The Westfjords
Welcome to one of the Westfjords most appealing retreats. Amid mountain-framed plains, an old school has been converted into a smart but relaxed hotel…
Must-see hotels in The Westfjords
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The Westfjords
This charming inn decorated with antiques is set on one of the most stunning bays in Iceland in a defunct herring factory's former women's dormitory. The…
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The Westfjords
Melanes is one of the Westfjords most spectacularly sited campsites – sitting as it does right beside sweeping Rauðasandur cove. The grassy site has new…
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The Westfjords
Unobstructed fjord views grace these simple, modern guesthouses with private bathrooms and refrigerators – the best have balconies looking onto a black…
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Guesthouse Kirkjuból í Bjarnardal
The Westfjords
Just south of Önundarfjörður, lying on the east side of Rte 60, a marked turn-off for Kirkjuból leads to this remote white-and-green farmstead. It's…
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Ísafjörður
The rushing river that tumbles from the Bunarfoss waterfall bisects this peaceful, picturesque site. There’s a laundry (900kr), decent showers and a…
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Ísafjörður
A luxury hostel with pristine four-bed dorms, hotel-standard shower rooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a spacious lounge in which to share travellers'…
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The Westfjords
It's worth detouring 11km off Rte 61 to hunt out Heydalur, tucked away at the head of Mjóifjörður. Here cabins cluster around a converted barn, the…
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The Westfjords
At the head of Önundarfjörður, a turn-off marked Kirkjuból (not to be confused with a nearby guesthouse of the same name) leads 5km down rough Rte 627 to…
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The Westfjords
A heritage-themed revamp of Bjarkalundur's public rooms reflect its status as the oldest summer hotel in Iceland. Now dark green walls frame polished wood…
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The Westfjords
The clean cube-like lines of Núpur Sólvellir are set slightly back from the shore of Dýrafjörður. Contemporary, open-plan rooms have expansive mountain…
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The Westfjords
Einarshúsið is a turn-of-the-century heritage home near the harbour, and the best place to eat and sleep rolled into one.The eight lovely rooms are…
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The Westfjords
Hardwood floors, white linen and modern, pared-down designs define the rooms at this small hotel. It's pretty much the hub of the town, thanks to a smart…
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Ísafjörður
In the five cosy rooms set above the buzzing Húsið cafe-bar, old-style furnishings are teamed with a kitchen and all the mod cons. Bathrooms are shared…
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The Westfjords
Malarhorn's peaceful row of crisp pine cabins feel thoroughly modern yet remarkably cosy; there's a smart four-bedroom cottage as well. Breakfast, served…
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The Westfjords
The odd hurricane lamp, stack of old books and vintage typewriter help reinforce this historic guesthouse's traditional feel. Light, painted walls and…
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The Westfjords
Choose from camping, a sleeping-bag bed (no electricity) or a small cottage that sleeps five. There's also a 20m geothermal pool and hot-pot. The hut is…
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The Westfjords
Hótel Flókalundur, a recently updated bungalow-style hotel, features small, tidy wood-panelled rooms with renovated bathrooms. Its solid restaurant has…
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Ísafjörður
Bright, cheerful and well kept, this excellent guesthouse has simple but comfortable rooms with plenty of cosy touches. The bathrooms are shared, but each…
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The Westfjords
A well-equipped kitchen, cosy lounge, luxury bathroom and pristine bedrooms make for a comfortable stay here. The dorms and their showers are simpler but…
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The Westfjords
Behind a well-weathered exterior sit stylish rooms that blend heritage beds, slender modern chairs and eastern influences. The guest kitchen is roomy and…
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The Westfjords
There's a tranquil feel at this cattle and sheep farm at the foot of a steep ridge near a rushing waterfall. Here unfussy rooms have wide views of the…
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The Westfjords
It's not super-fancy, but the bedrooms at Hnjótur are comfy and owner Kristen is warmly welcoming – he'll even cook up a fish supper on request. The…
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The Westfjords
At this hillside mini-hotel a corridor of chequerboard tiles leads to cherry-red doors opening into smart, modern rooms, half of them with sea views. The…
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The Westfjords
Many of the rooms at this stylish guesthouse have sweeping fjord views. Decor is modern, the owners are friendly and breakfast (included in the price) is…
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The Westfjords
One of the town's historic buildings has been well renovated into this super-sleek, stylish hotel with modern rooms offering private bathrooms, flat…
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The Westfjords
This former boarding school has been converted into an appealing hotel with tasteful, modern rooms decked out in bright colours. To get to the hotel, turn…
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Ísafjörður
Summer-only accommodation is available at the town’s secondary school, where you'll find 33 simple but smart en-suite bedrooms, along with more basic…
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GentleSpace Guesthouse & Apartments
Ísafjörður
Small touches combine to make these lodgings a big hit: soothing natural colour schemes, hardwood floors, underfloor heating in the (shared) bathroom,…
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The Westfjords
The friendly, simply styled Sandafell hotel has immaculate rooms in the village centre. Dinner (served daily 6pm to 9pm) might feature chilli (3200kr),…
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The Westfjords
The decor in the 12 cosy rooms in this excellent little B&B is smart and modern, but is rather upstaged by the gorgeous fjord and mountain views. There's…
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The Westfjords
Pitch a tent on this grassy, level, fjord-side campsite and you'll wake up to mountain views. It's right beside the town swimming pool, which means you…
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The Westfjords
The comfortable, traditional rooms of this welcoming guesthouse feature homey decor. Bathrooms are shared, and there’s a TV lounge, barbecue and good…
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The Westfjords
A playful exuberance pervades fjord-view Stekkaból, from the up-cycled wood furniture, to the barbecue deck built into the hillside and the alfresco…
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The Westfjords
Run by Ferðafélag Íslands (FI), and attached to the lighthouse of the same name on the east coast, this hostel sleeps 40 and has a kitchen, drying room…
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Ísafjörður
The colour scheme is a sludgy olive green and the rooms are homely rather than fancy, but this snug guesthouse is set on one of Ísafjörður's most…
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The Westfjords
Grunnavík, outside the boundaries of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, has camping and space for around 20 in sleeping-bag accommodation.
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The Westfjords
A former co-op building has been transformed into a smart hotel with sunny bedrooms decked out like a Nordic design magazine; many overlook glittering…
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Ísafjörður
The rooms on the higher floors of this central, classic business hotel favoured by tour groups have great views over the tin-roofed town and the waters…
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The Westfjords
Bijou Þingeyri campground has excellent facilities: a laundry, luxury showers and a smart new kitchen and dining room. Find it behind the town swimming…
