Hotel Glymur, Hvalfjordur ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Hvalfjardarsveit, Hvalfjordur, Iceland, 301

Great

8.9

/10

3.9

“Nestled above a stunning fjord, the hotel's location offers amazing views and a perfect escape from the hustle of Reykjavík, making it a true paradise.”view full review

Hotel Glymur, a 4-star family-run boutique hotel, offers stunning views of Hvalfjörður and the surrounding mountains. Amenities include outdoor whirlpool tubs, a restaurant with classic Icelandic dishes, and a business center. The property is situated high on a hillside, granting guests remarkable scenery.

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel Glymur features 22 warm and cozy rooms equipped with high-speed wireless internet, a flat-screen TV, and private bathrooms. Some rooms include seating areas, while others provide spectacular views of the fjord or mountains.

Dining Options

Dining at Hotel Glymur includes a restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring an exciting menu with classic Icelandic dishes. Snacks are also available at the property's coffee shop/café.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can enjoy recreational activities such as hiking to Glymur Waterfall, which is one of the highest waterfalls in Europe. The hotel offers outdoor whirlpool tubs with views of Hvalfjörður and facilities for fishing and horse riding in the surrounding area.

Services & Location

Hotel Glymur includes a business center and a lobby with a free internet computer for guest convenience. The property is located approximately 30 miles from Thingvellir National Park and 11.5 miles from the Glymur Waterfall.

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Facilities

Hotel Glymur offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious and Cozy

“The room layout with its mezzanine level truly enhanced our experience, providing a sense of spaciousness that was perfect for our family.” view full review

Delicious Dinner

“We were thrilled with the exquisite dinner at the restaurant, where the limited menu focused on quality, making each dish a good surprise.” view full review

Relaxing Hot Tubs

“The hot tubs with their stunning views were a highlight of our stay, offering a refreshing dip despite the misty evening skies.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.7/10Review score

General

Non-smoking property
Free internet access
Parking
24-hour reception
Multilingual staff
Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

Horseback riding

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Dining

Restaurant
Fine dining
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre

Children

Cots

Room features

Sitting area

Bathroom

Bathtub

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Hotel Glymur Location

Hvalfjardarsveit, Hvalfjordur, Iceland, 301

Map view

Hvalfjardarsveit, Hvalfjordur, Iceland, 301

City landmarks

Museum

War and Peace Museum

1.0 mi

Landmark

Hallgrimskirkja

3900 ft

Landmark

Skridhusky

1.3 mi

Landmark

Eyrarvatn

1.4 mi

Landmark

Brilliant ATV Tour

1.9 mi

Nearby

Ísland

Hallgrimskirkja

3900 ft

Getting around

City Centre

Hvalfjordur9 min · 3.6 mi

Airports

Reykjavik (RKV)97 min · 40.0 mi

Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF)162 min · 66.9 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:30

Check-out

from 08:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Glymur provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Year renovated:

2007

Number of rooms:

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Glymur from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 15 verified reviews

8.9/10

Great

100%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.9/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Comfort

8.9/10

Facilities

8.7/10

Free Wi-Fi

7.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.7/10

Staff

9.6/10

Value for money

9.0/10

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