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Esjan

2.0 star property
Reykjavik accommodation with kitchenette

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When visiting Reykjavik, this campground is a great choice to consider. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. The property features a garden, a kitchenette, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Main amenities (5)

  • 5 accommodations
  • Near the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Garden
  • Espresso maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
The current price is $196
$221 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30

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About the neighborhood

Map
Skrauthólar 4, Reykjavik

What's nearby

  • Alafoss Waterfall - 12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Varmarlaug Swimming Pool - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Laxnes Museum - 16 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Korpa Golf Course - 16 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Laugavegur - 24 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 34 min drive
  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake&Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY | N1 Mosó - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blik - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Esjan

When visiting Reykjavik, this campground is a great choice to consider. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. The property features a garden, a kitchenette, and a refrigerator.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 5 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
VPN_KEY

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Espresso maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Firepit

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 rooms
  • Individually decorated

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 8:00 PM and 1:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of ISK 1000

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.

Also known as

Esjan Campsite

Esjan Reykjavik

Esjan Campsite Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Does Esjan offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Esjan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at this campground?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at this campground?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at this campground?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Esjan and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does Esjan have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a stovetop, an oven, and a refrigerator.

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Reviews

Esjan Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Mountain
View
Bus
Bed
Food

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

My boy loved the facility! Special and unique hotel for kids :) Before I went there I afraid of the check-in, but the host welcomed us kindly.
Eunkyung, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We stayed in the bus converted into a cozy room. We liked our unusual experience. However certain things are not convenient- the store was very slow cook, my friend pumped his head to the bunk bed frame a few times. Very windy spot. The owner was very friendly.
Hao, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was my favorite stay in iceland. Its about 30 min from the city. The area is very clean and comfortable. It was an amazing view to go to sleep and wake up to. Definitely recommend staying here! 👌
Zachary, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The idea of the bus was fun. Loved the mountain and ocean views. Great space for viewing northern lights.
Kristin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The converted camper was as pictured and as described with a beautiful mountain backdrop. We especially appreciated the mini-fridge in the kitchenette. The central restroom facilities offered men's and women's sides with 2 bathroom stalls and 2 shower stalls in each. Esjan was well located between Borgarnes and Reykjavik.
Callie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unique stay at the foot of the mountains

The converted city buses here offered fairly rustic and cozy accommodations. It's a unique place, with ingeniously designed bunks in some of the rooms. Chickens and horses give it a very country feel.
Chickens roaming just outside
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The experience is unique, the view of the Mountain is great. More of a campsite than a hostel. Must have your own transportation.
MIGUEL, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This stay was very unique and enjoyable. The bus was actually spacious for two people, and there was enough room for 4 to sleep. The kitchenette was sufficient. The shareable bathrooms were very clean and plentiful. This was romantic and wonderful. The view was amazing, it was surrounded by beauty, and the farm animals made a cute addition.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unique and Comfy

Four of us stayed at Esjan (in two different buses), and we had a lovely time. The beds were more comfortable than I expected, and it was a quiet and peaceful place to start adjusting to the time zone. (Until the rooster woke us up in the morning, but I guess that *also* helped us adjust to the time zone). The buses were surprisingly comfortable, and the VIEWS were amazing.
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This was a fun venue. Perfect for 2, it might have been a bit too cosy for 4. Although, in warmer months (we visited in Feb) more living could be done outdoors. Somewhere between camping and bedsitting, as you'd expect on a converted bus there isn't much luxury, but everything is good enough, and the novelty sustained us for 2 nights. Lovely and warm at night. Shower/toilet block is near and perfectly fine. Good walks nearby (Esjuraetur Hiking Centre 7km southest on the 459). This was my son's favourite of our 3 venues during the week in Iceland.
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Ok for 1 night

