Firstly, this is not a b&b. It's a hotel, cafe, bar, etc... with all the things you would expect of such a place. It also houses virtually all the facilities available in the tiny village of Gjogv. Also we didn't actually stay, used the facilities and was made to feel so welcome by the manager that if I'd have known about this place beforehand I'd have arranged a night's stay.

You cannot miss the building. It's the large red building on the opposite side of the river built with the traditional faroese roofing - grass growing.

Stayed at this guesthouse in early August. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We had a room on the ground floor with two single beds, bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin. Bedding was soft, comfortable and smelt fresh. Everything was clean and worked well. There was a door near our room, so that was easy access for us and we did not hear it opening or banging shut at all. We parked our hire car outside the window on the 2nd night. Very convenient when we unpacked and packed our luggage. The rest of the quests had a big area to park their cars in too. There was a common area with lounge chairs and tables in a wide hallway outside our room, but once again, for a full house, we did not hear any noise. The breakfast was very good and the dinner on the two nights that we were there was also in a buffet style, varied and delicious. Candle lit tables added to the atmosphere.

We spent 2 nights there waiting for our ferry boat to continue the trip to Iceland. I don't think there are many people spending more than those two days on the Faroe Islands, but since there is only one ferry company between Iceland and the rest of Europe, Faroe is a stopover if you like it or not.

On a sunny day the Faroe Islands compare to landscapes in northern Norway or Sweden. Unfortunately, there aren't all too many bright days, and with rainfall, fog and wind this place ia far from a welcoming holiday destination.

Searching for a place for the night we ended up in a very scenic little village called Gjogv. It's located approx 45 minutes north of Thorshavn. Gjaargardur is the only guesthouse around, and it was only one of two hotels that sent back a proper email on our apply that we made half a year in advance. Others didn't answer at all, or sent emails in the style of the so called Hotel of the North: "we have room for you"
Actually 5 words in reply of a quite detailed booking request. Strange.

As for the pros: the people at Gjaargardur are welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was buffet style with not too much choice but ok. The rooms were clean. And: free and fast wifi all over the place. Great!

On the negative side: they charge about 110 euros for a room that is very much youth hostel style. Small, the beds even smaller, no roomservice after the first day, no tv, and toilett and shower are combined in another very small room.

Funnily enough there's a sitting area right in front of the bedrooms. Consequently, it's rather loud in the evenings and you won't find sleep before the people sitting outside haven't disappeared.

We will definetely never ever again visit the Faroe Islands, but for those who must or even want to stay there Gjaargardur is not the worst choice. But certainly not a memorable stay either.

I will always remember my stay at Gjaargardur as a surreal experience. The house is located in the outskirt of Gjogv with a fabulous view on the bay and the mountains. The staff was really really friendly and caring. They showed me around the whole building (which in fact is quite big) before I checked in. I had booked a so-called Viking cabin which is a fabulous wooden bed hidden behind nicely decorated wooden doors... outside there is a huge socializing area which however I remember as the source of peace and tranquility. At night they switch of all lights and there are only candles all around the house. There are also very nice and very spacious double and single rooms (and even family rooms for 3 or 4). Prices are average and definitely worth it thinking of what you get. Breakfast is included with all types of accommodation and it is absolutely rich and delicious. They have various traditional local meals during the day and offer a dinner menu for the evenings. As I managed to find out, the guesthouse had just been taken over by new owners, who appear to be very enthusiastic about their place and do their best to turn everbody's stay into a phantastic experience. I wish I could have stayed longer than one night ...but I am certainly coming back! This is definitely one of the most recommendable places I have ever stayed at! My compliments!