Accommodation

Ghosts, trolls and sorcerers

To Icelanders the Strandir region is wrapped in an aura of mystery. According to lore it's not only home to ghosts, elves and trolls, but many thought witchcraft was rampant here, used for both good and evil.
Hotel Laugarholl is a peaceful and comfortable family-run country hotel located in the green and sparsely populated valley Bjarnarfjordur, perfectly situated for exploring the remote and beautiful wilderness of mysterious Strandir.

We have single, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities, a cosy living room with free internet access and a restaurant with special emphasis on fresh and tasty homemade local food as well as global cuisine.

Next to the hotel you will find The Pool of Gvendur the good, a naturally warm geothermal outdoor swimming pool (32°C) and adjacent natural hot pool (42°C), perfect for relaxing after a long day on the road or hiking in the wilderness.

The camping site is open from 1. June - 1. September

From Reykjavik 258 km, from Stykkishólmur 190 km, from Ísafjörður 250 km, from Akureyri 360 km.

Nýp at Skarðsströnd

Welcome to Guesthouse Nýp! B&B, twin or double, full bedding.

Our guesthouse is off the beaten track with fantastic scenery across the Breiðafjörður bay and a view to the Vestfjords. Two guest rooms with shared bathroom facilities plus three rooms, each with a private bathroom. All rooms include chosen books and original art. Breakfast available with home baked bread, jam of wild berries and vegetables from our own gardens. Recently we opened new guest rooms and an exhibition space in the former cowshed, attached to the house. The refurbishment is designed by Studio Bua Architects. The first exhibition displays drawings, photos and models concerning the new design. As souvenirs for our guests, we have selected local handcraft for sale.

In 1937 concrete housing was built at the sheep farm Nýp to replace the traditional turf houses. However, farming was abandoned in the 70s and the house stood neglected and empty until 2001, when the present owners began renovations. Feel free to contact us for further information.

Bookings - and to view the exhibition, please contact: thora@this.is Tel. +354 896 1930 or +354 891 8674. You can also find us on Facebook here.

Holt Inn

Holt Inn is a family run hotel in the heart of Westfjords, only a 15 minute drive from Isafjordur. The hotel used to be a school but now it has 11 newly renovated rooms with private bathroom. Each room has a view over the beautiful mountains of Önundarfjordur.

Breakfast is served in the old gym room on the ground floor. The old class room serves as a sitting area today where you can relax, watch television or read books. The hotel offers free WiFi and is non smoking.

Vogur Country Lodge

Accommodation offered in 16 standard twin and double rooms, 8 junior suites and 4 superior king rooms. Furthermore a cozy restaurant, living room, hot tub and sauna.

Various hiking trails, beautiful nature and magnificent views.

Dalahotel

Dalahotel is a family owned hotel located in a beautiful, quiet valley, only 1 km from highway 60. The place is famous for its antiquity, Guðrún Ósvífursdóttir lived there, who was one of the main characters in Icelanders' Sagas. The hotel is located at the foot of a mountain where you can enjoy untouched nature with a number of hiking trails suitable for everyone. At the end of the day you can relax in the hot tubs and swimming pool, where the hot water is obtained from a borehole that is located in the hotel building area.

Hotel Flókalundur

Hótel Flókalundur is a small family-run hotel in Vatnsfjörður, on the south coast of the Westfjords. The hotel was built in 1966 by the Local Region Association Barðstrendingafélagið, but prior to that, a restaurant was in operation on this location since 1961 and Vatnsfjörður has always been a popular visiting place for tourists in the area.

Hotel Flokalundur has 27 single or double bedrooms and one suite. All rooms are equipped with a bathroom.

All rooms are fully furnished and breakfast is included in the price.

One room is accessible by wheelchair.

A small Restaurant is located at Hotel Flokalundur and is open every day from 7:30 till 23:00 for all guests in the area.

A Breakfast Buffet is served from 07:30 till 10:00.

Lunch is served from 11:00 till 14:00 where the Meal of the Day is available, along with a menu of small dishes that can be ordered through the whole day.

Dinner is served off the Dinner Menu from 18:00 till 21:00 with emphasis on fresh seafood, local game and other meat dishes. The Restaurants offers a selection of alcoholic beverages. The bar is open until 23:00.

The Camping Site, with it's beautiful view over the fjord, is situated close to the Hotel.

On the Camping Site there is ample space for tents and camping trailers.

There is access to electricity and in a Facility Hut there are WC, hot and cold water faucets, showers and facilities for dishwashing.

The Camping Site is open from June 15th till September 10th.

Next to the hotel we have a small fuel station (automatic pumps) and a minimarket that is open between 11:00 and 18:00 during the summer.