You must be able to make a call to local number to be able to get the keys. Old buses. Very uncomfortable beds (bunk bed). Kids enjoyed the new experience
Dmitry, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Esjan was a lovely property to stay at! We stayed in November and I was worried it would be freezing but it was actually very warm and toasty inside the bus, the shared bathroom was a few steps away, and the bed was super comfortable. We brought food to eat in and played cards that we brought on the dining room table. Gorgeous view to wake up to. Only thing to note is that you HAVE to call the owner upon arrival - there is no check in desk, so plan for that with your phone and any international calling plans you may have, as this was a setback at first as we could not call out with our phone when we first got there. There is free wifi and you can connect to it once you arrive.
kristi, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This property was an old articulated bus, separated into three units, fitted into a hillside with the mountain looming over us and a view of the ocean on the other side. The unit was warm, clean and had all the basics one would need. It fit four people and luggage. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was next door. We were able to cook very simple meals inside. The property was stunning with horses nearby, chickens running around and all the wildflowers. We just called the number given to let them know when we would show, they met us promptly and were very nice. I would highly recommend!
Jennifer, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Much smaller than photos. We did not have a cell capable of calling. A message was sent to confirm our check in but no answer back. We were lucky another visitor used their phone for us to call and someone came to bring us bedding and show us our bus. Bathroom was warm and clean. Kitchen was well equipped but think camping out to stay organized for a full meal. It was an experience, cute and cosy.
Suejee, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Glamping in a very pretty place

This is a great place if you want immerse yourself in nature, and are looking for something different than an impersonal hotel in the city. View is amazing from the window, and you can walk up to the mountain in the backyard. There are chickens roaming around, horses in the meadow nearby, and the atmosphere is wonderful. (The roosters will be your nature alarm in the morning :). It is a great way to experience Iceland in an authentic way. There is a shared grill, as well as some picnic tables in the yard between the buses. There are several units, I think five in total, so you may have neighbors. There is a queen size bed and a full size bunk bed, that you have to elevate before use, but setup is simple and takes just one minute. Things to consider: this place is perfect if you like 'glamping', a more luxurious way of camping, with access to a comfortable room with good beds, in a clean, heated space, with a small cooktop to boil hot water or heat something simple to eat. Access road is a gravel road, but accessible with a regular car. Parking is a few steps away from the units, not far, but you can't drive all the way up to the units. Toilets and showers are shared, just like on a campground, but toilet paper etc. is provided, as well as body wash in the shower and a hair dryer. The only thing I missed was an actual coffee maker, there is a French Press though, which did its job just fine. I would definitely recommend, and come again next time I visit Iceland.
Erika, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Fun, comfortable accommodations. Not the fault of the property, but no food or grocery accommodations close by.
Cameron, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Just ok, you get what you pay for I guess
Ghazwan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice glamping experience

We enjoyed our stay in a bus. The location is beautiful located just next to a fjeld, and it just looked stunning. We slept 4 in the bus, and used the shared toilets and showers. It is an easy short car ride from Reykjavik, and we also did a daytrip through the golden circle from here. The campsite has cats and chicken, and we enjoyed their “visits”. We spend two nights, and would probably feel it was too small for more days, but for a short stay, it was very nice. And it truly is a unique location.
Janus, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Tiny house

Hyggelig oplevelse af tiny house.
Bettina, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Find an other place

We decided to find another place to sleep that night, because of very bad smell Strange contact by owner.
Leon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spot against the mountain. Nice people. Simple and clean.
Hein, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The bus was created by the owner. It has an excellent view of Mount Elja. It was so perfect and efficient. I absolutely adored it. The owner was perfect too.
Joanna, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

街から少し離れていますが、そのおかげでとっても素敵なオーロラを見ることができました。 オーナーも心温かい対応でした。
HITOMI, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Smutsigt hippe boende!

Väldigt smutsigt hippe ställe! Allting i köket var odiskat och det var mat kvar i kylskåpet från föra gästerna. Värden var trevlig och hjälpsam men väldigt väldigt hög!
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was such a fun place to stay just outside of Reykjavik. Our host was lovely and the view the of mountain was breathtaking!
Wendy, 1-night trip