Hótel Edda

Southeast Iceland


With a lovely, view-filled lobby lounge and terrace, the well-located harbourside Edda makes a decent choice. All the neat, no-frills rooms have a bathroo and some have great glacier views. Breakfast is 2400kr.


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Nearby Southeast Iceland attractions

1. Gamlabúð

0.14 MILES

The 1864 warehouse that once served as the regional folk museum has been moved from the outskirts of town to a prime position on the Höfn harbourfront. It…

2. Seamen's Monument

0.37 MILES

This monument stands on Ósland, the bird-filled promontory south of the harbour. Head here for good walks and views.

3. Flatey Farm

11.29 MILES

The Flatey dairy farm (also known as Flatey á Mýrum) lies almost exactly halfway between Jökulsárlón and Höfn and is hard to miss as you drive along – the…

4. Fláajökull

12.19 MILES

Fláajökull is 8km off the Ring Road on a gravel road (signposted just east of Hólmur guesthouse) that leads to a small car park with pit toilet. A…

5. Hoffellsjökull

13.95 MILES

From the Hoffell guesthouse, a signed, 4km gravel road leads to Hoffellsjökull glacier tongue, calving into a small lake. There are some good short walks…

6. Heinabergsjökull

14.97 MILES

Heinabergsjökull is 8km off the Ring Road on a gravel road (signposted not far east of Guesthouse Skálafell). Brilliant summertime kayaking trips operate…

7. Þórbergssetur

25.83 MILES

This cleverly crafted museum (its inspired exterior looks like a shelf of books) pays tribute to the most famous son of this sparsely populated region –…