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Ljosafoss Guest House

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
Fridge, microwave
Free WiFi
Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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Ljosafossskoli, 805, Selfoss
  • Place, Álftavatn
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kerid Crater
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Thingvellir National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Comfort Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Selfoss

At Ljosafoss Guest House , you'll be 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Thingvallavatn and 5.9 km (3.6 mi) from Álftavatn. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-in. Added amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this Selfoss hotel you'll find Thingvellir National Park.

What's nearby

  • Álftavatn - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Kerid Crater - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Thingvellir National Park - 15 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Old Dairy Food Hall - 20 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Selfoss Church - 21 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sheep Viking Soup - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Skagalundur - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ægisbúa Höllin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barton and Guestier - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Ljosafoss Guest House

As a guest of Ljosafoss Guest House , you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ljosafoss Guest House also features express check-out, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Selfoss hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Ljosafoss Guest House offers 20 accommodations. This Selfoss hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ljosafoss Guest House Hotel
Ljosafoss Guest House Selfoss
Ljosafoss Guest House Hotel Selfoss

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ljosafoss Guest House ?

Ljosafoss Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ljosafoss Guest House ?

As of 30 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ljosafoss Guest House on 17 Aug 2026 start from NZ$352, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ljosafoss Guest House ?

Yep, Ljosafoss Guest House has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ljosafoss Guest House ?

No, Ljosafoss Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ljosafoss Guest House ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Ljosafoss Guest House ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ljosafoss Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 25 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, excellent price! Easy to book and check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for self driving tours , central to all different directions to the major attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very easy to check in and out. Very nice open area to dry tents and gear. Wonderful breakfast. A bargain for the price per night. I would definitely plan to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Poorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kids had a lot of fun with the gym and the breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Comfortable

Family of 4. Clean and met all the basic needs. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The continental breakfast provided was very good. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They kept the bathrooms clean.The room was adequate. The location is close to the golden circle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a true hostel. It felt strange to have absolutely no human interaction the whole 28 hours we used the lodge as a base! Total silence.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of airflow in the building. Very limited washrrooms, toilets and showers made things tough. Staff was nice and helpful, room was big and clean and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

echo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though this is a self-check in hotel, but the staff replied to my message very quick, and later I needed to find things they helped. The staff are polite and nice young people. The whole building is very clean, and our room is very spacious, not fancy but neat. I like their dining room too, spacious and neat, with the meaningful pictures. The breakfast was included and had fresh strawberries and blueberries which was more than we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ajit

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic hostel style setup. No extra amenities. Shared bathrooms which are generally clean. Hard to find someone to help if you have issues. Lonely location with nothing nearby. Breakfast is included and it's basic stuff but welcome nevertheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jihong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a bit far , close to national park. But the kitchen has everything. We got groceries on the way to the hotel and had the best cooking experience in our 10 days trip of Iceland. The communal bathroom is fine. Toilet paper was not restocked in time but you can ask. A relaxing place. Give us a feeling of belonging to the community . Nice stay anyway.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No on site check-in and I had no idea what room to take. I apparently never received some important check-in information.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Has What You Need

This guest house has basic rooms inside of an old school building. The room that we stayed in had room for 6 people to sleep. There are shared bathrooms that are well-maintained. The hotel doesn't have a reception area, but we received an email with information about how to access our room. The breakfast in the morning was really the highlight of our stay. It's a lovely buffet with fresh fruit, cheese, meat, breads and yogurt. Everything was fresh and tasty. With fresh food being at a premium in Iceland, the buffet almost felt extravagant. The hotel is conveniently located to Selfoss and the main attractions in the Golden Circle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

miboy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor proerty

Worst property in our 10 day trip thru Iceland. Shared shower does not drain. Missing sink stopper etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm going to quote from an email I received from Ljosafoss Guesthouse after my plane landed in Iceland at 7pm the day I was to check in. Exact copy and paste. Dear Richard, I sent you a message in the morning. We had to cancel your reservation due to overbooking. Best regards, Klaudia Never book with this guest house. You never know if you actually have a room. Thanks
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jacob V

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here! Zero stars!

The price we paid for this place was absolutely ludicrous! EUR 172 for a room with no bathroom, and only a shared toilet similar to what you would find on a school! I don't even know where the bathroom was, but I heard that there was no hot water. No service of any kind. It was basically a bed and a piece of toast in the morning. We had booked two nights, but already the first evening I found another place to stay for the next night. It was cheaper, but much, much higher standard. This place is a complete rip-off!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Thoril S

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Véronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anuradha

Verified

8/10 Good

Meredith Dionne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023