Hotel Ísafjörður - Horn

All the rooms have a bathroom with shower, no smoking with a free Wifi and TV. Two of the rooms are family rooms where up to five can sleep. The family rooms also have a small kitchen. It is also possible to connect two rooms.

The lobby is open from 16-20 every day. If you come at another time, you can get your key at Hotel Isafjordur 200m away. Brekfast from 7.30-10 every morning. Free car parking is just outside the hotel.

Hotel Flatey

Hotel Flatey is situated in the centre of the old village on Flatey, in the very heart of Breiðafjörður. The houses in the old centre are timber structures dating from the island's former times of prosperity, and most of them have been restored in their original style.

Hotel Flatey now offers 7 double/twin rooms, 2 family room (3 persons), 3 suites and 2 single rooms. In total 12 rooms with 23 beds. All rooms are with shared facilities. Breakfast is included in the price.

The hotel's dining room and guest rooms are in converted warehouses flanking the old market square. Guests can savour the unique ambience of the island in cosy and welcoming accommodation and enjoy choice food with a view over the village, the coastline and the nesting grounds of the arctic terns in Skansmýri.

Fisherman Hotel

Fisherman Hotel offers well equipped accommodation: Single rooms, double rooms and family rooms with or without private facilities. Bathrooms are positioned on all floors close to the rooms without private facilities. Wireless Internet connection is available free of charge. Please note that all rooms are a non-smoking environment. During the summer our coffee house is open where you can get food, cakes and more.

All our hotel guests get our Seafood Trail free of charge during the summertime. The Fisherman Seafood Trail, the company trademark and a guided tour, gives a unique experience of slow travel.
Indulge your senses with gourmet tastings, local history in remote, beautiful and sustainable Suðureyri and learn how the fishing industry has shaped Iceland's culture, past and present.
Daily departures during the summertime but please call ahead to confirm timing or contact the reception when you are here.

Please contact us for tours, prices and booking information.

Hotel Heydalur / Ferðaþjónustan í Heydal

Hotel Heydalur is located in the beautiful valley of Heydalur, around 320 km from Reykjavík and 130 km from Ísafjörður. The hotel offers 59 beds in 19 rooms (all with private WC) as well as three summer cottages.

The hotel restaurant is renowned for its delicious, local food which is served in the old barn.

The hotel also operates a campsite (open from June 1 until the end of October) with warm showers, flushing toilets and ample electricity plugs for RVs and trailers.

Heydalur has recently been nominated as the best bathing site in the Westfjords area. Near the hotel you will find two outdoor, geothermal hot tubs, as well as a small pool inside a tropical greenhouse. On the other side of the river Heydalsá you will find yet another natural hot tub.

The opportunities for recreation and activities are almost endless. The hotel has a playground for children and youth, but also offers guided kayaking and horse riding tours that are suitable for most people. There are numerous hiking routes available, birdwatching is excellent during summer and freshwater fishing is also possible. During winter, visitors can enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and, of course, the magic of the northern lights.

Hotel Ísafjörður

Hotel Ísafjörður is a modern and comfortable hotel in the heart of Ísafjörður, the capital of the Westfjords with 36 double rooms. All the rooms are non-smoking and have private shower, TV, coffee/tea making facilities and free internet access. The hotel has a fully licenced restaurant with a fabulous view over the harbour where guests can enjoy a wide selection of seafood as well as other dishes. The hotel has well equipped conference facilities for meetings and conferece.

Grettislaug

The swimming pool in Reykhólar is named Grettislaug named after Grettir the Strong.

Alongside the pool there is a campsite that is opened during summer.

Dalahyttur

Dalahyttur is a family run company and offers 9 double rooms.

There are three 15m2 tiny houses. Each house consists of sleeping area with double bed 160 cm, a kitchenette, dining area, a bathroom with a shower, WiFi and car parking for each house.

We also have six 20m2 double rooms in three houses. Every room has a separate entrance, 160 cm bed, sofa, bathroom with shower, armchair, kettle, coffee and tea, WiFi and free parking for each room.

Reception and a restaurant are located in a renovated Quonset house at our premises. From the hut you can enjoy beautiful mountain view over three valleys. In total darkness, late at night in the winter, it is nice to sit inside or outside on the patio and watch the Aurora Borealis when they appear.

Dalahyttur is centrally located in the west part of Iceland and the southern part of the Westfjords.

For booking information, please contact us at:

Mobile: +354 869 8778

Email: gudrun@dalahyttur.is

Einarshúsið

Amid the mountains of the wild Westfjords region, Einarshúsið Guesthouse is in Bolungarvík, a small fishing village.

The building is from the turn of the 20^th Century. We offer eight rooms, from a spacious suite to lovely rooms for two to three persons. The rooms have either view to the impressive mountains or seaside view over the Ísafjarðardjúp inlet. Each room has a sink but other bathroom facilities are shared. Six of the rooms are on second floor and two on the lower ground floor. The suite has a seating area and a balcony. WiFi is free of charge and free parking is available on site. Breakfast is optional for extra charge.

