Hotel Budir, Budir
About the Hotel
Rooms at Budir
Hotel Búdir has 28 rooms with hardwood floors and large windows. The Standard rooms are located in the old wing with two separate beds made as king (twin beds available upon request). Four standard rooms feature bathtubs; the rest have showers. Deluxe rooms, also in the old wing, are larger and better furnished, offering queen or king-size beds. Extra rollaway beds are available for a fee. Loft rooms are the smallest, located on the top floor with queen-size beds and sloping ceilings. Suites include a living room, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Rooms look out to Snæfellsjökull glacier, the church, or surrounding lava fields. All rooms provide heating, tea and coffee facilities, a sitting area, a flat-screen TV, and free toiletries.
Dining at Hotel Budir
The restaurant at Budir is known for its seafood and lamb dishes, served in the dining room. The menu features à la carte options such as shellfish soup, veal tartare, grilled beef tenderloin with oyster mushrooms, and honey-glazed carp, alongside three- and five-course options. Breakfast includes a buffet spread of warm dishes like scrambled eggs, sausages, and bacon, plus freshly baked breads, Icelandic cheeses and ham, cereals, and porridge. The Skyr and white chocolate brownie dessert is worthy of mention. Wines are available to suit the traditional Icelandic food. The adjoining bar has whiskeys, beers, wines, and cocktails.
Activities and Amenities
Hotel Búdir offers a lounge area with a telescope for birdwatching and a small shop selling Icelandic design products. Helicopter sightseeing trips, glacier hikes, and whale watching can be arranged. The multilingual reception staff can advise on activities in the area, including hiking, ice climbing, cave exploring, super-jeep safaris, and horse riding.
Location Details
Hotel Budir is a two-hour drive from Reykjavik and is set on a beach on the edge of a lava field, near the Budir estuary. The nearest town, Ólafsvík, has basic services such as a supermarket and petrol station, as well as a couple of restaurants. Landmarks nearby include Buthakirkja (0.3 km), Bjarnarfoss (2.5 km), Budir Church (0.3 km), and Budahraun (3.5 km).
Hotel Services
Hotel Búdir provides concierge service. Built on the site of a 17th-century trading post, the hotel offers an intimate and homely feel. The building was turned into a hotel in 1948. It is the oldest wooden chapel in Iceland. Guests can enjoy views of the mountain, lava fields, or church.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
