Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Campsite
CAMPGROUND
(per person Ikr800)
Toilets, water and electricity are available; guests use the showers inside the neighbouring
swimming-pool complex.
Gistihús Jóa
GUESTHOUSE
(Joe's Guesthouse; 847 4331;
http://joesguesthouse.is
;
Strandgata 2;d without bathroom incl
breakfast Ikr14,000-16,000; )
Joe's handsome six-room guesthouse is in a restored old post office next to the supermar-
ket, with a lovely cafe and info centre downstairs (where breakfast is served). Compact
rooms have handbasins, quirky flooring and modern chocolate-brown decor.
Brimnes Hotel & Bungalows
HOTEL, COTTAGES
( 466 2400;
www.brimnes.is
;Bylgjubyggð 2;s/d incl breakfast Ikr13,400/19,000, cottages from
Ikr27,000; )
The real draws at the town's primary accommodation are the fabulous lakeshore log cabins
(varying sizes, sleeping up to seven), with hot tubs built into the verandah and views over
the water. There are also 11 bright, freshly renovated en-suite rooms, plus a decent restaur-
ant (mains Ikr1450 to Ikr3800) serving the usual fare (soup, fish, burgers).
Kaffi Klara
CAFE
(
www.kaffiklara.is
;Strandgata 2;lunch Ikr900-1400; 11am-7pm Jun-Aug, shorter hours Sep-May)
The sweet cafe has extensive info about the area, plus a selection of soups, sandwiches and
cakes. There are books and board games to help pass rainy days, plus our favourite feature:
the old phone booths (this used to be the old post office).
Samkaup-Úrval
SUPERMARKET
(Aðalgata; 9am-7pm Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun)
For self-catering.
Getting There & Away
