Höfn

Landmark4.4/5

Gamlabúð Upplýsingamiðstöð Sveitarfélagsins Hornafjarðar

Visitor center in Höfn with hiking maps, a small upstairs museum, postcards and free lockers.

Landmark4.7/5

Sundlaug Hornafjarðar

Höfn's community pool has a lap pool, a shallow heated pool and two hot tubs. Kids can break up the soaking with water slides.

Culture4.3/5

Höfn Universe Sculpture

Höfn's solar-system sculpture stands at the edge of town, looking out over the bay and mountains. A bright Sun marks the planetary walk.

Eat$$$4.9/5

Sweet & Savory, ehf

This food truck near Jökulsárlón serves sweet and savory crêpes and coffee.

Eat$$$4.5/5

Kaffi Hornid

Lobster-pizza restaurant in Höfn. Lobster also comes as tempura, soup and pasta, so it runs through much of the menu.

Eat$$$$4.7/5

Pakkhús Restaurant

Oven-grilled langoustine is the draw at this Höfn restaurant, alongside cod and other seafood. Tables look out over the water.

Stay$4.4/5

Apotek Guesthouse

Housed in a former pharmacy building, Apotek Guesthouse offers accommodation in Höfn. This guest house has a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Free private parking is also available on site. Each room features a flat-screen TV and views of the mountains. Guests can choose from rooms with private or shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen and towels are included for extra comfort. A grocery store is found just 200 metres away. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy activities in and around Höfn, like hiking.

Stay$$4.55/5

Old Airline Guest House

Located by the harbour in Höfn village, Oldairline Guesthouse offers a shared kitchen/lounge, plus free WiFi and parking. Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a 1-hour drive away. Featuring modern décor and a flat-screen TV, all rooms at Oldairline have access to 2 shared bathrooms with free toiletries. A washing machine is also available on site. The sleek guest kitchen has a stovetop, microwave and fridge. At Oldairline Guesthouse, relaxation options include a communal living room, garden and terrace. Vatnajökull National Park dominates the surrounding area. Information about the park is available at Höfn Visitor Centre, just 300 metres from Guesthouse Oldairline.

Stay$$$4.1/5

Höfn - Berjaya Iceland Hotels

Located by the harbour in Höfn, this property is surrounded by Hornafjördur’s outdoor activity possibilities. Guests can enjoy mountaineering, snowmobile glacier trips and ice climbing in the area. It offers free WiFi throughout the whole property. Berjaya Höfn Hotel’s modern rooms come with private bathroom facilities. A breakfast buffet is served daily. Refreshments can also be bought on site, and picnic baskets can be arranged for days when guests plan to explore the surrounding coastline. Berjaya Höfn Hotel is 80 km from the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and 131 km from Skaftafell National Park.

Stay$4.1/5

Höfn Inn Guesthouse

Located beside a petrol station on Route 1, this modern property offers 24-hour check-in, free Wi-Fi and free parking. All rooms feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and DVD player. Höfn Inn’s rooms have bright, simple décor. Some include a larger flat-screen TV. The breakfast buffet includes cereals, bread, cold cuts, along with hot and cold drinks. The surrounding streets have plenty of shops and restaurants. Vatnajökull National Park and the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon are less than 1 hour’s drive from Höfn Inn Guesthouse. Staff can help to arrange activities such as hiking, horse riding and bird watching.

Stay$$$$4.1/5

Fosshotel Vatnajökull

Featuring views of Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, Fosshotel Vatnajokull offers heated rooms with satellite TV and private bathrooms with shower. Hofn Airport is 5 km away. Activities available at Fosshotel Vatnajokull range from guided glacier tours to boat trips on the Jokulsarlon lagoon. Guided hiking trips to Skaftafell National Park can also be arranged. Meals are served at the in-house restaurant with panoramic views. Drinks can be enjoyed in the bar. The Icelandic Route 1 Ring Road is 2 km away. Hofn town centre is within 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

Stay$$$$4/5

Hótel Höfn

Situated in south-eastern Iceland, in the coastal town of Höfn, this hotel offers local cuisine and modern en-suite rooms with a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and free private parking. All of Hotel Höfn’s guest rooms feature a work desk and cable TV access, and some also include a tea/coffee maker. Guests can enjoy glacier and sea views from most rooms. Höfn Hotel’s restaurant serves lobster and other specialities from the surrounding area. During nice weather guests can dine on the furnished terrace. The hotel is within 10 minutes’ walk of Höfn Harbour and Silfurnes Golf Club, while the Jökulsarlón glacier lagoon is less than 1 hours' drive away. Staff can help organise hiking trips. The hotel contains three separate buildings, and there is no elevator in each.

Stay$3.45/5

Höfn Guesthouse

Located in Höfn, Höfn Guesthouse has rooms with free high-speed WiFi and a flat-screen TV. There is a common dining area where guests can mingle. Rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. Mountain views can be enjoyed from some rooms. The common lounge offers a microwave and electric kettle. Room are either in the main building or the annex. Höfn swimming pool is a few minutes walk away. Lake Jökulsárlón is about a 1-hour drive from Höfn Guesthouse.