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Esjan

Skrautholar 4, 116 Kjalarnes, Iceland

Offering unique guest quarters in refurbished buses, Esjan offers accommodations in Kjalarnes, 13 mi from Reykjavík. Free private parking area is available on site. Each room has a seating area and kitchenette for your convenience. You can admire massif and sea views from the large coach windows. The shared bathroom facilities are found in a service building. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding and hiking. The port town of Akranes is 13 mi from Esjan, while Keflavik International Airport is 44 mi away.

Most popular facilities

Parking Beachfront Internet
8.4

Average rating out of 10

493 Reviews

Staff 90
Facilities 80
Cleanliness 82
Comfort 80
Value for money 82
Location 91
Free Wifi 90

Price Summary

230 $ / night*

* Approximate prices for a 1-night stay

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Guest reviews for Esjan

Eliza - 30/08/2025 10:28:21

"Beautiful setting, space, scenery and vibe. If I could I would have spent a week here at least. The bus was cozy and an incredibly inviting space. The landscape is breathtakingly beautiful all around. The bathrooms were super clean and had plenty of privacy and space. The small kitchen in the bus was perfect for our needs. 10/10 loved everything about the bus."

"It was like a dream. So good."

Bruce - 26/08/2025 19:07:23

"Such a beautiful place! It was comfortable and the owner was welcoming."

"Aucun."

Brent - 14/08/2025 14:19:15

"The host was super friendly. Shortly after we arrived, she came to check on us and came into the apartment. We were a little surprised that she just sat down and made herself at home, but she was so friendly and beautiful we were happy to have her stay. In fact, we were a little disappointed she never came by on day two, but the day we left she came by to see us off. Again, she just came in and plopped down on our chair, and we were a little afraid she'd get locked in when we left, but she followed us to our car. She did make it a little difficult to pack our things because she kept standing in the way and getting on our luggage. She was also pretty aggressive about trying to taste our breakfast and even licked a spoon while we were eating yogurt, but we didn't hold it against her. The bus was funky and the setting was amazing and beautiful."

"In all seriousness, there were no real issues. I'll only mention something that would likely be a problem anywhere similar, but I at least wish I had known about before. Turns out, Iceland has some form of murder midge that bites you without ever even being seen, and only affects some people (my wife and kids were fine). So if you're staying anywhere like this that's in the country, I recommend getting some sort of repellent, because these bites are miserable."

Alison - 18/07/2025 23:59:34

"Incredible! Beautiful friendly comfortable perfect!!!"

"Nothing"

Megan - 18/07/2025 01:39:36

"This was such a unique accommodation, and honestly, we were most excited for this one when coming to Iceland. It lived up to our expectations. The location is unbelievable. You are at the base of the mountain with the ocean just down the way from you. The grounds are beautiful. We couldn’t get enough. It is so peaceful, and the animals on the property add a homey touch. Couldn’t ask for more."

"Everything was great"

Annaliese - 05/07/2025 02:12:49

"Cute, funky buses made for a charming place to sleep on our last night. Technically one bus could have slept our family of four (all the buses seem like they have a queen bed and 2 bunks), but we spread out into two buses and were happy we did."

"I knew from another review there would be roosters, but didn't quite realize they'd be free to roam under the buses, and seemed to prefer to be right under ours."

Toni - 16/06/2025 03:33:45

"The location and the unusual accommodations. Be prepared, it's more on the camping end of accommodations. But each unit is individual and beautiful!!"

"Aucun."

Michael - 29/04/2025 19:37:37

"Every single thing. Very comfortable. Neat surroundings. Excellent host."

"Nothing!"

Dany - 31/12/2024 21:16:50

"Lovely host. Gorgeous view all around and access to trail to the foot of Esjan mountain."

"Aucun."

Bill - 30/09/2024 20:34:02

"Off the beaten path. This is a creative, communal style glamping site. Double - sized city buses converted to comfortable sleeping quarters. Very nice. Loaded with character and charm. Separate building for shared WC / bathroom / shower. Outside, chickens were roaming about, and sheep were nearby, too. Grand view of the mountains behind, the sea in front, and the sky above. Just 25 mins from Reykjavik, but far enough away that we saw northern lights directly above us one evening."

"The WiFi NEVER worked. Never. A caretaker was present / residing on site, and reportedly was also asking the owner/manager (who was away on holiday) about the WiFi. There was no response from owner about WiFi. Oh well."

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To see what’s in a room, view the list of available rooms and tap the room name for a detailed room description.

5
155 ft²
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
× 4
4
142 ft²
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
× 4
6
142 ft²
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
× 4
6
155 ft²
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
× 4
4
155 ft²
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
× 4

House rules

Esjan takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Guest reviews

"Lots of thoughtful amenities, sweet treats and delicious coffee. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Communication with host was excellent. We would definitely book again."

Connie BergOne

"Nice spacious flat with excellent view. Nice furniture. Crossfit equipment there as it used to be a gym studio."

"Spacious and perfect for a family of 6! Loved the location for us as we were trekking around the area! We did some Reykjavík, Golden Circle, and Blue Lagoon. Love the quiet community near the ocean with a perfect view to the north for lights!"

"Stunning location. Great view. Lots of room. Very well maintained."

"The hosts were very welcoming and friendly and met our dietary needs for breakfast. Bonus: If you watch the series Katla, this is the hotel used for the external of Hotel Vik"

"The location, the staff, the facilites, parking and the beautiful view"

Josebau The Barn

"Inside nice had everything we needed. Outside not so much"

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