as the first property on this list and operated by the same super host, you can actually book both the rooms if you are traveling as a bigger group.
Private room / Twin Bed in a cozy guesthouseStykkishólmur, IcelandAccommodates: 2
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i enjoyed the amazing view from the living roomincredible views from the kitchen window beds were exceptionally comfortablethe house is really nice well furnished and with a cozy courtyard (hot tubed included)it was lovely having a fully equipped kitchen to cookgreat tranquil and stylish place with fabulous views from the kitchen and the living roomCleanliness:
very clean and very comfortablethe place was very cleana lovely clean and well equipped place to staythe rooms were really tidy and clean we had towels and some kitchen features giventhe place was really nice and cleanHost:
we really appreciated ella's friendly hospitality as wellshe's responsive and is always just a call awaythe hosts are really nice and the place is comfortable and cozywill be super helpful if the host can actually mention these points as part of the checkin instructionsella and diana are both very helpful and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
location was greatnice spot close to the ferrygreat location of this cozy guest houselocation is good on the snaefellness peninsulanice location large acco with many facilities
6. Cottage with ocean and sunset view (from USD 310)
This spacious, modern brick house features only one bedroom but since the house is very well organized it can comfortably sleep up to four guests, with an additional sleeping cot increasing that to five at a push. Its location makes it a real contender for use as a base by families who wish to explore this corner of Iceland. The property, which is conveniently located in the town center, boasts a well-equipped kitchen, a spacious living area, large shower room, separate toilet, and a large outdoor verandah with seating and magnificent view of the ocean, should you wish to spend your leisure time outdoors. Home comforts include a laundry room, TV and WiFi access, which you wouldn’t want to use as the beauty of the surroundings will keep you mesmerized.
Cozy cottage and ocean view!Stykkishólmur, West, IcelandAccommodates: 4
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fantastic view and very comfortable bedscosy quaint cottage with fabulous views comfortable base for exploring the lovely town and arealovely comfortable cottage with great view of the sea and the small islands nearbythe cottage was warm cozy and well decorated with all the necessary amenitieslovely house great views and very cozyCleanliness:
clean and well stockedvery clean and well equippedhouse was clean and comfortablenice peaceful clean and the communication worked greatthorbjorn geir’s place is tidy and cleanHost:
the information provided by the host was very valuablethe host is extremely helpful with recommendations that he was kind enough to share before we got therethorbjorn was a great hosthost very prompt and helpfulgreat host and a great placeRead more reviewsLocation:
great place easy walking distance to all restaurantsthis house is in a great locationthe location is great walking distance to many attractions in stykkishólmurlocation was great for exploring and the town has a few restaurants that you can walk togood location for checking out the snaefell peninsula
7. Charming bedroom in a guesthouse (from USD 91)
This cozy private room would make for a great home away from home for couples or solo travelers looking for a budget stay. It comes with WiFi access, Hot Tub, garden, balcony, on-site parking, and kitchen facilities, although breakfast is provided and is well placed for local shops, restaurants, and the nearby swimming pool — all of which are just a couple of minutes away on foot. There are two shared bathrooms as well for your convenience.
Höfði guesthouse, room for 2 w/ breakfastStykkishólmur, IcelandAccommodates: 2
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a nice living room and deck with great views over the harborwe had very nice room with wonderful viewstunning view great hosts good bedsnice place to stay with a really good breakfast and a great view from the common areathe room (and bed) is comfortableCleanliness:
very very clean and comfortableclean practical and wonderfully decoratedthe room was clean and homeywarm shower they had clean towels for usthe rooms were clean comfortable and welcomingHost:
the host was kind and availablethe hosts were very friendly and made you feel at homeorn was a great hostbeautiful place and very nice hostsuper host kind attentiveRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location and nice roomgreat location good house and roomthis is a really cute guesthouse extremely close to everything in townwalkable to the cute village and a variety of restaurantslocation is amazing with the typical city
8. Cozy home in the heart of Stykkishólmur
Located in the heart of the lovely town of Stykkishólmur, this home can accommodate up to six people, making it ideal for families. Its location places it within easy reach of the ferry Baldur from where you can go for a day trip to Flatey Island. This Airbnb comes with a number of amenities — including a sofa bed, two double beds on the mezzanine, living room, bathroom with shower, WiFi access for those who need to stay connected during their stay, as well as a modern kitchen. Although the home is spacious the hosts do not entertain bookings for more than four adults. If you are traveling with kids, this property also has legos and board games to keep them entertained.
SælukotAccommodates: 4
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lucky the heating and room lights were working wellwe really liked the ambiance and the fully working kitchenthe place is great beds comfortable amenities and little extras made the stay more than comfortablethe beds are comfy and i really enjoyed sleeping in the cozy upstairs partthe shower is very powerful and hot and there is good wifiCleanliness:
very clean and cozy houseeverything was clean and functionalhouse was clean and cozythe house is very clean and modernkolbrun's place was clean and cozyHost:
the host will let everything ready for youshe was very kindvery good host and unique apartmentkolbrun was responsive prior to our trip and left us some good local tipsthe check-in was smooth i communicated with kolbrún through messages and she was very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in the heart of this beautiful townbeautiful location close to the seaperfect location cute and comfortiblenice location supermarket restaurant nearbythe location is ideal as it's very close to the harbor and walking distance to local restaurants
Best townscape in Iceland
Summers can be the best time to start planning your Icelandic adventure to Stykkishólmur. It is gradually making its name on the tourist circuit and features some unique vacation rentals in historical buildings. This compact and charming town’s abundant natural beauty has sparked a thriving Airbnb vacation rentals market to cater to this the ever increasing number of tourists visiting this town. So get ready for a timeless inspirational journey to one of the most beautiful towns in the country.
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