Must-see hotels in Heimaey

Cupped in the bowl of an extinct volcano, the Herjólfsdalur campsite has hot showers, a laundry room and cooking facilities. Camping can get windy here,…

This guesthouse looks a little worse for wear on the outside, but the friendly owner ensures it feels like home. Features include a well-stocked kitchen…

Iceland’s first cinema is now a pleasant hotel, with modern rooms (some with good town and harbour views), friendly staff and the top restaurant Einsi…

This cheery yellow historic building is home to a good hostel in the village centre with bright, modern rooms and welcoming staff. There's also a nice TV…

There’s generally a quiet and laid-back vibe at the homey Sunnuhöll hostel, in the same building as the Hótel Vestmannaeyjar, with its handful of prim…

Spacious, basic rooms are well lit and have private bathrooms; some are extra large with kitchenettes. Rollaway mattresses for children cost 2500kr. The…

Welcoming Hrefna and Jónas run this cosy B&B with tidy rooms and a large breakfast room (perfect for the generous breakfast, including homemade waffles).