Guesthouse Borg

Reykjanes Peninsula


Borg is an older home in the centre of town with the cosiness of ‘grandma’s place’. There's a good brekkie, with cereal, bread, meat and cheese. There's also a lounge area with a TV and books, plus a kitchen and laundry access.


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