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
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…
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…
The Westfjords
Unobstructed fjord views grace these simple, modern guesthouses with private bathrooms and refrigerators – the best have balconies looking onto a black…
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…
Ísafjörður
The rushing river that tumbles from the Bunarfoss waterfall bisects this peaceful, picturesque site. There’s a laundry (900kr), decent showers and a…
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'…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Westfjords
Hótel Flókalundur, a recently updated bungalow-style hotel, features small, tidy wood-panelled rooms with renovated bathrooms. Its solid restaurant has…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Westfjords
Grunnavík, outside the boundaries of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, has camping and space for around 20 in sleeping-bag accommodation.
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…
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…
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…