Our restaurant is open daily during the summer but only irregularly during the wintertime. The restaurant is famous for its Pizzas and simple, yet delicious, traditional Icelandic dishes. On weekdays we have a lunch-buffet and in the evenings and weekends a dish of the day option. In the lounge area you can relax and enjoy drinks. The guesthouse features an outdoor terrace where you can enjoy food and drink on the long Icelandic summer days.

Bolungarvík is a good base for trips around north of West Fjords. A 2-minute walk from the guesthouse you will find an indoor swimming pool with outdoor hot tubs and waterslide. The village is about 15-minute drive from Ísafjörður, the largest town on the West Fjords peninsula with more varied services.

Saudafell Guesthouse

Sauðafell Guesthouse is a newly renovated old romantic farmhouse from the 19th century. There are 6 rooms with made-up beds on two floors to choose from with great view.

Kitchen with all necessary equipment as well as a large living room area and 3 modern bathrooms.

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Sauðafell Guesthouse is an ideal place to enjoy the diverse landscape or simply relax.

Kirkjubjól í Bjarnardal Guesthouse

Kirkjuból í Bjarnadal guesthouse is a cozy bed and breakfast nicely situated in a green field embraced by tall mountains in Önundarfjörður. The guesthouse is only 15 minutes from Ísafjörður. Kirkjuból guesthouse is a part of the Hey Iceland association, a network of over 170 local businesses in rural communities all around Iceland.

Rooms in Kirkjuból are with or without private facilities. Our guests have access to a small kitchen facility for self catering and the shared living room/breakfast room. Use of outside barbeque facilities are available on request. Beautiful surroundings of the farm can be enjoyed reading a book or having a cup of tea.

Kirkjuból is located very central in the Westjords, by road 60 in Önundarfjordur. The location is ideal for short trips around the area. Your travel plans must include the beautiful sights at waterfall Dynjandi in about 60 min. driving distance, the magical beaches in Önundarfjordur, just few minutes away and the never ending view from mountain Bolafjall in Bolungarvik. Enjoy the nature and experience local culture in Flateyri during the day and return to a good nights rest in the afternoon in our beautiful guiet valley.

Please contact by email or phone for a price list and booking.

Gemlufall guesthouse

Gemlufall

There are two apartments in the house and can be rented separately or the whole house.

Apartment 1- 6 persons

Apartment 2 - 6 persons + a sofabed for 2

All beds are made and a towel is for each guest. Breakfast is not included but can be bought if ordered with a day in advance (8:00-9:30), likewise picnic packs and other light meals.

Harbour Inn Guesthouse

The Harbour Inn guesthouse is a family owned and operated guesthouse, located in the heart of the village Bíldudalur. We offer accomodation in sgl. & dbl. rooms, with or without private facilities. Additionally we have two studio apartments, one that accomodates 1-2 people, and the other 5-7 people, perfect for groups or large families.

The Harbour Inn guesthouse is a part of the Hey Iceland association, a network of over 170 local businesses in rural communities all around Iceland.

For your dinner, restaurant Vegamót is right next door, and the Sea Monster museum (a must see) is just a little further down the street. You can also spend your day visiting Selárdalur art farm, where you will find the unique sculptures by Samúel Jónsson.

If you want to spend your day in the beautiful nature, we recommend a hiking trip near Bíldudalur or a boat trip on the fjord Arnarfjörður, sea angling or nature- and whalewatching with Beffa Tours.

Gamli bærinn Brjánslæk

Accommodation in three rooms with a shared bathroom (2 wc 1 shower) in an old house built in 1912 as a priest's lodge. Surrounded by beautiful nature, ideal for hikes around the area.
In the same house you will find a café during the summertime, open between 12:30-17:00 o´clock.
We also produce and sell food from our own sheep farm.

The Environment Agency of Iceland's exhibition on the nature reserve Surtarbrandsgil (e. Lignite canyon) is on the bottom floor and is open daily from 10. June until 10. August. Exhibition on the fossils and lignite in Surtarbrandsgil, along with information about the settler Hrafna Flóki, who named our country Iceland.

In relation to the exhibitions opening hours, hikes to the canyon led by a land ranger are available during these times:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 13:00.

Please note that hiking up the canyon is prohibited unless accompanied by a ranger. For further information, call 822-4080 or 831-9675.

Svarfhóll

Accommodation in quiet and calm Icelandic nature and country environment in a hall of mountains. We have two 27m2 cosy chalets hosting four persons, fitting 2 persons well or a family of 4 with children but with limitations on space and equipment for 4 grownups. Also one 35m2 well equipped chalet fitting four persons nicely and four rooms in old farm guesthouse. Shared access to Hot tubs. You find us on Airbnb.

