Good value Accommodation close to Egilstadir
Gilsárteigur in East Iceland, close to Egilsstaðir (16 km)
Gilsárteigur holiday apartment offers you fair value for money. You will get a taste of Icelandic country life because this house stands on a farm that holds some sheep and dogs. In Egilsstaðir, the main town in East Iceland, you will find most services that you need, and the location is excellent for sightseeing in this area of the country.
The ground-floor apartment is in a two-storey house, it has two bedrooms, one of which is semi-open. There is an open kitchen, with a microwave, that opens into a living room. There you will also find a radio/CD and a TV/video. Bathroom with a shower/WC.
Available to you is a small terrace where you can use the charcoal grill for creating a delicious home-cooked BBQ. From there, you will enjoy the panoramic nature view surrounding the house. In front of the house, you have access to a parking space.
The ground-floor apartment is in a two-storey house, it has two bedrooms, one of which is semi-open. There is an open kitchen, with a microwave, that opens into a living room. There you will also find a radio/CD and a TV/video. Bathroom with a shower/WC.
Available to you is a small terrace where you can use the charcoal grill for creating a delicious home-cooked BBQ. From there, you will enjoy the panoramic nature view surrounding the house. In front of the house, you have access to a parking space.
Key facts
- 2 bedrooms
- Max 4 persons
- 46 m2
- Reference code O431
Price per night from
110€
Sleeping arrangements
Ground floor
Bedroom 1
- 1× Double bed
160×200 cm
- 1× Double bed
Bedroom 2
- 2× Single bed
90×200 cm
- 2× Single bed
Livingroom 3
- 1× Double sofa bed
- 1× Double sofa bed
Features
- BBQ
- TV
Location
- 8 hours 33 mins from Keflavík Airport
- 15 mins from the next gas station
- 17 mins from the next grocery store
- 7 hours 59 mins from Reykjavík City Center
In Fljótsdalur valley you will find a few smaller forests, for example, Eyjólfsstaðaskógur and Úlfsstaðaskógur. Both are popular among hikers. Along the eastern shore of the Lagarfjót lake is the biggest forest of Iceland, Hallormsstaðaskógur, which contains a big tree collection. There is also a camping site.
Skriðuklaustur, a mansion of a famous Icelandic author Gunnar Gunnarsson is only 25 km away. Its name comes from an old monastery from the 16th century, and you can enjoy art exhibitions and cultural events. We recommend Café Klausturkaffi that is inside the dining room of the old mansion. Nearby one can explore an archaeological excavation of the former monastery.
Egilsstaðir, the capital of the east, is around 15 minutes drive away. It is situated at the northern part of the Lagarfljót river and is the largest settlement of the Eastern Region with ca 2500 inhabitants. It has everything from gas stations, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, and a swimming pool.
Skriðuklaustur, a mansion of a famous Icelandic author Gunnar Gunnarsson is only 25 km away. Its name comes from an old monastery from the 16th century, and you can enjoy art exhibitions and cultural events. We recommend Café Klausturkaffi that is inside the dining room of the old mansion. Nearby one can explore an archaeological excavation of the former monastery.
Egilsstaðir, the capital of the east, is around 15 minutes drive away. It is situated at the northern part of the Lagarfljót river and is the largest settlement of the Eastern Region with ca 2500 inhabitants. It has everything from gas stations, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, and a swimming pool.
Viatis recommends
- Vök Baths - Iceland's only floating pools
- Fjord Borgarfjörður Eystri
- Petra's Mineral Stone Museum
- Atlavík in Forest Hallormsstaðaskógur
- Waterfall Hengifoss and Waterfall Flögufoss
What guests are saying
Heico & Els, The Netherlands»We had a nice and quiet stay in your apartment. «
Michel & Margriet from the Netherlands»Dear Host, your apartment is very relaxing. Every thing you need is there, good shower! The surroundings is magnificent. The puffins are very special to watch so closely. Thanks and good luck in life.«
»wrwe«
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