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Guesthouse Dalbaer
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Guesthouse Dalbaer

Dalbær 3, Selfoss, Iceland

Guesthouse Dalbaer is an economical option in Selfoss, Iceland, handy for travellers focused on Snaefellsjokull National Park and the main sights.

Guests typically choose Selfoss for its balance of location and price; Guesthouse Dalbaer is a good fit if you want to be near the action in Iceland.

Rates shift with the season and with demand, so the live price on the booking page is always the one to trust — tap through for tonight's or your dates' real availability.

Key facts

Class
2-star
Area
Selfoss
Address
Dalbær 3, Selfoss, Iceland

What’s included

Bathroom Coffee Desk Dishwasher Dvd Free Wifi Free car parking Garden Golf course Hairdryer Horse back riding Internet access

What Iceland hotels actually cost per night

Budget in Iceland means 12,000-18,000 ISK for a guesthouse room with shared bathroom in Selfoss, Hveragerdi or Borgarnes, or a hostel private in Reykjavik's 101. Mid-range is 22,000-38,000 ISK for a three-star with private bathroom and breakfast, which covers most of Fosshotel, Icelandair Hotels and Kea Hotels in Akureyri, Myvatn, Vik and Hofn. Top-end runs 55,000-120,000 ISK: think Ion Adventure near Thingvellir, Deplar Farm, or the Retreat at Blue Lagoon in Grindavik.

Rates spike three times a year: mid-June to mid-August across the whole country, 27 December to 3 January in Reykjavik for New Year, and any Iceland Airwaves weekend in early November for 101 hotels. Rural areas like Vik, Hofn and Myvatn have limited inventory and often sell out for July by February, which is why the same room can be 25,000 ISK in May and 55,000 ISK in July.

The booking trap: Keflavik is not Reykjavik, and other Iceland-specific mistakes

Keflavik and Reykjanesbaer are 47 km from central Reykjavik, roughly 50 minutes by Flybus, and staying there to save money only works if you have a very early or very late flight. Every year people book a "Reykjavik" hotel that turns out to be in Kopavogur or Mosfellsbaer, which is fine but not walkable to Laugavegur, so check the postcode: 101, 105 and 107 are central, anything else is a bus ride. Grindavik has been affected by volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2023 and some hotels there have closed or relocated, so verify current status before booking.

The season nobody expects is late August to mid-September, which has aurora, open highland roads until early September, and rates already 20-30% below July. The area people wrongly skip is the east: Egilsstadir and Seydisfjordur are 650 km from Reykjavik but the Faroese ferry Norrona docks in Seydisfjordur, and the fjord itself is one of the quietest places on Route 1. Do not book a 2WD for a Ring Road trip between October and May; the Oxi pass and the road over Hellisheidi close without warning.

Where to stay in Iceland: picking between Reykjavik, the south coast and the north

Most first visits are based in Reykjavik, specifically the 101 postcode around Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja, because it puts you within 50 minutes of the Golden Circle and 45 minutes of Keflavik airport. Kopavogur, Gardabaer and Mosfellsbaer sit on the same bus routes into the capital and typically run 15-25% cheaper than central 101 for the same standard of room. Hafnarfjordur is the pick if you want harbour walks and easier parking, and Reykjanesbaer or Keflavik town make sense only for early flights or a Blue Lagoon stop in Grindavik.

Outside the capital, Selfoss and Hveragerdi are the natural first night east if you're driving the south coast, Vik is the base for Reynisfjara and Skogafoss, and Hofn is where you sleep after Jokulsarlon. Akureyri is the northern hub for Myvatn and Husavik whale watching, Egilsstadir and Seydisfjordur cover the east, and Isafjordur is the Westfjords base most people underestimate the drive to. Stykkisholmur, Borgarnes and Akranes handle Snaefellsnes, while Thingvellir and Landmannalaugar have very limited beds and book out months ahead in summer.

Questions, answered

Where is Guesthouse Dalbaer located?
Guesthouse Dalbaer is in Selfoss, Iceland (Dalbær 3, Selfoss, Iceland), close to Snaefellsjokull National Park.
How much does Guesthouse Dalbaer cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is Guesthouse Dalbaer?
Guesthouse Dalbaer is a 2-star hotel in Iceland.
Do I need to hire a car in Iceland?
Yes, for anything beyond Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon in Grindavik. There is no passenger rail, and Straeto buses to Vik, Hofn or Akureyri run once a day at most and stop in winter. A 2WD works June to September on Route 1; from October to May you want a 4x4, especially for the north and east. Budget 8,000-15,000 ISK a day for a small car in summer, plus roughly 320 ISK per litre for petrol.
Is Iceland good for families or better for couples?
Both, but the shape of the trip differs. Families do well basing in Reykjavik or Akureyri with day trips, using geothermal pools like Laugardalslaug and Myvatn Nature Baths where children under 16 are usually free. Couples tend to move more, doing the Ring Road or splurging on Ion Adventure near Thingvellir or the Retreat at Blue Lagoon. Long driving days between Hofn and Egilsstadir (265 km, minimal stops) are hard with small children.
What should I book early for an Iceland trip?
For July and August, book hotels in Vik, Hofn, Myvatn and Landmannalaugar huts by February at the latest, as rural inventory is tiny. The Retreat at Blue Lagoon and Deplar Farm sell out 6-9 months ahead year-round. Ice cave tours in Vatnajokull from November to March book up two months ahead, and the Norrona ferry to Seydisfjordur with a vehicle needs booking by spring. Reykjavik 101 hotels for Iceland Airwaves in early November go within weeks of the lineup drop.
What's the typical nightly rate for a hotel in Iceland?
A mid-range three-star double in Reykjavik runs 25,000-38,000 ISK depending on season, and slightly less in Akureyri, Selfoss or Borgarnes at 20,000-30,000 ISK. Guesthouses with shared bathrooms in Hveragerdi or rural south coast start around 14,000 ISK. Top-end properties like Ion, Deplar Farm and the Retreat sit at 80,000-150,000 ISK. Rates in July are typically 40-60% higher than in October or February for the same room.
Is Reykjavik walkable?
Yes, central Reykjavik is very walkable: Laugavegur, the harbour, Harpa, Hallgrimskirkja and Tjornin are all within a 20-minute radius. The city has about 140,000 people and the 101 core is barely 2 km across. You'll want a bus or taxi for Perlan, the Kringlan mall in 108, or Laugardalur pool. Once you leave the capital, walkability drops fast; Vik, Hofn and Akureyri each have compact centres but everything else needs a car.
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