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Fosshotel Vatnajokull

3.0 star property
Hotel in Höfn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Front of property
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Interior detail
Located near the airport, Fosshotel Vatnajokull offers a garden setting, laundry facilities, a relaxing bar, and a restaurant with local specialties. Free WiFi keeps guests connected, and the staff are praised for their helpfulness.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Satellite channels
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Connecting Rooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Connecting Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Double Or Twin Room 2 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
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
  • Ósland Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fosshotel Vatnajokull - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fosshotel Vatnajokull

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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 66 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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 lift
  • 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 2 December and 25 January.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ISK 3500 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Fosshotel Vatnajokull Hotel
Fosshotel Vatnajokull
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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Fosshotel Vatnajokull located?

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

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Reviews

Fosshotel Vatnajokull Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 755 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Economy room perfect for our short stay. Dinner and breakfast services were fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms with beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

vipin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Friendly staff. Good food. Spacious room with great views. Loved my stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei

Nice hotel and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, new facility , great staff, excellent dinner. Recognizable room features Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to reach, via car. Lovely surroundings. Nowhere to walk, no trails or ways to enjoy the vistas. No hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was kept up nicely. The staff was warm and friendly. You must remember you are in Europe so they are small is size. Breakfast buffet hit the spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not quite as nice at some of the other fosshotels
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. Walls were thin though in the hotel rooms though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAHUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean place. Nice rooms and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, quiet and had easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel to stay at especially with the glacier view in the distance. My qualm is I think the hotel is due for renovation - seems older with old carpets and bathroom tile grout. Stayed at another Foss hotel on a previous trip and that one was way newer and cleaner. Other qualm is I think they forgot to add bedsheets. We were too tired to ask for them and just slept. But staff are amazing, welcoming and respectful - it’s why we know Foss Hotel is one of Iceland’s best hotel companies in Iceland.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access from the main highway, great views of surrounding countryside, ample and tasty breakfast buffet. If you're exploring this area, the FossHotel Vatnajokull is a good choice. The rooms are spacious and clean, with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Amazing hotel! The setting is excellent overlooking the glaciers, and the restaurant/bar area have a nice feel to them. Food was good also and staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were very few lodging options for the Hofn area as I booked last minute. I have always been satsified with Fosshotel facilities before, so I decided on this one despite the extreme expense. I realized once I arrived at the beautiful room that it was very expensive because it was a suite. I loved everything about it until it came time to sleep. 3 young men in the room below me kept me awake all night. I complained to the front desk and she spoke with them, but the noise continued until it was time for me to get up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Lovely location overlooking the mountains and also glimpses of the glaciers from the room we got Room was really good sized and had all amenities needed Property in clean condition although the electric car charger wasn’t functional and the staff had no information about it Breakfast spread was decent, although have seen better options Parking plenty but the hotel is slightly outside the town of Hofn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent accommodation

Excellent find! This property is close to the glacier and other scenic sites which is very convenient! The room is very nice and we like this accommodation!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

This is a hotel just off the ring road a little distance away from Höfn, the hotel itself was nice in a quiet location and a good place as a stopover. Rooms were spacious and comfortable … although very expensive for one night with no breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Fatimah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast should be included
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to see the aurora, and the accommodation is excellent with a tub for bathing. The only downside is that the lights on the bathtub keep flashing, so I had to turn them off.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024