Hótel Egilsen

Top choice in Snæfellsnes Peninsula


One of our favourite little inns in Iceland, this boutique hotel fills a lovingly restored timber house that creaks in the most charming way when winds howl off the fjord. The friendly owner has outfitted cosy (tiny!) rooms with traditional woollen blankets, original artwork and organic Coco-Mat mattresses. Complimentary iPads and a homemade breakfast (2500kr) sweeten the deal.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Snæfellsnes Peninsula attractions

1. Norska Húsið

0.04 MILES

Stykkishólmur’s quaint maritime charm comes from the cluster of wooden warehouses, shops and homes around the town’s harbour. Most date back about 150…

2. Volcano Museum

0.06 MILES

The Volcano Museum, housed in Stykkishólmur's old cinema, is the brainchild of vulcanologist Haraldur Sigurðsson, and features art depicting volcanoes,…

3. Library of Water

0.09 MILES

For relaxing views of town and bay, head up the hill to the Library of Water. This window-lined space showcases an installation by American artist Roni…

4. Súgandisey

0.22 MILES

The basalt island Súgandisey features a scenic lighthouse and grand views across Breiðafjörður. Reach it via the causeway at Stykkishólmur harbour.

5. Stykkishólmskirkja

0.25 MILES

Stykkishólmur's futuristic church, designed by Jón Haraldsson, has a sweeping bell tower that looks like a whale vertebra. The interior features hundreds…

6. Viewing Disc

0.35 MILES

Get a 360 degree view of town and the fjords from this viewing disc marked with local landmarks.

7. Breiðafjörður

0.37 MILES

Stykkishólmur’s jagged peninsula pushes north into stunning Breiðafjörður, a broad waterway separating the Snæfellsnes from the looming cliffs of the…

8. Helgafell

2.41 MILES

About 5km south of Stykkishólmur, the holy mountain Helgafell (73m) was once venerated by worshippers of the god Þór. Although quite small, the mountain…