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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
Restaurant
Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Family Connecting Rooms | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Connecting Rooms

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Economy Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Connecting Room

  • Sleeps 4

Economy Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Lindarbakki, Höfn, 781

What's nearby

  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 16 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Huldusteinn Stone Museum - 17 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Pakkhús Harbour - 17 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Ósland Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) - 11 min drive

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 banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • 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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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. 425 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 735 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 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

Abhishek

Liked: Amenities
Great location, awesome views, very pristine and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room met our expectations.
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

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Hofn, nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei

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

6/10 Okay

Aaron J

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and comfortable bed. Very loud noises from ceiling tiles at night. Difficult to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujuan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, Skútustaðir is just across the street. Room is spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best sleep in this whole trip! Mattress felt like my own and same is the blanket. We booked a family room with two king size bed and two bathrooms (one is extremely large). The breakfast is standard, staff are very friendly! Talked to us about their experience coming to Iceland and offered travelling advice in her own country! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Friendly staff. Breakfast was good. Amenities could have been better. No shampoo or conditioner provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 Okay

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness
Good view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Night at Fosshotel Vatnajokull.

This Hotel is exceptional, the dinner was outstanding, the room was warm and comfortable with views to die for. We would recommend this Hotel to anyone who comes here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAHUL

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

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and the staff friendly. They make a good latte not from an automatic machine. Shower in the room had an odd placement as it was a split shower/toilet in two separate locations. You exit shower directly to sleeping area which was odd. Overall though, nice hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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