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Fosshotel Vatnajokull

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Interior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is SAR 1,321
SAR 1,491 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul

Room options

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Family Connecting Rooms | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Connecting Rooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Economy Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Economy Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Family Connecting Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Economy Double Or Twin Room 2 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Lindarbakki, Höfn, 781

What's nearby

  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Huldusteinn Stone Museum - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Pakkhús Harbour - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • The Thorbergur Center - 52 min drive - 66.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fosshotel Vatnajokull - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fosshotel Vatnajokull

Eco-certified hotel near the airport
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Fosshotel Vatnajokull. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 66 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Satellite channels, heating, and housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, German, Icelandic, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ISK 3,500 for adults and ISK 1,750 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 2 and January 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ISK 4000 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, 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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ISK 3500 for adults and ISK 1750 for children
  • Pet fee: ISK 4000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Fosshotel Hotel Vatnajokull
Fosshotel Vatnajokull
Vatnajokull Fosshotel
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Hotel
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Höfn
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Hotel
Fosshotel Vatnajokull Hotel Höfn

Frequently asked questions

Is Fosshotel Vatnajokull pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of ISK 4000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Fosshotel Vatnajokull?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fosshotel Vatnajokull?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fosshotel Vatnajokull?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Fosshotel Vatnajokull located?

Situated near the airport, this eco-certified hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Silfurnes Golf Course, Hornafjordur Art Museum, and Huldusteinn Stone Museum. Pakkhús Harbour and Ósland Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Fosshotel Vatnajokull Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 703 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great property, nice staff! Bar is great with awesome views. We had a simple room on 1st floor, although a corner room but lacked any views for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

not quite as nice at some of the other fosshotels
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Lovely clean room. Plenty of space. Saw some wild reindeer just over the road too which made the stay even better. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Amazing views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Pros: Great view of the glacier and great staff! Cons: TV channels did not work and it’s an isolated location.
View of Vatnajokull from hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Good view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great Experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Absolutely amazing with wonderful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Friendly staff and a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great food nice views super welcoming and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Clean place. Nice rooms and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Lovely place, convenient and beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Amazing service and our dinner there was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

We had an amazing stay. Very comfortable and nice set up in the room. We loved our experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Good to see aurora just outside hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great staff, excellent location and property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Everything was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Nice place to stay. Quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great location, well managed, nice staff, comfortable bed, nice views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

A great stay. Enjoyed the views and dinner. Comfy bed and modern bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

A great hotel with great amenities! The rooms are very spacious and its super comfortable. i totally recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Easy to get to and quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Good Hotel to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022