Höfn is home to Hvammur Guesthouse. Pakkhús Harbour and Silfurnes Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ósland Nature Reserve and Lonsoraefi Nature Reserve. Visit our Höfn travel guide
Check-in from 3:00 PM - 9 PM and 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Hvammur Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hvammur Guesthouse?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM–9 PM, and from 3:00 PM–9:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hvammur Guesthouse?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hvammur Guesthouse located?
Situated in Höfn, this guesthouse is steps from Ósland Nature Reserve, Pakkhús Harbour, and Huldusteinn Stone Museum. Hornafjordur Art Museum and Silfurnes Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hvammur Guesthouse Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Nice guesthouse. Second floor room. Had everything we needed. Shared showers and bathrooms were never busy. Restaurants and walkable bays nearby. Parking in front. Quiet and restful night despite lots of guests coming ang going.
The room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly alrhough spoke limited English. The kitchen had all the utensils and pots and pans for all the residents of the house. The parking seemed to be sufficient for all the guests.
Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Beautiful location but not near town. Drive to Dragon Rock and around the Peninsula was one of the highlights of our trip. It is a gravel road but amazing views and worth it if you want a ”road less travelled”.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Mikala
Sep 11, 2026
Guesthouse was noisy (don’t put kettle/coffeee outside places where people sleep, keep everything in kitchen), I had to dig out new rolls of toilet paper from a cupboard because staff weren’t making regular rounds (never saw staff anyway with contactless check in and the roll wasn’t fixed by the next morning so no one was checking) and our bed was in the middle of the room because it didn’t fit the right way. Clean and good location, but not ideal. (And we stayed in a huge variety of places and guesthouses across our two weeks in IS). Pro-tip also:, don’t get the fish and chips next door at the pub, it was frozen and we felt ripped off).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Anthony
Aug 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Adequate accommodation. Convenient for restaurants and green space with views.
Paper thin walls and noisy doors made for some disturbance. Small light not working in room. Shower rooms poorly designed and near impossible not to get clothes wet. Slippers/flip flops needed
Kitchen had all the basics. Only used for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Jun
Aug 30, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
The place was a bit misleading, no where on my booking says shared bathroom. my room supposed to have sea and garden view but instead i am looking at a wall through the window. the insulation is terrible as you hear everything in what’s going on in the shared bathroom across our room. of course, when you book the place, expedia showed a super nice view of whatever room of the place. there’s supposed to be in room fridge and microwave but both are in common area. i’m glad i only stayed one night.
Liked the contact less check in. Did not realize that I booked a shared bathroom, as this was not made clear in the listing. You need to select the 'More details' tab to see that it is a shared bathroom accommodation.
Full kitchen is in the lower half of the guest house, so if staying upstairs, you need to go outside to get to the full kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Tracy
Sep 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed mid-September. The location of this guesthouse was great in Höfn. Unfortunately, we didn’t love this place. We never received our entry code or instructions on day of check-in. We didn’t have a data plan for phone calls so I messaged a number of times throughout our arrival day on Expedia and emailed early in the day. I did not receive any response and there is no one on site. Another couple arrived who also didn’t get any instructions. I was able to use their phone and eventually spoke with someone who provided the entry codes. There was no apology and just a comment that there was an error through Expedia. There was never any follow-up with us to ensure that we had got settled in. There are two toilets for 4 rooms. And the kitchen area serves 8+ rooms so it can be a bit overwhelming to try and get food prepared. It was an okay stay.
Very clean room and very comfortable beds. I highly recommend this property to all travellers especially for families. Thank you for a great stay in Höfn!
A very good place to stay in Höfn. Close to the harbor, so you could have a good view of the sea. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the kitchen is very well equipped.
Property while slightly outdated with shared bathrooms was clean and comfortable with a great restaurant next door. It was difficult finding our room at first that could definitely be improved.
Property was quaint, great location and view of marina, room worked perfectly for 5. Took a little to find the upstairs room but staff were very helpful and had it accessible for us as we called ahead due to travel & arriving late at night. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Diane
May 24, 2024
Beautiful location. Old building, thin walls between rooms. Bathroom showers lack any semblance of privacy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Julie
Oct 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was not really confortable and it wasn’t soundproofed at all. I could here the men next to me roll in is bed. It’s ok but not worth the price. Kitchen is good!
We had an issue with adding a payment to a reservation and we were met after hours at the door by the property owner. After finding out that we may not be incredibly comfortable with a shared bathroom, she offered an upstairs private apartment that slept our whole party. Great customer service and very kind lady. We were thankful for her generosity and flexibility!
Had a great stay in the guesthouse. I was on main floor and found it was very quiet even though most of the rooms were occupied. Called ahead to get my room number and the key was in the door when I arrived which was great! There is a shared bathroom but I never had to wait to use it, and it was very clean. The shared kitchen had everything needed to make dinner, they even supplied basics like tea/coffee/spices etc. and plenty of seating. The room was quite large and very comfortable. Would stay here again!
It was fine. It was convenient to restaurants in town. They were doing construction on it but that was ok. The bedroom and bathroom was clean. Shower was fine. Room was a bit small for two twin beds--they could not really be separated so it was like sleeping in the same bed. They were supposed to contact me the day before with check in instructions, but I didnt get any info and was a bit worried till I reached someone by phone. Once there, the check in was fine.
This was a self check-in, where there was a post-it with our name and room number. Everything was clean and nice, my only nit-pick is on the kitchen, they only had 2 stove rings, and they were 4 different groups in the tiny kitchen, so we had to wait a while to start cooking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Elizabeth
Jul 6, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Insufficient bathroom and kitchen capacity
Not what we expected. Too many people sharing bathroom, toilet and kitchen. Kitchen only had 2 cooking rings for 10 rooms. Only one toilet and bathroom for 4 rooms on ground floor. Upstairs rooms had to come out of building to get to ground floor to use kitchen. Room smelt of stale fish due to proximity of harbour...not hotels fault to be fair. Tap in room sink dripped all the time. Poor sound insulation. However easy to find, warm and comfy bed. Hotel in much worse vondition than photos on website show. Kind and helpful staff though think they are not based on site. Parking outside was plentiful.
We were extremely happy with facility and it was better than what we expected. We thought that common bathroom and kitchen will be a problem but both of them clean and well kept and with most of the utensils and flatware. Very happy and will recommend this place