Rauðsdalur

Rauðsdalur Guesthouse is a nice place in the southern Westfjords. We offer accommodation all year round in 12 rooms with shared bathroom facilities. There are cooking facilities for guests and a traditional Icelandic breakfast for those who request during summertime.

We offer accommodation in made-up beds and also sleeping bag accommodation.

Our guesthouse is conveniently located for passengers of Baldur, the Breidafjord ferry, as we are only within a 5km driving distance from the ferry docks in Brjánslæk. Below our farm is a unique sandy beach which is perfect for late summer night walks. At Rauðsdalur there is also traditional farming, primarily with sheep and cows.

Rauðsdalur is located by road 62, 50km from Patreksfjörður and 85km from Látrabjarg. Two swimming pools are nearby - 6km to Krossholt and 10km to Flókalundur. Both places also have natural hot pots

Dalakot

Dalakot is a small guesthouse in an old house that has hosted guests since the mid-20th century. In 2013 the young couple Anna Sigríður Grétarsdóttir and Pálmi Jóhannsson bought the guesthouse and gave it the name Dalakot. Since then they have worked hard on renovation of the house and the garden and they are still working.

The guesthouse has 9 rooms with accommodation for 19 people. They also have a small house by the beach that sleeps 6 people and is suitable for smaller groups or a family.

A restaurant and a bar is also located in the house where pizzas and hamburgers are the main dishes of the menu but also offers a few specials. Open daily from 12:00 to 21:00.

Please contact for prices and booking information.

Litlabyli,charming historic house in Flateyri

We have space for up to 10 guests in a comfortable home with beautiful views of the mountains and fjord. Each room has accommodation for 2 people, in double or twin beds. Amenities include free wifi throughout the house and free parking. Four rooms are with shared bathroom and shower facilities and one double with privet facilities; fully equipped kitchen. Breakfast is available on request. The house is a short walk from the convenience store, swimming pool, restaurant, and local hiking routes.

Please contact for prices and booking information.

Seljaland

In Seljaland we offer accommodation for groups of 20-25. The old house takes up to 8 people and the three little cottages can fit 2-4 people per cottage.
A little restaurant that seats 25 people is located on these premises. Reservations must be made in advance.

A great place for small groups e.g. family gatherings, hiking groups or horse riding groups.

3 Cottages for 2 each, 1 house for 6 , 2 Rooms for 2 -3 each

Please contact for prices and booking information.

Háafell Lodge

Háafell Lodge is a beautiful country lodge located in Dalir, West Iceland. It can accommodate a total of six persons and features two double bedrooms with private bathrooms and a sleeping sofa in the living area.

The lodge is located on farmland were you can experience the authentic Icelandic countryside with stunning views of surrounding landscapes.

You can experience beautiful sunsets and bright nights in the summer and the Northern Lights can be seen well in the winter if people are lucky.

Tálknafjörður Swimming pool

Tálknafjörður swimming pool has to offer many activities. There is an 25 meter outdoor pool, two hot tubs, sauna, cold tub, baby pool and waterslide. There is also a lift for disabled people to assist in entering and exiting the pool. In the building you can find a gym.

Next to the swimming pool is the towns campsite, which is open from 1st of June - 1st of September. On the campsite you can find kitchen around the clock, outside barbecue, toilets and showers. There is also a washing machine and a dryer available for small price. Everybody is always welcome, there is coffee on the house.

Contact us:
Telephone: 456-2639
Email: sundlaug@talknafjordur.is
Opening hours:

Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 20:00

Friday: 09:00 - 13:00

Saturday: 11:00 - 14:00

Sunday: Closed

Please note: We stop selling into the pool 30 minutes before closing. Kindly leave the pool 15 minutes before closing time.

Á Camping Ground

The older camp site is located in a beautiful spot in a small forest near the rocks. The new camp site is close to the farm.

By the older camp site is a toilet and sinks with cold water only. Next to the new camp site is a new service house with 3 toilets as well as cold and hote water. It is also possible to get electricity as the camp site has 24 outlets.

There is access to a 100 square meter large old barn that has 10 tables and chairs, cooking facilities, microwave oven and hot and cold water.

This is in a beautiful location on the south of the fjord Breiðarfjörður. There are many beautiful walking paths.

Dalahestar

Dalahestar horse rental is a small, family owned business. We offer personalized tours for individuals or smaller groups. Our main tours are alongside the beautiful river Laxá and down to the black sandshores of Hvammfjörður fjord and a beach tour that goes further into the fjord with the possibility of seeing seals as well as the white tailed eagle.

Please contact for tours and booking information.

Móra guesthouse

Products available: Smoked lamb.

Please contact for further information.