Guest House Svetlana
Snjallsteinshofdi 1, South Iceland
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Why people book this hotel
“There is a double bed in the living room / kitchen and a separate bedroom with a…”
“Well equipped, spacious and very cosy apartment with a beautiful Mountain View”
“It’s more than clear that these hosts go above and beyond to make sure their gue…”
“Very friendly hosts, made us feel very welcome”
“Great location for Northern Lights”
“The house is very well equipped — everything you might need is there — and the l…”
“The house is quite clean and the kitchen is well-equipped”
“The house (entire ground floor) was clean, and well-equipped with everything we …”
“But place totally worth it”
“I have to say, this was the best accommodation we stayed in, with all being on s…”
“Svetlana is friendly and helpful, providing clear instructions, local tips and f…”
Overview
Featuring sea views, Guest House Svetlana provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 44 km from Seljalandsfoss. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a patio. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hella, like cycling, hiking and walking tours. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Thjofafoss is 43 km from Guest House Svetlana. The nearest airport is Vestmannaeyjar, 68 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Artem
extended_group
April 16, 2026
“Worth to stay for a few day to reset”
Great place to stay. Unfortunately we had only 1 night there. But place totally worth it. Cozy and home atmosphere. Great owner, showed us everything
Inara
family_with_children
March 13, 2026
“Great place for quiet and Northern Lights.”
Great location for Northern Lights. Everything was good. Not far from South Coast, Vik. Town Hella is close for some grocery and food, oil.
An
extended_group
March 12, 2026
“Great place, amazing hosts”
We had a wonderful stay at Guesthouse Svetlana in Hella. The house is very well equipped — everything you might need is there — and the location is peaceful and quiet, which made it a perfect place to relax. What truly made the stay special were the owners. They were incredibly kind and welcoming. They even brought us fresh bread and homemade pancakes, which was such a thoughtful gesture. It’s more than clear that these hosts go above and beyond to make sure their guests feel comfortable and enjoy their stay. Highly recommended!
Marcin
family_with_children
January 5, 2026
Very friendly hosts, made us feel very welcome. The apartment has a separate entrance. There is a double bed in the living room / kitchen and a separate bedroom with another double bed. The apartment has a lot of equipment in the kitchen and it is cosy. The views are nice from the property. Hella is a short drive away and many attractions / points of interest are easily reachable by car.
Agnes
family_with_children
October 8, 2025
“Wonderful apparentment for exploring the golden circle area”
Well equipped, spacious and very cosy apartment with a beautiful Mountain View. The booking was very short termed and we arrived late but everything was well prepared nonetheless. Our hosts were very friendly, helpful and even surprised us with delicious homemade pancakes! The apartment is well located for exploring the golden circle area and we can definitely recommend it also for a longer stay. We had an awesome time even though the weather was very rainy. Thanks Svetlana for hosting us!
Simon
family_with_children
October 5, 2025
“We had a wonderful three nights here and will return without a doubt next time we visits. Highly recommended.”
Wonderful hosts, a beautiful location and had everything we needed plus more. Freshly made bread and home made banana pancakes were a surprise bonus and so yummy. The kids loved having a chance to meet the horses and feed them.
linda
extended_group
October 5, 2025
“Perfect in every sense”
It immediately felt at home, there was a pleasant atmosphere. Svetlana is a rare woman in her kindness, she took care of us as if we were her family, she immediately made us feel comfortable. Everything we wanted she immediately helped and was cordial and warm. Unequivocally we will return to stay there.
Adria
family_with_children
August 17, 2025
Everything: location, accomodations, ...
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family_with_children
July 21, 2025
the living environment is quite good and the homestay couple are extremely warmhearted and considerate. The house is quite clean and the kitchen is well-equipped. Its hard to part with them. We will miss them and the lovely dog~
Kipras
family_with_children
July 19, 2025
Good location to stop before/after Landmannalaugar. It felt just like home at this place. I don't know why, but it just felt so warm, so relaxing.. when my fiance entered the room, she instantly said she could live there forever... friendly owners and very cool and cute dog. Takk fyrir frá Litháen! 🇮🇸🇱🇹🇺🇦
Dita
family_with_children
June 27, 2025
Mrs. Svetlana was very nice and friendly. Thank for her hospitality. We arrived completely wet from the trip, Mrs. Svetlana gave us a shoe dryer and a hanger.
Dzmitry
family_with_children
May 28, 2025
“Great place in the Icelandic countryside”
We had a fantastic stay at this countryside house. The location is a peaceful quiet countryside, and it’s a great base for exploring attractions you want to drive to. The house (entire ground floor) was clean, and well-equipped with everything we needed and even more. Svetlana is friendly and helpful, providing clear instructions, local tips and fantastic breakfast pancakes! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quiet, comfortable place outside the city.
Jane
family_with_children
April 22, 2025
“Wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape and this area of Iceland.”
Beautiful appartment with perfectly equipped kitchen, separate bedroom, everything decorated with love and style! The view is stunning! Svetlana welcomed us with home made blinis, delicious, and a cake for Easter. Simply the best stay during our visit to Iceland.
Maria
family_with_children
March 14, 2025
Warm welcome. All you need to feel at home - from the slippers to the cooking necessities. Highly recommended. We received very good advice about our journey and were sent with takeaway home made pancakes.
W
family_with_children
February 22, 2025
“Warm family friendly home”
Very spacious, clean and well equipped. Place was already heated up before arriving and host was very helpful and friendly.
Donald
family_with_children
January 16, 2025
“Best of best”
Best accommodation in Iceland, wonderful hosts. Excellent facilities, home away from home.
Swarnendu
extended_group
September 30, 2024
The entire place was superb. This is the ground floor of the cottage where travellers stay, while the owners stay right upstairs. Hence, we were the only tourists there. It was a huge place. Very well maintained, tastefully decorated place. It was really nice to chat Svetlana and her husband. We stayed at a lot of places and farm houses during our 13 day trip to iceland (4 people). I have to say, this was the best accommodation we stayed in, with all being on similar price points. Most places had a double bed and a sofa cum bed. Only here we could get two large double beds. Everyone in our group were ecstacic about it. We stayed here for two nights, and saw amazing aurora right outside the door. We had clear skies both the days. Also there was little light polution here.
Jabamany
family_with_children
September 14, 2024
“Wonderful stay in Hella”
The location is on a farm very near to the ring road . The house is in a scenic location . The rooms are comfortable and you have all the facilities for a comfortable stay. we were just there for the night before we started to Vik . we all would have liked to have stayed longer. Will definitely book this property again the next time I am in Hella.
Anna Lilja
couple
July 22, 2024
Loved the welcome greeting
CHERYL
extended_group
July 1, 2024
“Home Away From Home!”
Welcoming apple cake from Svetlana, homemade sourdough from Kelly. Being greeted & farewelled each day. Having the horses nearby was so lovely. The views from accommodation are out of this world. We loved it and strongly recommend to everyone.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Open-air bath, Public Bath, Walking tours, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating, Chapel/shrine, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property
Services
Pet bowls, Shuttle service, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Transport
Public transport tickets
Quadruple Room with Bathroom
Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The spacious quadruple room offers a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
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