[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Birta Guesthouse Birta Guesthouse offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful gardens where children can play while adults relax with complimentary beverages in the lobby ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19431300/19431224/b5c73fd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19431300/19431224/584c74fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19431300/19431224/5f17c290.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 15 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19431300/19431224/e92ece1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19431300/19431224/65c67cc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Lagarfljót, Birta Guesthouse provides a quiet escape with its garden and playground. Travelers can enjoy the sunny terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi. The lobby serves coffee and tea, and guests appreciate the convenience of free self-parking. 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Kitchen - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=19431224&PinnedHotelID=19431224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=19431224&PinnedHotelID=19431224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 5 - Oct. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=19431224&PinnedHotelID=19431224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=19431224&PinnedHotelID=19431224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=19431224&PinnedHotelID=19431224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=19431224&PinnedHotelID=19431224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=19431224&PinnedHotelID=19431224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=19431224&PinnedHotelID=19431224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Twin Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19431300/19431224/34b445d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Shared/communal kitchen Desk Daily housekeeping - 86 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Triple Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19431300/19431224/5035c919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Shared/communal kitchen Desk Daily housekeeping - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ![Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19431300/19431224/c1b66d83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Annex Building ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Microwave Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19440000/19431300/19431224/45053574.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEgilsstadir-Hotels-Birta-Guesthouse.h19431224.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEgilsstadir-Hotels-Birta-Guesthouse.h19431224.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C65.26219%2C-14.39844&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BzGl_N_V24Q3i_hRACxtzs12qLg=) Tjarnarbraut 7, Egilsstaðir, 0700 #### What's nearby - East Iceland Heritage Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km - Lagarfljót - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Minjasafn Austurlands - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Fardaga Waterfall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Vök Baths - 7 min drive - 6.4 km #### Getting around - Egilsstadir (EGS) - 3 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Salt Café & Bistro - ‬6 min walk - ‪Askur Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk - ‪Glóð - ‬3 min walk - ‪Bókakaffi Hlöðum - ‬4 min drive - ‪Móðir Jörð - Vallanes Organic Farm - ‬17 min drive ## About this property ### Birta Guesthouse Guesthouse near East Iceland Heritage Museum Located close to Lagarfljót and Minjasafn Austurlands, Birta Guesthouse provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby Room features All guestrooms at Birta Guesthouse offer amenities such as free WiFi. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Showers and free toiletries - Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Cafe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23950000/23943100/23943099/67381540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tehúsið Hostel Egilsstaðir - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 59 reviews CA $150 CA $177 total includes taxes & fees Oct 5 - Oct 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=23943099&PinnedHotelID=23943099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Studio (6) | Private kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34860000/34853900/34853857/f0ce0e62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lagarfell Studios Egilsstaðir - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 99 reviews CA $231 CA $265 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=34853857&PinnedHotelID=34853857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property - 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Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=24053140&PinnedHotelID=24053140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1910000/1903400/1903358/a10d706d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Edda Egilsstadir Egilsstaðir - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - 24/7 front desk 7.4 Good 218 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=1903358&PinnedHotelID=1903358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails - Playground ### Family friendly - Playground ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private or shared bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Birta Guesthouse Egilsstadir Birta Egilsstadir Birta Guesthouse Guesthouse Birta Guesthouse Egilsstaðir Birta Guesthouse Guesthouse Egilsstaðir ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birta Guesthouse pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Birta Guesthouse? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Birta Guesthouse? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Birta Guesthouse? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is Birta Guesthouse located? > Situated in Egilsstaðir, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of East Iceland Heritage Museum, Lagarfljót, and Minjasafn Austurlands. Fardaga Waterfall and Hengifoss are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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