It's a good alternative for camping in a tent but that's it. The cottages are advertised for 4 persons but in reality it should be 2. Within a tiny room, you have to fit 4 persons, luggage, kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen isn't properly ventilated and barely stocked. Lighting inside the kitchen is extremely limited and we had to use a headtorch to cook something. Wifi in the room is practically inexistent. The staff was nonetheless friendly and scenery was beautiful.
Photo taken from the back porch on my iPhone. The cafe was great with a good variety of food with standard Icelandic prices. Note to US travelers check the menu for the steak source as it’s often horseloin.
Comfortable accommodation in Hella.
The little kitchen was not well stocked though. No bowls for cereal. Bad lighting too.
Otherwise we enjoyed the stay!
The worst experience on our trip around Iceland. It is stated that the bathrooms are "shared"; however, this is quite deceptive as they are "common". There is only one bathroom for men and one bathroom for women. Each bathroom has two toilets and a showerfor all the cabins and campers. One of the toilets in each bathroom was not functioning. Our cabin was so far away from these facilities it took a good 5 minutes to get there, and it was always occupied. The staff were rude and made excuses for everything. Considering the prices we paid this was totally unacceptable. We dined at their restaurant and while the food was ok the service was terrible. The staff argued among themselves and our waiter walked out. Avoid this place at all costs.
Nice tent sites, well sheltered. Nice kitchen area with 4 cooking options, earth water boiler, covered area for cooking, eating. Only the amenities are sub par. One working toilet for the men, and two showers for the whole camping, that is not enough by far. The sinks were badly located, one blocked the entrance and one the toilet. They were building an extension though.
It's a wonderful place! The cottage was cozy and warm, the kitchen inside of it was functional. We also enjoyed the river view out of the window. Alex, the receptionist, was very friendly and provided us with all the information needed. We liked everything, especially the price and location. If we return to Iceland ever again, we will definitely stay in Cafe Arhus!
Wonderful. Exactly what you would expected in Iceland. We were thankful that we were given room 14A which is situated right next to the river and we were just in time for the gorgeous sunsetbreathtaking. Nice to have a small kitchen too. Though be warned the shower and sink are small.
Great place
Stayed here last may, and loved it!
C'est une auberge de jeunesse et un camping. C'est rustique. Ceci dit, on avait une maisonnette avec douche, frigo et toilettes. On avait tout ce qu'on voulait. Je suis allez marcher au bord de la rivière. Charmant.
Si vous vous attendez au grand luxe, c'est que vous ne savez pas lire.
Eenvoudig restaurant, prima eten voor redelijke prijs naar IJslandse begrippen. Vriendelijke en attente bediening.